
Brandon — Billed as a pageant that’s meant to “lift people up,” this year’s Pumpkin Princess and Prince of Vermont Pageant took place on the afternoon of Sunday, October 9, at the Brandon American Legion.
Featuring formal and Halloween contest modeling, there was also a pumpkin design contest, raffles, sashes, and crowns. This year’s judges were Erynn Doaner, Crystal Eugair, and Michelle Flint-Alger, while Shannon Wright emceed the event.
This year’s winners were: Sophia Quenneville, Divisional queen; Adaleigh Wade, Divisional Queen; Ivy Renaud, Princess; Amari Lever, Divisional Queen; Autumn Ketcham, Divisional Queen; Tristyn Laughlin, Princess; Stella Markowski, Princess; Ashlynn Ketcham, Divisional Queen; Aleah Chaplin, Princess; Lucas Lancour, Divisional King; Camero Behrendt, Divisional Queen; Gabrielle Loso, Divisional Queen; Deborah Hough, Divisional Queen, and Anita Cocktail, Princess.
Awards were also given for the following categories: Best eyes, Lucas Lancour; Prettiest hair, Tristyn Laughlin; Prettiest smile, Ashlynn Ketcham; Photogenic, Stella Markowski.

CONTESTANTS FROM THIS year’s Pumpkin Princess and Prince Pageant pose for the camera. Photo courtesy of Coleen Wright and Crystal Eugair
The overall winner was Stella Markowski, while the Halloween Queen award went to Gabrielle Loso.

This year’s overall winner, Stella Markowski. Photo courtesy of Coleen Wright and Crystal Eugair

WINNER of this year’s Best Smile, Autumn Ketcham. Photo courtesy of Coleen Wright and Crystal Eugair