Pickaway Fair Queen & King Contestants Preview

Article presented by Chillicothe VAMC

(Circleville) – The Pickaway County Junior Fair kicks off this weekend and one of the big events Sunday night is the queen and king contestant at the fairground’s amphitheater. 

Canidates for the queen contest are Alexis Patterson, Alex Pontius, Makayla Robinson, Melina Roush-Kapczewski, Morgan Griffith, Kayla Kolesar, Samantha Mayhew,  Lillianna Stafford. Delaney Sark, and Kiera Scott.

King candidates are Ehan Arnett and Austin Eitel.

Morgan Griffith is the 17-year-old daughter of Melissa and Edward Griffith of Circleville. She is a 4-year member of the Saddle & Sirloin 4-H club where she has served as President, Vice President, and Health & Safety officer. Morgan is an 8 year member of the Girl Scouts, and a one year member of FCCLA. She is a recent graduate of Circleville High School and plans to attend the University of Finley this fall with a major in Pre-Vet and Equine Studies. 

Samantha Mayhew is an 11 year member of the Buttons & Bowls 4-H club where she has served as the President, News Reporter, Historian, and Safety Officer. She is a 2 year member of the Logan Elm FFA where she has served as the Chapter Historian and Treasurer. Samantha has been a 4-H camp counselor, served 2 years on the Junior Fair Board, volunteers with the Pickaway County Harness Racing program, and is a member of the FFA Equine Management and Vet Science teams. Samantha is the 16-year-old daughter of Regina and Sean Mayhugh of Circleville. She will be a junior at Logan Elm High School this fall.

Kayla Kolesar is the 16-year-old daughter of Bhrena Kolesar and Shawn Zimmerman of Ashville. Kayla is a 7 year member of the Madison Livewires 4-H club where she has served as the President, Treasurer, and Health & Safety Officer. Kayla will be a Senior at Teays Valley High School this fall. She hopes to attend college to major in the medical field.

Alexis Patterson is 17 year old daughter of Matt and Jennifer Kinney of Circleville and Chase and Christina Patterson of Williamsport. Alexis is a 7 year member of the Saltcreek Livestock 4-H club where she has served as the Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and President. She is a member of the Junior Fair Board and serves on the Showman of Showmen committee. Alexis enjoys spending time with family, photography and her church youth group. Alexis will be a senior at Circleville High School this fall.

Alex Pontius is the 18-year-old daughter of Amy Troxel and Barry Pontius of Williamsport. She is a 9 year member of 4-H where she has served as the News Reporter, Treasurer, Health Officer and Vice President in the Scioto Darby Thundering Hooves 4-H club. Alex is a member of the Pickaway County Junior Fair Board and currently serves on the Cloverbud committee. Alex is a 2022 graduate of Westfall High School. This fall she will attend Shawnee State University with a major in Game Simulation Arts and minor in music.

Delaney Sark is a 3 year member of the Teays Valley FFA and a 9 year member of the Wild Wild West 4-H club where she has served as the Historian, Rec Leader, Vice President. She is a 3 year member of the Pickaway County Junior Fair Board where she serves on the Showman of Showmen committee. Delany is the 16-year-old daughter of Stacey and Ryan Sark of Orient. She will be a senior at Teays Valley High School this fall.

Makayla Robinson is a 10 year member of the Squeaks & Squeals 4-H club where she has served as the Historian, Reporter, and Secretary, and a 4 year member of the Teays Valley FFA where she has served as the Present and Student Advisor. Makayla is a member and officer in the Junior Fair Board. Makayla is a recent graduate of Teays Valley High School and will attending the Ohio State University majoring in Agriscience Education and Animal Science. Makayla is the 17-year-old daughter of Candace Robinson.

Lillianna Stafford is the 16-year-old daughter of Max and Amy Stafford of Circleville. Lillianna is an 8 year member of the Jackson Livestock 4-H club where she has served as the President, Vice President, Secretary and News Reporter. Lillianna is a 2 year member of the Junior Fair Board and currently serves on the Cloverbud committee. She will be a senior at Circleville High School.

Melina Roush-Kapczewski is the 16-year-old daughter of Camille and Michael Kapczewski of Orient. Melina is a 3 year member of the Lucky Clovers 4-H club, and a 7 year member of the Girl Scouts. In 4-H she has held the offices of Treasurer and News Reporter. Melina will be a senior this fall at Bishop Ready High School.

Kiera Scott is a 6 year member of the Scioto Scrappin’ & More 4-H club where she has served as the Vice President, Treasurer, Historian, and New Reporter, and a 3 year member of the Teays Valley FFA where she has been elected President and Sentinel. Kiera is a member of the Junior Fair Board and a 4-H camp counselor. Kiera is the 17 year old daughter of Melissa Scott of Ashville. She will be a senior this fall.

Ehan Arnett is the 16-year-old son of Josh and Vanessa Arnett of Orient. He will be a senior at Westfall High School. Ehan has been a member of 4-H for 9 years where he has served as the Vice President, Historian and Health & Safety Officer in the Future Farmers of Monroe 4-H club. Ehan is a 2 year member of the Pickaway County Junior Fair Board where he has been active with the Clover and T-Shirt committees.

Austin Eitel is the 18-year-old son of Brandon and Shauna Eitel of Mt. Sterling. Austin is a 2 year member of Westfall FFA and a 3 year member of the Future Farmers of Monroe 4-H club. Austin is serving his third year on the Pickaway County Junior Fair Board where he is a member of the Events committee. Austin is a recent graduate of Westfall High School and Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center, and is employed by Transport Specialists Inc. in Hilliard, Ohio.