Churubusco's Cassandra Petrie named 2011 Whitley County's Junior Miss
(Talk of the Town photos by Jennifer Zartman Romano)
Less than an hour ago, Churubusco High School's Cassandra Petrie was named the 2011 Whitley County's Junior Miss. In addition to top honors, Petrie was awarded the talent award, fitness award and selected by fellow contestants for the Spirit of Junior Miss award. First runner up was Katie Stetzel. Second runner up was Olivia Western. Other award recipients included: Nicole Yingst for scholastics, Marla Martinez for self-expression and Olivia Western for panel interview. 
Above, from left, are the evening's participating contestants Jessica Davis, Marla Martinez, Ellen Bernhard, Olivia Western, Cassandra Petrie, Katie Stetzel, Kassie Paulus, Nicole Yingst and Jamie Hiss.
At right, 2011 Whitley County's Junior Miss Cassandra Petrie is joined on stage by her parents, Cathy and John Petrie of Churubusco.
Below, Cassandra Petrie, center, receives a hug from first runner up Katie Stetzel.
We will have more photos and coverage of the event on Talk of the Town tomorrow.
