Queen Jubilee 51 Pageant Set for March 27 in Van Wert
On Friday, March 27, 4 young women will vie for the title of Queen Jubilee 51 during the Van Wert Peony Pageant. The annual event will once again be held at Lifehouse Church in Van Wert at 7:00pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm. Every candidate will receive a minimum of $300 in scholarships, in addition to a variety of goods and services donated by local businesses and individuals. The lucky young woman crowned Queen Jubilee will receive a $1,500 scholarship, and over $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded that evening.
Candidates have already completed some areas of competition, and the remaining areas of competition to be scored during the pageant include: talent, evening gown, and on stage questions. The evening will be hosted by Zach Shaffer as Master of Ceremonies, and the contestants will be escorted on stage by Gavin Burkhalter and Cole Story. Their flower girls are Haislea Speice, Lynnix Bragg, Lowen Maxey, and Vera Pohlman.
Crestview: Emily Lichtle is representing Crestview High School and is the daughter of Mike and Amanda Lichtle. She is an avid volleyball player, and a Varsity Cheerleader. Emily is in FCCLA, NHS, Student Council, where she serves as Secretary, and is the Reporter for Crestview FFA. In May, she will be receiving her State Degree at the Ohio FFA Convention. Emily also dances and cheers at Kim Hohman’s Danceworks. After graduation, Emily plans on attending Purdue Fort Wayne to major in communications and speech disorders, to later pursue a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Emily is sponsored by Laudick’s Jewelry.
Lincolnview: Jayden Bragg is representing Lincolnview High School and is the daughter of Heather Bragg. She is involved in choir, track, and cross country, and is active in the school’s music program singing with the select ensemble. Jayden is also a member of the National Honor Society and is a Junior Rotarian. Through the CEO program, Jayden is gaining future career experience at Cowan Funeral Home. She is currently enlisted in the Army National Guard where she will be training to become a combat medic after graduation. After her service, Jayden plans to attend college to pursue a degree in mortuary sciences. Jayden is sponsored by Cowan Funeral Home and Steven’s Automotive.
Vantage Career Center: Chloe Nielsen is representing Vantage and is the daughter of Brandi Nielsen. She is currently enrolled in the Criminal Justice program and serves as a lab assistant. Chloe is a Junior Rotarian and participates in workplace learning at the Van Wert County Jail. She is also very involved as a dancer at Kim Hohman’s Danceworks, where she has won numerous awards as both a soloist and member of the team. Chloe attends Lifehouse church where she serves as a group leader for 5th grade girls. After graduation, Chloe plans to attend college to continue pursuing a degree in the Criminal Justice field. She is sponsored by Grade A Tattoos.
Van Wert: Meah Johnson is the daughter of Lisa and Demond Johnson and is representing Van Wert High School. Meah has been involved in volleyball and softball for four years, and is active in the school’s fine arts programs, through band, choir, select choir and theater. She is very involved in Van Wert Civic Theater and has participated in youth groups at Calvary Evangelical Church and First United Methodist. Meah also service through mission work and vacation bible school programs. After graduation, Meah plans on attending a college or university to pursue a degree in theater. She is sponsored by TRUland Ag Equipment.
