Tri-Village School Fair, A Winning Tradition Continues

Damion Cook and Raya Mikesell (high school king and queen) and Jake Buckley & Annabeck Spencer (Little Mr. & Miss Patriot)

Some of the decorated pumpkins entered by students and adults.

The 2014 Tri-Village School Fair was held recently on October 3rd and 4th. Several contests and events were held this weekend including crowning of the high school king and queen, the Little Mr. & Miss Patriot pageant, Cutest Patriot and pumpkin decorating contests, an auction, a parade, a band performance, the Pinewood Derby, a mini tractor pull, crop and baking contests and a Saturday evening program.

Candidates for king and queen, chosen by their classmates, were seniors Damion Cook and Raya Mikesell, juniors Gage Berghoff and Paige McAdams, sophomores Jorden Midlam and Destiney Hemmelgarn, and freshmen Jackson Plush and Kathryn Combs. Seniors Damion Cook and Raya Mikesell won the vote by the student body and were crowned king and queen of the 81st school fair.

Nine contestants were vying for the title of 2014 Little Mr. & Miss Patriot. Participants for king were Jake Buckley, Josiah Metzcar, and Liam Moore. Queen candidates were Lia Bohn, Karlee Francis, Kendale Francis, Emma Hampton, Aubrey Light, and Annabeck Spencer. Jake Buckley & Annabeck Spencer were chosen as winners.

Beckett Bolton won first place in the Cutest Patriot Contest, Brooklyn Eley was runner-up, Sawyer Preston placed 3rd, and Josalyn Curtner came in 4th.

Over 100 decorated pumpkins adorned the hallway of the main entrance. This contest proved to have the most participation between students and adults. The talent and creativity that went into the carving and decorating of these pumpkins was appreciated by all who attended the event. The school was decorated by students with the school fair theme “Tri-Village School Fair - The Tradition Continues”. Contest winners were Mrs. Thomas’ class, the 5th grade students, and Mrs. Dill’s class.

Another highlight of the weekend festivities was the annual school fair auction. Auctioneer Matt Rismiller did an excellent job. Without the support of the area businesses and community this event would not be possible.


Unfortunately the fire departments were unable to participate in the parade due to a house fire; however the parade continued as scheduled with a slight delay and re-routing. The first place float winner was the Boy/Cub Scouts, second place went to the Kindergarten Club, third place was the second grade class, and 4th place was the sophomore class.

Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, the IU Life Line Medical Helicopter still landed at the soccer field and was available for viewing. Crew members were available for comments and questions. Because of inclement weather the Tri-Village Band had to move their performance inside to the gymnasium. While on the front lawn kids enjoyed various games. The Boy/Cub Scouts sponsored a Pinewood Derby race. Best of Show went to Luke Drew. The race winners were: 1st place Luke Drew, 2nd place Madalynn Bennett, and 3rd place Jaelyn Sweet. Regrettably winners of the mini tractor pull are unavailable currently.

Crop and produce top 3 categories winners, hosted by the Tri-Village MVCTC FFA and sponsored by the school fair committee include: Field Crop Division, Wesley Murphy - Soybeans, Garden Division – Altha Sullenbarger – Peppers, Canned Division - Trudy Snyder - Pickles.

Baking Contest Results: Cupcakes: Adults - First Place Rachel Shaw. Decorated Cupcakes: Adults - First Place Rachel Shaw. Cookies: PK-6th - First Place Kasyn Hollinger. Cookies: Adults - First Place Altha Sullenbarger. Decorated Cookies: PK-6th - First Place Jayden Hollinger. Decorated Cookies: Adult: First Place Rachel Shaw. Decorated Cakes: PK-6th - First Place Laraligh Water. Decorated Cakes: 7th-12th-First Place Morgan Sparks. Candy: 7th-12th-First Place Courtney Osborne. Candy: Adults-First Place Leona Mohrmeyer. Pies: Adult-First Place Altha Sullenbarger. Family Project: Zane and Wesley Osborne.

Saturday evening entertainment included married couples as well as student couples competing in “How Well Do You Know Your Date”. Student participants were Kody Fourman and Samantha Holzapfel, Knox Morris and Rachel Miller, and Jackson Plush and Kathryn Combs. The student couple winners were Kody Fourman and Samantha Holzapfel. The adult contestants were Chris and Kristine Beard, Troy & Michelle George, Lonnie & Tammy Miller, and Lee and Robin Morris. The winning adult couple was Chris and Kristine Beard.

The Tri-Village School Fair Committee would like to congratulate all of the winners and thank those who participated. We appreciate all who so graciously helped in making this year’s school fair a success. Thank you for participating, volunteering, donating and contributing in helping to keep our on-going community tradition.