4-H queen hopefuls A new Carroll County 4-H Fair Queen will be crowned Saturday night. Vying for the title are (l-r): Front - Amanda Plank, Kelsie Thornburg, Stefanie Allen, Kayleigh Morgan, Lorelei Seip. Back - Denise Kendall, Ariel Randle, Amanda Claiborne, Lena Schock, Morgan Minnicus, and Nichole Randle. Not pictured is Haley Richardson. Portraits by Lori photo The 51st annual Carroll County 4-H Fair Queen Contest will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in the show arena at the 4-H fairgrounds in Flora.

This year's theme is "A Dazzling Evening," featuring an outdoor winter lodge setting. The contestants have been busy preparing for the pageant with meetings, mock interviews, a make-up session, and practicing stage walking.

Prejudging was held a few weeks ago, said contest cochairman Deb Foreman. "Traditionally prejudging was held the same day as the contest, but it was too much to accomplish in one day for the girls and for the committee."

Contestants will be seen that evening in professional wear and evening wear. They will each answer an impromptu question selected just for them.

A queen and three runnerups will be chosen by the judges, along with Miss Congeniality, chosen by the contestants.

The court will preside over the 4-H Fair, presenting ribbons and attending events. The queen will represent Carroll County at the State Fair pageant to be held in August.

Miss Carroll County 2007, Desiray Simmons, will cohost the pageant, along with Jay Dee Cree of Camden. Miss Simmons will highlight her events from the past year as reigning queen. Past Carroll County Queens will be introduced as well as any visiting queens. The newly crowned Little Miss and Mister will also be introduced, along with the entire court.

Serving as ushers will be Michael Myers and Kyle Bender.

Contestants are:

Kayleigh Morgan, 18, Delphi, daughter of Cheryl Morgan and the late Steve Morgan. Sponsors: Parrett's Catering & Hog Roasting, Portraits by Lori, Abbott Funeral Home, and Flora's Family Restaurant. She is a member of Madison Magnificents 4-H Club.

Haley Richardson, 17, Flora, daughter of Steve and Bethellen Richardson. Sponsors: Portraits by Lori and Denton Farms. She is a member of Monroe Achievers 4-H Club.

Stephanie Allen, 20, Delphi, daughter of Jim and Peggy Allen. Sponsor: Country Hair II. She is a member of the Jackson Livewires 4-H Club.

Amanda Claiborne, 17, Burnettsville, daughter of Brian Claiborne. Sponsor: Brim Concrete.

Amanda Plank, 18, Kokomo, daughter of Terry Plank. Sponsor: Air Indiana Sky Diving Center. She is a member of the Democrat Township Lads & Lassies 4- H Club.

Nichole Randle, 17, Delphi, daughter of Jon and Jean Randle. Sponsors: Sassy's Hair Salon and Tippecanoe Triumphs 4-H Club. She is a member of the Tippecanoe Triumphs.

Kelsie Thornburg, 18, Cutler, daughter of Laurie Thornburg and John Thornburg. She is a member of the Monroe Achievers 4-H Club.

Morgan Minnicus, 18, Delphi, daughter of Jerry and Peg Minnicus. Sponsor: Hoosier Harvest Store. She is a member of the Deer Creek Delphiniums 4-H Club.

Ariel Randle, 17, Delphi, daughter of Dennis and Jean Ann Randle. Sponsors: Ashley Randle, Obear, Overholser, Huffer and Rider, Carroll County Abstract and Title LLC, and Broken H Land and Cattle. She is a member of the Tippecanoe Triumphs 4-H Club.

Lorelei Seip, 16, Flora, daughter of Cheryl Seip and Scott Seip. Sponsors: Tan Line and Balloons and Holly's Hair Hut. She is a member of the Monroe Achievers 4-H Club.

Lena Schock, 18, Delphi, daughter of Todd and Rose Schock. Sponsor: Sassy's Salon. She is a member of the Deer Creek Delphiniums 4-H Club.

Denise Kendall, 18, Camden, daughter of Tim and Judy Kendall. Sponsor: Kendall Excavating. She is a member of the Jackson Livewires 4-H Club.

Other committee members include Andrea O'Brien, Deanne Lambert, Stacy Foreman, Sara Hoffman, Katrina Scagnoli, Robin Spangle, Desiray Simmons, Hannah Mears