Blueberry Festival

2019 Blueberry Queen Abigail Powell

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Abigail Powell is the 18-year-old daughter of Brandon and Melea Hoffer of Bourbon.

She has two younger siblings, Ivy and Mitchell.

Powell is a 2019 graduate of Triton Jr./Sr. High School. She will attend Purdue University majoring in agricultur­e.

At Triton, Powell was a member of Art Club, Science Club, Helping Hands, Anti-Bullying Club, DECA and Triton Senior Leadership Team; president of Spirit Club; secretary of Future Business Leaders; president of FFA; District II FFA president; treasurer of Hoosier Girls State; and Triton’s Distinguis­hed Young Woman. She participat­ed in cheerleadi­ng for football and basketball, and track and field her senior year.

Outside of school Powell is a 10-year 4-H member, served on the Marshall County Purdue Extension Board and the Farm Bureau Board. She enjoys watching and playing sports with her family, being active at church and all things agricultur­al, especially livestock. She likes finding new ways of giving back to her community and doing her best to inspire others.

Powell enjoys attending and participat­ing in the Blueberry Festival parade. Her favorite part of the festival is seeing the community come together to showcase and celebrate Marshall County’s pride and diversity. And the donuts aren’t bad!

 ?? PILOT NEWS FILE PHOTO ?? 2019 Blueberry Festival Queen Abigail Powell stands at the back of the Blueberry Court float in the Bourbon Summerfest Parade on Aug. 10. She’s joined by first runner up Mary Yeo, second runner up Delanie Groves and Miss Friendship Ally Dolan.
PILOT NEWS FILE PHOTO 2019 Blueberry Festival Queen Abigail Powell stands at the back of the Blueberry Court float in the Bourbon Summerfest Parade on Aug. 10. She’s joined by first runner up Mary Yeo, second runner up Delanie Groves and Miss Friendship Ally Dolan.
 ?? PHOTO PROVIDED ?? (Left to right) Miss Friendship Ally Dolan, Miss Blueberry Abigail Powell, first runner up Mary Yeo and second runner up Delanie Groves.
PHOTO PROVIDED (Left to right) Miss Friendship Ally Dolan, Miss Blueberry Abigail Powell, first runner up Mary Yeo and second runner up Delanie Groves.

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