Four contestants are vying for the Centre County Grange Fair Queen honor in 2017. The pageant and announcement of the winner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the South Side Stage.
This year’s contestants are:
■ Katie Hartle
Hartle is the 17-year-old daughter of B.J. Hartle and the late Richard Hartle. She will be a senior at Bellefonte Area High School and plans on going to college to study nursing. She is an FFA member, serves veterans meals and enjoys hunting. She also works at Mammoth Spring Farms.
■ Amelia Miller
Miller is the 16-year-old daughter of Randy and Lisa Miller. She will be a junior at Bellefonte Area High School and plans on attending college to pursue a career in foreign affairs or international relations. She is a 4-H member and plays the violin.
■ Megan Royer
Royer is the 18-year-old daughter of Robert and Karen Royer. She is a 2017 graduate of State College Area High School and is attending Penn State, where she studys agricultural education and extension. She is a FFA member and recently completed a biological technician internship with the United States Department of Agriculture.
■ Gabrielle Swavely
Swavely is the 18-year-old daughter of Steve and Jeanette Swavely. She is a 2017 graduate of State College Area High School, and plans on attending college in the future. Her goal is to open a restaurant or become a veterinary technician.
