| Five young women, including a representative of the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department, competed for the title of Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention in ceremonies Sunday night, November 6, at the Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department.
Miss Manchester, Erin Drumheller, was chosen queen at the annual banquet. The 16 year old student at North Carroll High School is the daughter of Scott and Lori Drumheller. Erin is a telerecruiter for the American Red Cross. Erin also enjoys Karate and participating in fire department activities. She is a member of the Drama Club, Physics Club, Spirit Committee and the National Honor Society. Erin replaces the outgoing Queen, Kristi Gable of New Windsor; and will compete for the state title.
The runner up is 20 year old Erica O'Bannon, representing the Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department. She attends Towson University and enjoys assisting with fire prevention activities and working with the Lineboro Auxiliary, riding four wheelers and spending time with her friends. She is the daughter of Keith and Kathy O'Bannon.
Representing Sykesville at the event was 16 year old Alina Brand, the department's Fire Prevention Queen. Alina attends Century High School and is very involved in the fire department and many school and community activities to include band, dance and is an animal rescue volunteer to list a few. She is the daughter of Sykesville members Michele and Phil Brand.
The other contestants were Miss Winfield, 19 year old Nicole Poole; and Miss Union Bridge, 18 year old Nicole Moser. |
