Sara Anne McClaskey, 17, Amanda Clearcreek High School senior- Sara is the daughter of Terry and Suzi McClaskey of Lancaster.

At Amanda Clearcreek, Sara is or has been involved as a class officer, student council, FCA/FCS, athletic trainer, basketball, softball, school play, office helper, winter homecoming attendant, foreign language club, varsity club, drama club, Holser award for math, Holser mentorship, Women's Leadership conference, Pumpkin Show candidate, National Honor Society president and yearbook editor. McClaskey also is or has been involved as a nine year 4-H member, 4-H Club- secretary 2000- treasure 2001, candidate for Fair Queen, Premiere Sheep Showman third place, church youth group, summer softball, nursery worker, volunteer for VBS, kitchen volunteer of junior high church camp, Hell Escape volunteer and Buckeye Girls State.

After high school, she plans to attend a four-year college to obtain a bachelor's of science degree in nursing. Upon graduation, she is considering a career in maternity.

If she could invite anyone to the Pumpkin Show, she would invite her great-grandpa Hinton. He passed away last year and always enjoyed playing in the Adelphi Band at the Pumpkin Show. If he were here today, he could support her in the queen competition.

Her first memory of the Circleville Pumpkin Show is still fresh in her mind. She was a young child and the huge display of pumpkins totally fascinated her. She was amazed at the sizes and shapes. She was allowed to choose any pumpkin she wished. She chose one with Minnie Mouse painted on it. She was so proud of her pumpkin.