The 2023 Great Allentown Fair Queen, who will reign over the upcoming 171st agricultural and entertainment exposition, will be crowned on Aug. 30. The Fair Queen Contest and Coronation, sponsored by Signal, will be held at the Astound Broadband Farmerama Theater starting at 7:30 p.m.
There are five contestants vying to succeed the 2022 titleholder Allison Emanuel of Laury’s Station and win a $1,500 scholarship provided by Lehigh-Northampton Pomona Grange No. 68 and the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market.
Meet the Finalists
Laura Henderson
Laura Henderson is the 17-year-old daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Henderson of New Tripoli. She is a senior and honor roll student at Northwestern Lehigh High School. She is involved in dance and 4-H Drawing. Her accomplishments in the 4-H livestock arena include Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer, Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship at the Schuylkill and Kempton County Fairs. She works in the farming community and loves to be involved in agriculture. Upon graduation, Laura plans on attending a four year institution majoring in ultrasound technology.
Cyani Gonzalez
Cyani Gonzalez is the 17-year-old daughter of Jeannette Cruz of Allentown. She is a senior and honor roll student at Bethlehem Catholic High School where she is the recipient of the FE Internship. She is involved in competitive dance, color guard, baton twirling, tennis and cheerleading. Cyani’s summer internship is at the United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley. She volunteers in the summer at Drum Corps International and Small Steps Big Dreams teaching dance to inner city children. She is involved in Eco Club, Peer Listening and Mock Trial. Upon graduation, Cyani plans on attending a four year institution majoring in early childhood and special education.
Atong Madok
Atong Madok is the 17-year-old daughter of Maieek Madok of Allentown. She is a senior at William Allen High School and dual enrolled in Lehigh Carbon Community College as an early college student. Upon graduation from William Allen High School, Atong will have achieved an associate’s degree from Lehigh Carbon Community College. Atong is the recipient of a Penn State University grant for her work on the effects of oil spills on bird feathers and the most effective ways for cleanup. She is involved in tennis, art club, track and yoga. She plays the clarinet and enjoys creative writing. Upon graduation, Atong plans on attending a four year institution majoring in microbiology and minoring in film or creative writing.
Maria Terrones
Maria Terrones is the 17-year-old daughter of Vivian Mesias of Allentown. She is a senior at William Allen High School and dual enrolled in Lehigh Carbon Community College as an early college student. She is on honor roll and is President of the Kutztown Upward Bound Program. Upon graduation from William Allen High School, Maria will have achieved an associate’s degree from Lehigh Carbon Community College. Upon graduation, Maria plans on attending a four-year institution majoring in Interior Architecture and Design.
Kamryn Fink
Kamryn Fink is the 17-year-old daughter of Travis and Stephanie Fink and David and Linda Dries of Germansville. She is a senior at Northwestern Lehigh High School. She is on Principal’s Honor Roll and is the recipient of the Pennsylvania Academic Achievement Award. She is involved in SADD, student council, 4-H Livestock Club and cooking club. She received the Spirit of Kempton Fair Award, 4-H Clover Awards and Outstanding 4-H Project Books for Market Goats and Hogs. She won Grand Champion Market Hog and Reserve Champion Market Goat and many other placements at other county fairs. She is a member of Lehigh County 4-H Potato Judging Team. She received a scholarship to attend PA Agriscience Summit, Capital Days and State Leadership Conference. She works on her family’s farm helping her dad with the commercial hog business. Upon graduation, Kamryn plans on attending Delaware Valley University.