11 girls in the running for rodeo queen crowns
Published 5:01 pm Sunday, October 8, 2023
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FRANKLINTON, La. – The 11 contestants for the Washington Parish Free Fair Rodeo Queen crowns have been announced. They will be crowned at the first rodeo on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Naming a Rodeo Queen has been a staple of the Free Fair for decades and has always been a rigorous competition, according to Kelly Seal, chairman of the Rodeo Queens. “To be Rodeo Queen you have to have a horse and know how to ride,” Seal said. The young women will compete in horsemanship, be interviewed, and give a speech. “Their mannerisms and etiquette will also be judged by an expert judging panel,” Seal said.
The age groups are Little Miss: 6 – 10 years old, Jr Miss: 11 – 15 years old, and Miss Queen: 16 – 20 years old. These are the contestants in alphabetical order: Hunter Barlow, Isabella Reese Boyd, Breona Leigh Duncan, Kiersten Harris, Aubree Brielle Holobaugh, Lauren Elizabeth Holobaugh, Bry’Anna Jewel Morgan, Shelbie Brooke Pittman, Bella Rose Schiro, McKenzie Smith, Leigh Bre’Anne Taylor.
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