In The News 30 August 2016

Highland County Junior Fair Queen, King candidates announced; contest set for Sept. 3

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The Highland County Agricultural Society is inviting the public to the 2016 Highland County Junior Fair Queen and King contest that will be held in the Multi-Purpose Building on Sept. 3 at 1 p.m.

Candidates are judged on poise and conduct, application and achievements, personal interview with judges and oral presentation. This activity and tradition highlights the hard work of the candidates’ Junior Fair years and accomplishments.

This year’s queen candidates are:

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• Emily Parker is the daughter of Chris and Sherry Parker of Greenfield. She attends McClain High School and is representing Girl Scout Troop #1382. Parker has won awards within Girl Scouts, swim team and karate, as well as the Archie Griffin Award. Her hobbies include playing the piano, baking and reading.

• Brittany Rhoads is the daughter of Eric and Kathy Rhoads of Hillsboro. She attends Hillsboro High School and is representing the Highland Pigs, Poultry and Lambs 4-H Club. Rhoads has won many awards for competitive swimming, poultry judging in the FFA and the poultry skillathon. Her hobbies include baking, singing and being with friends.

• Quinn Walker is the daughter of Robin and Kim Walker of Hillsboro. She attends Lynchburg-Clay High School and Southern State Community College. She is representing the Highland County Junior Leaders Club. Walker has won many awards in her family consumer science projects and beef projects, as well as within the FFA. Her hobbies include showing cattle, sewing and bowling.

This year’s king candidates are:

• Braden Heizer is the son of Brad and Crystal Heizer of Leesburg. He attends Fairfield High School and is representing the Fairfield FFA. Heizer has held offices and won awards within his FFA chapter in floriculture. He is also part of the Academy of Scholars. His hobbies include soccer, an engine repair business and woodworking.

• Cory Warnock is the son of Steve and Teresa Warnock of Hillsboro. He is a full-time student at Lee University and is representing the Concord Junior Farmers 4-H Club. Warnock currently holds the president office in his 4-H Club, along with graduating high school with honors. His hobbies include farming, studying theology and playing the drums.

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