Emily Elsbree | Hailey Fisher | Courtney Bennett | Trisha Hojnowski |
Emily is the daughter of Mark and Linda Elsbree, Sayre, PA;
She is 19 and is a graduate of Athens High School. Currently she is attending Mansfield University majoring in elementary and secondary education.
In school she was a member of the National Honor Society; 4-H State Dairy Judging team; FFA State Judging team; FFA county public speaking, first place; and first place in FFA Green Hand/Chapter County/Keystone degrees; FFA Star Junior Award; 4-H State Hippology Team which took first place; and the Bradford Co. Tomorrow's Leaders Award.
In the community she has been Bradford County 4-H president; Troy Area Horseman's Association board member; Winter League Volleyball coach; and FFA County Treasurer/Chapter member.
Not only is she a college student, but works at Callear's Barbecue Restaurant as a waitress.
Hobbies include: 4-H/FFA, showing horses, volunteer work at AAHS Elementary; volleyball coach; dairy judging, public speaking, and waitressing.
She has been involved in the Troy Fair by showing Market Steers as she will be doing again this year.
As part of the application, all contestants had to answer the question: Why do you want to be the 2015 Troy Fair Queen?
"After being involved with the Troy Fair since I was eight years old, I have seen it grow and improve, in not just numbers, but quality of the buildings and activities and entertainment. Although I was usually stuck in the livestock barn with my show string. I grew up with the Troy Fair. The fair provides many opportunities for all ages to be educated on agriculture, specifically the dairy industry and also to have a little fun on the rides. After seeing the fair improve, I truly desire to make the best better as the 2015 Troy Fair Queen."
Hailey Fisher
Hailey Fisher is the daughter of Bridgette and Dale Brown and lives in LeRaysville, PA
She will be a senior at Northeast High School in 2016. She plans to attend Duke or George Washington University to major in political science. She is the president of the Student Council; a member of the National Honor Society and yearbook club; President of her class; member of SADD; Received the George Eastman Young Leadership Award; high honor roll; earned the Gold Presidential Scholastic Award for several years; took second place in pubic speaking for the FFA; and was the Sentinel for the Bradford County FFA.
She serves her community as a member of a youth group, Ronald McDonald Food Drive chairperson; and chairperson of the Breast Cancer Pink Out Game. She has also participated in the AHA Blood Drive, TACO Food Drive; took part in the Bradford County Dairy Promotion as Alternate Dairy Princess and Dairy Ambassador; was a helper at the Special Olympics and Church Bible School.
Currently she is employed as a cashier at K-Mart and camp counselor for the YMCA. Hobbies are public speaking, dance, volunteering in the community, and spending time with family.
The following is her answer to the question: "To me, the Troy Fair is more than a fair. It is the best week of the year. It's where memories that last a lifetime are made and to me it's home. I want to be Troy Fair Queen for 2015 for countless reasons: One of the most important reasons is that I want to represent something as great as the Troy Fair. I want to take this opportunity and be part of something bigger than myself, create memories, and help others in doing so. I want to be Troy Fair Queen so I can be a role model to our future generations, and show them where hard work and determination can get you, good morals and modesty in life. Lastly, I want to make Bradford County proud and promote our amazing fair for all to see because to me it's more than just a fair."
She has worked with the Troy Fair as a member of the Fair Board.
Courtney Bennett
Courtney Bennett, 16, is the daughter of Kevin and Tammy Bennett. She will be a junior next year in Towanda Jr./Sr. High School.
While in school is a member of the National Honor Society and has attained the honor roll her entire high school days. Events and activities include: SADD, FBLA, Spanish Club, Athletic Directors Leadership Institute, Communities that Care Coalition, Bradford Dairy Princess Program, where she was a Dairy Miss and Maid, and is a member of the Bradford County 4-H.
Her interests include tennis, basketball, chemistry, motorcycles, and playing with her dog.
The answer to the question about being Fair Queen:
"I want to be the 2015 Troy Fair Queen because I would like the opportunity to promote the importance of our fair and all of its agricultural aspects to our community."
She has shown hogs at the Troy Fair.
Tricia Hojnowski
Tricia is the daughter of Tom and Tracy Hojnowski.
She is 18 and a 2015 graduate of Troy High School. She will be attending Penn State, Altoona in the fall to study animal science.
While in school she took part in the following activities: FFA, treasurer, secretary, Student Advisor, and president; Marching, concert band; was secretary, section leader, and president of the band; Chamber Choir/Chorus, section leader and president; National Honor Society, Troy Homecoming Queen; 7th place State Envirothon Team.
In the community she plays in the Troy Town Band; belongs to 4-H; and Vacation Bible School music leader.
Currently she is employed by Hojo Farms, as a farm hand.
Hobbies include training horses, fishing, hunting, wakeboarding, singing, and playing piano.
Tricia is currently involved in the Troy Fair by being a member of the Troy Jr. Fair Board, co-chairperson of draft horse show.
The following is the answer to the question.
"Many factors drive my decision to run for the position of 2015 Troy Fair Queen. One of the most prominent reasons I am running is because of the unfailing passion. I have had, and still have for my hometown fair. I always had the determination to be at the fair as much as possible every year. Over the years, I have become more and more involved with the fair.
Whether it was talking to friends in the cow barn, or accommodating the needs of the vendors., I love helping and being at the fair. Another reason why I would like to be the Troy Fair Queen is to motivate young people to become more involved with the fair, as well as inspire them to work hard and strive for success in achieving the goals they have set for themselves. Lastly, to have the opportunity to promote and represent an agricultural event, that is like a second home to me, would mean a lot. I would do my best to show everyone else how truly amazing a Troy Fair experience can be."
Victoria Pazzaglia
Victoria Pazzaglia, 18, is the daughter of John and Velma Pazzaglia from Columbia Cross Roads.
She is a 2015 graduate of Troy High School.
While in school she took part in the National Honor Society, eighth grade band, Big Buddy, was a high honor roll student, member of the high school choir and drama club, Student of the Month; took fourth place in digital media at the computer fair, is a DJ for a radio station, and earned the academic Reading Award.
In the community she was vice president, secretary, and teen leader for the 4-H; co-chairman of the youth group on Parish Council, was a member of the Junior Fair Board, Jr. Livestock Committee member, St. John's Choir, participated in Student Leadership program and ISLI Leadership Camp, and is a helper/volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
Currently she is an intern at WIGGLE and is a nanny.
Interests include: yoga, rodeoing, horseback riding, cooking, baking, walking, singing, dancing, crafts, hair and makeup, photography, camping, fishing, swimming, a playing the piano, and Youth ministry.
"I want to be the 2015 Troy Fair Queen because I want to be a positive role model. I want to be a leader in my community.
"I would represent our little town with respect and appreciation.
"I believe that being the Troy Fair Queen is not that easy and simple. The contestant needs to be invested. I am invested!
"When you are granted the Troy Fair Queen title you are the face of Troy Fair for the whole year. Many little kids look up to you.
"I want to be granted this position. It would be an honor.
"I would be the best role model and leader for this town and this fair!
"Therefore that is why I want to be the 2015 Troy Fair Queen."
At the Fair she has been a member of the 4-H, on the Junior Fair Board, and Jr. Livestock Committee.