This year marked the 55th edition of the celebrated carnival, where the Queen of Snows, Snowflake Princess, and Snowdrop Princess were officially crowned.
A total of 60 girls and women hailing from Schuylkill County participated in the pageant, showcasing their grace and charm across three distinct categories.
The Snowdrops category, tailored for participants in 2nd and 3rd Grade.
The Snowflake category featured the elegance and poise of 11th-grade girls who competed for the coveted title.
The Queen Category drew in eligible women who are high school graduates, unmarried, and within the age range of 18 to 29.
Paisley Borrell, representing Dr. Joseph Chipriano, DMD, was crowned as the 2024 Queen of Snows.
Adelaide Fanelli, a third-grader from Blue Mountain Elementary East, was crowned the enchanting Snowdrop Princess.
Ella Frantz, an 11th grader from Nativity BVM High School, ascended to the title of Snowflake Princess.
A total of 60 girls and women hailing from Schuylkill County participated in the pageant, showcasing their grace and charm across three distinct categories.
The Snowdrops category, tailored for participants in 2nd and 3rd Grade.
The Snowflake category featured the elegance and poise of 11th-grade girls who competed for the coveted title.
The Queen Category drew in eligible women who are high school graduates, unmarried, and within the age range of 18 to 29.
Paisley Borrell, representing Dr. Joseph Chipriano, DMD, was crowned as the 2024 Queen of Snows.
Adelaide Fanelli, a third-grader from Blue Mountain Elementary East, was crowned the enchanting Snowdrop Princess.
Ella Frantz, an 11th grader from Nativity BVM High School, ascended to the title of Snowflake Princess.
Photos by Sandy Kost-Sterner
Queen of Snows contestants included:
- Abigail Brown - So Obsessed Boutique
- Jacqueline Buchanan - The White Balloon
- Kaela Burt - RedTail Solar, LLC.
- Hannah DePuka - Juliette Bridals by Ivana
- Morgan Eiler - Crimson House
- Tiana Green - Yuengling Brewery
- Avaree Hess - Hess Catering
- Lauren Klinger - Arrow Studio & Events
- Hannah Kostick - Lieberman & Tamulonis Law Office
- Abree Lewis - Pottsville Lions
- Ryleigh Marr - Bombshell Lash & Brow Lounge
- Jacey Miller - Hidden Valley Golf Course
- Claire Pfluger - The Pottsville Zone
- GraceMae Reis - Todd's Trucking
- Olivia Rugh - The White Pear
- Madeline Schuettler - Pottsville Kiwanis
- Laurysa Seigfried - Kitty Lou Boutique
- Kaila Smith - By the Fire Woodfired Pizza
- Taylor Staller - Loud Pedal Speed Supply
Snowflake Princess contestants included:
- Cadence Artz - Schuylkill Haven
- Giana Bagley - Nativity BVM
- Gabriella Brode - Minersville
- Ainsley Brown - Schuylkill Haven
- Rylee Conley - North Schuylkill
- Jamie Fetterhoff - Tri- Valley
- Ella Frantz - Nativity BVM
- Lauren Kelly - Pottsville
- Karissa Kerschner - Schuylkill Technology Center
- Katiushka Castellon Ortiz - Mahanoy
- Brooke Palko- Pottsville
- Shaina Schmitt - Pottsville
- Charlotte Staskowski - Blue Mountain
- Skye Steward - Schuylkill Technology Center
- Jocelyn Whitecavage - Blue Mountain
Snowdrop Princess contestants included:
- Jazmine Anastasia - John S. Clarke
- Layla Baker - Mahanoy Area
- Emily Bensinger - Blue Mountain East
- Mia Bixler - Blue Mountain East
- Ayla Brown - Schuylkill Haven
- Harper DeWitt - John S. Clarke
- Adelaide Fanelli - Blue Mountain East
- Charlotte Hains - Blue Mountain East
- Olivia Hand - Williams Valley
- Mia Henningsen - North Schuylkill
- Julianna Hernandez - Blue Mountain
- Cadence Kline - Mahanoy Area
- Cora Koperna - Saint Nicholas
- Henley Marcolla - Blue Mountain West
- Ava Mennig - Blue Mountain West
- Abigail Muncy - Blue Mountain West
- Isabella Newton - John S. Clarke
- Kloee Raudenbush - John S. Clarke
- Henley Schickram - Tamaqua
- Maci Sprenger - Blue Mountain East
- Luna Swisher - Saint Nicholas
- Laney Toomey - Blue Mountain West
- Emma Watkins - Blue Mountain East
- Vera Wise - North Schuylkill
- Kinley Yalsovec - Saint Clair
Photos from other events during the Winter Carnival