Miss Hazelwood 2012 Has Been Crowned

We've got a new Miss Hazelwood! Want to know who won? Keep reading--and join us in congratulating the winner.

Six beautiful and accomplished young women, ages 15 to 19, competed for the chance to hold the Miss Hazelwood title Saturday at the Hazelwood Harvestfest. Each contestant is a Hazelwood resident, a requirement for Miss Hazelwood, and each was asked to answer a couple of questions during the coronation ceremony at Howdershell Park. Read More: Meet Your Miss Hazelwood Candidates Candidates included Kaitlynn Frost, age 17, HWHS junior sponsored by Amy Meyerott Photography; Jennifer Schultz, age 17, HWHS senior sponsored by McClain Chiropractic; Kirsten Henderson, age 16, HWHS junior sponsored by Landolt Properties, Inc.; Samantha Schreck, age 17, HWHS senior sponsored by Max’s Meats & Deli; Samantha Garnier, age 16, Duchesne High School …

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Angela Atkinson

9:56 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012

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Hazelwood's Own 'Royal Court' to Take Center Stage at Harvestfest

Six local high school students are vying for the Miss Hazelwood crown, to be awarded at the Hazelwood Harvestfest.

The City of Hazelwood has announced the six finalists in the Miss Hazelwood Pageant. Each of these young women will be participating in this year’s 2012 Miss Hazelwood Coronation ceremony, scheduled for Sat., Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. in Howdershell Park as part of Hazelwood’s Harvestfest event. Get to Know Your Contestants Want to learn little more about each contestant? We've got you covered, thanks to the City of Hazelwood's communications coordinator, Tim Davidson, who prepared the following bios on each girl. Scroll through the photo slide show to get a look at each contestant. Kaitlynn Frost, Age 17 Sponsor: Amy Meyerott Photography High School: Hazelwood West High School Year: Senior Kaitlynn is currently a varsity cheerleader and has …

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And the New Miss Hazelwood is...

Hazelwood Patch was on-hand as the 2011 Miss Hazelwood was crowned.

A large crowd braved the rain drops to watch the New 2011 Miss Hazelwood receive her crown at the coronation during Hazelwood Harvestfest Saturday. And who won the crown? Samantha Rieke. Nikki Napolitano, 2010 Miss Hazelwood, was escorted by her best friend Austin Davis. She crowned Rieke whose escort was her father Michael Dodson. For more coverage and information about the 2011 Miss Hazelwood Court, read the below related content:

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A Taste of Hazelwood Harvestfest

"Hazelwood Patch" gives you a quick taste of Saturday's event, which went off without a hitch, despite the rain.

The rain didn't dampen the spirits of the hundreds of Hazelwood residents who attended Hazelwood Harvestfest Saturday. Local families and friends gathered at Hazelwood's Howdershell Park to participate in a full day of family-friendly activities at the annual event. "We always enjoy this event," said Randy McDaniel, Florissant Valley Kiwanis Club treasurer and secretary. "Unfortunately, the weather is not what it should be, and the crowd is pretty thin." The Kiwanis Club sold sodas and snacks, along with several other local organizations that set up booths at the event. McDaniel said that the event wasn't as busy as it has been in previous years, but that any proceeds collected would be donated to Kiwanis Club charities to help area kids. …

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Hazelwood Harvestfest

Patch Photo Booth

Smile! You're a part of Hazelwood Patch's photo booth. Check out this album of residents that posed for the camera at Hazelwood Harvestfest.

Hazelwood Harvestfest attendees stopped by the Patch booth and posed for the camera. Check back Monday for full coverage from Hazelwood Harvestfest including photos and articles regarding the parade, book fair, games, and of course, Miss Hazelwood's coronation. Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook or "follow" us on Twitter for updates, as well.

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Meet the Miss Hazelwood Candidates

In part two of this feature Hazelwood Patch is introducing you to the candidates vying for the 2011 Miss Hazelwood crown. Meet the final three candidates.

Hazelwood Harvestfest will take place Saturday at Howdershell Park. What would a festival be without a leading lady? The Miss Hazelwood Coronation will occur at 10:30 a.m. The reigning 2010 Miss Hazelwood Nikki Napolitano will host this year’s coronation ceremony on the stage of the St. Louis County Bandwagon located by the tennis courts. Below are the final three ladies that are part of the 2011 Miss Hazelwood Court, and up for the role of Miss Hazelwood. Samantha Rieke  Sponsor: Pueblo Nuevo  High School: Hazelwood West High School Year: Junior Favorite hobbies: Samantha plays varsity lacrosse and junior varsity volleyball.  She also spends time as a children’s camp counselor, tutors students from Hazelwood West Middle School, teaches …

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