The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 July 1990 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 4,1990

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1990 'Queen of Lakes' is a real 'cutie'

By MARY JANE LORTON

Like many little girls who have grown up around the North Webster Mermaid Festival, Jennifer Woodward had dreamed of participating in the Cutie Contest and “Queen of Lakes” pageant. But unlike the majority of the contestants who have competed in these two contests, Jennifer walked away with both titles, in 1974 and 1990 respectively.

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The daughter of Richard and Luann Woodward of Warsaw, Jennifer says she got her first taste of the pageant circuit at age four. At that time, Jennifer's mother entered the big, brown-eyed, dimplefaced girl in the Mermaid Festival’s Cutie Contest. Though Jennifer did not win any titles at her pageant debut, she returned to the Cutie Contest in 1974 and claimed the right to be called “Cutie Queen." Approximately 47 girls entered the 1974 contest. “It was Mom’s idea to enter,” Jennifer smiles as she reflects on her 1974 win. "It’s always the mom’s idea to enter," she laughs, adding, “but the kids love to be in it." One of four children, Jennifer shares that all of the Woodward kids have participated in the Cutie Contest and parade. “With my two younger brothers, we always went all out (for the parade),” she adds. One year, when younger sibling Luke was in the parade, the Woodwards towed a huge black pot and dressed as cannibals, pretending to cook Luke. Although the conveyance sounded like quite a production from Jennifer’s description, the Woodwards did not win any prizes for their effort. While Jennifer may have been the first Woodward to place in the Cutie Contest, she is not the only Woodward to do so. Her younger sister. Leigh, has finished in the top 10. This year, Jennifer's cousin. Renee Woodward, was the second runner-up in the competition of cuties. The Cutie Contest served as a stepping stone to other beauty con-

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ENJOYING THE PARADE — These three young people were among the many who enjoyed the Mermaid Festival Parade Saturday held in North Webster. Left to right are Nicky, six. and his sister. .Nicole, four, children of Tab and Debby Casper of Osceola and Little Tippy Lake, and Abbey White, four, daughter of Tim and Polly White of Leesburg. (Photo by Linda Musselman)

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1974 CUTIES — Winning the 1974 Cutie crown was the first in a line of beauty pageant titles claimed by Jennifer Woodward of Warsaw. Jennifer's father. Richard Woodward, was a 1964 graduate of Milford High School and the Woodward family resided at Dewart Lake prior to moving to their current Warsaw address. Clenching their trophies, from left, are: Jennifer, and Tim Keim, 1974 Cutie King.

ON DEAN’S LIST — Julia A. (McDaniel) Ouwenga, 730 Bethel Road. Bourbonnais. 111., is one of 346 students who was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean's list, each student must have been enrolled as a full-time student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.35 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale. She carried a 3.8/4.0 average. > Mrs. Ouwenga will be a senior at ON University where she is majoring in English education, secondary schools. She is vice president of Sigma Tau Delta. English Honor Society. A 1986 graduate of Wawasee High School, she is the daughter of flick and Meredith McDaniel, r 5 box 136. Syracuse. Olivet Nazarene University is a liberal arts university of about 1.875 students located in Kankakee. 111. Majors are offered in 23 departments.

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tests. Maintaining her successful record, Jennifer has captured the titles of “1988 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen,” ‘Queen of Lakes” second runner-up, and Kosciusko County Fair Queen first runner-up 1987. Jennifer’s most recent title, and most prestigious says the confident 21-year-old, is the 1990 “Queen of Lakes.” Sponsored by The Papers Incorporated, “Miss Waubee Lake II” topped the field of 27 , contestants competing at this year’s pageant. Poise and confidence are the two qualities Jennifer says contribute to her winning record. Learned characteristics, Jennifer has developed her poise and confidence through some of her everyday activities. An intern at The Papers Incorporated. Jennifer is constantly interacting with the public. “I like to get to know people,” she smiles, stressing. “I don’t do things for personal glory, but because 1 find them fulfilling. . and I find out more about myself." A senior at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College, Jennifer is double majoring in English and communications. She hopes to land an internship at a television station in January. “I want to find out if I like it (television),” she says, adding, “I’ll do something in the journalism field when 1 graduate.” Some of Jennifer’s honors and activities include, college dean’s list, college varsity cheerleader, aide for the handicapped, college yearbook. Who’s Who Among American High School Students, high school newspaper and high school yearbook. Though Jennifer is a serious student during the school year and a diligent and busy worker during the summer, her genuine concern for people leads her to seek out those in need of her assistance. For example, besides interning at The Papers Incorporated, a job that keeps Jennifer’s schedule quite full, she has managed to squeeze in time to tutor three Vietnamese children in English. Turning her focus back to pageants, Jennifer says she first started entering beauty contests in order to win scholarships. But now she says her rationale has been altered. “I do it because you learn a lot about yourself. It makes you a better person and it teaches you poise and confidence," she explains. Though Jennifer may have won that cutie title some 16 years ago, to those who have had the pleasure of meeting this energetic and sincere young woman, they’d all agree — she’s still a real “cutie.” Jennifer’s ties to Milford are not only through her job in the central offices of The Papers Incorporated, but in the fact her father, Richard Woodward, is a 1964 graduate of Milfora High School. The Woodward family resided at Dewart Lake for many years.

Completes NROTC at Notre Dame

Navy Ensign Tony E. Troup, son of Ervin M. Troup. 212 E. Emeline St.. Milford, and Waltraud Martin, 703 S. Jackson St.. Nappanee, was commissioned upon graduation from the University of Notre Dame. Troup received his commission upon completion of the school’s Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program. During each undergraduate semester, Troup completed naval

Annual FOL book sale

The annual used book sale, sponsored by the Syracuse/Turkey Creek Friends of the Library, will be held Friday and Saturday. July 20-21. from 10 a m.-5 p.m., in fellowship hall. Calvary United Methodist Church. SR 13S. Syracuse. >

Heidi Young places in state pageant Heidi Young, 20, daughter of Link and Florence Young of Waubee Lake, competed in the "Miss Indiana" Pageant this past Thursday. Friday, and Saturday in Michigan City where she placed in the final eight and received a SSOO scholarship. The winner of the 1990 title was Brenda Bassett of Kokomo. On Saturday. July 14. Miss Young will relinquish her crown as “Miss Kosciusko" to the new “Miss Kosciusko.” In the fall, she will return to Indiana University where she will be a junior studying music and English.

science courses as well as his full academic schedule that led to his bachelor of science degree. These courses, combined with/annual summer training aboard ships and shore installations, served to prepare him for the dutieg and responsibilities of a commissioned officer. Ensign Troup is a 1984 graduate of Wawasee High School.

Fiction, nonfiction and reference books will be available in both hardback and paperback binding. If anyone is interested in larger numbers for community groups, arrangements can be made All proceeds go to the Syracuse Public Library. Further information is available by calling the library, or L.S. Immel, representative of Friends of the Library, 457-4110.

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NAMED MANAGER — Tina Searfoss. RN. has been named manager* of the Regional Burn Center at St. Joseph Medical Center, 700 Broadway, Fort Wayne. The 1975 graduate of Waw asee High School is responsible for management of the Regional Burn Center which serves a 100-mile radius of Fort Wayne. The regional center is the area’s leading provider of burn care, featuring the region's most sophisticated burn equipment available and is staffed by trained burn-care professionals. Searfoss earned her BSN degree from Purdue Universityin 1989 and has eight years experience in nursing. Her parents are Mrs. Darrell (Shirley) Grisamer of r 2 Syracuse and John Searfoss. r 3. Syracuse.

CARD OF THANKS The family of James Byrd wishes to thank all the friends, family and neighbors for the flowers, cards and food during his recent illness and passing. A special thanks to Dr. Hirschler. Rev. Bruce, ladies of WCSC of the Church of God. and the nurs ing staff and nurses aides of Kenney Nursing Home Our heartfelt thanks to everyone MONA B. BYRO HOWARD ANO SHARON MOSER PHLANOUNDASNCOX DAVK)BYRD

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