EATON — The 2016 Preble County Junior Fair Royalty will be chosen on Saturday, June 18, in a contest to be held in the auditorium of Preble Shawnee High School at 7 p.m.
This year’s event will be emceed by 2015 Queen Savannah Reece and King Clayton Cruze, according to organizers.
Personal interviews will take place earlier in the day. Again this year, there will be a representative for each species and a representative for Clothing and Textiles, Nutrition and Foods and the Arts, selected. All positions are open to both male and females who have a project entered in the fair through 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Camp Fire Girls, Boys and Girls Clubs or Girl Scouts.
King
Candidates for King include:
Johnathan Cottingim, 18, Somerville, representing Somers Super Livestock and Preble Shawnee FFA. Johnathan is the son of Bruce and Kristy Cottingim
James Diehl, 17, West Alexandria, representing Bouncing Bunnies 4-H Club. James is the son of Paul Diehl and Melissa Rose. James is also running for Rabbit King.
Alex Kerby, 17, Lewisburg, representing Top of the Line 4-H Club. Alex is the son of Jason and Carrie Kerby. Alex is also running for Goat King.
Hunter Owens, 18, Lewisburg, representing Bouncing Bunnies 4-H Club. Hunter is the son of Aaron and Amy Owens.
Clayton Smith, 17, Eaton, representing Spic-N-Span Pots-N-Pans 4-H Club. Clayton is the son of Charles Smith and Heidi Ballinger.
Queen
Candidates for Queen include:
Courtney Chadwell, 17, West Alexandria, representing Bouncing Bunnies 4-H Club. Courtney is the daughter of Matthew and Melanie Chadwell. Courtney is also running for Rabbit Queen.
Jessica Chappell, 16, Camden, representing Poultry Pride and Livestock 4-H Club. Jessica is the daughter of Donald and Michelle Chappell. Jessica is also running for Rabbit Queen.
Gabrielle Cooper, 18, West Alexandria, representing Spic N Span Pots N Pans and Somers Super Beef 4-H Clubs. Gabrielle is the daughter of Aaron and Kelly Cooper. Gabrielle is also running for Rabbit Queen.
Hayley Flory, 18, Eaton, representing Horses R Us 4-H Club. Hayley is the daughter of Randy and Heidi Flory. Hayley is also running for Pork Queen.
Morgan Gregory, 17, West Alexandria, representing Boots, Chaps, Cowboy Hats 4-H Club. Morgan is the daughter of William and Kim Gregory. Morgan is also running for Horse Queen.
Suzanne Kimball, 18, Eaton, representing the National Trail FFA and Monroe Better Livestock 4-H Club. Suzanne is the daughter of Tammy and John Kimball.
Sarah Kurtz, 17, Camden, representing Poultry Pride and Livestock 4-H Club and Preble Shawnee FFA. Sarah is the daughter of Rick and Traci Kurtz.
Kendra Lane, 16, representing Bouncing Bunnies 4-H Club. Kendra is the daughter of Kelsie Lane. Kendra is also running for Rabbit Queen.
Catie Millhouse, 17, Anna, representing the 4-H Syndicate 4-H Club. Catie is the daughter of Richard and Christy Millhouse. Catie is also running for Nutrition, Textiles and Arts Queen.
Cierra Rinehart, 18, representing National Trail FFA and FCCLA, Blazin Saddles and Monroe Better Livestock 4-H Clubs. Cierra is the daughter of Chad and Rhonda Rinehart.
Aubrey Stevenson, 18, Eaton, representing the Eaton FFA and Preble County Livestock 4-H Club. Aubrey is the daughter of Scott and Ami Stevenson.
Emma Tobias, 16, Eaton, representing Top of the Line Livestock 4-H Club. Emma is the daughter of Joe and Trisha Tobias. Emma is also running for Goat Queen.
Adrianna Via, 18, Camden, representing Poultry Pride and Livestock and Preble Shawnee FFA. Adrianna is the daughter of Amy Bunger.
Candidates for Livestock/Non-Livestock Royalty
Beef Queen:
Carley Asher, 15, Camden, representing Somers Super Beef and Preble Shawnee FFA. Carley is the daughter of Kara Stevenson and the late Charlie Asher.
Cheyenne Baker, 13, West Alexandria, representing Preble County Livestock. Cheyenne is the daughter of Amber and Jimmy Kimball.
Dairy Princess:
Leslie Burger, 16, Camden, representing Somers Super Beef. Leslie is the daughter of Rodney and Gail Burger.
Goat Queen:
Shelby Abrams, 13, Middletown, representing Blazin Saddles 4-H Club and Preble County Livestock 4-H Club. Shelby is the daughter of Heather and Ronnie Abrams.
Kaitlyn Lake, 18, Camden, representing Tailwaggers and Preble County Dairy Goats 4-H Club. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Steve and Kathy Lake.
Alexis McCain, 15, Camden, representing Preble County Livestock 4-H Club and Preble Shawnee FFA. Alexis is the daughter of Mark and Karen McCain.
Goat King:
Austin Baker, 14, West Alexandria, representing Preble County Livestock 4-H Club. Austin is the son of Amber and Jimmy Kimball.
Horse Queen:
Jasmine Mabry, 16, Camden, representing Just Horsin’ Around 4-H Club. Jasmine is the daughter of Jay and Kathy Mabry.
Lamb/Wool Queen:
Kara Burton, 16, Camden, representing All-Star Livestock. Kara is the daughter of Bruce and Audrey Burton.
Faith Estep, 14, Lewisburg, representing Lewisburg Blue Ribbon 4-H Club. Faith is the daughter of Rick and Sheri Estep.
Horse Princess:
Makayla Morris, 11, Camden, representing Just Horsin’ Around and Preble County Livestock 4-H Clubs. Makayla is the daughter of Seth Morris and Melissa Ballinger.
Nutrition, Textiles and Arts Queen:
Kacy Osswald, 13, Eldorado, representing Monroe Better Livestock. Kacy is the daughter of Bambi and Lane Osswald.
Erin Tebbe, 15, West Alexandria, representing Cottontail Express 4-H Club. Erin is the daughter of Bryan and Shelly Tebbe.
Pork Queen:
Kerriston Wilson, 17, Somerville, representing Preble County Livestock. Kerriston is the daughter of Kerrick and Carole Wilson.
Poultry Queen:
Audrey Chesney, 16, West Alexandria, representing Spic N Span Pots N Pans 4-H Club. Audrey is the daughter of Wendy Chesney.
Brooke Dalton, 13, Camden, representing Somers Super Beef 4-H Club. Brooke is the daughter of Brad and Amy Dalton.
Jozzelyn Friend, 13, Eaton, representing Busy Bees 4-H Club. Jozzelyn is the daughter of Bradley and Necoleia Friend.
Rachael Kimball, 15, Eaton, representing Monroe Better Livestock 4-H Club and National Trail FFA. Rachael is the daughter of John and Tammy Kimball.
Rabbit Queen:
Chyann Kendel, Eaton, 15, representing Monroe Better Livestock 4-H Club and Twin Valley South FFA. Chyann is the daughter of Chuck and Tere Kendel.
Rabbit King:
Luke Geisen, 15, Somerville, representing Poultry Pride and Livestock 4-H Club. Luke is the son of Thomas and Christine Geisen.
Landon Owens, 13, Lewisburg, representing Bouncing Bunnies 4-H Club. Landon is the son of Aaron and Amy Owens.
