The 2024 Bud Prince & Princess Miss Jr Teen & Miss Teen Blossomtime Pageant
Bud Prince & Princess Court
The 2024 Bud Prince & Princess
Miss Jr Teen & Miss Teen Blossomtime Pageant
51 children between the ages of 6 and 15 competed Sunday, November 19th for the titles of Blossomtime Bud Prince & Princess, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Blossomtime. The pageant was held at the St. Joseph High School Auditorium. The theme for the show was “Thanksgiving Party” and the contestants performed a dance to the song “Thank You for Being a Friend.” The pageant was emceed by Lindsay LeValley. The pageant sponsor was Fusion Center for Dance. This year’s show producer was Christine Waterhouse.
The Blossomtime Festival Bud Prince and Princess, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen is a time-honored tradition that began in the 1930’s. These young titleholders will take an active role in the Festival by serving as Grand Marshals of the Youth Parade and riding on the Bud Prince & Princess/Jr. Teen/Teen Float in the Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 and will participate in many other Blossomtime events, including the Youth Coronation Ball, the Blessing of the Blossoms, attending many community pageants and being introduced on stage at the Mr Blossomtime Pageant April 14th, 2024.
Bud Princess – Ellie Current
7 years old – Maple Grove Elementary
Parents – Rebecca Atherton & Garth Current
Residence – Coloma
Enjoys dancing, gymnastics and riding her horse, Molly.
Bud Princess 1st Runner-up – Kaliope Morton
8 years old – Sylvester Elementary
Parents – Heather & Bob Morton
Residence – Berrien Springs
Enjoys making friendship bracelets, dancing, and playing video games with her brothers.
Bud Princess 2nd Runner-up – Mara Haynes
8 years old – Eagle Lake Elementary
Parents – Tina Dyer & Josh Haynes
Residence – Niles
Loves to draw and make art and is teaching herself to play the piano.
Bud Prince – Riggen Kivela
9 years old – Brown School
Parents – Rachel & Scott Kivela
Residence – St. Joseph
Enjoys playing tennis, taking dance lessons and is a member of student council.
Bud Prince 1st Runner-Up – Peyton Fairbanks
8 years old – Grace Christian
Parents – Michelle & Josh Fairbanks
Residence – Coloma
Enjoys baseball, football and playing the piano and video games.
Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime – Mila Grams
10 years old – Roosevelt Elementary
Parents – Kalli Grams & Paul Grams
Residence – Stevensville
Participates in travel soccer and enjoys doing art, Legos and babysitting.
Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime 1st Runner-up – Brooklynn Grubb
10 years old – Sylvester Elementary
Parents – Danai Peterson & Ronny Grubb Jr.
Residence – Berrien Springs
Participates in softball, choir and tennis and enjoys riding horses.
Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime 2nd Runner-up – Harper Hughes
10 years old – Coloma Intermediate
Parents – Tiffany & Jessie Hughes
Residence – Coloma
Participates in basketball, cheer and choir and enjoys organizing her bedroom.
Miss Teen Blossomtime – Taylor Truman
15 years old – Coloma High School
Parents – Jackelyn & Joe Truman
Residence – Benton Harbor
Participates in Equestrian, where she has won multiple champion and grand champion awards. She enjoys snowboarding, wake surfing and camping.
Miss Teen Blossomtime 1st Runner-up – Meilah Mitchell
14 years old – Berrien Springs High School
Parents – Lindsey & Stephan Mitchell
Residence – Berrien Springs
Participates in JV volleyball and Varsity cheer and competitive cheer. She is also on the Honor Roll.
Miss Teen Blossomtime 2nd Runner-Up – Grace Callahan
14 years old – Lakeshore High School
Parents – Morgan & Joe Callahan
Residence – St. Joseph
Participates in softball and track. She also has received a bronze award for Girl Scouts.
Miss Teen Blossomtime, Congeniality – Ashley Ramirez
14 years old – Lakeshore High School
Parents – Debbie & Remie Ramirez
Residence – Stevensville
Participates in volleyball, softball, band, and Color Guard. She is a 3-year Presidential Honor Roll student.
