 Allison Adams is the daughter of Ned and Caryl Adams. She began beekeeping five years ago through the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association youth scholarship program and has thoroughly enjoyed it ever since. A home school graduate since May 2009, she currently teaches children’s art classes from her home. Allison also enjoys cooking and baking, gardening, volunteering at a natural science and wildlife museum, playing traditional folk music, and spending time with her family.
 Nicole Pettibon is the 17 year old daughter of Patrick and Christie Pettibon with 4 brothers and 6 sisters. Nicole has been a beekeeper for 5 years since she started beekeeping in 2004 as a CCHBA scholarship recipient. She lives on a small ranch in McKinney, Texas where she enjoys spending her time cooking, reading, being with her friends, playing the piano and violin and working her beehives.
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 Rachael Seida is the 19 year old daughter of Steven and Melody Seida of Wylie, Texas. Rachael is a sophomore at North Central Texas College in Gainesville, Texas, where she is pursuing a degree in Equine Science. She enjoys horses, singing, reading, swimming and of course beekeeping. In addition to being 2008 Texas Honey Queen, Rachael has been crowned the 2008 American Honey queen.
As an official spokesperson for the Texas Beekeepers Association, Rachael promotes all aspects of the Beekeeping Industry. She is available for interviews, personal appearances, and is prepared to give presentations to appropriate groups.
See also: Honey Queen's Favorite Texas Honey Recipes
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 Sandra Priest is the daughter of Eddie & Sylvia Priest of San Antonio, Texas. She is currently attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where she is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Education. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Collegiate FFA, and the Professional Agriculture Sorority: Sigma Alpha. She enjoys swimming, is a Life Guard, and plays the flute and piano.
As an official spokesperson for the Texas Beekeepers Association, Sandra promotes all aspects of the Beekeeping Industry. She is available for interviews, personal appearances, and is prepared to give presentations to appropriate groups.
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 Jessica Coker is the 20 year old daughter of Steve and Cheryl Coker of San Antonio, Texas. She holds an Associate of Science degree from Northwest Vista College and is currently pursuing her Bachelors of Business Administration full time at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Jessica is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. One of her areas of interest is community volunteer work where she has volunteered extensively at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the University of Texas Health Science Center and the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoys horseback riding, wakeboarding and playing the piano.
As an official spokesperson for the Texas Beekeepers Association, Jessica promotes all aspects of the Beekeeping Industry. She is available for interviews, personal appearances, and is prepared to give presentations to appropriate groups.
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