Litchfield High School graduate Karly Nelson was dubbed the new queen of Litchfield on Sunday night when 2014-2015 Miss Litchfield Ali Richardson placed a crown atop Nelson's head.
Also crowned during the Watercade coronation ceremony were princesses Kaitlynn Beighley and Autumn Raiber.
Nelson also earned the title of Miss Congeniality. Candidate Kaitlyn Lundin earned the formal gown award.
"I am very happy," Nelson said through giggles after the ceremony. "I didn't know it was happening. ... I was very surprised."
Read more about the 2015-2016 royalty and find more pictures in the July 16 edition of the Independent Review.
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