by Shelley Bennett
Tomorrow is the start of the Lassen County Fair and the highlight of the evening is always the annual Miss Lassen County Scholarship Competition.
This is the 55th year of the pageant which locals look forward to every year. The new Miss Lassen County will be chosen by two panels of judges who look at the contestants’ scholastic achievement, community service, personality interview, public speaking, talent, poise, and impromptu skills.
This year, nine of Lassen County’s best vie for the title and crown with a nod to Taylor Swift in “MLC The Eras Tour”.
Throughout the last six weeks they have received training in writing and giving speeches, interview tips, stage presence, and much more. They have also learned the opening number, made appearances in the community, and become more confident.
Tressa Guess of Thunder Mt. Photography provided a photo shoot and each contestant chose a Taylor Swift era to explore with their choice of costume and pose.
Let’s meet the contestants and the eras they chose:
Kahlen Somerville, Debut
Sponsors: High Sierra Fire and Every Blooming Thing
Parents: Elaine and Fred Somerville
Kahlen’s favorite event to watch at the fair is the pig show. She has shown in the past and will watch her siblings show this year. Her family always attends the parade.
Tammy Justice, Fearless
Sponsors: Payless Building Supply and Main Street Lube
Parents: Teresa and Brad Justice
Tammy will always remember when Granger Smith took her phone during the concert, took a picture, and signed her case. She is looking forward to spending time with her family from out of town and eating corn dogs, fries, and funnel cakes.
Katelyn Kirack, Speak Now
Sponsors: Savage Feed Supply and Hat Creek Construction
Parents: Julie and Darren Kirack
One of Katelyn’s most memorable moments at the fair is when she won Supreme Grand Champion for her lamb in 2022.
Renee Delgado, Lover
Sponsors: Susanville Sticks and Joan’s Studio of Dance
Parents: Samantha and Jared Delgado
Every year Renee looks forward to watching her friends showing their animals because they are so cute.
Hannah Perez, Reputation
Sponsors: Nobles Construction and County Cleaners
Parents: Pinky and John Ashmore
Hannah says Olivia Ormachea has been a memorable Miss Lassen County because she is the most helpful with a bright smile and brings inspiration to many.
Hayley Trevizu, Red
Sponsors: Randy Robbins Photography and Hal Meadows, MD
Parents: Hilary and Eric Trevizu
Hayley loves seeing so many people she knows and meeting new friends at the fair. She also enjoys fair food.
Chalise Robbins, Evermore
Sponsors: Jamie Stocks, Edward Jones and Michelle Hunter, Farmers Insurance
Parents: Jill and Randy Robbins
Chalise’s favorite thing at the fair are the spinning rides. She also loves the food and spending time with her family.
Mary Weekley, 1989
Sponsors: Guess Plumbing and Nova Electric
gowns. Her favorite memories include the Granger Smith concert and performing at the fair.
Sofia Bennett, Midnights
Sponsors: Wheels West
Parents: Shelley and Leo Bennett
Sofia loves visiting the animal barns and looks forward to seeing the Mini Moo’s and the pigs. Her favorite fair food is a funnel cake with powdered sugar.
Get ready to be enchanted by these remarkable young ladies at tomorrow’s show starting at 8:00 on the main stage! It’s not too late to get tickets, they are available online or at the fair office. Click here to purchase them now.
Director Jen Woods says that the contestants “have worked incredibly hard the past six weeks. You don’t want to miss it!”
Are you ready for it?
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