2010 BOONE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST
2010 Little Miss Boone County Information
Photos of the Preview Night are now posted
Queen Contestant # 1 Nikki Marie Papworth
Nikki is the 17 year old daughter of Rick and Gina Papworth. Nikki will be a senior at Belvidere High School in the fall and hopes to attend Eastern Illinois University to pursue a career as a Criminal Profiler. Nikki’s honors include MVP for Girls Varsity Golf and Girls Varsity Golf Captain; she is on the Honor Roll and was awarded Student of the Week.
Nikki’s activities include babysitting, being the golf team captain and practicing competition dance.
She enjoys playing with her dog, swimming, baking with her mom, playing golf, spending time with her friends and shopping.
Nikki is sponsored by ASHLEY’S SALON AND DAY SPA, and her platform is Increase In Skin Cancer Among Teen Girls Using Tanning Beds.
Queen Contestant #2 Vanessa Marie Lein
Vanessa is the 18 year old daughter of Timothy and Julia Lein. Vanessa will be a senior at Belvidere High School in the fall and plans to attend the University of Wisconsin to become a neo-natal nurse practitioner. Vanessa Honors include 2009 4-Her of the year, 2009, and Outstanding beef project member of the year. She was chosen as the State Fair Representative for Journalism through 4H and has been President of her 4-H club for 5 years. Vanessa has received the Friends of Tammy Godamski Feline Showmanship Award and is a member of the Northern Illinois Leadership Convention Committee. She was also awarded the Super Spirit Award for cheerleading.
Vanessa’s activities include Boone County 4-H, 4-H Ambassadors, and Boone County 4-H Federation. She is active in her church youth group and Belvidere High School Competitive Cheer Team.
Vannesa enjoys horseback riding, showing her cattle, cheerleading, tumbling, reading, and especially dancing.
Vanessa sponsor is BUSY BEAVER LAWN CARE, and her platform is Funding For Mental Health.
Queen Contestant #3 Erin Marie Hauser
Erin is the 19 year old daughter of Robert and Denise Hauser. Erin is a graduate of Belvidere North High School and has attended Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa. She will be attending Rock Valley College in the fall to pursue an Associate Degree in Science. She will then move on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and teaching certificate. Erin hopes to teach middle or high school science.
Erin currently works at Peak Sports Club in Loves Park where she supervises older children in an interactive game room and at the 30 foot rock wall.
Erin’s honors include Illinois State Scholar, NIC-10 Scholar, National Honor Society, and the National Honor Society of High School Scholars. In her Junior and Senior years Erin was Captain of both her Varsity golf and soccer teams. Erin was awarded an athletic talent scholarship for golf at Clarke College.
Erin is a Eucharistic Minister in her church and is involved with the youth ministry. She has volunteered in the Relay of life and Special Olympics.
Erin enjoys golfing, soccer, reading, running, and swimming. Erin has found a new hobby in yoga and still has time to enjoy her family and friends and to go shopping.
Erin is sponsored by BeSPACIFIC SALON AND SPA and her platform is Keeping Youth Active.
Queen Contestant #4 Shawna Lynn Mackeben
Shawna is the 19 year old daughter of Jodie Burrier and Roger Mackeben. Shawna is a 2009 graduate of Belvidere High School and currently attending Northern Illinois University to pursue a major in elementary education and minor in Spanish. She will be completing her Spanish minor by studying in Spain.
Shawna has been a server at the Belvidere Pizza Hut since 2007 and loves the interaction with new people everyday.
Shawna’s honors include Captain of her Sophomore Cheerleading Squad, MVP for cheerleading her Junior year and All Conference NIC Ten base. Secretary for Quill and Scroll , a National Honor Society for Journalists. She has received both the United States Army Reserve National Scholar/ Athlete Award and the Laurie Potter Athlete Award. Shawna is on the Dean’s list and qualified for the National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars at Northern Illinois University.
While in high school Shawna was a three sport athlete all four years, track, basketball, soccer and cheerleading. She was on the newspaper staff, B Club, Zonta Club and Spanish Club. Shawna has coached the Belvidere Junior Tackle cheerleading squad, participated in both diabetic and breast cancer walks and is a volunteer at the Kishwaukee YMCA, and Mya’s house a shelter for battered woman and their children. She stays active at NIU with intramural soccer and volleyball and enjoys running and is currently training for the Chicago Marathon in October.
Shawna is sponsored by WHITEHEAD REALTY and her platform is Encouraging Others To Be More Supportive of Athletics.
Queen Contestant #5 Savannah Marie Peters
Savannah is the 16 year old daughter of Dale and Suzette Muck. Savannah will be a junior at Belvidere North High School this fall and aspires to attend the University of Minnesota and major in Nutrition and Dietetics to become a licensed dietician.
Savannah is currently employed as a dance coach at the YMCA.
Savannah’s honors include member of the Tri-Musical National Honor Society, 2 year Athletic Scholar Award, High Honor roll freshman and sophomore years, and 2008 Outstanding Musicmanship Award. The last three years she has qualified for IMEA, Illinois Music Education Association, and is a member of two Honor choirs, A Cappella and Choraliers.
Savannah’s activities include 4-H member, 8 years, drill team, 1 year, school musicals at Belvidere North High School and various community performances with Bonzi Productions and The Boone County Main Street Players.
Her hobbies include showing her horse “Smartee” and 10 years of showing cows, horseback riding, exercising, dancing and singing.
Savannah is sponsored by BOONE COUNTY SPORTS. COM and her platform is Raising Self-Esteem In Young Girls.
Queen Contestant # 6 Beth Ann Carner
Beth is the 21 year old daughter of Paul and Nancy Carner. Beth is a 2008 graduate of North Boone High School. During her senior year Beth also attended Rock Valley College’s CNA Program. Beth is attending Columbia College in Chicago and will be transferring to Beloit College this coming fall. She is majoring in Stage Management and minoring in History. She also plans on obtaining certification in Stage Combat to be able to freelance.
Currently Beth is employed at P.A. Peterson Center for Health as a CNA.
Beth’s honors include National Choral Award 2008 North Boone High School, Honors Diploma, Illini State Rep., and Belvidere Sister Cities French Ambassador.
She is active in community production, The Main Street Players of Boone County, Rock Valley College Star-Lite Productions, Spot light on Kids Production Company, and Broadway Bound Too. Beth enjoys reading, working out, riding a four wheeler, spending time with family and friends and promoting the Arts.
Beth is Sponsored by POPLAR GROVE AIRPORT and her platform is Performing Arts In Education.
Queen Contestant # 7 Jessica Santiago
Jessica is the 16 year old daughter of Oscar and Frances Santiago. Jessica currently attends Belvidere High School and will be a senior this year. Her future plans include college and studying to become a Doctor. Special honors for Jessica include National Honor Society at Belvidere High School and National Society of High School Scholars. She is also a three year Varsity Athlete, cross country, basketball and track.
Jessica activities include band, marching band, sports, DECA and community service projects, parades, tutoring working at the food pantry and cleaning Spencer Park.
Jessica enjoys playing sports, spending time with friends and family, running, watching movies, listening to music, camping and traveling.
Jessica is sponsored by BELVIDERE ROTARY FOUNDATION and her platform is College/Education
Queen Candidate # 8 Mercedes Joy Chilson
Mercedes is the 17 year old daughter of Matthew and Teresa Stevens and Tony Chilson. Mercedes is currently a senior at Belvidere High School. She will be graduating early and attending Rock Valley College in the spring, where she will be getting her associates degree. Mercedes will then be pursuing a career in healthcare at Southern Illinois University where she will be obtaining her Masters Degree in Nursing.
Mercedes is currently employed at Taco Bell at the Belvidere Oasis.
Mercedes has remained on the Honor Roll throughout elementary and middle school and received the Perfect Attendance Award. She is News Editor for the Buccaneer and Editor for the Campus Life page, and Editor of the Freshman pages of the Belvidere yearbook.
Mercedes was Captain of her sophomore cheerleading squad.
Mercedes activities include the cheerleading, fundraising and the school newspaper. She also helps out at her Mothers’Daycare. She is also very involved with her church.
Mercedes enjoys cheerleading, volunteering, running, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Mercedes is sponsored by LEE AUCTION SERVICE and her platform is Are Your Children at Risk.
Queen Candidate # 9 McKenna Katherine Sophia Mitchell
McKenna is the 17 year old daughter of Shawn and Katherine Mitchell.
She will be starting her senior year at Belvidere North High School this fall. She plans to attend Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and major in Special Education.
McKenna is currently employed at Roxy Carmichael and Tanhiti Sun Spa.
McKenna’s honors include Nation Honor Society, Quill and Scroll and the National English Honors Society. She was Captain of the Varsity Dance Team and selected to receive the Rising Star Award.
She has been on the Varsity Dance Team all four years at Belvidere North High School, the prom committee and enjoys being involved in many community service projects.
In her spare time McKenna likes to dance, go horseback riding, work, spend time with her nieces and nephew and watch baseball games.
McKenna is sponsored by ROXY CARMICHAEL and her platform is Community Support For The Local Business.
Queen Candidate # 10 Erica Rose Romero
Erica is the 19 year old daughter of Hector and Rose Romero. She graduated from Belvidere High School. During Erica’s senior year she had the opportunity to be part of the Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CLEANCE) program at Rock Valley College. Through this program she was able to earn six college credits and her CNA license. Erica currently attends Northern Illinois University and plans to graduate with a Bachelors of Nursing and a minor in Spanish. Erica would like to work as an emergency room nurse. She also plans to specialize as a Nurse Anesthetist.
Erica currently is employed at Peak Sports Club in the position of head life guard and is responsible for instructing and auditing the other guards and taking charge in major emergency situations.
Erica graduated Belvidere High School magna cum laude with high honors. She is on the Dean’s list at Northern Illinois University and was invited into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
In High School Erica was involved in B club, Student Council, Z club, cheerleading, track and cross country, and a youth group in her church. At NIU Erica joined the sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha and holds the position of V.P. of Finances. She has volunteered with Special Olympics and Oak Crest Nursing Home, the YMCA, and Tails Animal Shelter. Erica is also a member of the Student Nurses Organization at NIU.
In her spare time Erica likes running and is currently training for the Chicago Marathon held in October.
Erica is sponsored by MOBIL ON NEWBURG, and her platform is Encouraging Everyone To Volunteer And Support Special Olympic Events.
Queen Candidate # 11 Stephanie Stella Aves
Stephanie is the 21 year old daughter of Kevin and Julie Aves. She graduated form North Boone High School in 2007. She is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Agricultural Education.
She is currently employed by ST-YLE Holsteins.
Stephanie’s Honors include 2005 Senior Showmanship and Fitting Contest Winner, 2008 Supreme Champion World Dairy Expo, 2009 American FFA Degree Recipient, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Who’s Who Among American High School Students-Sports Edition and a 10 year 4-H Member.
She is active as the RED & White Dairy Cattle Association Junior Committee Chairman, a National Holstein Association Member, Pioneer Dairy Club member, UWP Collegiac FFA, National FFA Alumni, and National Association Agricultural Educators.
Stephanie enjoys showing Dairy Cattle, spending time with family and friends, playing sports and shopping.
Stephanie is sponsored by PARNELL FOODS INC, and her platform is Promoting Farm Saftey.
Queen Candidate #12 Malerie Allyce Guthrie
Malerie is the 20 year old daughter of Michael and Skeeter Guthrie. Malerie is a4th generation graduate from North Boone High School in 2009. She will enter her sophomore year at the University of Illinois where she is majoring in Architecture.
Malerie plans to minor in Landscape Architecture and Interior Design in her junior year.
She is currently employed at the Boone County Family Restaurant.
Malerie’s honors include 4 year academic letter, 3 year Captain and Senior MVP for Volleyball, Student Council President, Vice President and Historian, 2008 Prom Court, 4-H Outstanding Leadership Achievement Award, Beloit College Porter Scholar Nominee, Moose Lodge #295 Youth Awareness Illinois Representative for the National Youth Convention for 2 consecutive years, Who’s Who in History and Government Recipient.
Malerie is active in volunteering at the Moose Lodge Breakfasts, working in the 4-H Food Stand, Adopt a Highway Clean-up, working in the Merri Milk Maid Stand, helping her Dad with cattle on the farm, and assisting at North Boone High School Volleyball open gyms.
Her hobbies include baking, running, going on bike rides, spending time with family and friends, shopping and playing volleyball.
Malerie is sponsored by BOONE COUNTY RESTAURANT, and her platform is Teaching Children Proper Nutrition.
#1 Maya Weir
Daughter of Mike and Gina Weir of Garden Prairie
Sponsor: Mom& Dad & Susan Racz
#2 Whitley Renee Freeman-Russell
Daughter of Danielle Freeman-Russell and Justin Russell of Belvidere
Sponsor: Grandma & Grandpa Russell
#3 Emma Blasinski
Daughter of Bob and Michele Blasinski of Poplar Grove
Sponsor: Grandpa Bob
#4 Jillian Taylor
Daughter of Shaun and Jonette Taylor of Belvidere
Sponsor: Poplar Grove State Bank
#5 Sara E. McGovern
Daughter of Kevin and Julie McGovern of Poplar Grove
Sponsor: LeRoy Community Grange
#6 Brianna Knobbe
Daughter of Ken and Angie Knobbe of South Beloit
Mom & Dad
#7 Amanda Sturm
Daughter of Christopher and Stephanie Sturm of Poplar Grove
Sponsor: Malcolm Pediatric Dentistry
#8 Sydney A. Guerra
Daughter of Ricardo and Gladys Guerra of Belvidere
Sponsor: Mom & Dad
#9 Hannah Nicole Beran
Daughter of Phil and Nicole Beran of Caledonia
Sponsor: Tovar Realtors
#10 Sofia Zeman
Daughter of Gary and Coco Zeman of Belvidere
Sponsor: Mom & Dad
#11 Alexys Monique Jacobs
Daughter of Patrick and Brandy Garibay of Poplar Grove
Sponsor: Ashleys Salon & Day Spa
#12 Sarah Hope Bimmerle
Daughter of Steve and Jill Bimmerle of Belvidere
Sponsor: Frito Lay & Deb’s Daycare
#13 Lillian August
Daughter of Erin LaPinta of Belvidere
Sponsor: Hot Heads Hair & Nail Salon
#14 Sarah Ziegler
Daughter of Scott and Andrea Ziegler of Belvidere
Sponsor: Mom & Dad
#15 Baylee Rose Allen
Daughter of Darrell McFarlin and Becky Allen-McFarlin of Poplar Grove
Sponsor: Linda Allen & Evelyn McFarlin
#16 Emma Gray
Daughter of Regan and Gail Gray of Belvidere
Sponsor: Fuzion Studios
#17 Ryan Maloney
Daughter of Dennis and Angela Maloney of Belvidere
Sponsor: Mom
#18 Alana Levine
Daughter of Jeremy and Dena Levine of Poplar Grove
Sponsor: Aunt Ashley
#19 Jasmin Alexis Benitez
Daughter of Elizabeth Jones of Belvidere
Sponsor: Boone County Journal
#20 Jillianne Cummings
Daughter of Katrina Klinefelter and Matt Cummings of Belvidere
Sponsor: Klinefelter Farms
#21 Chloe Konieczki
Daughter of Jeff and Sheri Konieczki of Poplar Grove
Sponsor: Mom & Dad
#22 Mariah Caballos
Daughter of Carrie Hopkinsof Belvidere
Sponsor: Mom
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