Royalty Pageants
Monday, July 1, 2019
6:00 PM @ Bossard Memorial Library
Monday, July 1, 2019
6:00 PM @ Bossard Memorial Library
Queen Contestants
Emma Shamblin
Emma is the daughter of Bray and Amanda Shamblin of Gallipolis, she is a Junior at South Gallia High School, her high school extracurricular activities have included; varsity volleyball, cheerleading, track, Leo Lions Club member, FFA, FFA soil judging team, 2018 FFA Creed competitor, FCCLA, SCORES competition and National Beta Club member, 2017 Ohio academy of science state science day qualifier, All tri-valley conference Honor Roll, and she was 2017-18 freshman class homecoming court attendant, in the community she is active in 4-H, and has been the past President, Vice president, secretary and recreation leader of the Xtreme 4-H club, she is in the Elizabeth Chapel youth program where she participates with various events such as special dinners, night to shine special needs prom, child care help, and Christmas out reach programs. She enjoys volunteering at local Thanksgiving dinners, modeling for God’s hands at work prom show, wrapping presents at Christmas for the needy, Gallipolis in Lights race fundraiser, helping with local Trunk or Treat and local food drives. Emma plans to attend Marshall University majoring in psychology and wants to help school-aged children.
Emma is the daughter of Bray and Amanda Shamblin of Gallipolis, she is a Junior at South Gallia High School, her high school extracurricular activities have included; varsity volleyball, cheerleading, track, Leo Lions Club member, FFA, FFA soil judging team, 2018 FFA Creed competitor, FCCLA, SCORES competition and National Beta Club member, 2017 Ohio academy of science state science day qualifier, All tri-valley conference Honor Roll, and she was 2017-18 freshman class homecoming court attendant, in the community she is active in 4-H, and has been the past President, Vice president, secretary and recreation leader of the Xtreme 4-H club, she is in the Elizabeth Chapel youth program where she participates with various events such as special dinners, night to shine special needs prom, child care help, and Christmas out reach programs. She enjoys volunteering at local Thanksgiving dinners, modeling for God’s hands at work prom show, wrapping presents at Christmas for the needy, Gallipolis in Lights race fundraiser, helping with local Trunk or Treat and local food drives. Emma plans to attend Marshall University majoring in psychology and wants to help school-aged children.
Gabrielle Gibson
Gabrielle is the daughter of Tonya and Derek Gibson of Vinton, she is in the PSO program and will be a senior for 2019-20 school year, her high school extracurricular activities have included; Beta club, cheerleading, TAG, track and varsity model, in the community she is active in 4-H, clothing drives, community park clean up and has helped with gathering items for flood victims in need. She enjoys volunteering with clothing drives, canned food and coat drives, reading to elementary children and has helped raise money for diabetes.
Gabrielle plans to attend Marshall University majoring in nursing, she would also like to be a cheerleader at Marshall University.
Koren Truance
Koren is the daughter of Gary & Karen Truance of Vinton, she is a Junior at Gallia Academy High School, her high school extracurricular activities have included; soccer, basketball, track, FFA, participated in judging soil, dairy competitions and has went to state and national conventions, in the community she is active in 4-H, as the secretary of the Racoon Valley Live Stock Club, she is the 2018 Livestock Queen runner-up, and is on the Youth Fair Board. She enjoys volunteering with 4-H activities and helping to coach youth soccer.
Koren plans to continue her education within the agricultural field.
Darcie Harbour
Darcie is the daughter of Buddy and Stephanie Harbour of Gallipolis, she is sophomore at Gallia Academy High School, her extracurricular activities have included; cheerleading and tennis, in the community she is active in 4-H, has helped with cleaning and restoration of the Gallia Academy Athletic Booster concession building and been involved with youth cheer camp. She enjoys helping with the Holzer Heritage Foundation Celebrity Dinner and the Devin Henry Suicide Awareness concert. Darcie plans to attend Ohio University to study Pediatric Medicine.
Junior Miss Contestants
Emma Sanders
Emma is the daughter of Jacob and Chrissie Sanders of Crown City, she attends South Gallia Middle School, she is an honor roll student and her extracurricular activities include Beta club, basketball, cheerleading, band, show choir, and the Rebel Review! She is a member of Victory Baptist Church and Victory Youth Group. Emma is a member of the Early Birds 4-H club where she is currently the reported and she shows dairy beef feeder calves and dairy heifers at the Gallia County Junior Fair. Emma is in tumbling at Willpower Tumbling! Emma’s favorite food currently is pizza, and her favorite color is purple. Three words to describe Emma would be creative, funny and smart.
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Jazahera Moore
Jazahera is the daughter of Heather Moore of Cheshire and the late Jason Black. She attends the Ohio Valley Christian School, where she has participated in the Shoes for Hatti Project, Art Show, Speech Meet, and has been on the A Honor Roll from K-thru-6 th grade. Jazahera is a member of For His Glory 4-H Club, she also has participated at the State Fair, Variety of activities at the French Art Colony, and SU modeling magazine. Jazahera has volunteered with Chautauqua and the Gallipolis in Lights ball workshop. She enjoys singing, boating, swimming, and traveling in the Summer. Her hobbies include photography, reading, and drawing. Halli Angel Halli is the daughter of Bobby and Jennifer Angel of Gallipolis, Ohio. Having just completed the sixth grade at Gallia Academy Middle school, Halli has been an active participant in the Beta Club, GAP, TAG, Student Council, and Leader in Me. She especially enjoys singing in the choir and taking piano lessons to advance her musical talents. An avid member in 4-H, Halli participates in the Gallia County Junior Fair exhibiting both lambs and tobacco projects. In 2017 she won Reserve Champion on her Tobacco project. In 2016 and 2018, she won Reserve Grand Champion for her Lamb. In 2017, Halli began her pageantry journey when she won the title of the Junior Livestock Princess for the Gallia County Junior Fair. She embraces the responsibility of this title as reflected in her presence at all of the livestock shows and other exhibits. As Livestock Princess, she also attended the Meigs and Athens County Fairs. Halli enjoys various sports, especially volleyball, basketball and swimming, as well as reading, camping and creative arts. Halli entered this pageant to have the opportunity to serve as a role model for the youth of Gallia County and to make a difference through volunteerism in her community. Kimberly Smith Kimberly is the daughter of Seth and Rebecca Robinson of Vinton, she attends River Valley Middle School, her extracurricular school activities have included; Beta club, student of the month, and cheerleading, she is a member of the GC Starz traveling cheer group and a member of Awanas youth group at her church, she enjoys softball, swimming, tumbling, attending fairs, bike riding, and family vacations during Summer break. Taylor Whealdon Taylor is the daughter of Joshua and Brandi Whealdon of Vinton, she attends River Valley Middle School, her extracurricular school activities have included; Beta club, student council, class President, volleyball, and cheerleading, she enjoys volunteering at God’s hand at work and spends time camping with family and friends in the Summer. Gabriella Valentine Gabriella is the daughter of Antony and Monica Valentine of Gallipolis. She attends Gallia Academy Middle School and her extracurricular activities in school have included; soccer, band, and being a member of Rio swim team youth group. She enjoys volunteering by planting for the Gallipolis Garden Club, she spends time singing, swimming, playing soccer, and playing with her ducks, chickens, and dog while off school in the Summer. |
Petite Miss Contestants
Ryleigh Shafer
Ryleigh is the daughter of Ryan and Rachel Shafer of Crown City, she attends Hannan Trace Elementary. She is active in the Junior Beta Club, Champs, 4-H, the Leader in Me program and plays basketball. Her favorite food is chocolate. Her favorite color is Seafoam Green. Ryleigh feels she is friendly, competitive, and outgoing.
Sadie Cummons
Sadie is the daughter of Scott and Courtney Cummons of Crown City, she attends Washington Elementary. She is active in the CATS choir, Girl Scouts and also 4-H. Her favorite food is bacon. Her favorite color is mint green. Sadie feels she is caring, funny, and outgoing.
Kate Evans
Kate is the daughter of Dwight and Amy Evans of Gallipolis, she attends Green Elementary School. Kate takes part in Dragon’s Den (the after-school program), she performs in the annual variety show, plays basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Kate is a junior level Girl Scout in Troop 795 and a member of County to the Core 4-H Club where she currently holds the office of the Health and Safety Advisor. Kate is a member of the Gallipolis Christian Church youth group. Kate feels her best traits include being caring, responsible, and fun-loving.
In the Summer, she enjoys traveling and camping with her family. Kate diligently works on 4-H and Girl Scout projects for the fair including; cooking, woodworking, and tending to her fair animals. In her spare time, Kate looks forward to spending time with her friends, sleepovers, eating ice cream, and swimming.
