North Webster Cuties Celebrate All Sports

The first float of this year’s cutie parade at the North Webster Mermaid Festival featured the 2017 Cutie King and Queen, Maddox Fatchell and McKinley Murphy. Also on the float, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their being cutie king and queen were Caleb Clevenger and Lillian Byng. In the back is Hannah Parker, the 2017 Queen of the Lakes with a member of her court.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tuesdays rain got rid of the hot muggy weather the area had been experiencing, making it a pleasant night for the annual cutie parade tonight, Wednesday, June 20, a highlight of the North Webster Lions Club annual Mermaid Festival,

This year 103 entries showcased the theme “Wide World of Sports,” for this year’s parade. While baseball and basketball were heavily showcased, water sports such as skiing and surfing made an appearance as did a host of Olympic and other college and professional sports.

The parade kicked off with a large float featuring last year’s cutie king and queen, Maddox Fatchett and McKinley Murphy, along with Caleb Clevenger and Lillian Byng who were crowned 10 years ago in the first were present as was Hannah Parker, 2017 Queen of the Lakes.

Entries for the parade were walking, hand-drawn or motorized. Scholarship money will be awarded for first through fourth place in each division. Winners will be announced at the Cutie Pageant which will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the North Webster Community Center.

The Mermaid Festival continues through Saurday, when the 2018 Queen of the Lakes will be crowned. The pageant begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, in the North Webster Community Center.

: Addison Mast displayed the agony of defeat in this year’s Cutie Parade. She is the daughter of Travis and Whitney Mast of Goshen.

: Andyn McClane, son of Ryan and Alissa McClane of Goshen, shows off his batting skills in the Cutie Parade.

: Cayden Beller, son of Brandon and Almalyn Beller, shows off his love of soccer. He was accompanied by his little sister and his mom. The family is from Syracuse.

: Elea Pllcher, daughter of Blake Pilcher and Katrina Lewis showcases surfing in the Cutie parade. The family is from Warsaw.

: Emmerie Stump, daughter of Matthew and Tierny Stump show cased LaCross in this year’s Cutie parade. The family is from Indianapolis.

: Zane Grady was a little shy in front of the judges. Are the statues in front of him real? Grady is the son of Curtis and Angie Grady of Syracuse.

: Lining up her putt is Finely Baker. She is the daughter of Luke and Tyson Baker of Leesburg.

: Replaying Justify’s triple crown win is Everlie Newcomer, daughter of Kyle and Kellie Newcomer, Syracuse.

: Gemma Houser showed off her love of swimming. Her parents are Christopher and Larissa Houser of Warsaw.

: Trevor Roberts of Syracuse shows off biathlon the Olympic sport of cross country skiing and shooting. His parents are Matt and Mariah Roberts of Syracuse.

: Maddox Fatchette highlighted another winter sport, ice hockey, in this year’s cutie contest. He is the son of Megan Shortill, Syracuse.

: Gianna LaBarbera shows her boxing skills in this year’s cutie parade. She is the daughter of Victor and Andrea LaBarbera. The family is from North Webster.

: Hadley Granger shows off water skiing during this year’s cutie parade. She is the daughter of Matt and Megan Granger. The family is from Syracuse.