Within the same week, Sarah Niles was crowned twice, being named Pumpkin Queen and North’s Homecoming Queen.
Niles was chosen by North Decatur High School’s Assistant Principal, Rod Hite, along with Alex Pulskamp to represent the school at the Versailles Pumpkin Show. Thirteen schools selected a boy and girl for a chance at royalty in the contest for king and queen. Niles had to give a speech about herself, model an evening gown and answer an impromptu question.
Niles’ speech included her parents’ names, school activities, and future plans. Her parents are Andy and Noreen Niles. She is a student athletic trainer, booster club member, FCCLA member, nursing student at Columbus East through C-4 and a guidance office aid. Last year, she was a host sister for a foreign exchange student. Her future plans are going to college for a major in nursing; perhaps forensic nursing.
Niles was given the impromptu question, “Are the best things in life free?”
“No, because the best things in life come from something that you have to work hard for,” Niles was quick to respond.
Niles was crowned Pumpkin Queen on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Two days later, she won Homecoming Queen at North Decatur High School. Her escort was her fellow Versailles Pumpkin Show representative Alex Pulskamp.
After claiming the Pumpkin crown, Niles felt winning Homecoming in the same week was a shock.
“I just had a lucky week I guess, which is suprising because I am never lucky,” Niles said. “I also felt bad considering I was Homecoming Princess three years ago. I do think other people should have the same experience, but I was very honored.”
After a long night Friday of helping at the Homecoming Dance in her new sash and tiara, Niles had to wake up early the next morning to attend the Versailles Pumpkin Show. She was in the parade that lasted more than an hour and a half. She received cool prizes, but enjoyed meeting Miss America the most.
“Miss America, Katie Stan, was so awesome and totally beautiful! I just felt bad for her having to smile so much. Her cheeks had to be killing her, but she was great,” Niles excitedly said of her time spent with Miss America.
Next year, Niles will be busy returning to the Versailles Pumpkin Show and North Decatur Homecoming to crown the new queens. She is looking forward to asking the impromptu questions to the new hopefuls to be Pumpkin Queen.
Now that she has had a double shot of royal glory, will Niles continue entering pageants?
“There probably won’t be any more pageants for me. I have already had my good fortune and luck so I should quit while I’m ahead,” Niles said.
Features
Related Photos
-
contributed photo
Queen Of The Niles Wears Two Crowns
- Features
-
-
Local Volunteer Named "GOTR Coach of the Year"
GREENSBURG - Katy Riester, of Greensburg, was recently named Girls on the Run Coach of the Year for 2011.
-
GES Kind Deed winners
GREENSBURG - In September, the students and staff at Greensburg Elementary School accepted RachelÕs Challenge to change the world through our kind deeds.
-
Decatur County son is Native June
GREENSBURG - Good Fryday ended on a deserted stretch of highway just north of Flagstaff, Ariz.
-
Harlem Globetrotters to visit Batesville
BATESVILLE - The high-flying basketball antics of the historic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Batesville Jan. 11.
-
Native son lives rock and roll dream
GREENSBURG - Few musicians would point to Thanksgiving as the origin for their dreams of rock-and-roll greatness.
-
club chatter 121411
Country Girls and Guys 4-H
The Country Girls and Guys 4-H Group met at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec.11 at the Kingston Presbyterian Church. -
Events 121411
Local clubs, service groups, fraternal organizations and others are encouraged to send their Coming Events information to the Daily News at news@greensburgdailynews.com or Daily News, PO Box 106, Greensburg, IN 47240.
-
Foundation cookbook available in new locations
The Hospital Foundation has announced that its new cookbook, "Recipes for a Cause," is now available in additional locations for last-minute shoppers.
-
Wenning is Optimist Youth for November
The Greensburg Optimist Club selected South Decatur Senior Danielle Wenning as its Youth of the Month for November.
-
DCMH lends support to Cheer Fund
In honor of the board of trustees and the medical staff, Decatur County Memorial Hospital donated $1,500 to the Daily News Cheer Fund.
- More Features Headlines
-
Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States
Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs
States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration
Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
