2014 Columbia County Fair Court

My name is Haley Puckett. I attend DHS, 11th grade. I run track and cheerlead. I have good grades and am part of Honor Society. I am a part of Youth and Government. I'm highly involved in 4-H showing pigs. I am a Bi-County 4-H camp counselor. I have five younger siblings. Why did you decide to join the fair court, and what do you like best about being on it? Because I really enjoy fairs and would love to experience more fairs around here. Having tons of fun memories and seeing all the fairs. Were you involved in 4-H or FFA growing up? Tell us a little about what you did. Yes. I have been a part of Barnyard (pigs) 4-H for 5 years. What are your plans after high school? Attending Central Washington University studying to be a Pharmacist. What do you think will be the best part of the fair? Why should people go? We are bringing in many new things. The bull riding competition. There's a lot more things for younger ages. There's a Battle of Bands filled with local bands from the Walla Walla area.

My name is Stephanie Nerf. I have lived in Waitsburg for about four years and I go to Waitsburg High School. My favorite activities are sports, camping, and hanging out with friends. When I'm bored I draw or watch TV and be lazy. I love riding horses. I'm more of a country girl than a city person. Why did you decide to join the fair court, and what do you like best about being on it? I decided to join Fair Hostess because I thought that I would get to show other people how to learn other things. I think the best thing is that we all are going to have a blast being a hostess. Were you involved in 4-H or FFA growing up? Tell us a little about what you did. This is my first year doing 4-H and FFA. What are your plans after high school? My plans after High School are to work over the summer and then go to Kentucky for my degree as a veterinarian. I want to become an animal officer. What do you think will be the best part of the fair? Why should people go? The best part for the fair is that we will have tons of stuff; for example, bull riding, calf riding, and little kids' activities. If people are going to come, they should, cause the kids will love it and others will have a great year with us and we all will have a blast at the Columbia County fair.

My name is Sami Sweetwood. I am a freshman in high school. I par­ticipate in pep band. I love having a fun time and being a fair hostess seems like a fun time. I'm in 9th grade in Dayton High School. I have 2 half-brothers. Why did you decide to join the fair court, and what do you like best about being on it? I joined the court because it seemed like something fun to do and I really wanted to ride the float. I believe the best part of this experience will be hanging with girls. Were you involved in 4-H or FFA grow­ing up? Tell us a little about what you did. In the past I've been a part of showing dogs. What are your plans after high school? Go to a university and get a degree in either psychology or anthropology. What do you think will be the best part of the fair? Why should people go? I think that the Battle of the Bands will be the best. They are having more things to do, so that should be better.

My name is Carissa Price. I'm a soph­omore at Dayton High School. My parents are Derrick and Zandra and I have two little sisters, Bailey and Kianna. I've lived in Dayton my whole life. Why did you decide to join the fair court, and what do you like best about being on it? I wanted to join because I knew it would be a great way to meet new people and it would be a fun experience. I'm excited to get to go to all the parades and see all the rodeos. Were you involved in 4-H or FFA growing up? Tell us a little about what you did. Yes I showed sheep for 6 years. What are your plans after high school? I want to go to the University of Phoenix or Montana State University. What do you think will be the best part of the fair? Why should people go? All the rodeos and competitions. For ev­eryone to bring out their competitive side. I think there will be more entertainment for people and people of all ages could have something to do.