First Runner Up is Samantha Taylor, 17, the daughter of Andrew and Robyn Taylor.  She is a junior at Stilwell High School.

Second Runner Up is Savannah Cunningham, 18, the daughter of Joshua and Teresa Cunningham.  Savannah is a homeschooled senior.

Shaylan Steeley

Contestant #1

Shaylan Steeley is the 16-year-old daughter of Nolan & Hattie Steeley of Stilwell, Oklahoma. She is a Sophomore at Epic Charter Schools and enjoys being a part of the National Honors Society, 4-H, and holds 3 National records and titles, as well as numerous state titles in Archery. She is a member of the Sweet Adelines International Chorus and the Dazzling Diamonds Chorus where she is a part of the management team. She attends Christian Worship Center here in Stilwell, and co-leads worship, and plays multiple instruments including guitar, mandolin, and banjatar. She enjoys gigging in her free time and has won our very own Stilwell’s Got Talent each of the past three years! Shaylan is running for Strawberry Festival Queen to gain experience, improve her craft as a performer, and let her light shine in the lives of others. She isn’t sure yet where the future may take her, maybe college, but she hopes that music will be a big part of it.

Allie Harrison

Contestant #2

Allie Harrison is the 18-year-old daughter of Sean & Sarah Clark of Westville, Oklahoma. She is a Senior at Westville High School and is an active member of the National Honor Society, Yellowjacket Stem Club, 4-H, and currently serves as Secretary of Westville HS FFA. Allie spends most of her time working with her Showstock and serves as President of the Adair County Junior Fair Board, President of the Adair County Rabbit / Poultry Club, Member of Carson Community Bank Junior Board, and Member of the Adair County Sheep & Goat Club. She is passionate about agriculture, and plans to major in Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas in the fall. Allie is running for Strawberry Festival Queen to push herself out of her comfort zone, test her limits, and involve herself in the community in a new way.

Dayci Starr

Contestant #3

Dayci Starr is the 17-year-old daughter of Denise Starr of Stilwell, Oklahoma. She is a Junior at Westville High School and enjoys playing softball, basketball, running track, as well as participating in FCA, FFA, and 4-H. She currently serves as the President of the Native American Heritage Club, is on the 4-H Officer Team, Tribal Youth Council, Assistant Coach for Little Dribblers Basketball, and loves teaching elder and youth reading, writing, and speaking Cherokee. Dayci is a member of Antioch Baptist Church and attends the youth group every Wednesday at First Christian Church. She is passionate about volunteering and giving back to her community, loves watching and capturing sunsets on camera, has walked a few runways, and even graced the cover of a magazine. After high school, she plans to obtain a teaching degree focusing on the Cherokee language. Dayci is running for Strawberry Festival Queen because it would give her an opportunity to donate her time and give her a stage to share her platform.



Arianna Ramirez

Contestant #4

Savannah Cunningham

Contestant #5

Savannah Cunningham is the 19-year-old daughter of Joshua & Teresa Cunningham of Bunch, Oklahoma. She is a 2025 homeschool high school graduate, and now works with Stilwell Public Schools as a Paraprofessional for children with special needs. She is heavily involved in church ministries, Vacation Bible School, nursery, children’s church, other church events, and summer camps. She currently attends Powerhouse Church in Stilwell. Future plans for Savannah include starting a Farm-to-Table Bed & Breakfast, starting a family, and growing her skills in herbalism, naturopathic remedies, and sewing. She is running for Strawberry Festival Queen to have more opportunity to serve as a positive influence to the community.

Lily Maupin

Contestant #6

Lily Maupin is the 17-year-old daughter of Ricky & Mary Maupin of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a Junior at Stilwell High School and currently serves as a FCS Leader, Junior Class Treasurer, Treasurer of Key Club, Baseball Manager, and a member of Student Council, Prom Committee, and is a Varsity Cheerleader for Football and Basketball. Outside of school she enjoys painting, building Lego sets with her dad, shopping, and going to 7Brew. She currently works Saturdays at Windmill Boutique in Tahlequah, and attends New Life Church in Stilwell where she is involved with the Oasis Youth Group. After high school Lily plans to obtain her Registered Dental Assistant license and work in an Orthodontic Office. She is excited for the opportunity to run for Strawberry Queen to represent her school and community with pride and would consider it an honor to be involved in a tradition that brings our community together.

Allyson Thao

Contestant #7

Allyson Thao is the 16-year-old daughter of Miguel & Yesenia Olivares of Bunch, Oklahoma. She is a Junior at Stilwell High School and a member of HOSA, a student organization at ICTC that provides opportunities to volunteer at events, and develop leadership skills focused on healthcare and teamwork while serving the community. Outside of school, she helps where she can with ICTC events, community service with FCCLA, and attends church at The Church @ Tahlequah. She enjoys photography, self-care, going to the gym, journaling, and listening to music and podcasts. Ally plans to go to college after high school and is considering the University of Oklahoma or Rose State College for a degree in Sonography. Seeing the way the pageant process has changed and helped other contestants previously, inspired her to run for Strawberry Festival Queen.

Rayahna White

Contestant #8

Rayahna White is the 18-year-old daughter of Sambo & Selena Smith of Westville, Oklahoma. She is a Senior at Westville High School and is involved in cheer, volleyball, track, and powerlifting. She also participates in 4-H, Unified Sports, Senior Drama, FCA, National Honor Society, and is on the Carson Community Bank Junior Board. Outside of school Rayahna dances at Studio B in Siloam Springs, attends church at Impact Pentecostal Church in Westville, and loves reading, working out, and playing with her younger brother, Bo. After high school, she plans to graduate college and Law School, to then become a lawyer. Her inspiration for running for Strawberry Queen is to show all young girls how to serve their community with compassion and strength, and wants to represent what it means to step out of your comfort zone and find the confidence and beauty in your true self.

Emma Sam

Contestant #9

Emma Sam is the 17-year-old daughter of Vanessa Guevara of Stilwell, Oklahoma. She is a Senior at Stilwell High School and currently serves as the Student Council President, in Media Club, Yearbook, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Cheer, as Football Manager, and on the Arvest Junior Board. Outside of school she owns and operates a photography business, coaches “Little Kickers” soccer, and has an internship with the 55 Performance Factory. Emma is a member of New Life Church and enjoys writing poetry, arts and crafts, as well as hanging out with friends. Her future plans include attending the University of Oklahoma to study Communications and hopes to work in Sports Marketing and Photography. She is running for Strawberry Festival Queen to step out of her comfort zone, try something new, and make fun memories.

Kaselyn Killer

Contestant #10

Kaselyn Killer is the 17-year-old daughter of Natasha Sevenstar and the late Randy Killer, of Bunch, Oklahoma. She is a Junior at Westville High School and is a basketball manager, cheerleader, volleyball player, Student Council Member, and a part of Fellowship of Christian Athletics, Native American Heritage Club, and Prom Committee. Outside of school she’s served as Westville’s Miss Loyalty, attends New Baptist Church in Greasy, and loves singing, sports, shopping, and doing hair and nails. Kaselyn plans to go to college and get a degree after high school. She is running for Strawberry Festival Queen as another way to know the community, and get out of her comfort zone.

Nathalie Martinez

Contestant #11

Nathalie Martinez is the 16-year-old daughter of Ricardo & Maria Martinez of Westville, Oklahoma. She is a Junior at Westville High School and is Chapter and District President of FCCLA, involved in FCA, did the Christmas play with Junior Drama, Prom Committee, and on the girls powerlifting and track & field teams. Outside of school she advocates for Citizens Caring for Children (CCC) as well as the Pearl House in Africa, helping to raise donations for both. She attends TOP Church and Impact Church, both of Westville. She loves lifting and constantly getting stronger, however, may be one of the girliest girls you’ll meet. She loves doing makeup, getting dressed up, hanging out with friends and making memories. She has experience in child care and is also currently a brand ambassador for a fitness brand called Vital Apparel. Future plans include college after graduation, then Law School to become an attorney to give people a voice , know what it’s like not to be heard. Nathalie is running for Strawberry Festival Queen for the opportunities, experience, and memories.