WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair 2023 Home Economics Competition concluded with a spectacular showcase of talent and creativity. Participants from various age groups displayed their skills in a wide range of categories, from flowers and crafts to photography and horticulture. After careful evaluation by a panel of judges, the winners in each category have been unveiled. Here is a list of the talented individuals who claimed the prestigious Best of Show titles:
Top photo by Tim Kessler.
Flowers:
- Junior: Benjamin Green
- Senior: Paul Gatlin
Flowers (Single Specimen):
- Junior: Elianna Green
- Senior: Lynn Lawrence
Floral Arrangement:
- Senior: Nealee Lawrence
Scrapbooking:
- Senior: Phyllis Steadman
Crafts:
- Junior: Benjamin Green
- Senior: Karen McDougald
Household Arts:
- Junior: Elianna Green
- Senior: Alan Zimmerly
Quilted Items:
- Senior: Linda Kercheval
Crochet, Knitting, & Tatting:
- Senior: Addyson Powell
- Senior: Laura Napier
Purses:
- Senior: Linda Kercheval
Hobbies:
- Junior: Jake Castleberry
- Senior: Joy Kitchens
Food Preservation:
- Junior: Judson Green
- Senior: Diane Parnell
School Spirit:
- Junior: Abigail Raines
- Senior: Linda Kercheval
Recyclables:
- Senior: Alayne Zimmerly
Clothing:
- Senior: Alayne Zimmerly
Needlework:
- Senior: Joy Kitchens
Baked Goods:
- Junior: Benjamin Green
- Senior: Laura Thornton
Eggs:
- Junior: Evan McCoskey
- Senior: Lynn Hearnsberger
Tomato Crafts:
- Senior: Linda Kercheval
Collections:
- Junior: Abigail Raines
- Senior: Sandra Gatling
Holiday Corner:
- Junior: Alexa Harris
- Senior: Sue Wilson
Photography:
- Senior: Shelia Gorman
Personal Care:
- Senior: Leigh Brandon
Nursing Home:
- Senior: Sandra DalSanto
Art:
- Junior: Alexa Harris
- Senior: Laura McKinney
Horticulture:
- Junior: Judson Green
- Senior: Lynn Lawrence