The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Queen Selected At Pageant
by Dessa Rodeffer, Quill Publisher/Owner
Seven beautiful girls competed for the Henderson County Fair Queen crown in front of a packed crowd at the historic Raritan Opera House Sunday evening.
Only one could be chosen, however, and the lovely, talented and gracious Kasey Cavanaugh was selected as the 2005 Henderson County Fair Queen.
A member of Leo Ramer's Ecumenical Singers, Kasey selected a romantic selection from the popular musical- Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Phantom Of The Opera, and won the hearts and the vote of the judges with her excellent presentation and stunning black sequined gown.
Kasey is the daughter of Henderson County States Attorney and his wife Ray and Kathy Cavanaugh of rural Gladstone.
Kasey is the oldest of five children, a 2005 Union graduate involved in cheerleading, volleyball, dance squad, track, softball, science club, FFA, yearbook editor, Prom Queen, Honor Roll, and All Conference-All Academic Team for Volleyball.
She plans to attend the University of Illinois in Chicago and major in Pediatric Nursing.
Robin Guile was crowned Fair Queen Runner-Up. Robin sang "Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler On The Roof, for her talent wearing a beautiful bright green sequined dress.
The evening was filled with entertainment beginning with the Queen contestants dance routine, twelve "Little Misses" performance, Lindsey's jump rope routine, Olivia's acting performance, Miranda's flute medley, Brittany's piano selection, and Kayla's acrobat routine. As the judges tallied their votes, Kyle Keever entertained with his dance from his final play at Southern.
Kasey Cavanaugh sings "Think Of Me" during the pageant Sunday evening.
From left: Queen contestants Miranda Clark, Olivia Crandall, Robin Guile (runner-up), 2004 Fair Queen Ciara Robinson, 2005 Fair Queen Kasey Cavanaugh, Lindsey Dilsaver, Kayla Coffey, and Brittany Reed.
The twelve Little Misses receive a flower after their performance. They are Shaylene Anderson, Madison Benge, Ashleigh Brown, Cassie Campbell, Kamryn Endress, Destiny Hainline, Marlena Hainline, Carly Huffman, Brooklyn Knapp, Marissa Lange, Mia Lange, and Brooke Vancil.
Kasey Cavanaugh of rural Gladstone was crowned 2005 Henderson County Fair Queen Sunday evening by outgoing Queen Ciara Robinson (center). At right is Robin Guile of Stronghurst who was crowned Henderson County Fair Queen - Runner Up.