Nine young ladies from age 13 to age 16 participated in the finals of the Annie Oakley Shooting contest. Six didn’t make it to the finals.
At the end, Brooklyn Dillman, a 13 year old Arcanum eight grader became the youngest Miss Annie Oakley. She made her winning shot from the 105 feet mark, beating her strong competitors. The first runner-up, 15 years old Kiera Spencer from Ansonia missed both of her shots at the 105-feet mark.
The excited Dillman said: “The other girl in second place was really good.”
Second runner up was 14 years old Samantha Beyersdorff from Greenville, who hit the target from the 95-feet mark.
It was Brooklyn’s second attempt to become Miss Annie Oakley. Last year, she finished sixth. Dillman has been practicing for this contest for about 2 years.
JoEllen Melling, Annie Oakley Festival President, said that this was one of the largest number of young ladies, who were shooting for the title, in several years and she was impressed how poised and beautiful the girls were.
The 15 contestants were:
- Miss Annie Oakley: Brooklyn Dillman, 13, 8th grader at Arcanum, parents: Kyle Dillman & Amber Schotz, Sponsor: Dillman’s Towing
- First Runner-up: Kiera Spencer, 15, 10th grader at Ansonia Local Schools, Parents: James & Kelly Spencer, Sponsor: J L Spencer Trucking Inc.
- Second Runner-up: Samanta Beyersdorff, 14, 9th grader at GHS, Parents: Ryan & Teresa Beyersdorff, Sponsor: Gwen Hurd, Independent Mary Kay Consultant
- Costume Contest Winner: Lexie Shoop, 15, 10th grader at FMHS, Parents: Dirk Shoop & Ashley Miller, Sponsor: Carl Shoop
- Alexa Robinson, 16, 10th grader at GHS, Parents: Richard & Kristina Robinson, Sponsor: Gregory Peck Sound LLC
- Rachael Wright, 15, 10th grader at GHS, Parents: Clint & Charlene Wright, Sponsor: Helen & Jerry Wright
- Alia Hunt, 14, 9tyh grader at GHS, Parents: Chris & Dawn Hunt, Sponsor: Greenville Street Department Employees
- Lexi Dillman, 13, 8th grader at Arcanum, Parents: Brian Dillman & Leslie Clark, Sponsor: 1 Shot Recycling
- Kenszie Glass, 14, 9th grader at GHS, Parents: Aaron & Kristil Wiley, Sponsor: Eagles #2177 Ladies Auxillary
- Lona Dillman, 15, 10th grader at Arcanum, Parents: Brian Dillman & Whitney Stump, Sponsor: Dillman’s Towing
- McKenna Yant, 13, 7th grader Homeschooled, Parents: Kevin & Holly Cole, Sponsor: Sowers Construction LLC
- Isabella Gulley, 16, 11th grader at GHS, Parent: Christy Gulley, Sponsor: Fun Bunch 4H Club
- Lauren Wright, 18, Edison Community College, Parents: Clint & Charlene Wright, Sponsor: Helen & Jerry Wright
- Amber Neitzelt, 14, 9th grader at FMHS, Parents: Tyler & Julie Neitzelt, Sponsor: Barn Yard BBQ
- Gracie Dietrich, 13, 9th grader Dietrich Homeschool, Parents: Jeff & Tammy Dietrich, Sponsor: Western Ohio Truck & Fire
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