ELKINS – The Royal Minor Court of Queen Silvia LXXXVII has been selected and announced by Mountain State Forest Festival Director General Lisa Shaffer and Queen’s Department Director Megan Casto.
Representing the 87th Royal Court will be Crown Bearer Hadley Rose Riggleman; Scepter Bearer Norah Carolyn Shaffer; Flower Girls Adalynn Grace Brown, Claire Marie Channell, Felicity Rose LaMora, Addyson Kinsley Pyles; and Train Bearers Parker Alexander Halle and Nico Timothy Severino.
Hadley is the daughter of Garrett and Tayler Riggleman of Coalton. She is the granddaughter of Bill and Kim Ross of Coalton, and Todd and Robin Riggleman of Elkins. She is also the great-granddaughter of Mike and the late Joann Ross of Coalton, the late Leroy and the late Carol Chewning of Elkins, Kay and the late Kenny Riggleman of Elkins, and Carl and the late Julia Hartman of Montrose. In the fall, Hadley will be a kindergarten student at Coalton Elementary.
Hadley participates in gymnastics at MGA, dance at Dance by Farrah, plays t-ball for 3D Logging, and participated in Coalton Youth Basketball. Hadley loves to play with Barbies and her friends at school. When she grows up, she wants to be a chef. Her mother, Tayler, was a Flower Girl in 2000 and a Maid of Honor in 2011.
Norah is the daughter of Adam and Jessica Shaffer of Elkins. She is the granddaughter of Derek and Elizabeth Arbogast of Elkins, and David and Gail Shaffer of Elkins. Norah has one brother, August. In the fall, she will be a first-grade student at North Elementary.
Norah loves reading, particularly books about dragons. She likes baking, doing science experiments, and setting up her farmer’s market stand. Norah plays soccer for Seneca Soccer and enjoys spending time outdoors, riding her bike with her brother, and playing in the river. Camping with her Granny and Pap is one of her favorite activities. She also enjoys painting, drawing and crafting, and dreams of becoming an artist and a songwriter when she grows up.
Adalynn is the daughter of Gary and Lynnlee Brown of Beverly. She is the granddaughter of Gary and Melissa Wileman of Beverly, Chris and Rebecca Weese of Beverly, and Dan and Roberta Brown of Elkins. In the fall, she will be a third-grade student at Beverly Elementary where she is an honor student and a member of the running club.
Adalynn is a 4-year member of the Center Stage Performing Arts competition team and excels in the tumbling program at Center Stage. In her free time, she enjoys doing pageants, swimming, and playing with her animals. When she grows up, she wants to be a doctor. Her mother, Lynnlee, was a Princess in the 2012 Royal Court.
Claire is the daughter of Nicholas and Adriana Channell of Elkins. She is the granddaughter of the late Sherman “Dale” Channell and Janie Channell of Elkins, and the late Danny Moss of Huttonsville. Claire has one brother, Daniel. In the fall, Claire will be a fourth-grade student at Midland Elementary.
She participates in Seneca Soccer and gymnastics at Mountain Gymnastics Academy. Claire enjoys playing with her pets, riding her go kart, and participating in pageants. She aspires to become a doctor when she grows up.
Felicity is the daughter of Ray and Katie LaMora of Beverly. She is the granddaughter of Ed and Shellie Burda of Elkins, and Ray and Sue LaMora of Elkins. She is also the great-granddaughter of Ralph and Barbara Bennett of Elkins. Felicity has one brother, Logan. In the fall, she will be a third-grade student at Beverly Elementary.
Felicity has been a dancer at Dance by Farrah for five years, is a member of Ski Hi 4-H club, does recreational gymnastics at Tumble Time, and plays basketball in the Jerry West League at the YMCA. She was a reginal winner in the 2024 WV When I Grow Up SMART 529 essay contest. Felicity is a member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church. She likes to ski, draw, swim, read, sing and play with her two dogs, Luna and Sirius. Her mother, Katie, was a Princess in the 2008 MSFF.
Addyson is the daughter of Victor “VJ” and Krista Pyles of Elkins. She is the granddaughter of Victor and Donna Pyles of Wymer, and Kevin Daniels and Susan Ferguson of Elkins. Addyson has one brother, Bronson. In the fall, she will be a fourth-grade student at Midland Elementary where she is on the A/B Honor Roll.
Addyson has been dancing at Center Stage for three years, studying jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop. She also plays soccer for Seneca Soccer. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, drawing, painting, riding her bike, and playing with her pets. In the future she plans to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a police officer.
Parker is the son of Shane and Vanessa Halle of Elkins. He is the grandson of Matt and Rebecca Higgins of Elkins, and Shawn and Shirley Halle of Buckhannon. Parker has one sister, Alexis. In the fall, Parker will be a fourth-grade student at Third Ward Elementary where he is an honor roll student.
Parker is active in several sports including playing soccer for Seneca Soccer, baseball for Elkins Little League, basketball for the YMCA and Cheat Mountain League and swims with the Elkins Otters, where he is a two-time runner up North Central WV Regional Champion. Parker enjoys riding his bike, playing golf with his dad, and spending time with his family and friends.
Nico is the son of Anthony and Jessica Severino of Elkins. He is the grandson of Sam and Becky Severino of Elkins, and Tim and Brenda Hornick of Elkins. He has one sister, Ivie. In the fall, Nico will be a third-grade student at Third Ward Elementary.
Nico is an exemplary student and has received numerous academic achievement awards. In October 2023, he was named a “self-directive” all-star for Capturing Kids Hearts at Third Ward. Nico is in his 5th year of playing baseball at Elkins Little League. He also plays basketball for both the YMCA Jerry West League and Third Ward Elementary. He is a member of Imperium Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a member of Summit Church. Nico is an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. In his free time, he loves to read, attend professional baseball games, spend time with friends and family, and lend a helping hand anywhere he can. His future plans are to be a United States Marine while fulfilling his dream of becoming an elk hunter. His mother, Jessica, was a Royal Court Jester in 2003 and a Maid of Honor in 2008.
The Royal Minor Court will accompany Maid Silvia LXXXVII during her Royal Coronation on Oct. 3, at the Citizens Bank of WV Outdoor Amphitheater on the campus of Davis and Elkins College. The 87th Mountain State Forest Festival is scheduled for Sept. 27 through Oct. 5. More information is available by visiting social media, www.forestfestival.com, or calling 304-636-1824.
