COSBY--Four more misses have announced they will vie for the title of Maid of Ramps. The pageant will be held during the Cosby Ruritan Club Ramp Festival on Sunday, May 4, at noon on Kineauvista Hill.

 

Entry is limited to the first 20 contestants ages 16 to 21. There is no entry fee. The deadline to return the completed application form and color photograph to The Newport Plain Talk is noon on Wednesday, April 30, or when 20 entries have been received, whichever comes first.

 

These four contestants bring the total entries to eight thus far.

Stacie Rae Holder, the 18-year-old daughter of Ben and Marie Holder, of Newport, is a senior at Cocke County High School (CCHS) and is currently attending Walters State Community College to be a dental assistant.

She has blonde hair and brown eyes.

 

With a grade-point average of 3.67, she is an honor roll student.

 

She was chosen to attend All-East Choir and was an alternate for All-State Choir.

 

Her hobbies include singing, going to church, listening to and singing bluegrass, riding four-wheelers, and playing with animals.

 

She is sponsored by Marie Woods, of Scenic Realty.

 

Wendy Gail Hannah, the 18-year-old daughter of Burt and RenŽ Hannah, of Newport, attends Cosby High School.

 

She has auburn hair and green eyes.

 

Her hobbies include scrapbooking, photography, spending time with friends and family, shopping, and sleeping.

 

Sponsored by Shirley's Family Restaurant, Hannah will wear a blue and green gown featuring a beaded bustline and halter with a two-layer skirt.

 

Kara Marie Raleigh, the 18-year-old daughter of Andrea and Peter Gooderham, of Bybee, is a senior at Cocke County High School.

She has blonde hair and green eyes.

 

She is an academic letterman in social sciences, and received numerous art show awards at CCHS and the Rose Center in Morristown. 

 

In addition, she received first place honors for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) in a regional competition for business communications.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading and painting as well as spending time with friends and family. She participates with many clubs, including Student Council, Beta Club, FBLA, and Art Club.

 

She is employed by Ruby Tuesday.

 

She plans to attend East Tennessee State University where she will major in education this fall.

 

Sponsored by her parents, Raleigh will wear a long black gown accented with rhinestones on the straps featuring a low-cut back where the straps criss-cross.

 

Leah A. Simms, the 17-year-old daughter of John and Kim Vick, of Parrottsville, is a senior at CCHS.

 

She has blonde hair and green eyes.

She enjoys hiking and rafting in her spare time.

 

She has been active with Student Council the past four years while serving as class treasurer the latter two years. In addition, she has served as vice president of the Beta Club.

 

Simms has been actively involved on the CCHS Chanticleer staff the past two years. She is a member of Parrottsville United Methodist Church and volunteers at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

 

Her plans are to attend East Tennessee State University this fall and pursue a career in nursing.

 

Her parents are sponsoring her.

 

There will not be an interview question. Judging will be based on beauty, stage appearance, modeling, and showmanship. The first to enter will be the last to model. For a $10 fee, contestants may enter a "Most Beautiful" competition on the day of the pageant.

 

The Maid of Ramps will crown the Little Miss/Master pageant on the stage at the top of the hill starting at 2 p.m.

 

For additional information, contact Angel Fowler at (423) 623-0924, Kim Butler at (423) 623-0158, or Laura Nease at (423) 625-1641 or (423) 623-1593.