There were beauty queens and sparkles everywhere, as this year’s Miss Freestone County Scholarship Pageant took to the stage on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Seven young ladies competed for Miss Pre-Teen, six for Miss Teen, and two for Miss Freestone County.

This year’s line-up included the following contestants:

–Pre-Teen:

Haylee West,

Ayleah Duarte,

Phoebe Portillo-Hanzelka,

Ally Farmer,

Lillian Moore,

Brooke Fisk, and

Alayjiah Stanford.

–Teen:

Ava Oakes,

Allison Grant,

Cariss Capps,

Brook-Lyn Ansley,

Nevaeh Coaster, and

Gracie Brown.

–Miss:

Madison Newhouse and

Gabriella Diaz.

The girls sported casual wear, modeled their version of rodeo wear, and then graced the stage in beautiful formal wear to answer interview questions.

Awards were given to the contestants who brought in the most sponsorships for the pageant. Laney Lehman received the Sponsorship award for the Children’s Pageant.

Madison Newhouse was named Miss Congeniality for the Miss division.

Following was a Farewell to the 2023 Miss Freestone County Teen – Cadence Webster.

The position of Runner Up is important, as they will step up if Miss Teen or Miss Freestone County is unable to serve for any reason. This year’s Runners Up are as follows:

–Pre-Teen – Lillian Moore – 1st Runner Up; Brooke Fish – 2nd Runner Up

–Teen – Ava Oakes – 1st Runner Up; Cariss Capps – 2nd Runner Up

–Miss Freestone – Gabriella Diaz – 1st Runner Up (at top)

Crowned to serve Freestone County as this year’s queens were Miss Pre-Teen – Haylee West,

Miss Teen – Allison Grant, and

Miss Freestone County – Madison Newhouse.

Congratulations!

Also introduced that evening were winners of the Children’s Pageant, held prior on Saturday, June 9, 2024. They include:

– Infant Miss – Brynn Baker

– Baby Miss – Everlee Duarte

– Toddler Miss – Annistyn Hale

– Tiny Miss – Delilah Phillips

– Mini Miss – Emory Collins

– Petite Miss – Stanlee Jo Hamilton

– Little Miss – Laney Lehman

– Young Miss – Meia Gilley

– Junior Miss – Harper Easter

Emcee for the evening was the lovely Miss Texas 2023 – Ellie Breaux.

Entertainment breaks were performed by Agigail Phillips, Gabriella Trevino, Lexi Goodson, Cadence Webster, Miss Texas Ellie Breaux, Meia Gilley, and Laney Lehman.

Pageant Director was organized by Emily Goodson, and was made possible by a host of volunteers, parents, and the following sponsors: TR Livestock, The Sunny Foundation, Homeplace RV Park, Sooner Energy Weed Control, 903 Candle Co., Mr. Taco Taqueria, Aqua Transfer and Energy Services, Sanders Creek Construction, The Venue at G Bar Ranch, Hometown Vet Clinic, H & R Block, Joselyn Gonzalez (Realtor), The Law Office of George Robinson, Franklin Drive Thru Safari, Buffalo Wellness Center, Ivison Ranch, Cefco, The Old Gin, Déjà vu, Elkhart Horse Auctions, Rossie Ellison, Moonlight Rose Horse Ranch, Top Knotch, BC Oilfield Services, The Fringe Salon, Chadus Garage, Madness Tire & Rim, and Buffalo Family Practice.