The Miss Holland Community Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held Sunday evening, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the Southridge High School Auditorium. Admission is $5.00 per person, ages 12 and up.
Historically, the town festival committee has only held the pageant on milestone years. They have held pageants in 959 during the 100th anniversary (Queen Norma Lee (Ring) Arend); 1984 on the 125th (Queen Darla (Kamman) Werne); 1994 on the 135th (Queen Nicole (Smith) Murphy); and 2009 during our Sesquicentennial (Queen Lauren Sergesketter (not married).
This is the town’s 155th year.
The committee is able to provide cash awards or scholarships to our Queen ($500), 1st Runner-up ($200), and 2nd Runner-Up ($100). They will be naming Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic titles as well.
The scholarship awards are only possible due to the generous donations made by the ommunity and county donors and sponsors, as well as committee fundraising. The pageant will be divided into four categories including the pre-pageant interview and three on-stage categories, “Heritage or Hobby” theme wear coordinating with our “Celebrating our Community and Heritage” theme, casual wear modeling, and formal evening gown.
In addition to the generous financial donations, Single Thread Boutique has partnered with the fest to provide the modern clothing styles for the casual wear on-stage category.
BC Bridal was the generous sponsor of the crowns, and Stacy Voegerl of Holland was the Miss Photogenic photographer.
Photos courtesy of Stacy Voegerl of Holland.
Elli Marie Schank is the 17 year old daughter of Dave and Alisa Schank of Holland. She is currently a Senior at Southridge High School and upon graduation plans to attend Indiana University majoring in Journalism. Elli has been involved in numerous extra-curricular activities including four years on student council, German club, spirit club president, BPA, yearbook club, FCA, National Honor Society, Football Homecoming attendant, academic honors awards grades 3-12, academic bowl, and was the Outstanding 6th grade girl. Elli has participated in volleyball and tennis for four years, girl scouts, choir, school musicals and 4H, as well as, Freshman Mentors and Peers Educating Peers. Elli is sponsored by OFS Brands, INC. in Huntingburg.Kendyl Madison McKeough is the 15 year old daughter of Amy and Andrew McKeough of Holland. She is currently a Sophomore at Southridge High School and following high school graduation, would like to major in Athletic Training. Kendyl has been actively involved in Student Council, SADD, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spirit Club, and has been an academic honors recipient for 7 years. Kendyl is on the volleyball, basketball and softball teams at Southridge, and received the softball MVP award her freshman year. She enjoys playing on a travel softball league, camping, boating and baking, and is actively involved in St. Mary’s church youth group. Kendyl has participated in past mission trips with the church and is sponsored by Family Roots Nursery in Dale.Taylor Marie Miles is the 18 year old daughter of Steve and Jill Miles of Holland and is currently a Senior at Southridge High School. Upon graduation, Taylor intends to major in Pre-Medicine or Nursing. Taylor’s school organizational involvement includes SADD, FCA, German Club, PEP, Freshman Mentors, Spirit Club, BPA, National Honor Society, Advanced Chorus, and National Honor Society Tutoring Coordinator. She has received academic honors grades 3-12, and enjoys scrapbooking, tutoring her peers, tennis and traveling. Taylor has been on the swim team, and has been a state qualifier for 3 years, as well as MVP of the Varsity Swim Team her Sophomore year, Mental Attitude award recipient of the Varsity swim team her Freshman year, and was a state swim champion at age 10. She is also involved in SARG swim club and choir. Taylor is a member of the Holland United Methodist Church and is sponsored by Miles Racing in Holland.Bailey Marie Barrett is the 16 year old daughter of Scott and Carla Barrett of Huntingburg and is currently a Junior at Southridge High School. Bailey has been involved in student council, SADD, FCA and German Club, is on the honor roll, and was the 2013 President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient. Bailey enjoys drawing, painting, fashion and hair design, gymnastics and gives swim lessons to local youth. She is an SHS Varsity Cheerleader, SHS swim team manager, SHS boys track manager, and is involved in 4H. She is a member of St. Mary’s youth group, Catholic Heart workcamp mission trip for 3 years, Teens for Life, Lifeguard and has been involved in the Love Packages Mission Trip for 4 years. Bailey is sponsored by her family.Katelyn (Katie) Rae Kendall is the 17 year old daughter of John and Beth Kendall of Holland. She is currently a Senior at Southridge High School and plans to major in Music Education to become a future Choir and Band Director. Katie has been involved in band, choir, student council, peers educating peers, SADD, National Honor Society, Student Improvement Committee, and PBIS Committee. She enjoys playing the french horn, piano and singing. Katie has actively been involved in Girl Scouts, high school musicals, and attends St. Peters Lutheran church where she sings in the choir. Katie is sponsored by the Windmill Chill in Holland.Aubrey Main is the 17 year old daughter of Bernie and Elaine Main of Huntingburg, and is a Senior at Southridge High School. Aubrey is involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Spirit Club at SHS, as well as, a member of the Varsity Cross Country, Basketball and Track teams. She is a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and upon graduation, plans to attend college where she can run track and / or play basketball. Aubrey is sponsored by family.Lauren Eileen Meyer is the 15 year old daughter of Bob and Eileen Meyer of Holland. She is currently a Sophomore at Southridge High School. Lauren has been involved in student council, natural helpers, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Business Professionals of America. During Lauren’s high school career, she has been to semi-state in Cross Country, was a Freshman football candidate for Homecoming, and competed in 3 events at Track Regionals. She is on the Cross Country and Track teams, member of the St. Mary’s Youth Group, and has participated in 4 summer mission trips. She enjoys playing piano, running, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Lauren is sponsored by Love Excavating.
