County 4-H queen and her court Eighteen-year-old Kayleigh Morgan of Delphi, center, is Miss Carroll County 2008. She is surrounded by her court. They are (l to r): Kelsie Thornburg, 2nd runner-up; Morgan Minnicus, 1st runner-up; Amanda Plank, 3rd runner-up; and Haley Richardson, Miss Congeniality. Comet photo Miss Carroll County 2008 is Kayleigh Morgan. The new queen was crowned Saturday night at the 51st annual pageant held in the show arena at the 4-H fairgrounds in Flora.

Her court includes first runner-up Morgan Minnicus, 18, of Delphi; second runner up Kelsie Ann Thornburg, 18, of Cutler; third runner-up Amanda K. Plank, 18, of Kokomo; and Miss Congeniality Haley Alise Richardson, 17, of Flora.

During fair week, the queen and her court attend all livestock shows, participate in the 4-H Parade, help at the livestock auction, and work all week to support the fair.

Miss Morgan, 18, will compete in August for the title of Miss Indiana State Fair Queen. She is the daughter of Cheryl Morgan of Delphi and the late Steve Morgan.

Her sponsors are Parrett's Catering & Hog Roasting, Portraits by Lori, Abbott Funeral Home, and Flora's Family Restaurant.

A 2008 graduate of Delphi Community High School, Miss Morgan served two internships during her senior year, working at Carroll County Medical Center and Camden Early Childhood Center.

During high school, she was an active member of National Honor Society, Student Council, serving as president, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

She was a member of the varsity swim and pom pon dance teams, serving as captain for both.

She is completing her tenth year in 4-H.

Miss Morgan will attend Purdue University in the fall, majoring in health and kinesiology with a minor in dance. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she plans to further her education at Indiana University to become an occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics.

As winner, the queen receives an array of gifts including tiara, Baker Funeral Home; trophy, Reinke Funeral Home; diamond necklace, Sisson & Son Jewelers; $100 savings bonds, Wise & Wise Farms; $50 savings bonds, Pearson's of Delphi, Fisher's Restaurant, Dean and Donna Overholser, and Carroll County Extension Homemakers; cash from Excel Coop, Ives & Ives Attorneys, and Harry D. Jones DDS; Longaberger basket, Pam Michael, independent Longaberger national sales leader; video of pageant, Channel 2; magnetic sign, queen committee; 11x14 picture and complimentary session, Portraits by Lori; 10 free tanning visits, Tan Line & Balloons; and Isotoner gloves, queen committee.

First runner-up is Morgan Minnicus, daughter of Jerry and Peg Minnicus. She is a 2008 graduate of Delphi Community High School and will attend Purdue University in the fall to study pre-veterinarian medicine.

Her sponsor is Hoosier Harvest Store.

Miss Minnicus is also a 10-year 4-H member and a six-year Junior Leader.

During high school she was a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, Varsity D, French Club, SADD, and FFA. She competed four years on both the varsity swimming and varsity track teams, serving as captain for both.

Her prizes include: tiara, Rinehart Realtors & Auctioneers; trophy, Stephan's IGA; $100 savings bonds, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center and U.S. Engineering Aggregates - Delphi Limestone; $50 savings bonds, Carroll County Extension Homemakers; cash, Ayres Hardware Co., Dr. D.J. Harmon, Todal Fence LLC, Parrett's Meat Processing, and Armstrong Drilling; gift certificates, Save- A-Lot, The Stone House Restaurant, Flora Pizza King, Monicals, Pizza Hut, Delphi, and Arbys.

Second runner-up Kelsie Ann Thornburg plans to attend Manchester College at North Manchester, where she will major in both social work and peace studies. She is a 2008 graduate of Carroll Jr.- Sr. High School.

The daughter of Laurie Thornburg of Cutler and John Thornburg, she is a 10- year 4-H member.

During high school she was involved in various service projects and participated in two mission trips. She was a member of French Club, Drama Club, and SWAT (Students With A Testimony) and competed on the golf and wrestling teams.

Her sponsor is Norris Insurance, Flora.

As second runner-up her prizes are: tiara, Payne's Pharmacy; trophy, Eikenberry Fine Furniture; $100 savings bond, U.S. Engineering Aggregates-Delphi Limestone; $50 savings bonds, Carroll County Extension Homemakers; cash, Dr. Steven Herr, Todal Fence LLC, Geno's Pizza & Ice Cream, Hufty Alignment & Radiator, and Cut & Curl Shop; gift certificates, Flora Pizza King, Monicals, Pizza Hut, Delphi, and Arby's.

Third runner-up Amanda Plank is the daughter of Terry Plank of Kokomo and Tina Roddell. A 2008 Kokomo High School graduate, she will attend Manchester College in the fall to study biology. Her future plans include specializing in genetics.

During high school, she was a member of Drama Club, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Board, and varsity swim team. She was senior class vice president and for the past three summers has worked as a life guard at Kokomo Beach.

Her sponsor is Air Indiana Sky Diving Center.

The third runner-up's gifts include: tiara, Carroll County Comet; trophy, Cree Funeral Home and Fisher's Restaurant; $100 savings bond, The Storage Shed; $50 savings bond, Carroll County Extension Homemakers; cash, Abbott Funeral Home, Mann Chevrolet-Buick, Mc- Donald's, Betty's Stop & Shop, and Hufty Aliggnment & Radiator; gift certificates, Flora Pizza King, Monical's, and Arby's; large umbrella, Regions Bank, Delphi.

Miss Congeniality, who is voted by her peers, is Haley Richardson, daughter of Steve and Bethellen Richardson of Flora.

She will be a senior this fall at Delphi Community High School, where she participates in Key Club, French Club, FCA and National Honor Society (NHS).

She enjoys volleyball, swimming and tennis.

A 10-year 4-H member, she participates in the beef and swine projects.

Her sponsor is Portraits by Lori and Denton Farms.

Miss Congeniality's gifts include: tiara, Fielding's Jewelry & Time; trophy, Carman Excavating; cash, Dr. Harry W. Jones, DDS, Zinn Kitchens, Abbott Funeral Home, Lesh Advertising, McDonald's, Collisions Unlimited, Hufty Alignmen & Radiator, and Queen Committee; gift certificates, Flora Pizza King, Monical's and Arby's; and two-month gift membership, Curves of Delphi.

The queen and her court each receive a sash, provided by Carroll County Pork Producers; flowers from The White Iris; and a gift basket from Sassy's.

They also each receive a free oil change compliments of Carroll County Tire; FYI Arbonne Gift Set from Connie Cripe; cash, Indy Spine & Rehab, Ryan Van Matre D.C. and Parrett's Meat Processing; free dinner, provided by Leadership Carroll County; $20 gas card from Salin Bank & Trust; gift certificate, The Stone House Restaurant; a chair and stationary from Dick Krieg Motors; 1 mega tan visit, Sand Tones; and free embroidery work, The Stitching Line.

Emcees were Jay Dee Cree and Miss Carroll County 2007 Desiray Simmons.

Prejudging for contestants accounted for 60 percent of their total score. Saturday evening they were judged on public pageant presence, professional wear evening gowns, and impromptu questions for the remaining 40 percent of their score.