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PRESS KIT
2010 Queen Pageant
DIGITAL PRESS KIT, including:
News Releases
2010 Contestant Roster
Fact Sheet
Event Program
Queen Recipients since 1965
For more information, contact: Jessica Bennett, PR & Marketing Manager
[email protected] or 330.458.2071
NEWS RELEASE
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
For information contact: Joanne K. Murray, Dir.
(Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce)
Phone: (330) 458-2050
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALEXANDRIA WORSTELL REIGNS AS 2010 PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL QUEEN; SEVEN COURT MEMBERS SELECTED
CANTON, OH (May 14, 2010) – Alexandria Worstell, 18, of Canton, Ohio, was crowned the 2010 Pro
Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen from a field of 46 contestants. The 2010
Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant was held Thursday, May 13, at The Canton Palace Theatre in
downtown Canton. Contestants were judged on the basis of personality, poise, beauty, communication
skills, academic achievement and service to community.
Seven Court members also were selected, including Alissa Brumbaugh, 19, of North Canton, Ohio,
Jeannette Elum, 19, of Massillon, Ohio, Madison Gesiotto, 18, of Massillon, Ohio, Alexis Giua, 18, of
North Canton, Ohio, Elizabeth Harter, 19, of Massillon, Ohio, Taylor McLaughlin, 18, of Massillon,
Ohio, and Kelsey Richardson, 20, of Canton, Ohio.
Worstell, the daughter of Rick and Luann Worstell, will graduate from Canton Central Catholic High
School and will attend John Carroll University. Brumbaugh, the daughter of Greg Brumbaugh and Joy
Kearley, is a graduate of Louisville High School and attends The Ohio State University. Elum, the
daughter of Edward and Margaret Elum, is a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and
attends Miami University. Gesiotto, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Gesiotto, will graduate from
Jackson High School and will attend The Ohio State University. Giua, the daughter of John and Diane
Giua, will graduate from GlenOak High School and will attend Penn State University. Harter, the daughter
of John and Kathy Harter, is a graduate of Jackson High School and attends The Ohio State University.
McLaughlin, the daughter of Steven and Dena McLaughlin, will graduate from Perry High School and will
attend Bowling Green State University. Richardson, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Richardson, is a
graduate of Jackson High School and attends The Ohio State University.
Kayleigh Kriss, mid-day personality and FM music director of WHBC Mix 94.1, and Ron Ponder, host of
Points to Ponder on News-Talk 1480 WHBC, were masters of ceremonies, and Tonya Hodgson Stuck,
Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant event manager, was choreographer. Daniel Fuline, 2010 general
chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival’s Chamber committees, crowned the
new queen and seven court members, and Bob Hill Quartet, Ryan Humbert and RELM, comprised of:
Raegan, Evan, Logan and Macy DeBord provided entertainment throughout the Pageant.
Judges for the event included Cathy Durant, president and associate publisher for TRAVELHOST of
Cleveland, Akron/Canton & Amish Country, Ohio; Tanisha Rush, vice president of community
development for Fifth Third Bank; Georgia Paxos, executive director, The Canton Palace Theatre; and
Robert Timken, managing partner for Cormony Development LLC and 2010 general vice chairman of the
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival’s Chamber committees.
Patti Schott, 2010 Queen Pageant chairman, vice chairman Kara Abbott, and the members of the Queen
Committee will work with Enshrinement Festival staff to coordinate all activities relating to the Queen and
Court during their service as goodwill ambassadors and positive role models throughout the summer.
At the Enshrinees Dinner, the Court will serve as escorts to the 2010 Class of Enshrinees, including:
guard Russ Grimm, linebacker Rickey Jackson, cornerback Dick LeBeau, running back Floyd Little,
defensive tackle John Randle, wide receiver Jerry Rice, and running back Emmitt Smith. Further, the
Queen and Court will represent the community at all Enshrinement Festival activities, happening from
Thursday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 8.
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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL *** IT’S A ONE OF A KIND CELEBRATION!
222 Market Ave. N. Canton, OH 44702 Phone: 330.456.7253 800.533.4302 Fax: 330.489.6005 www.cantonchamber.org
2010 QUEEN PAGEANT FACT SHEET
DETAILS:
This year’s pageant features 45 exceptional young women
from all over Stark County, competing for the crown as 2010
Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen.
The 2010 Queen Pageant includes contestants from: Akron,
Alliance, Canton, Hartville, Homeworth, Louisville, Massillon,
North Canton, North Lawrence and Waynesburg.
ATTENDANCE:
ELIGIBILITY AND
SELECTION PROCESS:
More than 1,000 attendees will file into the Palace Theatre on
Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m. to enjoy the area’s premier
pageant.
Each year, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
chooses a Queen and the number of Court Members to coincide
with the number of the new class of Enshrinees who will be
enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Pro Football
Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen and Court Members
are chosen on the basis of personality, poise, beauty,
communication skills, academic achievement and service to
community.
Eligible contestants are between the ages of 18 and 23, must
reside and, if employed, work within a 30-mile radius of
Canton. Candidates must be free to appear as the Queen or as
a member of the Court from May 14 to September 1, 2010, and
then until such a time as the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Festival Queen is crowned.
QUEEN AND COURT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Queen and Court serve as role models and ambassadors
for the Stark County community, and participate in activities
with local civic organizations such as Habitat for Humanity,
Turnaround Community Outreach Center, Stark MRDD and many
more. Most importantly, the Queen and Court are expected to
join in promoting the welfare of our community and stressing
to others the importance of volunteerism.
The Queen and her Court also greet a great many guests at the
18 events throughout the 11-day Enshrinement Festival,
attended by more than 700,000 people. One of the most
memorable experiences for the Queen and Court is their ride
on the float in the nationally televised Timken Grand Parade.
CONTESTANT PRIZES:
In addition to the prestige of being crowned 2010 Queen of the
Enshrinement Festival Pageant, the Queen has the
opportunity to receive two scholarships. If the Queen chooses
not to receive these scholarships, they are then offered to the
Court Members on a lottery basis. The Queen and her court
keep all of the outfits worn throughout the Enshrinement
Festival, and they receive many gift cards from area
restaurants, and gift bags and services from area spas.
UPCOMING ENSHRINEMENT
FESTIVAL EVENTS:
INTERVIEWS:
SPONSORS:
18 Events in 10 Days! From July 29 through Aug. 8, Canton will
host:
• Concert and Fireworks
• Balloon Classic Invitational/Jackson-Belden Food Fest
and Fireworks
• 5-Mile and 2-Mile Races
• Community Parade
• Drum Corps International Competition
• Ribs Burnoff
• First Play
• Fashion Show Luncheon
• Enshrinees Dinner
• Timken Grand Parade
• Mounted Memories Autograph Sessions
• Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party
• Class of 2010 Enshrinement Ceremony
• Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable
• Class of 2010 Autograph Session
• NFL Hall of Fame Game
To schedule interviews with the 2010 Queen or Court Members,
please contact Patti Schott, 2010 Queen Pageant chairman, at
(330) 685-6844.
The 2010 Queen Pageant receives substantial support from:
CONTACT:
McDonald’s – Siegfried Enterprises, Inc.
Canton Chair
Malone University
Stark State College
Dr. and Mrs. R. Scott Foltz, D.D.S.
Abbott Electric, Inc.
Gassers Fine Jewelers
Taggarts Ice Cream and Kennedy’s BBQ
AultCare
Troup and Pluto
Tuxedo Junction
Fashion Bug
Gaslite Villa Health Care
Kreighbaum Sanders Funeral Homes
Sliman’s Printery
B & C Communications
Cathy Cowgill Flowers
Jessica Bennett PR & Marketing Manager, at (330) 458-2071 or
[email protected], for more information about this and
other Enshrinement Festival Events.
Official Queen Pageant photos will be available on May 14,
2010.
2010 Enshrinement Festival
Queen Pageant Contestants
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
1
Elizabeth Harter
19
Massillon, Ohio
Jackson High School
The Ohio State University
John & Kathy Harter
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
2
Elise Devore
18
North Canton, Ohio
Hoover High School
Aultman College of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Christopher & Lee Devore
Sam Seiple - Supervisor Life Guard
GUARDIAN
JOB
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
3
Kelsey Germano
18
Canton, Ohio
Jackson High School
Ball State University or Otterbein College
Sam & Kim Germano
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
4
Jessica Bellamy
18
North Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
Aveda Institute of Columbus
Debbie Bellany
Abercrombie Kids, Impactor/Prepping
Clothes
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
5
Jeannette Elum
19
Massillon, Ohio
Canton Central Catholic High School
Miami University
Edward & Margaret Elum
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
6
Kara McNeal
21
Alliance, Ohio
Sebring McKinley High School
Kent State University
Mike & Belinda McNeal
Akron General Medical Center, Nurse Tech
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
7
Catherine Morgan
20
Hartville, Ohio
Lake High School
The University of Akron
Richard & Jean Morgan
YMCA of Central County, Lifeguard, Swim
Instructor & Assistant Swim Coach
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
8
Rebecca Hamilton
18
Canton, Ohio
Canton South High School
The Ohio State Fisher School of Business
Scott & Edie Hamilton
2010 Enshrinement Festival
Queen Pageant Contestants
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
9
Danielle Dorman
18
Canton, Ohio
Jackson High School
Miami University
Brent & Virgene Dorman
91 Restaurant - Hostess
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
10
Rebecca Miller
19
Canton, Ohio
Canton South High School
Malone University
Robert & DeAnne Miller
Canton Regency Assisted Livin, Assisted
Living Regency
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
12
Arianna Graves
18
Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
Kent State University Fashion School
Alesia Graves
Wet Seal, Sales Associate
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
13
Megan Knight
22
Massillon, Ohio
Jackson High School
University of Akron
Don & Dawn Knight
University of Akron, Student Assistant
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
14
Tia Myers
19
North Lawrence, Ohio
Perry High School
Kent State University at Stark
Bill & Troynette Myers
Lakeside Banquet & Meeting Hall, Waitress
& Set-Up
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
15
Alexis Giua
18
North Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
Penn State University
John & Diane Giua
Milk & Honey Candy and Soda Shoppe,
Waitress
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
16
Madison Gesiotto
18
Massillon, Ohio
Jackson High School
Ohio State University
Dr. & Mrs. James Gesiotto
Self-employed, Private Figure Skating
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
17
Alyssa Greenwell
18
Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
Mount Union College
Brian & Joy Greenwell
Donatos Pizza - Server
2010 Enshrinement Festival
Queen Pageant Contestants
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
18
Calysta Cornell
21
North Canton, Ohio
Hoover High School
Aultman College of Nursing
Tim & Paula Kane and Dwayne & Stephanie
Cornell
Premier Women's Care, Office Work
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
19
Alissa Brumbaugh
19
North Canton, Ohio
Louisville High School
The Ohio State University
Greg Brumbaugh & Joy Kearley
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
20
Sarah Ritchey
18
Canton, Ohio
Fairless High School
Kent State University
Raymond & Carol Ritchey
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
21
Megan Patton
23
Massillon, Ohio
Perry High School
Malone University
John & Debbie Patton
Akron Children's Hospital, R.N.
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
22
Megan Stewart
20
North Canton, Ohio
Jackson High School
Mount Union College
William & Peggy Stewart
Sunbeam Tanning, Certified Tanning
Professional
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
23
Jo Schopper
20
North Canton, Ohio
Hoover High School
The University of Akron
Dale & Kathy Schopper
Lake YMCA, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
24
Brigitte Fryan
21
Massillon, Ohio
Jackson High School
Grove City College
Raymond & Peggy Fryan
Paul & Carol David YMCA, Child Care
Provider & Summer Day Camp Counselor
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
25
Samantha Murray
19
Akron, Ohio
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
Kent State University
Karen Murray
2010 Enshrinement Festival
Queen Pageant Contestants
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
26
Andrea Henderson
18
Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
The Ohio State University
Randy & Lori Henderson
Abercrombie & Fitch, Customer Sales
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
27
Katelyn Street
18
Louisville, Ohio
Louisville High School
The Ohio State University
Ted & Jan Street
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
28
Paige Samblanet
18
Louisville, Ohio
Louisville High School
Syracuse University
Angela Lowrie
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
29
Kara Filicky
18
Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
The Ohio State University
Mark & Kathy Filicky
Justice, Brand Representative
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
30
Brittany Lyon
18
Canton, Ohio
Canton South High School
Kent State University at Stark
Robert & Jan Lyon
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
31
Angela Forchione
19
Canton, Ohio
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Kent State University
Robert & Teresa Forchione
Rossi Funeral Home, Inc., General Duties
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
32
Allison Jeffries
18
Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
Kent State University
Jim & Tracy Jeffries
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
33
Sarah Karam
20
Massillon, Ohio
Perry High School
Kent State University at Stark
Ted & Kim Karam
Bravo! - Server
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
34
Kee'Auna Cherry
18
Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
Kent State University
Tonya Fontes
2010 Enshrinement Festival
Queen Pageant Contestants
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
35
Christina Schorpp
23
North Canton, Ohio
Northwest High School
Stark State College of Technology
Terry & Lynette Schorpp
GE Money
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
36
Kathleen Farber
18
Waynesburg, Ohio
Sandy Valley High School
Undecided
Joe & Laurie Farber
CiBo's, Hostess/Server
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
37
Charday Drake
23
Massillon, Ohio
Massillon Washington High School
Walsh University
Buford Drake & Judy Williams
Donor Care Center, Inc., Client Services
Account Rep Intern
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
38
Erica Mucci
18
Canton, Ohio
GlenOak High School
Kent State University
Jeff & Barb Mucci
Abercrombie & Fitch, Sales Associate
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
39
Jessica Shetler
21
Homeworth, Ohio
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Mount Union College
Cindy Shetler
Alliance Country Club - Lifeguard
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
40
Taylor McLaughlin
18
Massillon, Ohio
Perry High School
Bowling Green State University
Steven & Dena McLaughlin
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
41
Kelsey Richardson
20
Canton, Ohio
Jackson High School
The Ohio State University
Dr. & Mrs. Gary Richardson
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
43
Kilina Jellel
23
Massillon, Ohio
Project Rebuild Community Vocational High
School
Ashworth University
Darlene Jellel
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
2010 Enshrinement Festival
Queen Pageant Contestants
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
45
Brooke Catazaro
18
Massillon, Ohio
Perry High School
University of Akron
Katherine Catazaro Perry
The Golden Key, Teacher Assistant for
special needs children
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
46
Alexandria Worstell
18
Canton, Ohio
Canton Central Catholic High School
John Carroll University
Rick & Luann Worstell
Harrington Management Group, LLC,
Administrative Asst.
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
48
Victoria Cotopolis
18
Canton, Ohio
Canton South High School
Kent State University
William Cotopolis & Gwen Phillips
CONTESTANT NUMBER
NAME
AGE
CITY & STATE
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GUARDIAN
JOB
49
Alyssa Snell
18
Canton, Ohio
Early College High School
Stark State College of Technology
Michael & Deborah Snell
Outback Steakhouse - Hostess
24. BRIGITTE FRYAN
25. SAMANTHA MURRAY
With grateful appreciation,
we acknowledge
the following sponsors ...
26. ANDREA HENDERSON
27. KATELYN STREET
28. PAIGE SAMBLANET
29. KARA FILICKY
30. BRITTANY LYON
31. ANGELA FORCHIONE
32. ALLISON JEFFRIES
33. SARAH KARAM
34. KEE’AUNA CHERRY
35. CHRISTINA SCHORPP
36. KATHLEEN FARBER
37. CHARDAY DRAKE
38. ERICA MUCCI
39. JESSICA SHETLER
40. TAYLOR MCLAUGHLIN
41. KELSEY RICHARDSON
43. KILINA JELLEL
45. BROOKE CATAZARO
46. ALEXANDRIA WORSTELL
48. VICTORIA COTOPOLIS
49. ALYSSA SNELL
Abbott Electric, Inc.
AultCare
B & C Communications
Canton Chair Rental
Cathy Cowgill Flowers, Inc.
Dr Pepper
Fashion Bug
R. Scott Foltz, D.D.S.
Gaslite Villa Health Care
Gasser Fine Jewelers
Graphic Enterprises Office Solutions
Kennedy’s BBQ
Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home
Lowes
McDonald’s
Malone University
Sliman’s Printery
Stark State College
Taggarts Ice Cream
Troup & Pluto
Tuxedo Junction
The 2010 QUEEN & COURT will
grace a beautiful float in the "Timken
Grand Parade" on Saturday, August 7, thanks
to the generous support of
MCDONALD’S and DR PEPPER
Pro Football
Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Festival
the Contestants
1. ELIZABETH HARTER
2. ELISE DEVORE
3. KELSEY GERMANO
4. JESSICA BELLAMY
5. JEANNETTE ELUM
Queen Pageant
6. KARA MCNEAL
7. CATHERINE MORGAN
8. REBECCA HAMILTON
9. DANIELLE DORMAN
10. REBECCA MILLER
11. CASSANDRA MCCULLY
12. ARIANNA GRAVES
13. MEGAN KNIGHT
14. TIA MYERS
2010
15. ALEXIS GIUA
16. MADISON GESIOTTO
17. ALYSSA GREENWELL
Thursday, May 13th
7:00 p.m.
Canton Palace Theatre
18. CALYSTA CORNELL
19. ALISSA BRUMBAUGH
20. SARAH RITCHEY
21. MEGAN PATTON
22. MEGAN STEWART
23. JO SCHOPPER
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL QUEENS
The following are the exceptional young women who have
reigned as Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
Queen since 1965.
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
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1986
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1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Cynthia Hershey
Kay Williams
Kay Williams
No Queen was chosen
Diana Lynn Young
Faye Rohrer
Cynthia Vesely
Linda Matheny
Kim Fodor
Patricia Ann Carpenter
Linda Wolf
Cathy Jean Young
Connie Bradley
Kathleen King
Susan Belcher
Rhonda Jo Gibbs
Betty A. Knight
Renee Robart
Michelle Matie
Karen A. Santelle
Therlanda Whitfield
Ann Thompson
Desirae Atkinson
Barbie Knittle
Lisa Finefrock
Adrienne Eberle
Robyn L. Patterson
Melissa Crawford
Sherry Cooper
Melissa Boyd
Kara Pascu
Angela Grigsby
Neely Reed
Amy Killian
Nicole Willaman
Chantel Gray
Heather McKimm
Nicole Catazaro
Tiffany Yoder
Megan Laubacher
Ashley Burlas
Katie Filicky
Jillian Walter
Mikaela Meacham
Abby Hexamer
Queens are recognized by their maiden names.
Name changed in 2008 from Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Festival.
NEWS RELEASE
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
For information contact: Joanne K. Murray, Dir.
(Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce)
Phone: (330) 458-2050
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HOFEF QUEEN PAGEANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEB. 15; SCHOTT NAMED
QUEEN PAGEANT COMMITTEE CHAIR
CANTON, OH (February 10, 2010) – Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant
applications and tickets will be available beginning Monday, Feb. 15, at the Canton Regional Chamber of
Commerce, Enshrinement Festival department, 222 Market Ave. N., in downtown Canton. Applications can be picked
up at the Enshrinement Festival office weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to submit the application
and a $65 fee is Monday, March 16, by 5 p.m.
Pageant candidates cannot be younger than a high school senior and 18 years old by May 1 or more than 23 years of
age before Sept. 1. Candidates must reside and, if employed, work within a 30-mile radius of Stark County.
All potential candidates are invited to attend the second annual “Screen the Queen Pageant” session which will
take place Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This session will
help young ladies decide if they would like to enter the Pageant, and give them a better idea of what to expect if they
do. Participants will have the opportunity to review the 2009 Queen Pageant DVD, learn about the judging experience
from past years’ judges, hear from a past queen who will share her memories and ask questions about the process.
This informative, informal session is free, but reservations must be made in advance by calling Tonya Stuck, event
manager, at (330) 458-2052.
The Queen Pageant will take place Thursday, May 13, at The Canton Palace Theatre. All seats are reserved at $17
each, and tickets can be purchased at the Canton Regional Chamber, Canton AAA, Massillon AAA and all area
Freda’s Hallmark stores.
At the conclusion of the Pageant, the Enshrinement Festival Queen and court members will be selected on the basis
of personality, poise, beauty, communication skills, academic achievement and service to community. The Queen
and her court will serve as role models and goodwill ambassadors throughout the community, and one of their most
memorable experiences will be their ride on a float in the Enshrinement Festival Timken Grand Parade.
Seven court members will be selected, coinciding with the number in the 2010 Class of Enshrinees, including Russ
Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, Floyd Little, John Randle, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith.
Patti Schott has been named chair of the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival (HOFEF) Queen
Committee. This is her second year in this capacity, having served on the committee since 2003. Assisting her with
leadership responsibilities will be Kara Abbott, committee vice chair.
Schott retired in 1999 after 32 years as a registered nurse at Mercy Medical Center. She currently operates Taggarts
Ice Cream and Kennedy’s Barbecue with her husband, Ernie. She received her bachelor’s degree from Mercy School
of Nursing. Schott has served as secretary for West Park Neighborhood Association and president of Marketeers
Investment Club of Ohio. She was on the Mercy Alumni board, St. Benedict Catholic Church Parish Council and the
St. Benedict Catholic Church Parish Faith Community Nursing program. She was the 1995 Mercy Medical Center
Manager of the Year and was recognized as the 1995 Outstanding Alumnus by the Mercy School of Nursing.
The Queen Committee is responsible for working with Enshrinement Festival staff in coordinating all activities relating
to the HOFEF Queen and court. Committee members serve as official chaperones for the Queen and court during
their community service activities and Enshrinement Festival event appearances.
For more information regarding applications, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Tonya Stuck at (330) 4582052, or visit the Enshrinement Festival Web site at www.profootballhofef.com.
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