LOCAL FAMILY PROFILE | LESNAR
SERVICE TO OTHERS A CORE VALUE AT THE LESNAR HOME
By Bob Fitch
Service to others and leading by example are core values at the Harrisburg home of Casey and Kelsey Lesnar. Their 7-year-old daughter, Lenora, has been showcasing those values while she wears the crown of Tiny Miss Harrisburg. Lenora has been a vocal cheering section for all things Harrisburg. Through Facebook and other channels, she’s shown a spotlight on events in the city such as the car show, Lava’s Harvest Festival, and the Harrisburg Parks archery basics event. In addition, Lenora teamed up with the community library to collect food for the local food pantry during September’s Hunger Action Month. She and the other Little Miss Harrisburg princesses helped hand out programs and Cracker Jacks at the dedication of Dakota Access Field by the Harrisburg Baseball Association. Plus she recruited some of her friends to help rake leaves during the Active Generations “Rake The Town” event. She’ll also participate in the chamber’s holiday lighting ceremony. Kelsey said, “We normally take part in the events in town and I just thought Lenora’s time as Tiny Miss Harrisburg could be another resource to promote worthwhile causes – someone different to ask for food for the food pantry or people to help rake at the rake-a-thon. Maybe her role can be another way to bring people together.” Lenora is a first grader at Freedom Elementary and will move to Adventure next year as part of the Tiger Reserve program. She’s also involved in ballet, competitive dance, Acro and competitive dance team at Pulse Dance Studio in Harrisburg; and competitive cheer at Dakota Spirit in Sioux Falls. According to Kelsey, “The things she’s done have been pretty simple, but we wanted her experience to be more than just winning the crown and riding in the parade. She’s usually shy, but this involvement has helped her be more vocal and talk to more people.” Lenora has enjoyed doing events with Miss Teen Harrisburg Leia Rombough. Leia recently became Miss Teen South Dakota International 2023. Not to be outdone by her younger sister or her classmate Leia, Kelsey and Casey’s older daughter, Ava, was named Miss Junior Teen South Dakota International 2023. Lenora was first runner-up in the state Little Miss Division. Ava is 14 and a freshman at Harrisburg High School. She’s an THE BRIDGE | WINTER 2022
Kelsey and Casey Lesnar with their children, Lane, Ava, Lex and Lenora. Photo by Marissa Whipple.
honor student, plays basketball and runs track. She also works for the WagZone dog walking and let-out service. The job provides flexibility with her sports schedule. Casey said, “If you’re wondering where all the involvement comes from, it’s their mom. I’m not going to take credit.” One of 13
