Kerns chosen as Cass County Queen

Miss Plattsmouth Amy Kerns won the title of Cass County Fair Queen Wednesday night at the fairgrounds near Weeping Water.

Kerns is the daughter of Terry and Sandy Kerns.

Denae Martin of Murray was selected as Cass County Fair Princess. Denae is the daughter of Dennis and Dawnelle Martin.

Amy graduated in 2009 from Plattsmouth High School.

During her high school career, she was active in many various organizations including Renaissance Board, Spirit Club and Letterman Club. She also served as a class officer.

Amy’s sports activities include volleyball, soccer and basketball.

She expressed her musical interests by participating in marching band, jazz band and indoor drum line.

Community involvement was important to Amy throughout her school years. She coached third- and four-grade volleyball and is an active member of Church of the Holy Spirit.

Amy will attend University of Nebraska this fall. She will major in biology with a minor in psychology.

She was sponsored by Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce.

Martin, Miss Murray, is a 2009 graduate of Conestoga High School.

Throughout Denae’s life she has been active in numerous activities and clubs. Her community involvement includes attending Janice Freeburg’s Dance Studio for 15 years, participating in 4-H for 10 years and being in the Triple B Club.

Denae has served as a member of Nebraska United Methodist Women along with helping to coach, umpire and assist with youth basketball and softball leagues.

Throughout high school Denae took part in many activities including basketball, softball, track and field, dance team, FFA, band, National Honor Society, Student Council, High Ability Learners, Quiz Bowl, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, speech team and drama.

She will be attending Nebraska Wesleyan University this fall majoring in pre-medicine.

Denae was sponsored by Murray-Beaver Lake Lions Club.

Both were crowned by 2008 Miss Cass County Sierra Ronhovde, who represented Elmwood in last year's pageant