Bl4—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 29,1984 BY SUZANNE KEENE HARRISBURG - She has the glowing face, sparkling eyes and graceful figure of a beauty queen, but Lynette Loper, the new Penn sylvania State Dairy Princess, possesses something even more important - knowledge of the dairy industry and the desire to teach others about it. Wearing a lavender gown laced with ruffles, Lynette received her crown before a crowd of about 500 spectators at the Marriott Hotel in Harrisburg Tuesday night. Smiling through her tears, outgoing 1983 Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Tammy Cree congratulated the new princess with a hug after placing the sparkling crown on her head. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Loper, 11473 Sharp Road, Waterford, Lynette came to the pageant representing Erie County. By receiving the state crown, she accepted the task of representing the dairy industry not only in her home county but throughout the state as well. She will be assisted in her task by first alternate Nancy Jo Mitnch of Crawford County and second alternate Judy Vonada of Centre County. Lynette, 17, is a senior at Fort Le Tammy Cree places the coveted crown on Lynette Loper, the new 1984 Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess. M. DAIRY P Emcee Grover C. Gouker announces the seven finalists in the competition. The girls from left are Lynette Loper, Erie County: Judy Vonada, Centre County: Nancy Jo Mitrich, Crawford County; Jill Marie Snyder, Beaver-Lawrence County: Judy Miller, Lancaster County; Wendy LaMont, Bradford County: and Vonda Wickard, Cumberland County. Lynette Loper is crowned Pa. State Daily Princess Boeuf High School where she plays on the varsity volleyball and softball teams. Lynette is also a wrestling cheerleader and works at the concession stand during football games. When asked what she thinks her most valuable asset is and how she will use it to promote the dairy industry, Lynette responded that her intelligence - she is ranked third in her class - and her knowledge of the dairy industry will help her in the coming year. She plans to pursue a career in nursing. Lynette’s family owns a herd of 89 Holsteins with 60 milking. She said she occasionally helps with the milking. Lynette said she was "surprised, but honored” to receive the crown and is looking forward to doing a good job as Pennsylvania’s dairj princess. ' I’m enthused about the dairy industry,” she said. First alternate Nancy Jo Mitnch of Crawford County is the 18-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mitnch. She is a 1984 graduate of Maplewood High School and Crawford County Area Vocational Technical School. Nancy Jo and her sister own and operate the Double-Bloom Flower 1984 Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Lynette Loper, seated, poses with first alternate Nancy Jo Mitrich, left, and second alternate Judy Vonada Shop in Oil City. The money she had to put into the shop, Nancy Jo said, came from her animal projects. She said she believes the greatest asset she has to offer as a dairy princess is her ability to speak in front of people. Centre County Dairy Princess Judy Vonada, named second alternate, is the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vonada. She is a 1984 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. A veteran 4-H’er and a member of the Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Association, Judy had a production winner at the state show last year. She plans a career on the farm. Judy also believes her greatest asset is her public speaking ability, which she will have ample op portunity to use during her reign as an alternate state dairy princess. Four other girls were named finalists from the total of 39 con testants. They are: Lancaster County Dairy Princess Judy Miller, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Miller; Beaver- Lawrence County Dairy Princess Jill Mane Snyder, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Snyder; Bradford County Dairy Princess Wendy the daughter of (Turn to Page B 15) - i.* '* * V« ' V a % * \ V* Deputy Secretaryof Agriculture Chester Heins thanks 1983 Pennsylvania State Tammy Cree for a job well done. Clarion-Venango Dairy Princess Beth Sherman, dressed as a cow, talks about the different dairy products available.
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