Jordan Hofmann Crowned Queen Of Lakes At Mermaid Festival’s Pageant

Jordan Hofmann was crowned Queen of Lakes at the 76th Queen of Lakes Pageant. Hofmann, front, is pictured with her court: from left, first runner-up, Reagan Koble, Miss Webster Lake; second runner-up, Jaela Faulkner, Miss Beaver Dam Lake; and third runner-up, Chloe Bollinger, Miss James Lake. InkFreeNews photos by Cassidy White.

By Cassidy White
InkFreeNews

NORTH WEBSTER — Jordan Hofmann was crowned Queen of Lakes at the 76th Queen of Lakes Pageant held Saturday, June 25, at the North Webster Community Center. The pageant followed a busy day of Mermaid Festival activities, including the parade, in which the nine pageant contestants took part.

Jordan Hoffman was crowned the 2022 Queen of Lakes. She was crowned and sashed by the 2021 queen, Corynn Barton.

Hofmann is the daughter of David Hofmann and the late Ellen Hackett.

Hofmann, who is Miss Wawasee Lake, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship, provided by The Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation, Inc.. Also winning scholarships were the finalists in Hofmann’s court: First runner-up, Reagan Koble, Miss Webster Lake, $1,500; second runner-up, Jaela Faulkner, Miss Beaver Dam Lake, $1,000; and, third runner-up, Chloe Bollinger, Miss James Lake, $500.

In addition to the queen and her court, other contestants also received awards from pageant sponsors. Erica Bugg received the Lady Lions Miss Congeniality Award.

In addition to her title, Hofmann also received the Lady Lions Community Service Award. The theme wear award was decided by popular vote, with attendees donating money along with their vote. Half of the total goes to the winner and half goes to the Lady Lions’ in support of their many community service projects and activities.

Also winning awards for their floats in the Mermaid Festival Parade were the following: Hoffman, first place, $750; second place, Reagan Koble, $500; and third place, Chloe Bollinger, $250.

The emcee for the night was Phil Metcalf.