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Spring Blossom winners announced
Benson, Rackley, Qualls crowned
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The 2012 Spring Blossom Junior Miss Liz Abigail Quall, center, is shown here with her court, from left, fourth runner-up Destiny Danielle Franklin, second runner-up Rachel Olivia Fuson, first runner-up Morgan Faith Green and third runner-up Tyra Grace Graham. - photo by Photo by: Angie Meadows

Three have joined the ranks of royalty after being named the 2012 Little Mister, Miss and Spring Blossom Queen on Saturday night during the annual pageants sponsored by the Smithville Women’s Club.
Carter Matthew-Mikel Benson, the five-year-old son of Karey and Chris Benson of Smithville, was crowned the 2012 Little Mister during the annual competition.
Landon Orien Speaks was chosen as first runner-up. He is the five-year-old son of Justin and Donna Speaks of Smithville.
Second runner-up went to Adan Ramirez, the six-year-old son of Cardelly and Hector Garcia.
Gabe Austin Creech was named third runner-up. He is the four year-old son of Misty Creech.
Fourth runner-up went to Jackson Wayne Graham, the five year-old son of Rebecca Graham and Wayne and Kim Graham.
Chase Sullivan was named Mister Personality. He is the four-year-old son of Charity Sullivan and the late Jamie Sullivan.
Taking the title of Little Mister Photogenic was Aydan Dlade Bean. He is the five-year-old son of William Arnold and Heather Bean of Dowelltown.
A total of eight handsome young men participated in the pageant.
Ending his reign as Little Mister was Trevor Matthew Kirby, the six-year-old son of Cindy and Clent Shehane of Smithville.
Chosen from a field of 27 contestants and walking away with the crown and title of Little Miss was Isabella Faith Rackley.
She is the four-year-old daughter of
Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville. Rackley was also awarded Little Miss Photogenic.
Ansley Faith Cantrell was named first runner-up. She is the five-year-old daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell. She also received the title of Little Miss Personality.
Second runner-up went to Ally Roxanne Fuller, the six-year-old daughter of Amanda and Anthony Fuller of Smithville.
Avery Nicole Agee was named third runner-up. She is the five-year-old daughter of Joey and Casey Agee of Dowelltown.
Fourth runner-up went to Addison Isabella Kyle, the five-year-old daughter of Jamie and Kimberly Kyle of Liberty.
Rounding out the top 16 were KerryAnn VanDyne, Presley Finocchiaro, Lilliana Grace Vickers, Addison Grace Miller, Araya Hope Ittayem, Peyton Elizabeth Norris, Kara Wright, Carlee Elizabeth West, Katherine Irene Knowles, Emma Marty, Ally Roxanne Fuller and Olivia Daryl Taylor.
Others participating were Addison Rena Hale, Katherine Ann Vickers, Elizabeth Carlene Gaines, Shauna Jade Kempf, Raylie Daneille Cowan, Brooklyn Ann Ponder, AutumnBelle Grace Redmon, Kora Lin Kilgore, Macy Lynn Anderson, Cayalyn Turner, and Kyra Michelle Baker.
Crowning this year’s queen and passing along the title was the 2011 reigning Little Miss Addison Jean Puckett. She is the seven-year-old daughter of Jimmy and Anita Puckett of Smithville.
Liz Abagail Qualls was crowned the 2012 Spring Blossom Junior Miss Queen during last Saturday’s pageant. She was one of 16 vying for the title and crown. Qualls is the 14 year-old daughter of Brad and Kim Trapp and Jason and Stormy Qualls.
Morgan Faith Green was chosen as first runner-up. She is the 12 year-old daughter of  Suzanne and Jon Harrison.
Second runner-up went to Rachel Olivia Fuson, the 13 -year-old daughter of Missy and Joe Fuson of Smithville. Fuson also received Miss Photogenic.
Tyra Grace Graham received third runner-up. She is the 13- year-old daughter of Kyle and Doris Graham of Smithville.
Fourth runner-up was Destiny Danielle Franklin. She is the 12- year-old daughter of Jennifer Ware and Christopher Franklin of Smithville.
Morgan Marie Vickers was named Miss Congeniality during the competition. She is the 14- year-old daughter of Joe and Wanda Vickers of Liberty.
Others making the top 11 were Morgan Marie Vickers, Madison Butler, Bailey Redmon, Miranda Davis, Katie Roehner, and Chasity Garrett.
Others participating were Madison Hope Hayes, Meagan Harris, Baylie Ann Davis, Casey Elizabeth Vickers and Izabella Perez.