2023 Pioneer Picnic Court
Linn County Pioneer Picnic HIGH SCHOOL COURT
Princess Ella Glenn
Ella May Glenn is 17 years old and a junior at Central Linn High School. She is the daughter of Kirt and Sarah Glenn and has lived in Brownsville for 17 years. Ella has four siblings, Davin (25), Grace (22)., Hayden (20), and Alyse (13). Ella said her favorite subject in school is Government and Economics. Her favorite color is forest green. Her favorite movies are Star Wars, Thor, and the Count of Monte Cristo. Her favorite music is 80’s Pop, and music from the 50s and 60s. Ella said her favorite food is strawberries. Chickens are her favorite animal. Her favorite activities are participating in Future Farmers of America and playing the piano. For a family activity, she likes going camping with her family in the summer time. On a normal day you will find Ella hanging out with her chickens and taking walks in the woods. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Picnic was…she said watching the Pioneer Picnic parades, competing in the pie eating contest, and looking at the flowers at the flower show. The bravest thing Ella says she has ever done was when in the 4th grade she held a snake. The silliest thing she thinks she has done was when she told her Mom, “Violence is always an option!”. When asked what was the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it was when she sacrificed her lunch and gave it to someone who needed it more than her. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said she looks up her Mom because she shows kindness to others. Ella describes herself as funny, caring, soft spoken, creative, a friend, a nature lover, animal lover, and IN LOVE WITH CHICKENS. Congratulations Ella on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Princess.
Princess Saydey Johnson
Princess Saydey Lovica Johnson is 17 years old and a junior at Central Linn High School. She is the daughter of Mike and Lovica Johnson and has lived on her family’s farm outside of Halsey all her life. Saydey has one sibling, a sister Sydney (20). Saydey said her favorite subject in school is Zoology. Her favorite colors are lavender with shades of green and blue. Her favorite movie is Tangled. She likes “old country” and Italian cooking music. Saydey said her favorite foods are steak and anything seafood. Sea Otters and her Mamma Kitty are her favorite animals. Her favorite sports are volleyball, softball and basketball. For a family activity, she likes going camping on the coast with her family. On a normal day you will find Saydey reading, baking and cooking for her loved ones. When asked what her favorite things to do at Pioneer Picnic…she said tossing candy in the parades and walking around visiting the booths. The bravest thing Saydey says she has ever done was going on a zip line and cliff jumping. The silliest thing she thinks she has done was her waking up post wisdom teeth removal surgery. When asked what was the nicest thing she has ever done, she said, it is when she stands up to those who bully others, even if it means standing alone.” When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said, “her Mom”. Saydey describes her Mom as hard working, intelligent, caring, and the most selfless person she knows. Saydey describes herself as honest, independent, hardworking, kind, caring, witty, and resourceful. Congratulations Saydey on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Princess.
Linn County Pioneer Picnic JUNIOR COURT
Princess Amelia Neal
Princess Amelia Ruth Neal is nine years old and a third grader at Central Linn Elementary. She is the daughter of Tyler and Jessica Neal and lives in Brownsville. Amelia has two siblings, Esther (6) and Layla (3). Amelia is in Mrs. Kjosness’ class where her favorite subjects are math and P.E. Amelia says that her favorite colors are light blue, purple, and turquoise. Her favorite movie is High School Musical and her favorite music is from Selena Gomez and Allstar Weekend. Amelia said her favorite foods are sushi, cob salad, and beef stroganoff. Cats are her favorite animal and her favorite activities are soccer and reading. For a family activity, she likes watching movies and playing games. On a normal day you will find Amelia reading, playing in her room or drawing. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Picnic was, she said playing the games. The bravest thing Amelia says she has ever done was selling raffle tickets. The silliest thing she thinks she has done was to studder while talking. When asked what was the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it was when she shared her candy with her little sister after she ate hers. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said her BIG cousin; however, her Real Heroes are her Parents. Amelia describes herself as kind, sharing, pretty, smart, and someone who has a good sense of humor. Congratulations Amelia on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr Princess.
Princess Annabella Whittam
Princess Annabella Rose Whittam is nine years old and has lived in Halsey for a short seven months of her life. She is the daughter of Joshua. She is a third grader at Central Linn Elementary. Annabella has six siblings Tristen (12), Olivia (8), Naomi (7), Amaya (5), Maryann (3), and Eli. Her favorite class in school is P.E. Annabella says that her favorite color is purple. Her favorite movie is Avatar: “The Way of Water” and her favorite music genre is Country. Annabella said her favorite food is nachos. Hyenas are her favorite animal. Her favorite sport is soccer. For a family activity, she likes going camping. On a normal day you will find Annabella practicing and playing soccer. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Pioneer Picnic was, she said, “I have never been!” (this will be a new and fun experience for Annabella). The bravest thing Annabella says she has ever done was when she had to face some mean dogs. The silliest thing she thinks she has done is when she makes fake scabs. When asked what is the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it is when she helped an old man one day. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said, “her Aunt Kim”. Annabella describes herself as blond, silly, smart, kind, funny, and ticklish. Congratulations Annabella on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr. Princess.
Princess Aurora Wooten
Princess Aurora Cristine Lynn Wooten is eight years old and a third grader at Central Linn Elementary. She is the daughter of Ashlie and Tyler and Brandon and Tonya. She has only lived in Brownsville for two years. Aurora has four siblings: Marilyn (5), Duncan (3), Marshall (3), and Shiloh (2). Aurora is in Ms. Klein’s class where her favorite subject is Language Arts. Aurora says that her favorite color is pink. Her favorite movie is “The Emperor’s New Groove” and her favorite music is Tones and I.: Dance Monkey. Aurora said her favorite foods are chicken curry, spaghetti, and beef stroganoff. Bobcats and Megalodons are her favorite animals. Her favorite sport is wrestling. For a family activity, she likes playing Mario Cart and cuddling. On a normal day you will find Aurora playing outside. When asked what her favorite thing at Picnic is and she said “the jump toys”. The bravest thing Aurora says she has ever done was when she got her tooth pulled when she broke it in dance. The silliest thing she thinks she has done is when she sings and is silly at school. When asked what is the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it is when she helps her friends. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said, her Mom and Sonic. Aurora describes herself as smart, funny, nice, and brave. She is also good at helping people and likes to make friends. She’s kind, sharing, pretty, smart, and someone who has a good sense of humor. Congratulations Aurora on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr Princess.
Princess Catalina Diaz Calvario
Princess Catalina Isabella Diaz Calvario is nine years old and has lived in Brownsville for about three years. She is the daughter of Ulises and Karen Diaz Calvario. She is a third grader at Central Linn Elementary and in Ms. Kjosness’ class and she really likes it. Catalina has one sibling Anita (12). Catalina says that her favorite colors are blue and hot pink. Her favorite movie is “Demon Slayer: The Mugen Train” and her favorite music genre is Latino Pop. Catalina said her favorite food is Spaghetti. Cats are her favorite animal. Her favorite sport is tennis and skateboarding. A family activity, she likes is cooking. On a normal day you will find Catalina drawing and watching You Tube. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Pioneer Picnic was, she said eating and playing. The bravest thing Catalina says she has ever done was when she had to walk near a cliff. The silliest thing she thinks she has done is when she was slipping and fell on her bottom. When asked what is the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it is when she said to someone that “you should stand up for yourself”. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said, “her Family”. Catalina describes herself as nice and silly. Congratulations Catalina on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr. Princess.
Princess Eliana Randklev
Princess Eliana Randklev is nine years old and has lived in Brownsville eight years of her life. She is the daughter of Candice and Ryan Haddock. She is homeschooled and says her favorite subject is Math. Eliana has two siblings Kaelyn (10) and Mercy (7). Eliana says that her favorite color is yellow. Her favorite movie is “Over the Moon” and her favorite music genre is Pop. Eliana said her favorite food is watermelon. Dogs are her favorite animal. Her favorite sport is cheer. For a family activity, she likes going swimming. On a normal day you will find Eliana playing Roblox and playing outside on the farm. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Pioneer Picnic was, she said the inflatables and the horses. The bravest thing Eliana says she has ever done was when she got stiches. The silliest thing she thinks she does is when she scares her sister. When asked what is the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it is when she helps her Mom with the chores. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said, “my Mom”. Eliana describes herself as funny, nice, sweet, a good friend, smart, and silly. Congratulations Eliana on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr .Princess.
Princess Fiona Karo
Fiona Dawn Karo is eight years old and a third grader at Central Linn Elementary. She is the daughter of David and Twila Karo and lives in Brownsville. Fiona has one sibling, Aksel (11). Fiona is in Mrs. Kjosness’ class where her favorite subject is math. Fiona says that her favorite color is teal, “because it’s just a good color”. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is her favorite movie. Fiona says mac and cheese, cheeseburgers, pickles, and popcorn are some of her favorite foods. Cats are her favorite animal and her favorite activities are drawing and golfing. She likes the song Dance Money, by Tones and I. For a family activity, she likes playing the boardgame Clue. On a normal day you will find Fiona drawing and leaving trails of DIY projects throughout her parent’s house. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Picnic was, she said riding on the parade floats with her Grandpa and Grandma Karo and going to the carnival. The bravest thing Fiona says she has ever done was when she started to have seizures at age 5 and had to take yucky medicine for almost 2½ years but now she is healthy. The silliest thing she thinks she has done was to ride on her brother’s shoulders and pretend to be a giraffe. When asked what was the nicest thing she has ever done, she said at school my friend’s feet got too hot so I lent her my flip flops for the whole day. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said her brother Aksel; he is kind, funny, and cares for people and animals. Fiona describes herself as someone who loves to make friends and spend time with family. She thinks she is funny, good to be around and kind---just like her Dad. Congratulations Fiona on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr Princess.
Princess Maci Kennedy
Princess Maci Kennedy is nine years old and is homeschooled. She is the daughter of Josh and Amanda Kennedy and has lived in Lebanon all her life. Maci has two siblings Luci (13) and Josh Jr. (8). Maci’s favorite subject is Math. Maci says that her favorite color is pink. “A Week Away“ is her favorite movie. Maci says pizza is her favorite food. Kitties are her favorite animal and her favorite activity is tap dancing. She likes County music and for a family activity, she likes to go bowling. On a normal day you will find Maci tap dancing. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Picnic, she said, “the parades and seeing the princesses”. The bravest thing Maci says she has ever done was when she was a “flyer” in cheerleading last year. The silliest thing she thinks she has done was when she went down the slide head first, landing in a summersault at the bottom. When asked what was the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it was when she worked at the Lebanon Toy Drive during Christmas time. She helped distribute toys and she always enjoys this. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said her Mom. Maci describes herself as nice, kind, and fun to be with. She says she enjoys spending time with friends. She says you can always find her with a smile on her face. Congratulations Maci on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr Princess.
Princess Maddie Jones
Princess Madaline (Maddie) Mae Lee Jones is nine years old and has lived in Halsey also for nine years. She is the daughter of Valerie and Cliff Jones. She is a third grader at Central Linn Elementary and is in Ms. Klein’s class. Maddie has two siblings Tripp (12) and Cooper (9). Maddie says that her favorite color is yellow. Her favorite movie is “Encanto” and her favorite music genre is Pop and Tones and I: Dance Monkey. Maddie said her favorite foods are cake, ice cream and corn dogs. Horses are her favorite animal. Her favorite sport activity is cheer. A family activity, she likes is playing games. On a normal day you will find Maddie singing in her spare time. When asked what her favorite thing to do at Pioneer Picnic was, she said playing carnival games. The bravest thing Maddie says she has ever done was when she went on a Ferris wheel. The silliest thing she thinks she has done is when she danced with the dog! When asked what is the nicest thing she has ever done, she said it is when she gave someone a gift. When asked who was someone she might think of as her hero, she said, “God/Jesus.” Maddie describes herself as smart and nice. Congratulations Maddie on being a 2023 Pioneer Picnic Jr. Princess.
