The 85th Queen Neelah is crowned in Independence.
Memorial Hall was filled with Independence residents and Neewollah visitors last night (on Tuesday night), all gathered for the coronation of Queen Neelah.
The evening's Master of Ceremonies and former Queen Neelah Audrey Gross announces the winner.
Queen Neelah Mia Cope is a senior and stand-out athlete and student at Independence High School. She was joined on stage by 1st Runner-up Brooke Rippe and 2nd Runner-up Annalyse Williams.
The rest of the Queen's Court are as follows:
Miss Originality - Jihyeon (Elly) Han
Miss Interview - Madilynn Horning
Miss Congeniality - Lyric Goodwin
Miss Photogenic - Scarlette Waldner
Miss Fashion - Kaylee Woollard
Miss Beauty - Karley Wintjen
Miss Personality - Lyric Goodwin
Miss Poise - Rylin Richardson
Miss Talent - Peyton Connors
Neewollah continues today in downtown Independence as the food vendors open today at 11am and the carnival midway opens tonight at 5. The free bandstand acts begin today at noon.
