2016 Queen Of Lakes Pageant June 25
NORTH WEBSTER — Culminating four days of activities will be the annual Queen of Lakes Pageant, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in the North Wester Community Center. The evening competition will feature 17 young ladies vying for the title of the 2016 “Queen of Lakes.”
The pageant, sponsored by the North Webster Lioness and Lions Club, along with Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation Inc. is open each year to young ladies between the ages of 16-23, who are unmarried.
Each year the pageant competition follows the theme of the overall festival, which this year is Indiana Bicentennial, when it comes to float decorations and theme wear.
Over $5,000 in scholarship money and prizes will be awarded to the 2016 Queen of Lakes and her court. Contestants have an opportunity to win additional scholarship money, ranging from $250 to $750 for placing in the top three through the queen’s conveyance competition and The North Webster Lioness Club’s Community Service Award.
The contestants are judged in three areas: personal interview, theme wear and evening gown competition. Points in the theme wear and evening gown competition are based upon poise and self-confidence, stance and hand position, carriage and appearance. Points in the personal interview are based on attitude, ability to converse, friendliness, poise and self-confidence.
The 2016 Queen of Lakes will have the title for one year.
Contestants
This year’s contestants are:
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- Hannah Parker, Warsaw, daughter of Scott Parker and Erica Snyder, is “Miss Hoffman Lake.” She is sponsored by Rosella Ford Golf Club.
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- Haleigh Smarr, Warsaw, daughter of Steve and Sabrina Smarr, is “Miss Big Barbee Lake.” She is sponsored by Sheila’s Sweet Treats.
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- Jenna Coy, Syracuse, daughter of Allen and Sheri Coy, is “Miss Wawasee Lake.” She is sponsored by The Revolving Closet.
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- Audie Parsons, Fort Wayne, daughter of Jerry and Jennifer Parsons, is “Miss Webster Lake Ski Bees.”
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- Erin Kintzel, Warsaw, daughter of Jim and Aimee Kintzel, is “Miss Crystal Lake.” She is sponsored by Osborn Manufacturing.
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- Ashley Salyer, Warsaw, daughter of Brian and Stephanie Salyer is “Miss Center Lake.” She is sponsored by Mutual Bank.
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- Brooke Salyer, Warsaw, daughter of Brian and Stephanie Salyer is “Miss Chapman Lake.” She is sponsored by Mark Skibowski Remax Lakes.
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- Camille Kerlin, Warsaw, daughter of Rick and Diane Kerlin, is “Miss Tippecanoe Lake.” She is sponsored by Kerlin Motor Company.
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- Kalin Meikle, Goshen, daughter of John and Roseann Meikle, is “Miss Syracuse Lake. She is sponsored by Rhodes Insurance.
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- Kierstin Bailey, Fort Wayne, daughter of Cami Ladig, is “Miss Little Tippy Lake.” She is sponsored by Specialty Entrance Technologies.
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- Madison Fisher, North Webster, daughter of Jerry and Michele Fisher, is “Miss Oswego Lake.” She is sponsored by Jill & Jennifers Hair Salon.
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- Makenzie Lowe, Akron, daughter of Buddy and Angie Lowe, is “Miss Manitou Lake.”
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- Mikala Mawhorter, Syracuse, daughter of Allan and Theresa Mawhorter, is “Miss Winona Lake.” She is sponsored by Northern Lakes Insurance.
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- Darrian Rosenberry, Syracuse, daughter of Drew and Christie Rosenberry, is “Miss Dewart Lake. She is sponsored by Kountry Wood Products.
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- Shelby Adams, North Webster, daughter of Dereck and Penny Adams, is “Miss Webster Lake.” She is sponsored by AutoPark.
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- Abigail Schmucker, Warsaw, daughter of Alyssa Smucker, is “Miss Sechrist Lake.” She is sponsored by North Webster American Legion Auxiliary Post 253.
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- Abby Creekmore, Fort Wayne, daughter of Jill Large and David Creekmore, is “Miss Big Long Lake.” She is sponsored by Adrift BBQ.
Some photos are courtesy of CorieStrongPhotography.com
