2009 MICHIGAN SUGAR QUEEN

...and the 'Sweetest Girl in the World is… Elizabeth Krhovsky of Corunna. Along with Elizabeth, Tonia Gooden of Algonac was crowned 1st runner-up and Carrissa Bli of Essexville as 2nd runner-up at the 45th Annual Michigan Sugar Festival in Sebewaing on June 19. All three ladies have many official appearances scheduled throughout the summer and fall of 2009. Events include fairs, festivals and parades around the state.

Elizabeth is the daughter of Martin and Mary Krhovsky of Corunna, a 2008 graduate of Corunna High School and currently attends Michigan State University as a junior majoring in environmental studies and agri-science.

First runner-up Tonia is the daughter of Craig & Elaine Gooden. Tonia is a recent graduate from Algonac High School and will be attending the University of Michigan where she is majoring in Biochemistry for Pre Med with a goal to become a gastroenterologist.

Carissa Bli, second runner-up, is the daughter of James and Shelley Bli. Carissa recently graduated from Garber High School in Essexville. Carissa will be attending Delta College in the fall, pursuing a degree in nursing.

Michigan Sugar Company solely sponsors the Michigan Sugar Queen competition. As the sponsor, the company and grower-owners provide the queen with a $2,000 scholarship for use at the university of her choice. The first and second runners-up will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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