MERCER, Pa. — Raychel Sealand, the daughter of Robert Sealand and Tiffany McCurdy, Fredonia, was named Mercer County Dairy Princess on Saturday, May 17, at the Mercer County Extension Office in Mercer.  The evening’s festivities began with a cow-tail hour where everyone in attendance enjoyed milk and light refreshments and had a chance to meet the new dairy royalty team. 

Raychel was crowned by Callie Whiting, the retiring Mercer County Dairy Princess. 

Participating in this year’s pageant were the flower presenters, Sadie Offerdahl, daughter of Sean and Josie Offerdahl of Hubbard, Ohio and Mylee Stepanian, daughter of Joshua and Marcie Stepanian of Harrisville. 

The Lil’ Dairy Misses, ages 4 through 8, were Alayna Bonner, daughter of Michael Bonner and Amelia Shardy of Sharon; Mia Kendall, daughter of Kody and Liz Kendall of Grove City; Gabrielle Sealand, daughter of Derek and Kellie Sealand of Mercer, and Ramie White, daughter of Ryan and Miranda White of West Middlesex. Evan Davison, son of Eric and Ashley Davison of Hadley, was named dairy ambassador.

The Dairy Misses, ages 9 through 12, were Scarlett Blake, daughter of David and Ashley Blake of Sandy Lake, and Claire Williams, daughter of Dan and Erin Williams of Greenville. Riley White, daughter of Ryan and Miranda White of West Middlesex, serves as dairy maid.

If you are interested in having Raychel participate in one of your events, please contact Carrie Prinkey, booking chairperson, at 724-977-8455. 

On average, Americans consume only about two servings of dairy daily.  Adding one serving of dairy every day can help Americans get the nutrients they need in an easy and affordable way.  Raychel would like to remind you to get your three servings of dairy every day!