2014 Queen Contestants

I am Racine Babb, I am 17 and I have lived in Caruthers for 10 years. Once I first started living in Caruthers I loved it, everyone knows everyone and everyone is so friendly. For the past 11 years I have devoted my heart and time to playing soccer. Soccer has become a major part of my life. My soccer team travels up ad down the State and into Nevada. We practice 3 days a week for two hours.

On top of playing soccer, I have been on the track, cross-country and volleyball teams. I have also been actively involved in the FFA, serving as a Chapter and Greenhand officer as well as showing market goats and dairy cattle. In the future, I plan on majoring in Kinesiology and becoming a physical therapist if my soccer career does not further.

I would love to be fair queen because I would watch the ceremony at the fair and it seemed like a great experience.

I am Katerina Danielle Davila. I am 17 years old and have lived in Caruthers all my life. My four siblings and I have all attended and have been raised in Caruthers district since we were born. My father, David Davila, was also a student at Caruthers Elementary and High School and is currently a successful farmer in Caruthers. My whole family is active members at our Church Temple Sinai which happens to be across the street from the fair grounds. All my life I have been involved in various sports programs in Caruthers. One day, after college, I plan to raise my family in the small loving town of Caruthers I call home.

I am running for fair queen for many reasons. Doing this will raise money for my community, my college funds and I will get the joy and satisfaction of a friendly competition. I believe this will be good experience for me to practice responsibility and to participate in a little challenge. All my life I have gone to the Caruthers fair. and I am so proud that it is the biggest free gate fair. Growing up here makes me want to be able to do whatever I can to keep it free so that people who can’t afford to pay can still make memories as I did as a child.

I am the daughter of Jeff Mello, and grand daughter of Mike and Carole Mello. I attend Caruthers High School, where I will be a junior this fall.

I have served as class vice president for the past two years. I will be starting my third year on the varsity dance/cheer team. I am also involved in CSF, Block C and leadership. I pride myself in keeping high academic standards. After graduating high school I plan to attend Fresno State to pursue my interest in criminal law and child advocacy.

Outside of school I love to spend time taking classes at Extreme Motion Dance Studio in Caruthers which I have called my second home for eleven years, as well as volunteering as a coach for the CYFL cheerleaders.

I have so many memories of time spent at the Caruthers District Fair with family and friends. I have watched the coronation every year since I was very young. I feel it is an honor to support the fair and this community as a queen contestant.

I see running for Caruthers Fair Queen as an opportunity to experience one of the great traditions of our community. As a child, the fair was my favorite time of the year. I remember asking my dad everyday to drive by to see what rides had been put up.

I would like to be able with hard work and dedication, do my part to keep this a free gate fair so future generations can make unforgettable memories of their own. It is my honor to represent my community, and the Caruthers District Fair as a fair queen contestant.