Sierra Ellsworth, Laura Cross, Keisha Neff, Katie Barnes, Whitni Pittman, and Rosie Peterson will vie for the coveted title.

Cindy Simmons and Geri Bloch, chairman of the selection committee, announced this slate of candidates and the fact the selection festivities will be held Sunday, February 17, in the Manson High School Auditorium at 2 p.m.

An admission is charged in order to raise money to defray costs of the festival with $5/adults and $3/students. 

A new benefit to paying admission this year will be the right to decide which button design will be chosen to be used in 2008. 

All students in Manson Schools K-12 , were asked to submit a design best using the theme of “Golden Glamour” and selection will be narrowed down as the Festival Committee meets on Monday, February 11, to just three submissions.  Then on Selection Sunday, everyone will be able to check out the designs displayed and choose their favorite.

Selection of the new Queen is based on audience vote and a panel of five judges  voting.  This will follow individual meetings, spontaneous answers to a question, and speechs written by each contestant.  Entertainment will be provided.

Next meeting of the committee will be February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Manson Library.  Anyone and everyone is invited to come help out with the myriad details of staging the 88th Manson Apple Blossom Festival.  You can call 687-3598 for more information.