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Contestants Vie To Be Strawberry Queen

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 30, 2008

PLANT CITY - Summer Pippin's reign as Florida Strawberry Festival queen is drawing to a close. On Saturday, she will crown one of 25 young women who are competing for the title.

The pageant is one of the major events leading up to the festival, which is Feb. 28-March 9. The winner, selected by a panel of five judges, is scored on such factors as poise, personal interview and evening gown and swimsuit competition. A winner, first maid and court members receive prizes that include scholarships.

Here are the contestants from the Brandon area:

JORDAN ALYSSA ANDREW, daughter of Alan and Kelly Andrew. She is a junior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of Florida and pursue a degree in engineering. She would like to be a pediatric biomedical engineer. She is a member of the Durant band, the National Honor Society and is involved with Best Buddies.

DEEDEE LIANE CARDENAS, daughter of Raul and Diane Cardenas. She is a junior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of South Florida to pursue a degree in elementary education with a minor in fashion design. She is the junior vice president of student government.

ALLIE LOUISE GONZALEZ, daughter of Carlos and Marie Gonzalez. She is a junior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of Florida and pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. She would like to work as a veterinarian and specialize in horse care. She is involved in FFA.

KELLI LEE GRIFFIN, daughter of William Griffin and Daisy Kreg. She is a senior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of South Florida and pursue a degree in psychology or photography. She is involved in Mu Alpha Theta (math club), the Science Competition Club and Thespians.

REBECCA JEAN HICKS, daughter of Kenneth and Jean Hicks. She is a junior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of South Florida and pursue a degree in interior design. She is involved in the Durant Color Guard and coaches Dover cheerleading.

COURTNEY LYNN KABRICH, daughter of Harry and Rhonda Kabrich. She is a senior at Durant High School. She plans to attend Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida to study nursing. She would like to be a pediatric labor and delivery nurse. She is involved in FFA.

ALLISON MORGAN MARTIN, daughter of Jon and Sue Martin. She is a senior at Newsome High School. She plans to attend Florida State University or the University of South Florida to pursue a degree in secondary education. She is involved in student government and track, and is the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad.

KATI LEEANN MAXWELL, daughter of Scott and Deborah Maxwell. She is a senior at Durant High School. She would like to attend the University of Central Florida and pursue a degree in nursing. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is involved with FFA and student government.

MEGAN DANIELLE PREVATT, daughter of Chris and Kim Prevatt. She is a senior at Durant High School. She plans to attend Polk Community College to study business and advertising. She is involved in FFA.

JACLYN FRANCES RAULERSON, daughter of Daniel and Shirley Raulerson. She is a senior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of Florida or the University of Central Florida to pursue a degree in broadcast journalism and business. She would like to be an anchor for a major news station. She is a member of the Senior Council and president of the student advisory committee.

BRANDI ALEXANDRA REYERSE, daughter of Donald and Elega Reyerse. She is a senior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of South Florida to study child psychology. She is involved in FFA.

MAHALEY FAYE SMITH, daughter of Clinton and Karen Smith. She is a junior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of Florida to pursue a degree in elementary education. She is involved with the high school band, Best Buddies and FFA.

AMANDA NICOLE SPARKMAN, daughter of Mark and Sara Sparkman. She is a graduate of Durant High School and is a freshman at Hillsborough Community College pursuing a degree in nursing. She would like to be a registered nurse.

PATRICIA "DANIELL" ST. MARTIN, daughter of Charles and Kathy St. Martin. She is a senior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of Florida and pursue a degree in business. She is involved in FFA, student council and is a member of the National Honor Society.

CARLA ELIZABETH TONIONE, daughter of Robert and Melody Tonione. She is a junior at Durant High School. She plans to attend the University of South Florida to pursue a degree in the medical field. She is interested in ultrasonography. She is involved in the yearbook staff and culinary arts.

SAMANTHA LEA WILLIAMSON, daughter of Marcus and Michelle Williamson. She is a graduate of Durant High School and is a freshman at Hillsborough Community College, where she is studying agriculture. She is interested in becoming a strawberry grower.

Dave Nicholson

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