The 2009 Blueberry Festival Pageant will be held Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at Argos High School. Each contestant meets with a panel of judges to determine 40 percent of their score, based on personal interviews.
The contestants were asked to choose their favorite entertainer and create an outfit that reflects that person. This will be the basis of the "theme-wear" portion of the contest, which counts for 30 percent of the contestants' score.
During the formal-wear portion, contestants will answer an on-stage question. The combination of their formal attire and the answer they provide will account for the final 30 percent of their scores.

Hailey Hennessy
Hailey, 17, is the daughter of Mike Hennessy and Tina Fitch and will be a senior at Plymouth High School in the fall. Hailey is a very active person and enjoys boating, traveling, spending time with her family and teaching others about Christ. Her favorite part of the Blueberry Festival is the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast.

Stephanie Maloney
Stephanie, 17, is the daughter of Kenneth and Michelle Bachtel and will be a junior at Plymouth High School in the fall. Stephanie enjoys acting, working out and playing with younger children. The favorite part of the festival for Stephanie are the many different types of foods.

Courtney Bahr
Courtney, 19, is the daughter of Tim and Jackie Bahr, and has just finished her freshman year at IUSB, where she is majoring in dental hygiene. She is a 2009 graduate of Bremen High School. She is a very active person and enjoys grilling food, boating, tubing, skiing and anything competitive. Courtney's favorite part of the festival is the fireworks display.

Heather Fishburn
Heather, 18, is the daughter of John and Marie Fishburn, and will be attending IUSB in the fall, majoring in nursing. She is a graduate of Grace Baptist Christian School. Heather enjoys reading, texting and shopping. Her favorite part of the festival is the fireworks display.

Alyssa Smith
Alyssa, 18, is the daughter of Jason and Victoria Smith, and will be attending Bethel College in the fall, majoring in theater arts and computer graphics, after graduating in 2009. She participates in scuba diving and enjoys theater arts, creative writing, art, singing and dancing. Her favorite part of the festival is spending time with family and friends.

Heather Prawat
Heather, 18, is the daughter of Creighton and Janet Prawat, and after graduating from Bremen High School this year, will be a freshman at Purdue University in the fall. She enjoys shopping, watching "Lost," running, playing the piano, biking and basking in the sun. Her favorite parts of the Blueberry Festival are the many craft booths.

Jena VanDerWeele
Jena, 17, is the daughter of Jack and Lori VanDerWeele, will be a senior at Argos High School in the fall. She enjoys horseback riding, school musicals, choir, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her dog, Maya. Jena's favorite parts of the Blueberry Festival are the many different types of food.

Cassandra Eberly
Cassandra, 18, is the daughter of Christopher and Janis Eberly, and is a 2009 graduate of Plymouth High School with plans to attend Bethel College in the fall, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys playing in the recreational tennis league, teaching Sunday school and her employment at the Learning Tree Childcare.

Rachelle Tatich
Rachelle, 17, is the daughter of Mike and Serena Tatich, and will be a senior at Bremen in the fall. She enjoys church, family, musicals, concerts, local fairs, off-roading, boating and helping people. Her favorite part of the festival is the fact that it is a great showcase for Marshall County.

Faith Neidig
Faith, 18, is the daughter of Gary and Robin Neidig, and is a 2009 graduate of Grace Baptist Christian School. She plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan in the fall, majoring in elementary and special education. Faith enjoys hanging out with friends, riding bikes, shopping, reading, singing and watching movies. Her favorite parts of the festival are the many food booths.