Fair Queen Contest Set for June 23

2014 Manchester Fair Queen Isabella Keller will crown a new Fair Queen on June 23rd.

The 2015 Manchester Community Fair Queen contest will be held on Tuesday, June 23, opening night of 71st annual Manchester Community Fair, immediately following the fair parade. Angie Fuller, coordinator for this year's event, said that the contest will begin promptly at 7:30 pm, due to the compact tractor pull immediately following.

Representatives from each of the high school classes, grades 9-12, will participate, with a winner, runner-up, and Miss Congeniality chosen from among all twelve participants representing their respective classes. Candidates will be judged on poise, personality, and appearance. At the end of the  contest, the 2015 Fair Queen will be crowned by reigning 2014 Fair Queen Isabella Keller.

"I have really enjoyed working with all of these girls this year," Fuller said. "They are a great group of young ladies."

Class of 2015 Queen candidates: Alternate, Rachel Heuser; Sydnie Ahrens, Jessica Walz, and Kayla Knasiak.

Class of 2016 Fair Queen candidates: Alternate, Callie Simpson; Brooke DeWolfe, Leah Nitchie, and Abigail Proctor.

Class of 2017 Fair Queen Candidates, from left: Lauren Riley, Delanie Osborne, and Caitlin Scott.

Class of 2018 Fair Queen candidates, from left: Rylee Cole, Lauren Schriber, and Lillian St. Charles.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.