Miss Fredon crowned Queen of the Fair
| 07 Aug 2013 | 01:10
Queen of the Fair 2013 Monica Maria Abdul-Chani. The 17 year old queen is a 2013 graduate of Pope John XXIII High School in Sparta and will attend Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. in the fall.
From left Queen of the Fair 2012 Sharon Kleindienst, Miss Sparta 2013 Jacqueline Foley, Miss Hopatcong 2013 Elena Melekos and Queen of the Fair 2013 Monica Maria Abdul-Chani of Newton.
Miss Green Township 2013 Jeorgi Smith was a semi finalist in the Queen of the Fair Pageant.
Miss Andover 2013 Lauren Fischer.
Miss Hardyston 2013 Monica Jean Wilson.
Miss Newton 2013 Lauren Elizabeth Hennighan.
Miss Sandyston 2013 Nicole Alexandra Calella.
Miss Stillwater 2013 Bryn Sarner.
AUGUSTA — Opening weekend at the Sussex County Fairgrounds included the 2013 Queen of the Fair Pageant — which provided a royal moment for Miss Fredon, Monica Maria Abdul-Chani. Monica won the title of Queen of the Fair and took home a $500 dollars cash prize as well as the coveted crown. Miss Sparta 2013 Jacqueline Foley was second runner-up.
Abdul-Chani, 17, is a 2013 graduate of Pope John XXIII High School in Sparta and will attend Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. in the fall.
She is the daughter of veterinarians Dr. Carlos Abdul-Chani and Dr. Maria Cruz.
— Photos by George LeRoy Hunter