Madyson is the 19-year-old daughter of Douglas and Rita Greeman. She is a 2024 graduate of Parrish Community High School. Madyson was the senior class president, a member of the varsity cheer team, track and field team, National Honor Society, Junior Advisory Board, and served as the school newspaper Editor. She was nominated for a Golden Herald Award in Journalism. She attends the University of Central Florida where she is pursuing her degree in Journalism.
Jordan is the 18-year-old daughter of Steve and Robin Rowland. She is a 2024 graduate of Bradenton Christian School where she was active in National Honor Society and Key Club. She is currently enrolled at the University of Florida where she is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Business with a concentration on Law. She is actively serving her community with ministry groups, the Cotillion Club, and Keep Manatee Beautiful. Jordan’s hobbies include reading, going to the gym, and playing pickleball and volleyball with her youth church groups.
For over 75 years, the De Soto Heritage Festival has celebrated the intellect and talent of a select group of special young women from the community by electing them to the De Soto Queen’s Court. Each member of the court serves as goodwill ambassadors for the Hernando de Soto Historical Society and Manatee County through the following spring. A $750.00 scholarship is presented to court members who satisfactorily complete their time on the court. The Queen and Princess receive additional scholarships at the completion of their reign.
Candidates are recommended by the community and then the Hernando de Soto Historical Society makes its choices on the basis of character, scholastic ability, high morals, and personality.
