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PO Box 210
Huron Ohio 44839
The 2024/2025 Huron River Fest Court
Timeline & Important Dates:
Deadline for applications: Friday, June 14 @ noon
Pageant interviews: Tues, June 25 & Wed, June 26
Pageant: Friday, July 12 @ 5:30 PM
Queen's Brunch: Sat, July 13 @ 9:30 AM
For questions, please email: huronriverfestpageant@gmail.com
Judges from left to right: Tracy Callihan Plue, Kathy Mussell, and Beth Grieves.
(Photo by Peaches and Honey Creative Media).
MEET
the
JUDGES
Tracy Callihan Plue
Tracy's hometown is Huron, Ohio, having graduated from Huron High School in 1989. She earned her degree in Education from Bowling Green State University in 1994 and received her Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling in 2002. She is entering her 29th year of teaching, teaching third grade for the Perkins Local School District. Tracy resides in Sandusky with her husband and daughter.
Tracy was the 1988 Huron Water Festival, Queen. She enjoyed traveling to over 30 festivals across Ohio during her reign. “It was a great opportunity to learn about the cities of Ohio and what they had to offer, become comfortable speaking in public, and meet new friends that she still stays in touch with today.”
Tracy looks forward to being a judge for the 2023 Huron River Fest Queen's pageant.
Kathy Mussell
Kathy began her 33-year teaching career, in 1973, teaching elementary, junior high, and high school students. In 1992 she earned her master’s degree from Ashland University. Over the course of her career, she taught in Florida, Huron, and Margaretta. Kathy retired in 2006 from Margaretta Schools and began as a student teacher mentor at Bowling Green State University's main campus. She also worked at Tera State Community College as an advisor and instructor in various teaching coursework. Kathy currently works part-time with Massenburg Catering and Rent by The Lake Company.
Kathy’s connection to Huron River Fest began in 1989 when she served as the unofficial historian. This was the silver anniversary of the then-Water Festival, and Lisa McGraw Fisher was crowned Queen. Kathy researched all the Queens before 1989 and wrote articles on each, and they were published in the Erie County Reporter. She continued volunteering with the Water Festival for many years in various capacities. Over the years, Kathy also served as the secretary for the Huron Boosters and was instrumental in organizing and facilitating Huron Tiger Bingo.
Kathy believes strongly in community involvement and stated, “I am proud to be part of the 2023 Huron River Fest, serving as a judge for the Queen’s pageant.”
Beth Grieves
Beth has lived in Huron most of her life, graduating from Huron High School. She married her high school sweetheart Don in 1988. They have two children, Matt (Heather) and Zach (Alli), and three grandchildren, Beckett, Keegan, and Gigi. Beth earned her nursing degree from Lorain County Community College. She is an Oncology nurse at Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands Regional Medical Center. She has worked for Firelands for twenty-five years.
Beth was the 1985 Water Festival Queen. She enjoyed meeting the Queens from other festivals and building friendships traveling to the same festivals.
Samantha Chinn
Freshman
2024/2025 Contestants
Samantha Chinn is going into her Freshman year at Huron High School. She has been involved in various school programs including basketball, track, cheerleading, the Tigerettes, Student Council, yearbook committee, band, and choir. She enjoys volunteering in her community with Admirals Point during the holidays. In 10 years, Samantha could see herself having a successful career as a fire fighter or in a branch of the military. She is running for the Huron River Fest Queen because she sees herself as a positive role model and is excited about the possibility of traveling to surrounding communities as a face of the Huron.
Grace Tang
Junior
Grace Tang is going to into her Junior year at Huron High School. She is very involved in her school and community including National Honors Society, Student Council, Teen Library Council, Huron Cheerleading, and Track. She also assists with Water Quality Testing with Sawmill Creek and Food Service with the Eagles. In the future, Grace would love to run her own dance studio or pursue a career as a dentist or dermatologist. Grace has enjoyed Latin & Ballroom dancing for more than 10 years. She was born in China and understands 3 languages while speaking 2 fluently. Grace is running for the Huron River Fest Queen because she wants to continue to make a meaningful impact in her community and inspire others to put themselves out there.
Grace Tang - Queen
Samantha Chinn - 1st Runner Up
