crowning the DUP queen - 2016

We held the event later in the afternoon outside. We wanted it to be a little cooler outside. Setting up didn't take too long - we set up chairs under the shade of the trees. I also hooked up the microphone to the speakers and tested it out.



Seats filled up fast; we ended up not having enough seats for people and they took to sitting on the grass. Sue Bybee the president of the museum and last year's Queen gave the introduction speech. After Sue Bybee had given her speech, she invited the international  President of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.



The international President gave a speech. She talked about a Pioneer ancestor of hers and the trials that she went through crossing the plains. She talked about the importance of remembering the pioneers that went through such trials, and what we can learn from their stories.

Once she was done with her speech, Sue invited Sharon Sevy up to announce this year's Queen and attendants.  Sue also invited me up, to help with the flowers, sashes, and crowning of the Queen. The Queen this year was Renee Warner, the 1st attendant is DaLane Miller, the 2nd is Beverly Heslop. As each woman was called they were given flowers and a sash with the title of which they were given. The Queen was also given a Crown.



The whole experience went quite smoothly. It was fun to see so many people come and support the event. Along with the Crowning we also had a Book signing. W. Dee Halverson that wrote Mile Goodyear and his cabin was there signing books to anyone that wanted to purchase a copy.