Royalty Pageant

Shepherd High School Auditorium

Saturday, April 12, 2026

Shepherd residents and/or students, from 9th thru 12th grade, learn about our community and community service while showcasing their individual talents. The winners commit to serving the community for the year of their rein.

(l to r) Makayla McDonald, Madalynn Haworth, Tyannah Trepanier
Photos courtesy of: All Things Beautiful Photo

2026 Application Coming Soon!

Event Coordinator: Cady Loomis

clsandel@svsu.edu

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What is Madalynn looking forward to most this festival weekend?

Young woman wearing a crown and sash that reads 'Sylphetera Maple Syrup Festival Queen,' holding a bouquet of red roses wrapped in purple gift wrap, against a black background.

2025 Festival Representatives

Madalynn Haworth - Queen

Tyannah Trepanier - 1st Runner Up

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What is Tyannah looking forward to most this festival weekend?

Miss Independence Pageant winner with a crown, sash, bouquet of roses, and a teal gown, standing against a black background.

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What is Makayla looking forward to most this festival weekend?

Makayla McDonald - Court Member

Miss Stephenad Maple Syrup queen wearing a crown, sash, and a white gown, holding a bouquet of red roses and yellow flowers, smiling, against a black background.

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2024 Festival Representatives

A young woman with long red hair wearing a pearl necklace, her crown, and a light green dress with embellishments. She is smiling and has a sash that reads '2024 Queen' from the Shepard Maple Syrup Festival.

Falon Winnie - Queen

GRADE: 12

SPONSOR: Heirloom Grove

FAVORITE COLOR: Royal Blue

FAVORITE FOOD: Pickles

INVOLVED IN: Sideline cheer, competitive cheer, musical theater, FFA and 4-H

What is Falon looking forward to most this festival weekend? “I’m looking forward to seeing all the people enjoy our little town!”

Veronika Gepford - 1st Runner UP

A young woman with curly hair and a big smile, wearing a gold sequin dress, a silver tiara, a pearl necklace, and a sash that reads '1st Runner-Up, 2024' with a crown logo.

GRADE: 12

SPONSOR: Himeson Beef

FAVORITE COLOR: Pink

FAVORITE FOOD: Tacos

INVOLVED IN: Sideline cheer, competitive cheer, track & field (shot put, discus) + student leadership

What is Roni looking forward to most this festival weekend? “I’m looking forward to seeing the whole community come together and celebrate our sweet little town along with riding the amusement rides with friends!”