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McHenry County Queen Pageant Scheduled for Tonight
Sixteen young ladies will compete for the crown of Miss McHenry County on Wednesday night at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, Country Club Road and Route 47, Woodstock.
2012 McHenry County Queen Candidates
(in order of appearance)
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The queen pageant starts at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand, McHenry County Fairgrounds, corner of Route 47 and Country Club Road, Woodstock. Admission to the pageant is free; however, admission fees for entry to the fair apply.
CANDIDATE #1 Brianna Plunkett, 17
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Parents: Dan and Kathy Robinson
Hometown: Spring Grove
Sponsored By: Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Spine Center, Spring Grove
Education/Career Plans: Will be a senior at Richmond Burton Community High School. Future plans are to pursue a career as a lawyer.
CANDIDATE #2 Kathryn Gadomski, 19
Parents: Timothy and Kimberly Gadomski
Hometown: Lakewood
Sponsored By: Patrick BMW
Education/Career Plans: This fall will continue her education and pursue a degree in human development and family studies. Future plans are to work as a child life specialist.
CANDIDATE #3 Samantha Bittner, 18
Parents: Will and Amy Bittner
Hometown: Harvard
Sponsored By: Harvard Milk Days, Inc.
Education/Career Plans: 2012 graduate of Harvard High School. Will attend Northern Illinois University. Future plans are to become a Physical Therapist working with sports related injuries.
CANDIDATE #4 Caitlin Theros, 16
Parents: George and Julie Theros
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Sponsored By: Crystal Lake Park District
Education/Career Plans: Will be a senior at Crystal Lake South High School. Her future plans are to attend college to study Hospitality and Event Management and pursue a career as an event coordinator.
CANDIDATE # 5 Katey Kelleher, 17
Parents: Patrick and Laura Kelleher
Hometown: Cary
Sponsored By: Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Education/Career Plans: Will be a senior at Cary-Grove High School. Plans to attend college with a major in Communication Disorders and Sciences. Future plans are to work with children that have disabilities.
CANDIDATE #6 Kristina Bevill, 17
Parents: Grant and Judith Bevill
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Sponsored By: Crystal Lake Bank & Trust
Education/Career Plans: Will be a senior at Crystal Lake Central High School. Her future plans are to attend college and pursue a career as an ENT Doctor.
CANDIDATE #7 Shelby Cassesse, 19
Parents: David and Donna Cassesse
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Sponsored By: Merle Norman Cosmetics
Education/Career Plans: 2011 graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School. Is currently a student at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh with a major in Journalism and a minor in Marketing? Future plans are to pursue a career in sports journalism.
CANDIDATE #8 Sarah Domagala, 20
Parents: John Domagala and Julie Aguiniga
Hometown: McHenry
Sponsored By: Schwan’s Horse Ranch, McHenry
Education/Career Plans: 2010 graduate from McHenry High School West Campus. Will return this fall to McHenry County College. Future plans are to pursue a career in Coastal and Wildlife Preservation or Equine Training and Physical Therapy.
CANDIDATE #9 Hailey Andersson, 18
Parents: David and Jeanie Andersson
Hometown: Lake in the Hills
Sponsored By: Miss Huntley Scholarship Association
Education/Career Plans: 2012 Huntley High School graduate. Will attend the University of Illinois majoring in business management. Her future plans are to own a wedding planning business.
CANDIDATE #10 Rachel Nalley, 18
Parents: Jay and Barbara Nalley
Hometown: McHenry
Sponsored By: City of McHenry
Education/Career Plans: Will attend Illinois State University this Fall with a major in nursing and pursue a career as an emergency room nurse.
CANDIDATE #11 Keely Robinson, 17
Parents: Mark and Christina Robinson
Hometown: Fox River Grove
Sponsored By: Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Education/Career Plans: Will be a senior at Cary-Grove High School. Plans to attend college with a major in vocal performance and become a singer.
CANDIDATE #12 Kailey Rivenburgh, 16
Parents: Ron and Karleen Rivenburgh
Hometown: Wonder Lake
Sponsored By: Wonder Lake Chamber of Commerce
Education/Career Plans: Will be a junior at ……….Future plans are to work in the field of Graphic design.
CANDIDATE # 13 Samantha Barnewolt, 18
Parents: Steve and Christie Barnewolt.
Hometown: Huntley
Sponsored By: Lonnie’s Auto Body
Education/Career Plans: 2012 Huntley High School graduate. Will attend Illinois State University with a major in dance education with a minor in math. Her future plans are to open her own dance studio.
CANDIDATE #14 Rebecca Clarke, 17
Parents: Joe and Beth Clarke
Hometown: Harvard
Sponsored By: Dan’s Diesel Performance
Education/Career Plans: Will be a senior at Harvard High School. Her future plans are to attend college and pursue a career in Biomedical Engineering.
CANDIDATE #15 Samantha Bolet
No additional information available.
CANDIDATE #16 Therese Narusis, 19
Parents: Victor and Clare Narusis
Hometown: Woodstock
Sponsored By: Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
Education/Career Plans: Will return to Valparaiso University majoring in music education. Future plans are to teach elementary or high school music.
Information provided by the McHenry County Fair.
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