MITCHELL – The 75th Persimmon Festival will feature the Mini Miss crowning ceremony on Monday, September 19th at 7 p.m. at the Main Street Stage.
This year, 20 young ladies are set to wow the audience, following their performances on Saturday, September 17th. The twenty contestants are listed below.
Jaydelyn McCain
Jaydelyn, daughter of Jodi McCain and Travis Bailey, is a kindergartener at Lincoln Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Disney World and meeting Anna and Elsa, and all of the other princesses.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is chicken nuggets and fries. When she grows up, she wants to be Elsa and a Cop.
One word she used to describe herself is loving.
Briella Amstutz
Briella, daughter of Ashley and Dusty Amstutz, is a kindergartener at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was swimming in Florida.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Ladybug, and her favorite food at the festival is cotton candy. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
One word she used to describe herself is nice.
Eleanor Nicely
Eleanor, daughter of Caitlin and Matt Nicely, is a kindergartener at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to South Carolina with her family, and camping at Turkey Run State Park.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the big slide, and her favorite food at the festival is persimmon pudding. When she grows up, she wants to be a veteranarian.
One word she used to describe herself is sweet.
Charlotte Stafford
Charlotte, daughter of Eden and Nick Stafford, is a kindergartener at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Gatlinburg and spending time with her cousins and riding the ferris wheel.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the big slide, and her favorite food at the festival is the persimmon ice cream or any ice cream. When she grows up, she wants to be a Teacher.
One word she used to describe herself is special.
Kylee Roberts
Kylee, daughter of Cody Roberts and Amber Jenkins, with her guardians Dennis and Nikki Gratzer, is a kindergartener at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Holiday World and Urban Air.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the big slide, and her favorite food at the festival is the persimmon ice cream. When she grows up, she wants to be an Artist.
One word she used to describe herself is cute.
Mya Kirk
Maya, daughter of Kenia and Tye Kirk, is a kindergartener at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to the beach.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the scrambler, and her favorite food at the festival is cotton candy. When she grows up, she wants to be a Doctor.
One word she used to describe herself is fun.
Stella Stanley
Stella, daughter of Nicole and Steve Stanley, is a First Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was swimming in the pool.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the swings, and her favorite food at the festival is cotton candy. When she grows up, she wants to be a Police Officer.
One word she used to describe herself is funny.
Kinzlee Jones
Kinzlee, daughter of Krista Tuell and Chris Jones, is a First Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did last summer was going to the beach.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the big slide, and her favorite food at the festival is the persimmon ice cream. When she grows up, she wants to be a Nurse.
One word she used to describe herself is beautiful.
Charlotte Thompson
Charlotte, daughter of Holly and Chris Thompson, is a kindergartener at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Disney World and helping move her cousins to Florida.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is hotdogs and Coke. When she grows up, she wants to be a mermaid.
One word she used to describe herself is sassy.
Jincy Doub
Jincy, daughter of Brooke and Christopher Doub, is a First Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to the splashpad and new park.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is hot dogs. When she grows up, she wants to be a singer.
One word she used to describe herself is smart.
Chezney Williams
Chezney, daughter of Kaden and Santana Williams, is a First Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was playing outside, riding her bike, and going to the waterpark.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is popcorn and cotton candy. When she grows up up, she wants to be a Veterinarian, or in her words an animal doctor.
One word she used to describe herself is beautiful.
Renli Harper
Renli, daughter of Cari and Jathan Harper, is a First Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Holiday World.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is cotton candy. When she grows up, she wants to be a singer and a cop.
One word she used to describe herself is funny.
Osi Lantz
Osi, daughter of Kala and Adam Lantz, is a First Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was visiting Disney World and meeting Rey.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is persimmon pudding. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
One word she used to describe herself is smart.
Kinley Smith
Kinley, daughter of Alex and Travis Smith, is a Second Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to the Cleveland Zoo where she rode a trolley and saw a baby monkey.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Merry Go Round in the Sky, and her favorite food at the festival is persimmon pie. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
One word she used to describe herself is funny.
Emma Colglazier
Emma, daughter of Mallory and Charles Colglazier, is a Second Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Disney World and Holiday World.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is Tiger Tails. When she grows up, she wants to be a ballerina.
One word she used to describe herself is silly.
Alexandria Helton
Alexandria, daughter of Rachel Armstrong and Andrew Helton, is a Second Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to watch her sister play in the World Series in Alabama.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Dragon, and her favorite food at the festival is cotton candy. When she grows up, she wants to be a police officer and an artist.
One word she used to describe herself is funny.
Aurielle Blackwell
Aurielle, daughter of Niki and Zach Blackwell, is a Second Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Spring Mill State Park.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the Strawberries, and her favorite food at the festival is hotdogs. When she grows up, she wants to be a veterinarian.
One word she used to describe herself is smart.
Eleanor Smuck
Eleanor, daughter of Danielle and Chris Smuck, is a Second Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was going to Alabama, the beach, swimming pools, and golfing.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the ferris wheel, and her favorite food at the festival is persimmon pudding. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
One word she used to describe herself is friendly.
Nova Edmonson
Nova, daughter of Chevelle and Nick Edmonson, is a Second Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was playing in her pool.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the swings, and her favorite food at the festival is pizza. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
One word she used to describe herself is nice.
Charlotte Isom
Charlotte, daughter of Cari and J.C. Isom, is a Second Grader at Hatfield Elementary School. Her favorite thing she did this summer was swimming with her cousins in her mammaws pool.
Her favorite ride at the Persimmon Festival is the swings, and her favorite food at the festival is the steak and potatoes. When she grows up, she wants to be a Kindergarten Teacher.
One word she used to describe herself is funny.
