The month of June comes to an end with the annual Miss Grantsville Scholarship Pageant, which will be held at 6 p.m. tonight at Grantsville High School. Grantsville welcomes all to attend the free event. This year’s pageant features seven contestants.
Courtney Cook
Courtney Cook, 17, is the daughter of Paul and Cory Cook. She has two brothers and one sister. Courtney will be a senior at Grantsville High School this fall and is currently serving as the president of the Future Farmers of America. Throughout high school she has also had many opportunities to participate in sports and other competitions through her involvement in FFA. After high school, Courtney plans to continue her education in veterinary medicine and agriculture in the hopes of someday opening her own veterinary practice in Grantsville.
Bailey Vera
Bailey Vera, 17, is the daughter of JR and Kristine Vera. She has four older siblings and is a recent graduate of Grantsville High School. Throughout her high school years, Bailey played two different sports, was the president of show choir and the vice president of the Ovation Dance Company. She was also involved in Key Club for three years. In the future, Bailey will graduate from Snow College and continue her education at Utah State University to become a registered dietitian.
Leahra Fernandez
Leahra Fernandez, 18, is the daughter of Chris and Alta Batterman. She is the second of three children and a recent graduate of Grantsville High School. While in high school, Leahra was the sophomore class secretary, a member of the yearbook staff and also served as the senior class president. Leahra plans to earn her associate degree, then serve an LDS mission. In the future, Leahra hopes to attend medical school at the University of Utah to be a doctor.
Aubree Hall
Aubree Hall, 18, is the daughter of Don and Debra Hall. She is one of seven children. Aubree is a recent graduate from Grantsville High School where she was the Ovation Dance Company president and the Dance Sterling Scholar. Aubree was one of 12 girls accepted into the dance ensemble at Snow College, where she plans to attend school in the fall. After spending two years at Snow College, Aubree wants to serve a mission for the LDS church and then plans to attend Utah Valley University to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work.
Jennifer Christensen
Jennifer Christensen, 17, is the daughter of Keith and Jenean Christensen. She is the youngest of four children. Jennifer will be a senior at Grantsville High School this fall. Throughout high school Jennifer has been involved in show choir, National Honor Society and jazz band, and was a part of the track and tennis teams. She has received superior ratings on both flute and piano at the state solo and ensemble competition. In the future, Jennifer hopes to make it to the Olympics in the high jump. She wants to someday have a career teaching high school and coaching track and tennis.
Natasha Keller
Natasha Keller, 18, is the daughter of Kevin and Pamela Keller. She is the oldest of five children. Natasha is a recent graduate of Grantsville High School where she was on the honor roll and received the Superintendent’s Award four years in a row. She was also involved in the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Escape Club. Natasha will attend Southern Utah University this fall where she plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She then plans on pursuing a master’s degree in social work at Utah State University.
Tori Fawson
Tori Fawson, 17, is the daughter of Todd and Denise Fawson. She is the youngest of five children. Tori recently graduated from Grantsville High School where she served as the Student Body Historian during her senior year. She was also involved in many other activities, including cross-country, drill team, mock trial and drama club. This fall, Tori plans to attend Brigham Young University for one year, then serve an LDS mission. When she returns, she plans to finish her education and become an elementary school teacher.
Information on pageant candidates was provided by Teri Critchlow, director for Miss Grantsville Scholarship Pageant, and compiled by community news editor Tavin Stucki.
