8 girls seek Queen Jubilee XXXVIII crown

Peony Festival Pageant news

Eight high school seniors will compete for the title of Queen Jubilee XXXVIII during the Peony Festival Pageant to be held this Friday, starting at 7:30 p.m., in the Marsh Foundation Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Representing Crestview High School is Kate Bauer, the daughter of John and Chris Bauer. She plans on attending the University of Findlay, with a major in public relations and a minor in graphic design. Bauer is involved in many activities, including show choir, FCCLA, yearbook staff, school chorus, and also studies dance at Kim Hohman’s DanceWorks. She also serves as editor of the school newspaper and enjoys painting nails, shopping and hanging with her friends in her spare time. She has a brother, Luke.

Representing Delphos Jefferson High School is Corinne Metzger, the daughter of Teresa Metzger and Dale and Betty Metzger. She is a class officer, a Junior Optimist, serves as treasurer of her school’s National Honor Society chapter and is a member of the Student Council. Metzger is active in choir, show choir, and band. She is a soccer team captain, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Northwest Conference sportsmanship team. In her free time, Metzger enjoys writing. After graduation, she plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University and major in writing and political science pre-law. She then wants to attend law school to become a prosecutor.

Representing Lincolnview High School is Courtney Gorman, daughter of Shawn and Michelle Gorman. She is a member of the Spanish Club, Beta Club, 4-H, and FFA.

She is also Student Council vice president, secretary of the National Honor Society chapter, and volunteers with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Gorman enjoys playing softball and soccer, showing animals at the county fair, photography, and being an active member of St. Mary’s Youth Group. After high school, Gorman plans to attend Bowling Green State University to pursue an undecided major in arts and science.

Parkway High School is represented by Alexis Ford, the daughter of Annie and the late Matt Ford. After graduation, Ford plans to attend Ball State University. She is currently involved in bowling, FCCLA, public correspondent, FBLA and Scholastic Bowl. Ford enjoys singing, reading, family, shopping and her job. She has six siblings: Samantha, Dusty, Michael, Josh, AJ and Maddie.

Representing Paulding High School is Savannah Roughton, the daughter of Eric and Shelly Roughton. She is vice president of her school’s National Honor Society chapter and is class valedictorian. Roughton participates on the Science Olympiad Engineering Team, Quiz Bowl team, the school Bible study, and FCCLA. She enjoys reading, crafting, puzzles, and fashion. After graduation, Roughton plans to attend college studying pre-medicine/chemistry, then go to osteopathic medical school. After she is licensed, she plans to open her own practice.

Spencerville High School is represented by Jordan Rex, the daughter of Jeff and April Rex. She plans to attend Rhodes State College to pursue an associate’s degree in occupational therapy. She is involved in cheerleading, National Honor Society, and SADD. She is also class secretary, an Upwards basketball coach and a gymnastics coach. Rex likes spending her spare time babysitting, doing volunteer work, shopping, going to the movies and hanging out with her friends. She has three brothers: Jared, Austin and Logan.

Representing Van Wert High School is Karissa Place, the daughter of Rob and Shelly Place. She plans to attend Ball State University to major in graphic design. Place is a competition dancer at Kim Hohman’s DanceWorks, and a high school cheerleader. She is active in French Club and the Lifehouse Youth Group. She enjoys dance, painting, hanging out with friends, scrapbooking and going to the movies. Place has three siblings: Nate, Colin and Ian.

Representing Wayne Trace High School is Chelsea Critchfield, daughter of Tom and Robin McCord and Rick and Angie Critchfield. She plans to attend Bowling Green State University with an accounting major and business management minor. Critchfield is currently involved in softball, cheer, Kim Hohman’s DanceWorks, Student Council and gymnastics. She likes supporting the Raiders, shopping, and loves being an aunt. Critchfield has seven siblings: Ricky, Logan, Carly, Aubry, Amber, Casey and Jeremy.

Peony Pageant reserved tickets are $8 and are available at Derry Drugs in Van Wert, as well as at the door Friday night.