Queen candidates prep for the pageant

In preparation for the 86th annual Kolacky Days Queen Pageant, the 2020 queen candidates practiced their interview skills Thursday, June 25, at the Next Chapter Winery. They are wearing special face masks made by Maureen Franek and adhering to social distance guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured are (from left) Nicole Sorenson, Nikaija Young, Rachel Rynda, Rachel Way, Marissa Gare, and Chloe Triden. The Queen Pageant will be held in a modified format with live judges on Friday, July 24, in the TCU Performing Arts Center.