2005 QUEEN'S COURT
Queen Melissa Amber Trippy
Queen Melissa Trippy is the 18 year old daughter of Charles and Marlene Trippy of Bradenton. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Melissa is a member of the class of 2004 from Lakewood Ranch High School and is currently attending Manatee Community College. She enjoys baton twirling, cheerleading, going to the beach and being with friends and family.
While at Lakewood Ranch Melissa was a member of the Cheerleading Squad, Vice President of the Junior Advisory Board, President of FCCLA and a two-time finalist on Homecoming Court. Academically, she was honored as a Member of the Renaissance program and as a “Mini Mustang Teacher”. She was active in Young Life, Wylde Life, Meals on Wheels and volunteered teaching baton to middle school students. She has held numerous titles from pageants around the west coast including Jr. Miss Manatee County Fair Queen, Jr. Miss Florida Suncoast Queen, Novice Miss Majorette of the Southeast and Jr. Miss Majorette of the Southeast.
Currently, Melissa is participating in Student Government and as a cheerleader at MCC. She is also a featured baton twirler in many events around the state. She is a member of Our Lady Queen of Martyr Church in Bradenton. She hopes to receive her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and become a teacher.
Princess Kathleen Louise Moore
Kathleen is the 18 year old daughter of Scott and Karen Moore of Holmes Beach. She has blonde hair and brown eyes. She is a 2004 graduate of Manatee High School and is currently attending Manatee Community College. Kathleen enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with friends and simply living life to the fullest.
At Manatee Kathleen was active in the Medical Academy, HOSA and Peer Counseling. She was also honored as a member of the Academic Renaissance and was an active member of the Reinuance service club. In addition, she accumulated service hours working with Blake Hospital, Hospice of Southwest Florida, Walk For Life, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt a Family and Meals on Wheels. She also participated in Coastal Cleanup, Children First, the Police Athletic League tutor program and D.A.R.E.
Kathleen is a member of St Peter and Paul Catholic Church and is an Alumni of Young Life. She has been an active participant in many pageants and was named 2001 Miss Manatee County Jr. Fair Queen, 2001 Miss Florida Suncoast 1st Runner Up, and the 2003 Miss Manatee County Fair Queen 1st Runner Up.
In the future Kathleen plans to complete her education at Manatee Community College and transfer to a Florida University as a pre-med student. She would like to pursue a career as a Dermatologist and hopes to, one day, become a local physician.
Rachel Kay Eason
Rachel is the 18-year-old daughter of Steve and Candy Eason of Bradenton. She is a member of the Class of 2004 from Manatee High School and is currently a freshman at Florida State University. She has blonde hair and hazel eyes and enjoys boating, fishing, camping and hanging out with friends.
At Manatee High School she was an active member of the Canettes Dance Team, The Sugar Canes Dance Team, Woman’s Chorale and Manatee Singers. Her talents in music were recognized as a member of the Music Honor Society. She served her school as a member of the Freshman Class Board, the Sophomore Class Board, the Junior Class Board and the Senior Class Board. In addition, she was a member of Student Council, and served her community through Z-Club, Mam’Selles, Privateens and was a peer counselor. Rachel was honored academically as a member of the Academic Renaissance.
In her short time at Florida State, she has become a member of Phi Mu Sorority where she volunteers her time at a local food bank. She is also a member of the Deans list.
Rachel is a member of West Bradenton Baptist Church where she has sung in the choir and volunteered time in the nursery taking care of children. She plans to graduate from college and have a career as an elementary school teacher.
Megan Louise Teresa Fifield
Megan is the 19-year-old daughter of Alan and Debbie Fifield of Bradenton. She is a 2004 Graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School and is currently attending Manatee Community College. Megan has brown hair and green eyes and enjoys volleyball, camping, fishing, going to the beach and hanging out with her friends and family.
Megan was Captain of the Junior Varsity Volleyball team and a member of the Varsity team as well. She was a member of the school newspaper staff all four years at Lakewood Ranch and was the editor of the feature section her junior year. She was also a member of the Choir her freshman year. She had perfect attendance throughout middle school and high school.
Currently Meagan is enrolled in the school of nursing at MCC. She is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Upon completion at MCC she plans to get her degree in pre med at a major University and move on to medical school to eventually become a radiologist.
Calla Rose Gagliardi
Calla is the 18-year-old daughter of Cathleen Wilson and James Gagliardi of Bradenton. She has brown hair and hazel eyes and enjoys reading, scrap booking, volleyball, tennis, music and spending time with friends and family. She is a 2004 graduate of Manatee High School and is currently attending Manatee Community College.
Calla was a member of the Volleyball Team, Medical Academy, was the H.O.S.A. secretary, was a member of the Academic Renaissance and served on the Renaissance committee her sophomore and junior year while at Manatee High School. She is also
Included in Who’s Who Among American High School Students and competed regionally and statewide in the Medical Terminology competition. She served her community as a Vacation Bible School Leader, Campaigners, Church Leader and recently went on a mission trip to Ecuador.
Calla is an active member of Palma Sola Bay Baptist Church where she was a middle school leader, and was a member of the Praise Team at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church. She hopes to transfer to the University of Florida for pre med and move on to the Medical School at Boston University.
Andrea Lee King
Andrea is the 18-year-old daughter of Steve and Lynne King of Bradenton. Andrea is a 2004 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School and is currently attending the University of South Florida. She has blonde hair and brown eyes. She enjoys kickboxing, shopping and cheerleading.
While at Lakewood Ranch she was active in Student Government throughout her high school career, was Captain of the Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad, was a 3 year member of the advisory board and was elected Class Secretary her senior year. In addition she was a Gold Member of the Academic Renaissance. She served her community as a member of Key Club and was a Legacy Leader for 2 years.
Currently she is studying elementary education at USF and is a member of the Alpha Delta Phi Sorority. Through Alpha Delta Phi she is an active volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House and Shriners Hospital.
Andrea is a member of the Church of the Palms and she plans to get her degree in business and education and to one day become a kindergarten teacher.
Kymberli Jean Nance
Kymberli is the 18-year-old daughter of Jeff and Lezlie Nance of Bradenton. She has brown hair and hazel eyes and enjoys dance, flute and piccolo, sewing, reading, and volunteer services. She is a 2004 graduate of Manatee High School and is currently attending Florida State University.
During Kymberli’s four years at Manatee High School she was an active member of the music department. Among other things, she was in the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and the Music Honor Society. Kymberli has pursued her love of dance through the Bradenton Ballet Repertory, was a volunteer dance instructor and was the United States Teen Dance Champion for 1999-2000. In addition, she was a member of the Sugarcanes Dance Team and served as Lieutenant and Co-Captain. She was a member of the Mam’Selles Service Club and a Member of the National Honor Society.
At Florida State, Kymberli is one of two costumers and a member of the Phlava Dance Company. She is also active as a residence hall ambassador. She is a member of Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
In the future Kymberli plans to obtain her degree in Hospitality Administration with a minor in Spanish. She would like to travel as a dancer in Dance Corps and would one day like to audition to become a Radio City Music Hall Rocket. Having traveled in London, Kymberli plans to spend more time traveling overseas and learning more about different cultures.
Ashley Michelle Romine
Ashley is the 19-year-old daughter of Jay and Jayne Romine of Bradenton. She is a 2004 alumnus of Lakewood Ranch High School and is currently attending Manatee Community College. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Ashley enjoys playing music, shopping and the theatrical arts.
During her years at Lakewood Ranch High School Ashley was active in Marching Band as a Band Captain, Wind Ensemble, Student Government, Key Club, Sophomore Class Secretary and theatre. In addition, she was honored academically in the Renaissance as an Honors Member, the National Honor Society and received the White letter for academic achievement. She served her community in the D.A.R.E. role model program, ManaTEENS and Reinaunce Service Club where she received the Outstanding Service Award.
Ashley is on the Dean’s List at MCC and is majoring in nursing. She is an active member of First Baptist of Bradenton Church were she has been in the Passion Play, Christmas Musical and Mission-Fuge.
Ashley plans to transfer to the University of South Florida upon completion of her degree at MCC and would like to pursue a career as a labor and delivery nurse here in Manatee County.
Alexandra Jan Severson
Alexandra is the 19-year-old daughter of Todd and Michelle Severson of Bradenton. She is a graduate of the class of 2004 from Lakewood Ranch High School and is currently a student at Manatee Community College. She has brown hair and brown eyes and enjoys staying active by working out, camping and shopping. Other favorite things include travel with family, volunteering with children and writing poetry.
While at Lakewood Ranch Alexandra was active in cheerleading and weightlifting programs, as a Universal Cheer Association All Star Cheerleader, a UCA Cheer Staff nominee, and a member of the 2004 Funtastics Flyers All Star Competition Cheer Squad where she helped to earn a national title. In addition she worked to instill her love of cheerleading in the youth of the community at various camps, tryouts and activities throughout her 4 years of high school. She completed the early childhood education program at Lakewood Ranch and was a “Mini Mustang” teacher. She was also honored academically as a member of the Renaissance program.
Currently Alexandra is a student at Manatee Community College. She spends time volunteering at local elementary schools and is a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
After obtaining her Associates degree from MCC she plans to go to a state university to complete her degree in either elementary education or fashion design.
Samantha Dance Solie
Samantha is the 19-year-old daughter of Eric and Jolin Solie of Bradenton. She is a 2004 Graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School with high honors and currently attends the University of Central Florida. Samantha has brown hair and green eyes and enjoys sports, reading, scrap booking and volunteering.
During her years at Lakewood Ranch High School Samantha was a member of the Homeless Coalition, Key Club, National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. In addition, she volunteered for the American Red Cross Youth Corps, was a Wyldlife group leader and was elected by her classmates to represent Lakewood Ranch High School in the Congressional Classroom. Samantha was also a member of the academic Renaissance from 2002-2004.
At UCF Samantha is a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority where she participates in philanthropy visits to the Arnold Palmer Hospital. She is also a LEAD scholar.
Samantha has been recognized as the Lakewood Ranch Homecoming Princess, 3rd Runner up in the Manatee County Fair Pageant, 1st Runner up in the Miss Tomato Festival Pageant and 2nd Runner up in the Jr. Miss Manatee County Fair Pageant, to name a few.
Samantha is a member of Christ Presbyterian Church and plans to graduate with a degree in business and starting a family.