Published: July 11, 2008 09:17 am            

Whitley County Fair Royalty

2008 Whitley County Fair Pageant winners

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This year the Whitley County Fair Pageant gave out a record $11,500 in cash scholarship awards. Over $1,000 was raised by the pageant contestants, which was presented to Charlotte Brewer for donation to the American Cancer Society. Each of the contestants also completed five hours of community service throughout the county and wrote a 100-word essay on their work. Each contestant chose a country to represent and introduced themselves on stage in that country’s language.

The members of the new Whitley County Fair Pageant board are Tammy Walker, director, Gail Fredericks, Iona Patrick, Lincoln Patrick, Teresa Black and Corissa Black.

The Whitley County Beauty and Baby Contest had a record turnout of 48 contestants. All of the winners received a sash, crown and trophy. The winners of the 5-7 group will go to the Miss/Master Kentucky State Fair pageant in August, and the 8-12 pre-teen and the 13-15 teen winners will be competing in the same competition in October. The pageant’s special guest Courtney Norvall, who placed in the top 10 in the Miss Kentucky pageant, sang during the intermission. Kayla Felts, who was the 2007 pre-teen winner, attended this year’s pageant and crowned all of the winners. The volunteer director of this year’s Miss/Master Pageant was Michele Calton.

2008 WHITLEY COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT WINNERS

Jeni Ann Culver was crowned the 2008 Miss Whitley County Fair. Jeni is a senior at Whitley County High School and the daughter of Dr. Mike Culver and Kim Maiden. She also won a $5,000 scholarship to the college of her choice, a Merry’s Flower Shop Gift certificate and silver frame for the best swimsuit, a gift certificate from Maiden Drug for winning the evening gown competition and a gift certificate from Harvey’s Chevron for the best decorated car in the parade.

First Runner up Lindsey Sizemore, a senior at Corbin High School, also won a $4,000 scholarship to the college of her choice, a Wal-Mart gift certificate for best costume, and a Baptist Family Fitness gift certificate and a silver frame from Merry’s Flower Shop for most photogenic. She is the daughter of Bill and Rhonda Sizemore. Second runner up Hillary Lewis, a 2008 Whitley County High School graduate, is the daughter of Gary and Linda Lewis. She also won a gift certificate from Merry’s Flower Shop for for the best pageant scrapbook.

Chloe Price, Wee Miss Whitley County Fair, is the daughter of Jason and Greta Price of Williamsburg. Lauren Hamilton, Teeny Miss Whitley County Fair, is the daughter of Denise Smith and Matt Hamilton of Corbin. Landrey Prewitt, Tiny Miss Whitley County Fair, is the daughter of Amber and Brandon Prewitt of Williamsburg. Dominic Lanham, Baby Mister Whitley County Fair, is the son of Scottie and Pamela Lanham of Corbin. Natalee Rickett, Baby Miss Whitley County Fair, is the daughter of Jimmy Caudell and Rachel Rickett of Williamsburg.

Miss/Master pageant Photos Courtesy of Alicia C. Photography

Hannah Reynolds, Pre-teen Miss Whitley County Fair, is the daughter of Larry and Missy Reynolds of Williamsburg. Emily Moses, Teen Miss Whitley County Fair, is the daughter of Johnny and Sharon Moses of Williamsburg. Tiara Oaks, Little Miss Whitley County Fair, is the daughter of Crystal and Heath Oaks of Williamsburg.

Bethann Cupp, a senior at Whitley County High School and the daughter of Angie and J.R. Cupp, received a gift certificate from Whiplash Design for being chosen Miss Congeniality.

Sara Grega, a senior at Corbin Corbin High School and the daughter of Charles and Debra Grega, received a gift certificate from The Beauty Shop of Corbin for the best interview.

The American Cancer Society award went to Melanie Head, a senior at Corbin High School and the daughter of Donnie and Jane Head. She also won a gift certificate from Cumberland Falls State Park.

Sadie Rain Watterson, 15-month-old daughter of Benjamin and Charity Watterson of Corbin, was awarded Prettiest Hair and Future Queen for her age group.

        

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