McKenna Thompson was crowned Miss Effingham County Fair 2012 in Saturday night’s pageant at the fairgrounds.
Thompson is a senior at South Effingham High School, as is first runner-up Megan Johnson. Thompson said she wants to attend pharmacy school after she graduates from SEHS.
Thirty-five girls and young ladies in eight age groups competed in the fair pageant on Saturday. Other winners included:
11 months and under
Queen: Ermerson Nichole Verrier
First Runner-up: Emory ChevyAnn Brydon
Second Runner-up: Bristol Thomas
12-23 months
Queen: Emalyn Coleman
First Runner-up: Kaylan Bragg
Second Runner-up: Madison Holland
24-35 months
Queen: Kylee Rose Rhymes
First Runner-up: Grace Porter
Second Runner-up: Ansliegh Rae Poythress
4-6 years
Queen: Taylor Thomas
First Runner-up: Emma Grace Lowe
Second Runner-up: Allie Sheq
7-10 years
Queen: Eleanor Brinkley Carson
First Runner-up: Bella Brazell
Second Runner-up: Lacee Alexis Brigdon
12-14 years
Queen: Taiyauna Wilkerson
First Runner-up: Bailey Nicole Carson
Second Runner-up: Christina Sanchez
15-16 years
Queen: Denisha Monique Brickhouse
First Runner-up: Katherine L. Hamilton
Second Runner-up: Eliza Youmens