Pearson Connolly Frey is the son of Sarah and Kevin Frey of Winchester, VA. He is the grandson of Carol and Jim Ford and David Frey, all of Winchester, and the late Peggy Frey. He is a fourth-grade student at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School where he is a member of the Apple Pie Ridge Choir. Outside of school, he enjoys art, drawing, reading and drumming. His mother was a maid of honor in the court of Queen Shenandoah LXXXI, Jaqui Rice.
David Louis Hall is the son of Jennifer and Joe Hall of Winchester. He is the grandson of Sally Coates of Winchester, Brenda and Doug Hall of Watkinsville, GA and the late Charles David Coates. David is a fourth-grade student at Evendale Elementary School where he is on the AB honor roll and is a member of the running club and chorus. He plays soccer with Blue Ridge Youth Soccer Association and basketball with Frederick County Parks and Recreation. He has played for the Supreme Gamechangers and was part of the Stonewall Bandits 7U tackle football championship team. David serves as an acolyte for Stephens City United Methodist Church.
Beau Hess Henkel is the son of Elizabeth and J.C. Henkel of Winchester. He is the grandson of Susan and Scott Dyke of Winchester, Malinda and William Henkel of Clear Brook, VA and the late Leslie Gay Henkel. Beau is a fourth-grader at Garland Quarles Elementary School where he is a member of the Early Act Club and Basketball Club. Outside of school, he plays travel soccer with Blue Ridge United and basketball with Frederick County Parks and Recreation. His mother was a princess in the court of Queen Shenandoah LXXIV, Tyne Vance.
Aidan Patrick Murphy is the son of Lauren and Michael Murphy of Winchester. He is the grandson of Jacqueline and Gerard Murphy of Potomac, MD and the late Virginia Krempa. Aidan is a fourth-grader at Frederick Douglass Elementary School where he is the co-captain of Frederick Douglass Running Club. He is a member of the Shenandoah Valley Youth Lacrosse League and various leagues for basketball. Outside of school, he enjoys reading and painting.
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Names Heisman Trophy Winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown as 2026 Sports Marshal.
Kevin Covert Named Court Ambassador to Queen Shenandoah XCIX
Local Author, Historian, and Storyteller Mike Robinson to Serve as Featured Speaker at the Ladies Horticultural Luncheon.
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® and Local Businesses Partner with Sherando High School Art Department Students for the Creation of the Fourth Annual Festival-Inspired Coloring Book
Festival Announces Selection of Princesses who will accompany Queen Shenandoah XCIX and her Court to all Festival functions throughout the 99th Festival, April 24th to May 3rd, 2026.
TV Personality and Sports Commentator Jesse Palmer to serve as the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Grand Marshal . Purchase tickets for Festival events.
Miss Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief In and Out of Town Pageant Winners.
Izzy Horn, Miss Virginia Association of Fairs, to attend 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.
The princesses include Morgan Elaina Holben, Paige Christine Linton, Izabella Grace O'Wade, Meghan Elizabeth Walker, and Carrie Hart Warner.
The In-Town and Out-of-Town Miss Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief Contest, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at James Wood Middle School in Winchester.
