Fourteen Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) High School students will vie for the title of West Lampeter Fair Queen during a contest on the fair's opening night. The candidates, chosen as representatives of the school's extracurricular clubs, will compete in two rounds of questions before judges select five finalists for a final round. Interviews will be conducted earlier in the day.

The winner and alternate will be crowned by 2024 West Lampeter Fair Queen Ava Immel, who became the 2025 PA State Fair Queen, and 2024 alternate Mackenzie Westerlund. Both Ava and Mackenzie are 2025 L-S graduates.

The event will begin Wednesday, Sept. 24, with a parade departing from the high school at 7 p.m. and proceeding to the fairgrounds via Village Road. The competition will start at 7:30 p.m.

Leah Altobello, a junior, is the daughter of Jodi and Ken Altobello of Lancaster. She will be escorted by freshman Jalen Coon, the son of Lynette and Jasen Coon of Lancaster. Leah represents the National Art Honor Society, a club formed last year to celebrate the achievements of student artists.

Maya Coon, a senior, is the daughter of Lynette and Jasen Coon of Lancaster. She will be escorted by senior Andrew Commero, the son of Aurora and James Commero of Lancaster. She represents the L-S Band Program, where she serves as a drum major in the marching band.

Addison Deckman, a junior, is the daughter of Monica and Ken Deckman of Willow Street. She will be escorted by senior Grant Filius, the son of John and Holly Filius of Lampeter. She represents the Ski and Snowboard Club, which promotes the sports as lifelong winter recreational and physical activities.

Rylee Diller, a senior, is the daughter of Derek Diller and Jill Rodger of Willow Street. She will be escorted by senior Charles Creighton, the son of Kevin and Patti Creighton of Strasburg. She represents the National Honor Society, whose members are selected based on their academic performance and leadership skills.

Julianna Fry, a junior, is the daughter of Andrew and Kelli Fry of Lancaster. She will be escorted by sophomore Xavier Thomas, the son of Chase Thomas of Strasburg and Edna Williams of Lancaster. She represents the Mock Trial Club, which allows students to explore the legal system by simulating real courtroom trials.

Lily Jannone, a junior, is the daughter of Kristina and Micah Saul of Strasburg. She will be escorted by senior Dylan Motta, the son of Andre and Julie Motta of Lampeter. She represents the Interact Club, the high school's community service organization.

Annie Kirumba, a junior, is the daughter of Alice Kirumba and George Muigai of Lancaster. She will be escorted by junior Carter Peters, the son of Heather and Chad Peters of Lancaster. She represents L-S Mini-THON, a club that organizes biannual events in partnership with Four Diamonds to support the fight against childhood cancer.

Carla Mann, a junior, is the daughter of Holly and Justin Mann of Willow Street. She will be escorted by senior Houston Schreck, the son of Angela and Kurt Schreck of Lampeter. She represents the Varsity Club, which supports student-athletes and enhances the school's athletic programs.

Marianne Gomez-Marquez, a senior, is the daughter of Maria Marquez and Adriano Gomez of Lampeter. She will be escorted by junior Cole Shehan, the son of Jon and Lindsay Shehan of Willow Street. She represents the Student Council, which promotes school spirit through a variety of activities throughout the year.

Kaylee Martin, a junior, is the daughter of John and Kim Martin of Strasburg. She will be escorted by junior Angel Herr, the son of Tyler and Monica Herr of Lampeter. She represents the Class of 2027.

Tessa McNamee, a senior, is the daughter of Kara and Daniel McNamee of Lancaster. She will be escorted by William Johnston-McCormack, the son of Kyle Johnston-McCormack of Lampeter. She represents WLSH, the school's television and video production program.

Brooke Rubincam, a senior, is the daughter of Doug and Kim Rubincam of Strasburg. She will be escorted by senior Jack Ross, the son of Jeri and Molly Ross of Willow Street. She represents the Garden Spot FFA, through which she has earned her Red Rose Degree and competed at the county, state, and national levels.

Elizabeth Shiffer, a senior, is the daughter of Rebecca and Joseph Shiffer of Lancaster. She will be escorted by junior Gannon Black, the son of Kyle and Kelly Black of Lancaster. She represents the Fellowship of Christian Students, a faith-based club that allows members to worship and learn more about the Bible and Christianity.

Avary Weiler, a senior, is the daughter of Adrienne and Lance Weiler of Willow Street. She will be escorted by junior Trenton Breneman, the son of Holly Bond and Adrian Bond of Strasburg. She represents the Scrubs Club, which is open to students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field.