Friday night, March 28, eight young women proudly represented their high school in the Van Wert Peony Pageant where they competed for the title of Queen Jubilee 50. Candidates had already been scored on a video essay as well as their preliminary interview. During the live pageant, a panel of three judges scored candidates in the additional categories of Talent, Evening Gown Promenade, and On-Stage Question.
Queen Jubilee 50
Avery Altenberger of Delphos St. Johns, daughter of Brian and Michelle Altenberger. Avery was also named People’s Choice. She will receive over $1,500 in scholarships and other prizes.
1st Runner Up and Talent Winner
Mia Rager of Van Wert High School, daughter of Nathan and Debbie Rager. Mia will receive a $1,000 scholarship for being named 1st Runner Up, and an additional $500 as the talent winner.
2nd Runner Up and Most Photogenic
Ella Davis of Lincolnview, daughter of Tom and Amber Davis. Ella will receive a $750 scholarship for being named as 2nd runner up and an additional $100 scholarship as Most Photogenic.
Miss Congeniality:
Kinsley Kemper of Ottoville High School, daughter of Terry and Kelly Kemper. She will receive an additional $300 scholarship
Community Involvement:
Allison Noggle of Wayne Trace High School, daughter of Matthew and Erica Noggle. She will receive an additional $300 scholarship
Other Candidates: receiving a $300 scholarship
Shay Boroff of Parkway, daughter of John and Sheila Boroff
Libby Dotterer of Paulding, daughter of David Dotterer and Theresa Ratliff-Dotterer
McKenna Scalf representing Vantage Career Center, daughter of Scott Scalf and Melissa Scalf
Escorts, each receiving a $300 scholarship:
Sam Houg, from Van Wert High School, son of Adam and Kelly Houg
Isaiah Freewalt, from Delphos St. Johns, son of Jason and Erika Freewalt
Trace Klausing, from Lincolnview High School, son of Heather Klausing and Brandon Breese
Little Miss Jubilee:
Tessa Miller, daughter of Dustan and Jennafer Miller
Junior Miss Jubilee:
Lilli Ricker, daughter of Josh and Ashley Ricker
