Potter wins Vermilion queen contest STAFF REPORT - Commerical News, Danville, IL.
DANVILLE — Lauren Potter, a sophomore at Western
Illinois University, will reign as the 2008 Vermilion County
Fair queen.
Potter, the daughter of Clark and Jacquie Potter of Alvin,
was selected Tuesday night from among nine contestants.
The pageant includes swimsuit, evening gown and communication
skills.
Potter also received the interview award.
Brittani Brandon, 17, the daughter of Keith and Tricia
Peoples of Danville, was named first runner-up. She will
be a freshman at Danville Area Community College in the
fall.
Heather Siddens, 18, a sophomore at DACC, was named second
runner-up. She is the daughter of John Siddens and Bobbette
Siddens of Danville.
Siddens also received the evening gown award, volunteerism
essay award and was judged most photogenic.
Sunny Strader, a junior at Danville High School, was voted
Miss Congeniality. Strader, 16, is the daughter of Tom
and Kelly Strader of Danville.
Emily Lerner, 17, received the award for her community
essay. She is the daughter of Joseph Lerner and Cindy Bean
of Danville. Lerner is a senior at Danville High School.
Flynn Williams, 17, the daughter of Greg and Marsha Williams,
won the speech award. She is a senior at Danville High
School.
Janessa Blincoe, 19, a sophomore at Danville Area Community
College, won the swimsuit award. She is the daughter of
Diana Blincoe of Hoopeston.
Anne Thompson won the Little Miss Vermilion County competition,
with Trinity Wheeler being named first runner-up.
As winner of the queen contest, Potter will receive scholarships
worth $1,000 as well as a variety of gifts donated by local
merchants and organizations. She now will compete in the
state competition.
Click here for more Photos from
the fair and pageant.
2008 Queen
Contestants
Heather Siddens, 18, Danville , daughter
of John Siddens and Bobbette Siddens, will be a sophomore
at Danville Area Community College
Sponsor: Tom Kentner
Jeridith Ann Wallace, 18, Danville ,
daughter of Petro and Jillian Poulos, will be a freshman
at Hofstra University
Sponsor: MAF Salon and Spa
Lauren Potter, 19, Alvin, daughter of
Clark & Jacquie Potter, will be a sophomore at Western
Illinois University
Sponsor: Chicago Street Hair Company
Emily Lerner, 17, Danville , daughter
of Joseph Lerner and Cindy Bean, will be a senior at Danville
High School
Sponsor: Cindy Bean
Brittani Brandon, 17, Danville ,
daughter of Keith and Tricia Peoples, will be a freshman
at Danville Area Community College
Sponsor: Rothery Jewelers
Flyn Williams, 17, Danville , daughter
of Greg & Marsha Williams, will be a senior at Danville
High School
Sponsor: Maurice's
Janessa Blincoe, 19, Hoopeston, daughter
of Diana Blincoe, will be a sophomore at Danville Area
Community College
Sponsor: Classic Details
Sunny Strader, 16, Danville , daughter
of Tom & Kelly Strader, will be a junior at Danville
High School
Sponsor: Chic's
Rikee Ricketts, 18, Hoopeston, daughter
of Rick Ricketts and Tonia Matthews, will be a freshman
at Danville Area Community College
Sponsor: Maple Corner
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