The 71st Annual Brown County Youth Fair reached its conclusion Saturday with the crowning of the 2023 Queen – Brownwood FFA senior Jensyn Evans – prior to the start of the Premium Sale.
“Being Miss Brown County definitely means a lot to me,” Evans said. “I’ve always wanted to be a role model for the youth of Brown County, especially young girls, so I’m glad I get to fulfill my dream of doing that.”
Evans is the daughter of Branon and Amber Evans, and has participated in several extracurricular activities along with being a member of the Brownwood FFA during her senior year of high school.
“Along with the Youth Fair, I’m involved with drill team as the captain of the Lionettes which has been a blessing and I’m sad for it to be over,” Evans said. “I’m also involved with the National Honor Society.”
At the Youth Fair this year, Evans was involved with the Fashion Show Monday; showed a lamb, two rabbits and two pigs Tuesday; worked the show ring all day Wednesday for lambs and goats; showed two pigs Tuesday; and worked the ring all day again Friday for the cattle.
“I most enjoy helping out the kids, and working in the ring was probably my favorite part,” Evans said. “I also love showing.”
After high school, Evans intends to attend Tarleton State University.
“As of right now I plan on majoring in public health,” Evans said.
Regarding any advice she would give younger girls who would like to follow in her footsteps and one day become Brown County Youth Fair Queen, Evans said, “I would say keep a smile on your face, do everything and attend everything you can, and especially this week just work your tail off and just be yourself.”
First runner-up was Henslie Hohertz, daughter of Harlan and Lori Hohertz, and a junior at Early High School. Hohertz is the social officer for EHS Drill Team, President of Early 4-H, Treasurer for ADSBS, and is Vice President of Early FFA. She received a $1,500 scholarship as top membership seller, part of the requirements in the Queen contest.
Second runner-up was Mylea Williams, daughter of Malcham and Melanie Williams, and a sophomore at Early High School. Williams moved to Early over the summer with her family from Imperial, Texas. Prior to enrolling at Early, she was involved in cheer, basketball, tennis, track, cross country, softball, powerlifting, and volleyball (manager). She was Class Vice President and was also Class Valedictorian and top student in all of her classes. Williams was involved in FFA and held the office of Sentinel for her previous FFA chapter.
In a new tradition this year, replacing the Junior Miss and Princess contests, the Brown County Youth Fair named the following young ladies as Ambassadors – Brownwood’s Azteca Badillo, Hannah Deen, Cyndea Wilson and Tynlea Wilson; Early’s Peyton Cockerham, Kayli DeVusser, Annabelle Hill, Hustyn Hohertz and Hadley Johnson; and May’s Hannah Shipman. The Ambassadors were recognized for their contributions prior to the coronation, as well.
