34th Miss Oktoberfest crowned

A junior at Walhalla High wears the crown of Miss Oktoberfest.  Emily Dover won the overall title as the 34th Miss Oktoberfest during a pageant yesterday in which “Classic Beauty” served as the theme.  In high school, Emily is an honor student and involved in both the Leo and the Interact clubs.  She enjoys helping with Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, and mission projects at the New Hope Baptist Church.  She’s the daughter of Rick and Stephanie Dover.  Miss Oktoberfest’s reign begins with festival ceremonies Friday, October 16 downtown and at Sertoma Field.  Her court consists of Lauren Lee, Miss Freshman; Mary-Kate Duke, Miss Sophomore; Morgan McCall, Miss Junior; and Leslie Martin, Miss Senior.  Lacy Morrow won Community Spirit.