WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – Twenty-Eight contestants will vie for the opportunity to be crowned the 2017 Miss Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen this year. The pageant, in its 56th year, will be Wednesday, July 12, at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.
The Miss Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen will serve as the official host of the Wabash County 4-H Fair, July 14-22. The queen will also represent Wabash County in the 2018 Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant that will be held in Indianapolis January 5-7, 2018. The queen will receive a scholarship which is provided and supported by the past Wabash County 4-H Fair Queens. Members of the queen’s court will receive scholarships provided by the Wabash County Extension Homemakers, Beacon Credit Union and the Wabash County Fair Board.
The contestants will be judged on the basis of the ability to converse, speaking ability, poise, personality and ability to be an ambassador for the Wabash County 4-H Fair. The judging is divided into three phases of competition which include a personal interview, professional wear/overall impressions and formal wear. The interview and professional wear judging is closed to the public. The public pageant will conclude the judging with the formal wear phase after which the 10 finalists will be announced. The final phase of the competition is the onstage question in which each finalist will answer a question submitted by fellow contestants.
Jordan Michel, 2016 Miss Wabash County 4-H Fair, will crown the new queen. The pageant will be held at the Ford Theatre of the Honeywell Center with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the pageant beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant is presented with support from The Honeywell Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of artist, social, recreational, and cultural opportunities for the people of Wabash County and the State of Indiana.
2017 Wabash County Fair Queen Contestants
Sarah Adamiec, 18, daughter of Michael and Carey Adamiec, recently graduated from Manchester High School and will be a freshman at Saint Francis University. She is a 10 year 4-Her and is a member of the Laketon Cloverleafs 4-H Club and the Dog and Poultry Clubs. Her projects include poultry and dog obedience. Sarah is grateful for the experiences and relationships she has formed through 4-H.
Megan Baxter, 18, daughter of Bill and Julie Baxter, recently graduated from Manchester High School and will be attending Huntington University this fall. This is her 4th year in 4-H and she is a member of Laketon Cloverleafs 4-H Club. Her projects include beef, swine and poultry. Megan’s favorite 4-H experience is making new lifetime friends every fair week.
Leigha Boggs, 17, daughter of Larry and Amanda Boggs, will be a junior at Wabash High School, this is her 3rd year in 4-H and she is a member of Ribbons Reapers 4-H Club. Her projects are photography and performing arts. Leigha’s favorite 4-H memory is participating in the queen pageant last year and making new friends.
Clara Burdette, 18, daughter of Jim and Ulonda Burdette, recently graduated from Manchester High School and will be attending University of Saint Francis this fall. This is her 4th year in 4-H and she is a member of Laketon Cloverleafs and Poultry Clubs. Her projects include beef, swine, poultry and cake decorating. Clara’s favorite memory of 4-H is working out on the farm with the Wagoner show team.
Jirni Cripe, 16, daughter of Phil and Joni Cripe, will be a junior at Manchester High School. This is her 8th year in 4-H and she is a member of Chester Challengers 4H Club, Poultry and Rabbit Clubs along with Jr. Leaders. Her projects include foods, food preservation, health, personality, gift wrapping, scrapbook, rabbits, poultry and fine arts. Jirni’s favorite 4-H memory is attending 4-H Round Up and meeting other 4-H members from across the state.
Makenna Dawes, 18, daughter of Greg and Deb Dawes, recently graduated from Southwood High School and will be attending Purdue University this fall. She is completing her 10th year in 4-H and is a member of Future Farmers 4-H Club along with the Poultry and Dog Clubs. Her projects include dog obedience, crops, dairy, goats and poultry. Makenna’s highlight of her 4-H career is finishing first at the State Fair in agility with her dog Honey.
Anna Driscoll, 17, daughter of Frank and Beth Driscoll, will be a senior at Northfield High School this fall. This is her 9th year in 4-H and she is a member of Ribbon Reapers 4-H Club. Her projects include photography, swine and goats. Anna enjoys helping her dad at the Urbana Fire Department’s ice cream stand every year at the fair.
Victoria Givens, 19, daughter of Scott and Beth Givens, recently graduated from Northfield High School and will be attending Purdue University in the fall. She is a 10 year 4-H member and is a member of Ribbon Reapers 4-H Club. Her projects include foods, food preservation, photography, arts and crafts, sewing and fashion revue. Victoria lists her favorite memory of 4-H as being selected twice for Top 15 in Fashion Revue at State Fair.
Mary Guisewhite, 18, daughter of Tim and Angie Guisewhite, recently graduated from Wabash High School and will attend Indiana University Kokomo this fall. She is a 10 year 4-H member and a member of Future Farmers 4-H Club. Her projects include foods, floriculture, fine arts, consumer clothing, gift wrapping and microwave cooking. Hog wrestling with the queen’s court last summer is Mary’s favorite 4-H memory.
TeriAnn Hall, 18, daughter of DeeAnn Wieland and Terry Hall, will be a senior at Manchester High School. This is her 3rd year in 4-H and is a member of Laketon Cloverleafs 4-H and Poultry Clubs. Her projects include swine, beef and poultry. TeriAnn’s favorite memory in 4-H was when she received Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Calf.
Kaitlyn Jones, 17, daughter of Ron Jones and Jennifer and Michael Nestleroad, will be a senior at Southwood High School, this is her 7th year in 4H and is a member of Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club and Jr. Leaders. Her projects include performing arts and photography. Kaitlyn’s favorite part of 4-H is being involved with Jr. Leaders and being a counselor for Mini 4-H Camp.
Allyson Keaffaber, 16, daughter of Randy and Tammy Keaffaber, will be a junior at Northfield High School. This is her 8th year in 4-H and is a member of Speedy Clovers 4-H Club. Her projects include home environment, arts and crafts, sewing, fashion revue and pygmy goats. Allyson’s her favorite thing about 4-H is being able to spend time with friends at the fair each year.
Taylor Kelley, 17, daughter of Gary and Tracie Kelley, will be a senior at Wabash High School. This is her 9th year in 4-H and she is a member of Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club along with Poultry and Rabbit Clubs and Jr. Leaders. Her projects include rabbits, swine, poultry, photography and foods. Taylor’s favorite memory of the fair is the many cups of $1 ice cream she has enjoyed.
Mariah Kirtlan, 17, daughter of Scott and Sandi Kirtlan, will be a senior at Northfield High School. This is her 9th year in 4-H and she is a member of Chippewa Challengers 4-H Club and the Poultry Club. Her projects include performing arts, consumer clothing, fine arts, feeder calves and poultry. Mariah’s favorite memories of the fair are participating in pig wrestling with her friends and spending time with friends from the queen pageant.
Elizabeth Quinn Maggart, 17, daughter of Larry and Cheryl Maggart, is homeschooled and is a senior. This is her 9th year in 4-H and she is a member of Dog Club. Her projects have included vet science, shooting sports, photography and dog obedience. Quinn’s favorite memory of 4-H is when she received a perfect agility score in the 2015 Dog Show.
Emily Mize, 17, daughter of Matt and Teresa Mize, will be a senior at Manchester High School. This is her 9th year in 4-H and is a member of Chester Champs 4-H Club. Her projects include crafts, swine, goats, feeder calves, photography and make-with-a-mix. Emily’s favorite memories of 4-H include all the fun hours spent in the barn and meeting new friends from other schools.
Jacklyn Peas, 18, daughter of Mark and Pamela Peas, recently graduated from Northfield High School and will attend Trine University in the fall. She is a 10 year 4-H member and a member of Speedy Clovers 4-H Club and Dog Club. Her projects include swine and dog obedience. Her favorite 4-H memory is receiving a perfect agility run at State Fair with her dog Ranger.
Kailynn Richardson, 16, daughter of Kevin and Amanda Richardson, will be a junior at Southwood High School. She is in her 3rd year in 4-H and she is a member of Crimson Clovers 4-H Club. Her projects include seasonal decorations, cake decorating and photography. Learning how to shoot a compound bow is Kailynn’s favorite 4-H memory.
Frances Schannep, 16, daughter of Danny and Abby Schannep, will be a senior at Manchester High School. This is her 7th year in 4H and she is a member of Laketon Cloverleafs and Poultry Clubs. Her projects have included goats, poultry, foods, photography and floriculture. Frannie’s favorite 4-H memories include 4-H Round Up and winning Grand Champion with a Deviled Eggs Demonstration.
Attie Schuler, 17, daughter of Scott and Kelly Schuler, will be a senior at Northfield High School. She is in her 9th year of 4-H and is a member of Ribbon Reapers 4-H Club. Her projects include beef, swine, photography and fine arts. Attie’s favorite memory of the fair is getting up really early on swine show day and with her siblings eating the traditional ‘breakfast of champions’… doughnuts at the gas station.
India Shear, 17, daughter of Todd and Angel Shear, will be a senior at Northfield High School. She is completing her 9th year in 4-H and is a member of Speedy Clovers 4-H Club. Her projects include non-wearable sewing, foods and food preservation. India says her favorite fair memory is watching the livestock shows and ‘stealing’ dollars from grandma’s purse to buy ice cream.
Ava Smith, 17, daughter of Julianne and Michael Smith, will be a senior at Northfield High School. She is completing her 7th year of 4-H and she is a member of Lagro Speedy Clovers 4-H Club. Her projects include photography and swine. Ava’s fair memories include the many water fights in the barns with some of her best friends.
Danielle Sparling, 19, daughter of Dan and Michelle Sparling, graduated from Southwood High School and will be a sophomore at the University of Indianapolis this fall. She is a 10 year 4-Her and was a member of Crimson Clovers 4-H Club and Jr. Leaders. Her projects included photography, foods, sewing, arts and crafts, wildlife, dog club, personality and consumer clothing. Danielle always enjoyed being a Mini 4-H Day Camp Leader when she was in 4-H.
Kandra Stout, 18, daughter of Ryan and Diane Stout, graduated from Northfield High School and will attend Salon Professionals Academy in Kokomo. She is a 10 year 4-H member and a member of Chippewa Challengers 4-H Club. Her projects include swine, goats, floriculture and crops. Kandra’s favorite times at the fair are showing pigs and goats and spending time at the fair with family and friends under the tent.
Kenzie Thornsbury, 17, daughter of Sara Long, will be a senior at Manchester High School. She is completing her 9th year in 4-H and is a member of Ribbon Reapers 4-H Club. Her projects include swine and photography. Kenzie’s favorite memory is being ion the grand drive with her Poland China barrow last year.
Mariah Emmy Titus, 17, daughter of Andrew and Tishia Prickett, will be a senior at Southwood High School. She is in her 9th year in 4-H and is a member of Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club, Poultry and Rabbit Clubs and Jr. Leaders. Her projects include personality, goats, swine, rabbits, poultry, seasonal decorations, foods, scrapbooking and child development. Emmy enjoys being a 4-H Camp counselor and participated in the Teens as Teachers experience.
Catherine Tracy, 18, daughter of Dick and Shannon Tracy, recently graduated from Northfield High School and will be attending Purdue University in the fall. She is a 10 year 4-H member and is a member of Lagro Speedy Clovers 4-H Club and Jr. Leaders. Her projects include foods, photography and microwave. Catherine’s 4-H memories include serving on the queen’s court, eating ice cream and playing cards at the fair.
Alexis Wagoner, 18, daughter of Mark and Julie Wagoner, recently graduated from Manchester High School and will attend the University of Indianapolis this fall. She is a 10 year 4-H member and a member of Laketon Cloverleafs 4-H Club and the Poultry Club. Her projects include beef, swine, photography, gift wrapping and poultry. Alexis’ favorite memories in 4-H are consuming multiple cups of fire department ice cream.
