MEET THE UMATIILA COUNTY FAIR COURT
I
t’s not just showing up
and looking pretty. The
Umatilla County Fair Court
has a longstanding tradition of
volunteering across the coun-
ty and beyond, attending so
many events in the weeks be-
fore the fair they often lose
count.
“They do everything,” said
Alice Newman, who serves as
the court chaperone. “We like
to be a working court.”
During fair week, the girls
will get up as early as 5 a.m.
and help out wherever needed;
often awarding ribbons, intro-
ducing entertainers, greeting
day campers and giving radio
interviews.
Along the way, they grow
into confident young women,
learning how to present them-
selves in public and serve their
communities, Newman said.
Karolyn Jones, 17, Pendleton
Karolyn is the daughter of Jim and Shelly
Jones and has three older siblings: sisters
Kathryn and Kaitlyn and brother Cody.
Karolyn will be a senior at Pendleton High
School. She participates in FFA, works as a Starbucks
barista and enjoys hunting, camping and fishing with
her family. She hopes to attend the University of Wash-
ington School of Medicine to become a cardiothoracic
surgeon.
She’s most looking forward to seeing the new
grounds. It’s a big honor to be a member of the first
court at the new location, she said.
Kira Krumbah-Kuhar, 16, Milton-Freewater
Kira is the daughter of Sherri Krumbah and
Kevin Kuhar and has two older siblings: broth-
er Kristofer and sister Catie, who served on the
2015 fair court.
Kira will be a junior at McLoughlin High School.
She is a varsity cheerleader, honor roll student and FFA
member. She hopes to continue her education after
high school, exploring her interests in music, cosmetol-
ogy and agriculture.
The princess’s past involvements with the fair include
serving on the 2016 fair court and showing hogs through
4-H and FFA. She has received numerous awards for her
FFA work, including the Star Greenhand FFA Award, 1st
Place District Creed Speaking, 1st Place Greenhand FFA
Tractor Driving, Outstanding Beginning Vice President,
Reserve Grand Champion Goat Showman and 2nd Place
Overall Alternate Ag Sales. She’s most looking forward to
seeing the new swine barn at this year’s fair.
JaNessa Prewitt, 18, Hermiston
JaNessa is the daughter of Cyndi and Jeremy
Prewitt and has two older siblings: sister Skyler
and brother Ayden.
JaNessa recently graduated from Hermiston
High School, where she participated in choir. Out-
side of school, she enjoys modeling, working with
animals and spending time with family. She plans to
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attend Blue Mountain Community College to study
criminal justice.
The princess, who also served on the 2016 court, has
twice shown her photography at the fair. This year,
she’s most looking forward to the concerts. JaNessa,
who sings in her spare time, can’t wait to hear Tracy
Lawrence’s classic vocal style.
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