2024 Fair Queen Contestants

Meet the young ladies vying for the title of 2024 Miss Shippensburg Community Fair!

Abby Bucher

Abby Bucher is the 18-year-old daughter of Steve and Pam Bucher of Shippensburg. Abby’s grandparents are Joe and Polly Martin of Shippensburg and Steve and Bonnie Bucher of Chambersburg. Abby is a 2024 graduate of CASHS where she was the captain of the Girls Track and Field team, member of National Honor Society, Christian Fellowship Club, FFA, the Mini-Thon Executive Team, and the Cooperative Education, and Early-to-College Programs. Abby has been a dancer for Dance Academy XIV for 9 years and is currently a dance instructor for Mar-Le-Nie Dance Studio. She is also a manager at Totem Pole Playhouse. As an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring, Abby teaches Sunday School, works in the nursery, volunteers with the food bank and is involved with the youth group. Abby was a member of AnnLee Photography’s 2024 Senior Model Team. Abby is also active in 4-H. In her free time, Abby enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, photography, playing games, and watching sporting events. In the fall, Abby will be attending Shippensburg University and majoring in Elementary Education. Her sponsor is the Shippensburg Area Athletic Association.

Jossalyn Eckert

Jossalyn Eckert is the 16-year-old daughter of Chris and Kristi Eckert and the sister of Logan of Shippensburg. Jossalyn will be entering her Junior year at Shippensburg Area Senior High School, where she will serve as President of the Class of 2026. Jossalyn is also the President of the Student Activism Club. This coming SASHS Marching Band season, Jossalyn will have the honor and privilege to be one of the Drum Majors. She acts as a Co-Leader for Mini-Thon and is active in Key Club, Women’s Empowerment and is a member of the Spanish Honors Society. Jossalyn is an Honors and AP student and will take college classes in the spring. Quality time with family and friends is extremely important to Jossalyn, along with reading, hiking, cooking, traveling, doing scavenger hunts with her dad, caring for her four dogs, and playing music. Jossalyn is on the hospitality staff at Olive Garden and volunteers as the social media manager for the Fall Faerie Festival. Jossalyn plans to attend college and earn her master’s degree in nursing. Jossalyn’s sponsor is the Fall Faire Festival, benefiting the Shippensburg Produce Outreach Program (SPO).

Marisa Kyner

Marisa Kyner is the 17-year-old daughter of Bryan and Heather Kyner of Shippensburg. She has one sister, Breanna Kyner. This fall, Marisa will be starting her senior year at Shippensburg Area Senior High School and will be taking college classes at Shippensburg University to get a head start of earning her college degree. To make the most of her time in high school, Marisa has been involved in Maroon Platoon, Sports Medicine, Key Club, Secretary of Environmental Club, and the Class of 2025's Secretary. Marisa has also been a part of the girls' varsity soccer team where she was awarded team captain and the varsity track and field team. Outside of school, Marisa is involved in a tournament soccer team, and she is actively involved in the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church's youth group where she takes part in mission trips. In Marisa's free time she enjoys being with friends and family, reading, and watching sports. After graduating, Marisa plans to run track in college and major in education. Marisa's sponsor is Greencastle Livestock Market, Inc.

Hanna Pryor

Hanna Pryor is the 16-year-old daughter of Randall and Meagan Pryor. Hanna grew up in an amazing home in Shippensburg. Hanna will be a senior this upcoming school year at Shippensburg, where she is a 2-year varsity swimmer. Hanna is also an active member at the Newburg Fire Company along with her father and older brother. Hanna works at Orrstown personal care home as a nurse’s aide. She loves working there and being able to help the elderly with anything they need. Hanna wishes to become a Registered nurse someday and believes her job provides her the great opportunity to work towards that next step. Hanna loves attending and being a part of the different events within the community and has loved attending the Shippensburg fair for as long as she can remember. Hanna is sponsored by the Newburg Fire Company.

Finley Vandevander

Finley Vandevander is the 17-year-old daughter of Michael and Charlotte Vandevander of Chambersburg. During her time as a student at Chambersburg Area Senior High School, Finley have been involved in many different organizations. Finley is a member of National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, as well as the President of her school’s Mini-Thon which raised over $22k towards pediatric cancer patients. Finley has been active in multiple athletic events such as Cross Country and Lacrosse, but ultimately fell in love with Field Hockey where she was named a Mid-Penn Scholar athlete due to having the highest GPA of the senior class. Finley has volunteered for organizations such as Downright Perfect and Sweet Grace Ministries. Recently, Finley completed an internship at Shippensburg Physical Therapy where she solidified her path for the future. Finley has a goal to become a Physical Therapist, but ultimately, she wants to work with pediatric cancer patients. This ties together her experiences in athletics as well at Mini-Thon and will allow me to give back to my community in a unique way. Finley is sponsored by Glow Getter by Krissy, Shippensburg.

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Yoder

Elizabeth Yoder is the 16-year-old daughter of Samuel and Barbara Yoder of Chambersburg. Lizzie as she is more commonly known as, is entering her senior year at Shalom Christian Academy in Chambersburg. Lizzie is a host at the Chambersburg Red Lobster where she enjoys the work environment and interacting with guests as they enter the restaurant. Some of Lizzie’s hobbies include photography, tutoring elementary students, spending time with friends, and being active in my youth group amongst other things. In the future. Lizzie looks forward to becoming a mom and raising children. At the present time, Lizzie is still undecided on what she would like to do as her future career but as of now she is just trusting God in the process. Lizzie is sponsored by the Majestic at Whiskey Run Venue, Chambersburg.