Hallie Randle
The Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Queen competition is set for 7 p.m. June 18 at Columbus North High School.
That day, each of the 13 contestants will participate in three individual interviews with judges and also complete a dress rehearsal later in the afternoon.
Each contestant will compete in theme wear, professional wear and formal wear.
This year’s theme is “Breaking News – the 2022 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair is back and better than ever.”
All contestants chose (by drawing out of a hat) a fair event they will promote during theme wear. Contestants are encouraged to be creative and show their personality while showcasing their fair event.
Contestants will thank their sponsor during professional wear and answer an onstage question during formal wear.
After all divisions are complete, the judges will select the 2022 Miss Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Queen and court.
Admission to the queen pageant is $3. The following evening, the 4-H Fair Princess Contest will be staged at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 19 in the Columbus East auditorium. Admission is $1.
Contestants include:
- Jenna Boewe, 18, daughter of Daniel and Lesley Boewe, sponsored by B.L.A.S.T. Home Ec Club. She graduated from CSA New Tech and will attend Purdue University in the fall.
- Lauren M. Dixon, 16, daughter of Crhis and Maggie Dixon, sponsored by Kids and Kettles Home Ec Club, a junior at Columbus East High School.
- Ella Engelau, 16, daughter of Ed and Erin Engelau, sponsored by New Design Homemaker’s Club, a junior at Columbus North High School.
- Emily Harker, 19, daughter of Andrew and Ellen Harker, sponsored by Bartholomew County Cattleman’s Association, a sophomore at Purdue University.
- Allyson Herold, 16, daughter of Tressa Herold, sponsored by White Creek Needlers, Design Concepts Drafting, a junior at Columbus East High School.
- Annie Hughes, 16, daughter of Lisa Shafer, Jerry Hughes and Brooke Hughes, sponsored by Frederick Joseph Photography, a junior at Columbus East High School.
- Saylor Lancaster, 18, daughter of Doug and Laura Lancaster, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, Columbus, homeschool Class of 2022 with plans to attend Purdue University.
- Emma Nolting, 19, daughter of Greg and Sheri Nolting, sponsored by Angela Adkins at Reason and Co. Beauty Lounge, a sophomore at Indiana University.
- Hallie Randle, 17, daughter of Suzanne Randle, sponsored by Ramen Alley and J. Claire Photography, a senior at Columbus East High School.
- Hailey Risacher, 17, daughter of Jessica Risacher and Jeremy Ochs, sponsored by F.C. Tucker Real Estate, a senior at CSA New Tech.
- Marnie Schwartzkopf, 19, daughter of Jeff and Mary Schwartzkopf, sponsored by Bartholomew County REMC, a sophomore at Purdue University.
- Caitlyn Smith, 17, daughter of Tod and Jennifer Smith, sponsored by Bonnell Show Cattle, a senior at Columbus East High School.
- Cami Warren, 17, daughter of Doug and Tracey Warren, sponsored by Bunny Bunch 4-H Club, a senior at Columbus East High School.
