(Pictured left to right are Mylea Williams, Sharon Beth Bradley, Bailey Mendieta, Henslie Hohertz, and Jensyn Evans.)

The Brown County Fair Association has announced candidates for 2023 Miss Brown County Youth Fair Queen. Candidates are Mylea Williams, Sharon Beth Bradley, Bailey Mendieta, Henslie Hohertz, and Jensyn Evans.

The candidates will be judged on 5 different categories throughout the following months and the 2023 Queen will be crowned during the BCYF Premium Sale in January.

Membership sales are underway and you can purchase from any of the candidates. Memberships are $20 each and the biggest fundraiser for the Brown County Fair Association.

Jensyn Evans, daughter of Branon and Amber Evans, is a senior at Brownwood High School. She is representing Brownwood FFA. Jensyn is the Captain of the Brownwood Lionettes Drill Team, Secretary of Brownwood FFA, and a member of National Honor Society. When asked why she wants to become Miss BCYF, Jensyn said, “ I would love to represent BCYF and be a role model for young girls. I want to inspire young girls to step out of their comfort zone and try something new”.

Bailey Mendieta, daughter of Tonya Mendieta, is a senior at Brookesmith High School. She is representing Brookesmith FFA. Bailey plays basketball, runs track, and is a cheerleader. She is also an FFA Officer for Brookesmith’s newly established FFA chapter. When asked why she wants to become Miss BCYF, Bailey said, “it would be an honor to be Miss Brown County because I love to work with my community and get to know and help people.”

Sharon Beth Bradley, daughter of Jim and Angela Bradley, is a senior at Brookesmith High School. She is representing Brookesmith FFA. Sharon Beth plays basketball and tennis, runs track and cross country, and is a cheerleader. She participates in one act play and is Student Council President. She is a member of a National Honor Society. When asked why she wants to become Miss BCYF, Sharon Beth said, “I believe winning or even running for Miss Brown County would give me new opportunities and help me come out of my shell. I want to be able to put myself out there more and help my community more.”

Mylea Williams, daughter of Malcham and Melanie Williams, is a sophomore at Early High School. She is representing Early FFA. Mylea moved to Early over the summer with her family from Imperial, Texas. Prior to enrolling at Early, Mylea was involved in cheer, basketball, tennis, track, cross country, softball, powerlifting, and volleyball (manager). Mylea was Class Vice President. She was also Class Valedictorian and top student in all of her classes. Mylea was involved in FFA and held the office of Sentinel for her previous FFA chapter.  When asked why she wants to become Miss BCYF, Mylea said, “This is a good opportunity to serve my community and represent Brown County Youth Fair. I look forward to volunteer opportunities. Being new to the community, it will be a good opportunity to meet people and get involved in my county.”

Henslie Hohertz, daughter of Harlan and Lori Hohertz, is a junior at Early High School. She is representing Early FFA and Early 4-H. Henslie is the social officer for EHS Drill Team, President of Early 4-H, Treasurer for ADSBS, and is Vice President of Early FFA. When asked why she wants to become Miss BCYF, Henslie said, “I would like to give back to the association that has done so much for me. I would like to be a positive role model to all kids and display what a queen of BCYF should be.”