It was a packed house Tuesday night at Fairfield High School Auditorium as family and friends came out to support their favorite contestant in the Miss Freestone County Scholarship Pageant 2017.
The stage was set with a Hollywood theme; lights, camera, action!
Four lovely young women competed for the title of Miss Freestone County 2017: (Above, left to right) Jaid Bonner, Peyton Daniel, Jera Keithley, and Shalee Watson.
In the Teen division, five young ladies vied for the top spot: (Above, left-right) Morgan Coleman, Eden Daniel, Makensy Isaacs, Kennedee Stroade, and Jenna Swinburn.
Miss Texas 2016, Caroline Carothers, served as emcee for the pageant.
Contestants introduced themselves and presented their platform while showing off their best Hollywood wear during the first phase of competition following an opening dance routine (Below).
During wardrobe change, the audience was treated to entertainment by Miss Texas; Miss Freestone County 2016, Chloe Sifford; and The Edge Dance Company.
Next was an optional talent portion that was its own competition, not counting toward the final score. Some of the acts included a poem, singing, dancing, karate, piano playing, and tumbling.
After more entertainment, the pageant continued with formal wear and contestant questions. Here, the contestants dazzled the crowd with smiles, sequins, and chiffon.
Finally, the judges were ready to announce their choice of winners.
Peyton Daniel (center) took home the grand title, with Jaid Bonner (right) earning first-runner-up, and Shalee Watson (left) garnering second-runner-up.
Morgan Coleman (center) won the crown in the Teen division. First-runner-up went to Jenna Swinburn (left), and Kennedee Stroade (right) took second-runner-up.
Peyton and Morgan each earned a $200 Scholarship with their crowns.
Additional awards given include:
–Top Interview – Peyton Daniel and Morgan Coleman – $50 Scholarships
–Talent Winner – Peyton Daniel (Piano) and a tie between Morgan Coleman (Poem) & Jenna Swinburn (Sing)- $50 Scholarships
–Most Photogenic – Peyton Daniel and Kennedee Stroade
–Best Hollywood Outfit – Tie between Peyton Daniel & Jera Keithley and Morgan Coleman
Special thanks were given to the following scholarship sponsors:
–Texas Outfitters & Emporium
–Chris Christensen Systems
–Fringe
–OneSpirit
–Something Different Restaurant
–Tommy Glick Excavation
–Kent Trucking & Construction
–Jerry Don McLeod Construction
–John Lester
After the pageant, the queens headed out to the fairgrounds to show off their new titles.
Congratulations to all the ladies for a job well done.
(Photos by Nicole Schaefer)
