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WAUKESHA – The 2024 Waukesha County Fair Fairest of the Fair is Jay- den Rather of Waukesha. She was crowned during the 57th annual Fairest of the Fair event held at the Waukesha County Histori- cal Society & Museum. Jayden's responsibilities throughout her reign will include connecting with the public, community, along with sponsors, interviews with the media, highlight- ing the Fair's special events and activities in 2024 as well as leading into next year, and awarding ribbons. Jay- den will also be a part of announcing and welcoming youth exhibitors and their families. Additional Fairest of the Fair mentions and congrat- ulations to miss congeniali- ty, Jordan Keene, 1st run- ner-up, Amara Bugenhagen and 2nd runner-up Jenna Schulz. Jayden has been exhibit- ing beef and swine at the fair for over a decade and has volunteered with Little Squealers, Little Britches, Showman of Showmen and the 4-H Kitchen. Jayden graduated from Mukwonago High School as Valedictorian in 2022 and was a scholar athlete all four years of high school. Jayden attends UW-Madi- son, where she has achieved dean's list for her first two semesters and hopes for a career in medicine. She is involved in the Pi Beta Phi Sorority as well as numer- ous medical student organ- izations including the A merican Medical Women's Association, American Medical Student Associa- tion and MedLife. Through these organizations, Jayden has raised money for fundraisers, been involved in book drives and other community driven activi- ties. Through the Waukesha County Fair, Jayden hopes to emphasize the impor- tance of local farmers, pre- serving farmland and edu- cate about the care of food animals. She is looking forward to engaging with the community of Wauke- sha County and building relationships with both current and future farmers. Selection of Fairest of the Fair is based on person- ality, poise, appearance, community involvement, communication skills, and knowledge of the Waukesha County Fair. Contestants must also reside in Wauke- sha County or participate in a Waukesha County 4-H program. Throughout her reigning year, the Fairest of the Fair participates in parades/events, attends county functions, and speaks at community engagements, schools and clubs. In addition, she rep- resents Waukesha County at Wisconsin's Fairest of the Fair competition in Jan- uary 2024. A scholarship will be awarded to Jayden at the end of her reign. WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE 8 JULY 2023 Jayden Rather crowned 2024 Fairest of the Fair Photos courtesy of the Waukesha County Fair The 2024 Waukesha County Fair Fairest of the Fair is Jayden Rather of Waukesha.