2012 QUEEN'S COURT

Queen Lauren Rebecca Routh

Queen Lauren Rebecca Routh

Lauren is the 19 year old daughter of Larry and Brenda Routh. She has brown hair and brown eyes and is a 2010 graduate of Braden River High School. Lauren’s hobbies include spending time with her family and friends, reading, being outdoors, and volunteering. She is currently attending Santa Fe College where she is active in the Political Science Club, Math tutoring and College Success Leaders. Lauren’s future goal is to finish her education degree at the University of Florida and fulfill her dream of becoming a schoolteacher in Manatee County.

Princess Alanna Ruth Massey

Alanna is the 18 year old daughter of Phil and Debbie Massey. She has brown hair and blue eyes and is a 2011 graduate of Palmetto High School. Her hobbies include ballet, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, photography, beach volleyball and fishing. Alanna currently attends the University of South Florida majoring in Public Relations/Journalism and Political Science. Her goal is to one day write children’s books that would be used in elementary school.

Emily Ann Brasfield

Emily Ann Brasfield

Emily is the 18 year old daughter of Kenneth and Valerie Brasfield. She has blonde hair and hazel eyes and is 2011 graduate of Palmetto High School. Emily’s hobbies include gymnastics, horseback riding, scrapbooking, shopping, and riding four wheelers. She is currently a freshman pre-med student at the University of South Florida.

Megan Elizabeth Briggs

Megan Elizabeth Briggs

Megan is the 19 year old daughter of Robert and Tammy Briggs. The 2011 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School has brown hair and hazel eyes. She enjoys volunteering, modeling, dancing, reading, and boating with her family. Megan now attends the State College of Florida where she is studying nursing. Her goal is to obtain her Bachelor of Science in nursing and work as a labor and delivery nurse.

Lauren Marie Craton

Lauren Marie Craton

Lauren is the 19 year old daughter of Jody and Julie Craton. She has blonde hair and hazel eyes and is a 2011 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School. She enjoys Latin and Jazz dancing, figure skating, scuba diving and running. Lauren is a sophomore at Flagler Community College where she is working towards a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Alexus Nicole Dan

Alexus Nicole Dan

Lexie is 19 years old and the daughter of Melanie Lacanic and Nick Dan. She is a 2011 graduate of Bradenton Christian School and has dark brown hair and brown eyes. Lexie enjoys art, reading, crafting, going to the movies, and shopping. She is currently a freshman at the State College of Florida where she plans to earn a degree in biology and one day work in the field of medical research.

Shea Marie Goodman

Shea Marie Goodman

Shea is the 19 year old daughter of Robert and Bonnie Goodman. She has brown hair and eyes, and is a 2011 graduate of Manatee High School. She enjoys being with her friends, singing, swimming, and doing puzzles. Shea is currently studying at the State College of Florida, she hopes to transfer to Florida State University and earn a degree in elementary education.
 
Elizabeth Amarisa Ivey

Elizabeth Amarisa Ivey

Elizabeth is 19 years old and the daughter of Brian and Linda Ivey. She has light brown hair and brown eyes. She is a 2011 graduate of Palmetto High School, and her hobbies include flag football, swimming, watching movies, tennis, video games, and shopping at Target. Elizabeth is studying at the State college of Florida with hopes to one day work in the field of occupational therapy.

Heather Marie Ripley

Heather Marie Ripley

Heather is the 18 year old daughter of Mark and Diane Ripley. She graduated from Manatee High School in 2011 and she has blonde hair and hazel eyes. She enjoys being an assistant dance teacher, watching NASCAR races with her father, and assisting with her special needs niece. Heather is a student at the State College of Florida, and in the future she would like to earn a bachelor’s in fine arts from Jacksonville University and pursue a career in dance.

Jennifer Ruth Squire

Jennifer Ruth Squire

Jennifer is the 19 years old and the granddaughter of Mrs. Barbara Burke. She graduated form Manatee High School in 2011 and has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Jennifer enjoys reading, dancing, watching movies, and travelling. She is currently attending the State College of Florida where she is majoring in Early Childhood Education. Jennifer’s dream is to earn a teaching degree and work as a flight attendant travelling the world.