Queen: McKenna Jordan
First Maid: Avery Surrency
Court Members: Brynne Alyssa Murphy, Kate Turner, KellieAnne Marie Kirkland

Queen: McKenna Jordan
First Maid: Avery Surrency
Court Members: Brynne Alyssa Murphy, Kate Turner, KellieAnne Marie Kirkland

Queen: McKenna Jordan
First Maid: Avery Surrency
Court Members: Brynne Alyssa Murphy, Kate Turner, KellieAnne Marie Kirkland

Queen: McKenna Jordan
First Maid: Avery Surrency
Court Members: Brynne Alyssa Murphy, Kate Turner, KellieAnne Marie Kirkland

Queen: McKenna Jordan

Queen: McKenna Jordan

Queen: McKenna Jordan

Queen: McKenna Jordan
First Maid: Avery Surrency
Court Members: Brynne Alyssa Murphy, Kate Turner, KellieAnne Marie Kirkland

Queen: Kendall Gaudens
First Maid: Madilyn Claire Conrad
Court Members: Jada Symone Brown, Kennedy Grace Cullins, Olivia Claire Frazier

Queen: Kendall Gaudens
First Maid: Madilyn Claire Conrad
Court Members: Jada Symone Brown, Kennedy Grace Cullins, Olivia Claire Frazier

Queen: Ally Burt
First Maid: Dallas Nicole Baker
Court Members: Baylee Astin, Selena Sue Berrios, Zoe Bell Rasmussen

Queen: Ally Burt
First Maid: Dallas Nicole Baker
Court Members: Baylee Astin, Selena Sue Berrios, Zoe Bell Rasmussen

Queen: Ally Burt

Visiting the Plant City Lions Club

Visiting the Plant City Lions Club

Jean Ann Davenport
Co-Chairman

Left To Right: Kerrie Gafford, Gail Lyons & Jean Ann Davenport

•Daughter of Scott and Alison Batten
•Junior at Durant High School
•Member of the FFA and Criminal Justice SWAT club, Junior Olympics in swimming (July 15, 2010)
•Hobbies include four wheeling, hog hunting and jewelry creations
•Plans to obtain a degree in Forensic Science to become a crime scene investigator

•Daughter of Henry and Melissa Gaudens
•Freshman at Hillsborough Community College Plant City campus
•FFA member in high school, officer for three years
•Won state title in Agriculture Issues in FFA and competed at Nationals
•Hobbies include horse back riding, exercising, spending time with family and friends
•Plans to go to the University of South Florida and get a degree in Business Management

•Daughter of Edward and Michelle Arn
•Junior at Plant City High School
•Youth Worship band and youth leadership team at First Baptist Church of Plant City, Plant City High School concert choir, member of Interact Service Club, Plant City High School varsity swim team and Teenage Republican Club
•National Honor Society, Youth Alive Council member, all county concert chorus and PCHS Calendar Girl Miss March
•Hobbies include singing and performing, traveling, swimming and volunteering
•Plans to attend Samford University and major in vocal performance and interior design

•Daughter of Lisa McGrath
•Junior at Plant City High School, Dual enrolled at Hillsborough Community College
•Vice President of National Honor Society, Vice President of Girl’s Interact, Member of the Girls Varsity Golf Team
•Founder and President of BOLD, 2016 Miss February of PCHS Calendar Girl
•Hobbies include playing golf, writing for the Plant City Times & Observer, and baking for the homeless each month
•Plans to attend the University of Tampa and double major in Communications and International Business

•Daughter of Gary and Cherity Miller
•Senior at Plant City High School
•Captain of the girls cross country team, track and field, President of Youth Alive, Member of National Honors Society, National Technical Honor Society, Interact Club, Bold and the Positive Coaching Alliance. 2013 Cross Country Rookie of the Year, Moscow Russian Ballet Company Dancer for 6 years, Cross Country Regional Qualifier, 2015 PCHS Miss August Calendar Girl.
• Member of First Baptist Church of Plant City Youth Leadership Team
•Hobbies include mission trips, running, skiing, working with children and spending time with family and friends.
•Plans to attend a university in Florida and dual major in public relations and dietary nutrition.

•Daughter of William and Mary Aponte
•Senior at Newsome High School
•Member of the FFA, National Honor Society and Theater
•President of FFA Chapter, 2015 1st place Rumba showcase, 2014 state winning team – FFA Meat judging
•Active in ballroom dancing, performing in local theater, raising and showing steers
•Plans to attend the University of Florida and major in Biology to be come a cardiothoracic surgeon

•Daughter of Leonel and Patricia Alvarez
•Senior at Durant High School
•Member of Leo Club, Spanish National Honors Society & Avid
•Plans to attend Florida Polytechnic University and major in Mechanical Engineering

•Daughter of Noelia and Oscar Figueroa
•Student at Hillsborough Community College
•Was a member of the National Honor Society, Received CDA Credential
•Hobbies include folkloric dancing, working with children and helping others
•Plans to get a degree in elementary education and become a teacher

•Parents are Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Carl Brosky
•Senior at Plant City High School, Freshman at Hillsborough Community College
•President of National Honor Society, reporter for Senior Executive Council, member of Girls Interact, PCHS Leadership Team, Interclub Council and First Baptist Church Plant City
•Plant City High School September senior of the Month, 2016 PCHS Calendar Girl, Plant City Optimist Club Outstanding Youth, Rotary Club 54TL Delegate, College Board AP Scholar
•Hobbies include playing the guitar, watching baseball and spending time with friends
•Plans to complete her Associates of Arts degree at Hillsborough Community College and transfer to Florida Southern College to pursue a degree in History and Pre-Law studies

•Daughter of US Navy Commander Kary Troupe and Kelli Green Troupe
•Senior at Strawberry Crest High School, International Baccalaureate Program
•Activities include SCHS Chargerettes dance team, SCHS Charger band, Red Cross
•Plans to study Neurological Psychology

•Daughter of Wade and Rhonda Allen
•Senior at Plant City High School
•Member of Youth Alive Council, National Honor Society and Young Republicans
•Active in First Baptist Church of Plant City
•Hobbies include going to the beach and hanging out with friends
•Plans to attend Florida Gulf Coast University and major in history

•Daughter of Windy Faith Hope Ford
•Senior at Plant City High School
•Member of the National Honor Society, Debate Club, Tack and Field & Basketball
•Enjoys working out, studying and reading
•Plans to attend Florida State University in hopes of becoming a Physicians Assistant

•Daughter of Juan and Lucy Navarrete
•Junior at Plant City High School
•Active in Student Government, leading the school during games and pep rallies as “The Raider” PCHS mascot, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interact, Teenage Republican Club, Varsity Soccer, JV Cheer team captain, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Hillsborough County 2nd team all conference for girls soccer, 2015 offensive MVP and leading scorer for PCHS Lady Raiders, Plant City Observer Athlete of the Week
•Hobbies include playing soccer, mentoring young girls on mission trips to Nicaragua, playing guitar, teaching Sunday School, making funny videos with her friends and interior decorating
•Plans to attend Southeastern University and pursue a degree in education and possibly play soccer

•Daughter of Kevin and Ellen Sellers
•Senior at Plant City High School
•Plant City Calendar Girl Miss March, Civinettes, Raider Regiment, Color Guard, Winterguard, Weapons captain, cosmetology program, American Sign Language, Shiloh Baptist Church
•Hobbies include traveling and spending time with family, shopping, learning new hair and makeup techniques, going to the beach, attending classic carshows/competitions with dad
•Plans to attend Paul Mitchell The School of Tampa to become a hair stylist and makeup artist

•Daughter of Donnie and Tina Strickland
•Senior at Strawberry Crest High School
•Miss November for Strawberry Crest calendar girl, Strawberry Crest varsity cheerleader, Captain of Varsity flag football, Member of National Honor Society, FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Council
•The schools competitive cheerleading team received first place in the district and regional competitions. Also the Varsity cheer squad made history for Strawberry Crest as they were awarded first place at the state competition and received state rings.
•Attends Salem Primitive Baptist Church with her family, hobbies include volunteering at the local animal shelters, painting pottery, volunteering in her mom’s third grade classroom and riding horses.
•Plans to attend Florida State University and pursue a degree in Forensic science

•Daughter of Williams and Heather Riley
•Junior at Durant Senior High School
•Vice president of Durant High Schools FFA Chapter, member of Spanish National Honors Society, member of Future Medical Leaders of America, Durant Calendar girl for two years, Durant FFA Sweetheart court member
•Hobbies include public speaking contests with the FFA, showing livestock and pageants
•Plans to attend the University of Florida and obtain a residency in Pediatric Anesthesiology.

•Daughter of Barry and Jennifer Dowdy
•Senior at Newsome High School/dual enrolled at Hillsborough Community College
•Newsome FFA Vice Presdient, National Technical Honor Society, Meats Evaluation Team, FFA OCC Team
•FFA Miss Sweetheart 1st Runner Up, 1st place in FFA OCC Competition, 1st place record book winner for Swine Show at the Strawberry Festival
•Hobbies include competitive dance, piano, stand-up paddleboarding, raising and showing pigs at local fairs, spending time with family and friends
•Plans to attend the University of Tampa of Honors to obtain a bachelors degree in Marine Biology and then attend vet school to become an aquatic veterinarian

•Daughter of Christopher and LaDonna Steele
•Junior at Plant City High School/dual enrolled at Hillsborough Community College
•Member of the Lead Team at First Baptist Church of Plant City, National Honor Society, Team Future (Relay for Life) Club
•Plans to attend the University of Central Florida and study Film

•Daughter of Mark and Lori Yarbrough
•Junior at Plant City High School
•3 Year Varsity Cheerleader, President of Interact Girls Service Club, Co-President of Fellowship for Christian Athletes (FCA), National Honor Society, Treasurer of Future Business Leaders of America. 5.37 GPA – ranked in the top 10 of class. Placed 1st or 2nd in speech contests sponsored by Rotary, Optimist, Florida Farm Bureau and the VFW. Hoby Leadership Conference, UF Leadership Conference. Over 400 Community Service hours, 3 mission
trips to Haiti, Writer for Focus magazine, Leadership team at First Baptist Church Youth Group
•Plans to attend the University of Florida and major in Public Relations

•Daughter of Emmett and Stephanie Lane
•Junior at Plant City High School
•Third generation FFA member, and enhancing special need kids through Skills USA. Was chosen as an academic Raider of Excellence, lettered in FFA as a Co-curricular, Participated in public speaking contest and active member of Plant City First Baptist Youth
•Hobbies include shooting bow and hanging out with family and friends
•Plans to graduate from Plant City High School with cosmetology license and use while pursuing a degree in psychology specializing in counseling.

•Daughter of Stacey Hunter
•Senior at Plant City High School, dual enrolled at Hillsborough Community College
•Member of the National Honor Society, Leo Club, Civinettes, the Vet Assisting program, Student Government Association, and National Technical Honor Society.
•Enjoys representing the senior class, working with organizations that give back to the community and helping animals find their forever home through the SPCA volunteer program.
•Bright Future Scholarship recipient, contributed over 150 hours to Clearwater Marine Aquarium and SPCA
•Plans to attend the University of Florida and pursue a degree in Marine Biology

•Daughter of James and Sheryl Cline
•Freshman at Hillsborough Community College
•High school activities included playing flag football, Miss Cougar and orchestra all four years, lettering in orchestra
•Hobbies include playing in orchestra, hanging with friends and family
•Plans to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy

•Daughter of Pastor Calvin Callins, Sr and Dr. Tandria Callins
•Senior at Plant City High School
• President of Student Government Association, Vice President of Senior Class, National Honor Society, 2015-2016 PCHS Homecoming Queen, Captain of Varsity PCHS Cheerleading Team, Youth Mentor at her church
•Plans to attend Florida State University and pursue a degree in Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy