The annual Smithville Business & Professional Women’s Fall Fest Pageants took place Saturday at the DeKalb County Community Complex, crowning all the new victors in the event which drew 23 young ladies this year.
In ages ranging from two years to 18 years old, judges Sarah Kinnaird – a 12-year beauty pageant veteran - and Kayln Victoria Conner had the tough job of deciding the winners in the five categories including Tiny Autumn Princess, Autumn Miss, Autumn Princess, Autumn Sweetheart and Fall Fest Queen. Also helping out was the 2017 Fairest of the Fair Tyra Graham.
This year’s Fall Fest Queen went to 14-year old Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps of Smithville. Cripps is the daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps. Cripps is a softball player for DCHS, Jr. Beta Treasurer, freshman class treasurer and is a member of the science, literature, FBLA, HOSA and climate crew clubs.
Tiny Autumn Princess – Ages 2-3 years
The afternoon began with the Tiny Autumn Miss Pageant where Emma LaRay Thomason was crowned queen. She is the three-year-old daughter of Nathan and Ashlee Thomason of Alexandria.
First runner-up went to Camdyn Raylea Wilkins, the two-year-old daughter of Matt Wilkins and Jennifer Hancock of Cookeville. She was also awarded Most Photogenic.
Second runner-up went to Zoey Rylinn Frazier, the three-year-old daughter of Gabby and Dustin Frazier of McMinnville. Frazier also won the People’s Choice Award.
Ariana Rayne Herrin won third runner-up. Herrin is the two-year-old daughter of Mitchell and Amanda Herrin of Smithville.
Autumn Miss – Ages 4-6 years
Alexis Nicole Graham was crowned Autumn Miss Queen. Graham is the five-year-old daughter of Derek and Andria Graham of Smithville. Graham also won Most Photogenic as well.
Addison Paige Curtis was the first runner-up. Curtis is the four-year-old daughter of John Curtis and Heather Page of Smithville.
Second runner-up was Charley Loren Prichard, the six-year-old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.
Lyra Dell McMinn, the five-year-old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville, was third runner-up.
Winning the People’s Choice award was Briley Michelle Key, the six-year-old daughter of Shannon and Holly Key of Alexandria.
Autumn Princess – Ages 7-10 years
Being crowned Autumn Princess Queen was Kaylyn Isabelle Prichard, the eight-year-old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.
First runner-up went to Isabella Faith Rackley, the nine-year-old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville. Rackley was also awarded Most Photogenic.
Second runner-up was Averie Nicole McMinn, the nine-year-old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville. McMinn was also awarded the People’s Choice Award.
Third runner-up was Bailey Elizabeth Kidd, the nine-year-old daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville.
Autumn Sweetheart – Ages 11-14 years
Winning the title Queen was Jenna Elizabth Wright, the 12-year-old daughter of Jeff and Nicole Wright of Smithville. Wright also won the People’s Choice Award.
First runner-up was Savannah Murphy, the 11-year-old daughter of Brian and Stephanie Leist of Smithville.
Brooklyn Ann Ponder was Second runner-up. Ponder is the 11-year-old daughter of Brownie and Peggy Barnes of Smithville.
Fall Fest Queen – High School ages 14-19
Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps was crowned Queen. Cripps is the daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps of Smithville.
First runner-up was Monica MaShay Carlton, the 14-year-old daughter of Amanda and Leroy Hale of Smithville.
Second runner-up was Abigail Hope Tayor, the 17-year-old daughter of Ken and Cindy Hale of Smithville.
Third runner-up was Madison Rae Rackley, the 14-year-old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville. Rackley was also awarded the Most Photogenic Award as well.
Hailey Ray Bogle, the 14-year-old daughter of Budd and Jenny Bogle of Smithville, won the People’s Choice Award.
