Miss Teen Popcorn to be Chosen Saturday

2013 Miss Teen Popcorn and Court.

Ten contestants will vie for the title of 2014 Miss Teen Popcorn on Saturday, August 16, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School.  The contestants include:

Contestant:    Paiton Bonsel
Parents:    Tiffaney Ralston of Marion
Age:        13
Attending:    River Valley Middle School
Talent:        Lyrical/Acro

Contestant:    Elizabeth Corwin
Parents:    Robert & Jennyfer Corwin of Galion
Age:        17
Attending:    Northmor Senior High School
Talent:        Vocal

Contestant:    Tylar Saylor
Parents:    Heather & George Blair of Morral and Shanon Saylor of Caledonia
Age:        16
Attending:    Ridgedale High School
Talent:        Jazz

Contestant:    Kaylee Wallace
Parents:    Jennifer Martin and Tolbia Wallace of Marion
Age:        15
Attending:    Marion Harding High School
Talent:        Vocal

Contestant:    Alexis Ritter
Parents:    James & Lorri Ritter of Caledonia
Age:        14
Attending:    River Valley Middle School
Talent:        Clog

Contestant:    Faith Colegrove
Parents:    Paul & Melissa Hines of Marion and Tim & Sarah Colegrove of Mt. Gilead
Age:        14
Attending:    River Valley Middle School
Talent:        Dancing and Tumbling

Contestant:    Karington Reed
Parents:    Vince & Kristen Reed of Marion
Age:        14
Attending:    Grant Middle School
Talent:        Vocal & Tap

Contestant:    Kimberly Smith
Parents:    Angela Baker of Caledonia and Kraig & Heather Smith of Marion
Age:        16
Attending:    River Valley High School
Talent:        Lyrical Ballet

Contestant:    Hanah Reiff
Parents:    Toby & Angela Reiff of Marion
Age:        15
Attending:    River Valley High School
Talent:        Vocal

Contestant:    Sydney Randall
Parents:    Brooks & Melissa Randall of Marion
Age:        15
Attending:    Pleasant High School
Talent:        Tap

Participants must be aged 13 through a senior in high school and live or go to school in Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Harding, Morrow, Union, or Wyandot County.  Each contestant will compete in evening gown, an on-stage question, talent, and the anything popcorn category.

The 2014 Miss Teen Popcorn will receive scholarship money and prizes, be highlighted on the Festival’s main stage, take part in the Orville Redenbacher Parade, and represent the Marion Popcorn Festival at local and statewide events throughout the coming year.

Currently celebrating its 34th year, the Marion Popcorn Festival’s main stage entertainment for 2014 includes Panama: the Van Halen Tribute Band on Thursday, September 4; country star Craig Morgan on Friday, September 5; and classic rock band Night Ranger on Saturday, September 6.

For more information on the full slate of activities, or if you are interested in obtaining Kernel Seats for the entertainment, visit www.popcornfestival.com or call 740-387-FEST.  The Marion Popcorn Festival is sponsored in part by the City of Marion.