Photos by Tracy Cowart
The annual Real Squeal Scholarship Pageant was held on Saturday, September 9, as judges selected this year’s queens and court from each age group. The winners are representing the Real Squeal Music and Barbecue Festival during festivities.
TEEN MISS – L to R: 3rd Runner Up Kelby Kearins (People’s Choice); 1st Runner Up Seryn Kelly (Photogenic); Teen Miss Real Squeal Lily Grace Maybin ($300 Scholarship, Best Dress, $150 Interview Scholarship); 2nd Runner Up Gracee Brown.
JUNIOR MISS – L to R: 1st Runner Up Isabella Ibarra ($75 Interview Cash Prize); Junior Miss Real Squeal Ansley Kate Smith (Photogenic, $100 Cash Prize); 2nd Runner Up Tinsley Deloach; People’s Choice Winner Brylee Hardeen. Not pictured: Prettiest Dress Winner Holli Heck; 3rd Runner Up Emma Charles Townsend ($75 Interview Cash Prize); Best Hair Winner Kensley Touchton.
MISS – L to R: 3rd Runner Up Melea Pittman; 1st Runner Up Mel Smith (Best Hair, $300 Scholarship); Miss Real Squeal Anna Kate Roberson (Frank Smith $1,000 Scholarship, Photogenic, Best Dress, $400 Interview Scholarship); 2nd Runner Up Natalie Carter ($125 Scholarship); People’s Choice Marlee Allen.