Bainbridge Fall Festival Of Leaves Crowns 2021 Queen & Court

Activities at the 2021 Bainbridge Fall Festival of Leaves opened Thursday evening, which included the crowning of this year’s pageant queen and court. The event was held at the historic Paxton Theatre.

*(Pictured left to right: Averi McFadden, Aly Murphy, Queen Samantha Truitt, Madisyn Hollen, Morgan Whitley)*

Samantha Truitt and her court will preside over the 54th festival throughout this weekend. Truitt, a graduate of Unioto High School and currently attending Shawnee State University. She is the winner of a $1,000 scholarship.

1st attendant is Aly Murphy is a senior at McClain High School and is the winner of a $500 scholarship.

2nd attendant Averi McFadden is a junior at Paint Valley High School, winner of a $400 scholarship.

3rd attendant Madisyn Hollen is a sophomore at Hillsboro High School and received a $300 scholarship.

4th attendant Morgan Whitley is a senior at Western High School and received a $200 scholarship.

Special recognition went to Samantha Truitt for Best Evening Gown as selected by the judges and Leah Mettler, selected Miss Congeniality by the contestants.