Morgan Voithofer slected 2016 Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Queen
CARMICHAELS – Morgan Voithofer of Carmichaels Area High School was crowned the 2016 Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Queen at a pageant Sunday at the Carmichaels High School auditorium.
Voithofer, a daughter of Jason Voithofer and Heather Tokarcik, also won first place for top interview.
Voithofer will be a senior this year. She participates in the National Honor Society, SADD, drama club, chorus, cheerleading, yearbook, Spanish Club and student council. During the talent portion of the pageant, she performed a musical theater selection to “My New Philosophy.”
Voithofer replaces 2015 Coal Queen, Katlyn Allison, also of Carmichaels.
This year, nine contestants participated in the pageant.
The first runner-up was Madison Detrick of Bethlehem-Center High School, a daughter of Jason and Heather Detrick. Detrick also won for top evening gown and for top on-stage answer to questions.
The second runner-up was Maggie Ewing of Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School, a daughter of J.D. and Melanie Ewing.
The third runner-up was Olivia Lowther of Uniontown High School, a daughter of Carol and John Lowther. Lowther also was the contestant who received top sponsorships.
The fourth runner-up was Olivia Kula of Laurel Highland High School, a daughter of Frank and Jill Kula. Kula also won top talent and was named most photogenic.
Cora Goforth of Mapletown Junior-Senior High School, a daughter of James and Cheryl Goforth, received the title Miss Congeniality.
The coal show, which began Tuesday, will feature the children’s pet parade at 6 p.m. today in Carmichaels. The lineup will be at 5:30 p.m. in the Yoskovich Funeral Home parking lot.
Mine exhibits will also be featured in Carmichaels fire hall from 6 to 10 p.m. Carnival rides will operate on the fire hall grounds from 7 to 10 p.m. and music will be provided by DJ Dave Plavi.