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The 81st Paper Queen and court have been announced.

They are, left to right, Hannah Spears, court; Emily Pigott, honor court; Taniya Evans, honor court; Claire Edwards, Miss Dixie; Ella King, Paper Queen; Blaire Pritchard, Sweetheart; Erin Rachel, honor court; McKinley Burt, honor court; and Elizabeth Thompson, court.