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 Master
of Ceremonies Debbie Adair said for the first time in 16 years,
there were no little gentleman running for the title of prince.
Adair introduced each contestant and called them over one by one.
She then asked each one questions about their lives.
Five-year-old Madeline Crow is in kindergarten and likes to play
with blocks. She has one brother, three puppies and a cat. Crow’s
favorite people are her friends. When Crow grows up, she wants to be
a ballerina.
Three-year-old Elizabeth Jones-White is in preschool. She has two
sisters and one brother. Jones-White’s favorite person is her mom (LDN's
own Chassidy White). When Jones-White grows up, she wants to be a
ballerina and an astronaut.
Five-year-old Avery Duffy is in kindergarten and likes to play on
tablets. She is an only child. Duffy’s favorite person is her friend
Maddie. When Duffy grows up, she wants to be a ballerina.
Four-year-old Emmylou McCree is in preschool, where she does arts
and crafts and plays with blocks. McCree’s favorite people are
Mickey Mouse and Woody from Toy Story. When McCree grows up, she
wants to be a scientist and do experiments.
Three-year-old Taya Wilcoxson is in preschool and likes to play with
toys. Wilcoxson bashfully nodded her head as Adair asked her
questions.
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Four-year-old Gracelynn Webb has two brothers and two puppies. She
also has a lot of friends. When Webb grows up, she wants to be a
ballerina.
Five-year-old Gabrielle Wimp has one brother and many friends. When
Wimp grows up, she wants to be a scientist.
Once they had answered questions, each contestant looked through
their gift bag full of goodies and excitedly showed the audience
what they had received.
Adair thanked the judges and others who helped.
The contestants were judged based on a combination of appearance,
personality and stage presence.
Once the scores were added, Adair announced the winner.
Elizabeth Jones-White was crowned princess and will ride in Sunday’s
parade.
Other Friday night activities
Around Atlanta Memorial Park, many were out enjoying the evening.
A pork chop dinner was sponsored by the Atlanta Fire Department.
Other food offerings for hungry festival goers included corn dogs,
parfaits, funnel cakes, popcorn, cotton candy and caramel apples.
Chris Parks was selling walking tacos and pulled pork nachos.
Olympia South PTO was selling Tanner’s Orchard Apple Cider donuts
and caramel apples.
Children enjoyed several All About Fun inflatables
that include bouncy houses and slides. Others were playing on the
playground equipment.
Atlanta Public Library’s Julianna Nordman and Christina Vannoy were
offering tie dye shirts kids could make themselves using a variety
of colors.
As usual, BOSSY BINGO games with cash prizes drew in many people.
Several stopped to check out the personalized items, fall décor,
jewelry and tumblers. Festivalgoers could also buy raffle tickets
and place them in buckets by the many items donated by local
businesses and other people. On Sunday afternoon, the raffle tickets
were drawn, and winners of the items announced.
Musical entertainment was provided by Atlanta’s Own Band.
It was a nice evening for friends and family to be out at another
fun fall festival.
[Angela Reiners] |
