It was a packed house Tuesday night at Fairfield High School Auditorium as family and friends gathered to support their favorite contestant in the Miss Freestone County Scholarship Pageant 2018.
The stage was set with as a Passport to the World theme.
Three lovely young women competed for the title of Miss Freestone County 2018 (Above, l-r): Emily Hayes, Emily (Emi) Bonner, and Shalee Watson.
In the Teen division, four young ladies vied for the top spot: (Above, l-r) Kennedee Stroade, Jaysa Smith, Raeanna Burns, and Madison Barnett.
Miss Texas 2017, Morgana Wood (Top, Center), served as emcee for the pageant.
Contestants introduced themselves while showing off their best casual wear during the first phase of competition following an opening dance routine.
During wardrobe change, the audience was treated to entertainment by Miss Texas; Miss Freestone County 2017, Peyton Daniel; Miss Freestone County Teen, Morgan Coleman; Kaleb Hook from Wortham HS, 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, dancing, and a cheer routine.
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.
Emi Bonner (Top, Left) took home the grand title, with Emily Hayes and Shalee Watson tying for first-runner-up.
Kennedee Stroade (Top, Right) won the crown in the Teen division. First-runner-up went to Madison Barnett.
Additional awards given include:
–Top Interview – Emi Bonner and Kennedee Stroade
–Talent Winner – Emi Bonner (Poem) and Kennedee Stroade (Dance)
–Most Photogenic – Shalee Watson and Madison Barnett
After the pageant, the queens headed out to the fairgrounds to show off their new crowns.
Congratulations to all the ladies for a job well done!
Also crowned during the Freestone County Fair are the Little Miss Freestone Winners.
PROUDLY WEARING THEIR CROWNS are the newest winners of the Little Miss Freestone County Pageant, which was held Saturday, June 9, 2018. The 2018 titleholders are: Tiny Miss – Avie Daniels (front left) and Harper Easter (front right). Mini Miss – Brynlee Scott (front center). Little Mini Miss – Peyton Graham (back right). Junior Miss – Reese White (back left). Preteen – Kinley Staggs (back center). Congratulations to these young ladies!
(Photos by Nicole Schaefer)
