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Little Miss Plant City

On Saturday, May 6, 36 contestants competed in the 2023 Little Miss Plant City pageant, vying for the crown of LMPC Queen. The judges selected Layla Jones as Queen, Ainslee Creel as First Maid, Molly Terrell, Saylor Porter, and Genasys Tinsley as court members. Porter was also named Miss Congeniality and Hailey Clark was awarded for selling $4,500 in advertisements for the pageant program. Queen Layla and her court will make several appearances throughout the year at various community events, representing not only the GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club but the city as a whole.

a. The judges selected these five girls to represent the community as Little Miss Plant City Queen and Court (L to R): Court Member Molly Terrell, Court Member Saylor Porter, Queen Layla Jones, First Maid Ainslee Creel, and Court Member Genasys Tinsley.

b. Top ten finalist Stella Hernandez joined emcee Ali Sobh centerstage for an on-stage question. Sobh asked each of the top ten, “in a garden full of flowers, why should you be selected as 2023 Little Miss Plant City Queen?” The question, incorporated this year’s pageant theme Secret Garden, and allowed the contestants to share the qualities they believe the Queen should possess.

c. During the pageant opening, contestants paraded the stage, giving the judges and the crowd the first chance to see the girls. Caroline Newman waved to the crowd as she passed the front of the stage.

d. Finalist Molly Terrell was one of many contestants who added a western-flare to their attire, a fashion trend that has created buzz. Molly paired this satin blue dress with white tassel cowboy boots to show off a little personality.

e. After two portions of the competition, the judges narrowed down their selection to these ten contestants: #11 Ainslee Creel, #5 Kambrey Cox, #7 Layla Jones, #33 Khloe Kay Carter, #9 Abigail Sue Smith, #15 Genasys Tinsley, #40 Saylor Porter, #Ansley Judah, #Stella Hernandez and #Molly Terrell.

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

eda. In the hanger, families got to observe a large LEGO cityscape and model trains among other exhibits.

b. Families got the opportunity to board the Robert W. Willaford Express and take photos.

c. Attendees got the opportunity to see unique vehicles up close and personal such as a car themed after Ghostbusters.

d. Planes flew overhead, like this green and white propeller plane, giving some people the first opportunity to see an upclose encounter as a plane takes off.

e. Aviation enthusiasts got to enjoy these twin and single engine planes, as well as classic cars, and other vehicles at the airport. .