Queen

Tayler Williams

Hello everyone, my name is Tayler Williams and I am the 2025 Jackson Apple Festival Queen. I am the sixteen year old daughter of Morgan and Misty Wiliams, and a younger sister to Tucker. I attend Jackson High School, where I am on track for Valedictorian status. In addition, I am a three year member of both the varsity and competition cheerleading squads. I am a member of an array of student organizations where I hold the following leadership positions: Yearbook Editor, Interact Board Member, Social Media and Marketing Lead for JHS Media, FCA and Leos Club Class Representative, Women in Business Founder and Officer, DFCA Ambassador, Student Council Vice President, BPA Regional Parliamentarian, JHS BPA Historian, Southeast Ohio Model United Nations Staffer, YIG Judicial Delegate, and a Class Officer for the Junior Class. I was also selected to represent my high school at the iBelieve Youth Leadership Workshop, the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, Summer@Brown, and as a Joyce Ivy Foundation Scholar. Furthermore, I am a co-founder of ‘Spreading Joy to the Elderly’ – a project started in attempts to give back to the less fortunate elderly community residing in Jackson County. After graduation, I plan to attend the University of North Carolina where I will dual-major in Journalism and Advertising/Public Relations. I hope to one day work for a professional sports team and utilize my strengths in order to market their program. In my spare time, I find joy in hanging out with my best friends, traveling to new places, attending youth group at Elevate Ministries, baking, reading, gymnastics, and working at Broadway Blooms. As queen, I have enjoyed every minute of spreading the support of our tight knit community and advocating for what small town, rural Ohio has to offer. I plan to commit the rest of my reign to continuing this action, and giving back to those who have assisted me along the way. I am beyond thankful for Emily, Sophie, and Emma who I get to experience this year with. I will forever cherish the memories we have made and the ones we have yet to encounter. It is truly a gift to have the opportunity to represent this slice of Ohio and the Appalachian region in the town I’ve been rooted in my whole life. I hope you all love the 84th Apple Festival to its core and enjoy every ferris wheel and apple thrill.

1st Attendant

Emily Wiggins

Hello everyone, my name is Emily Wiggins, your 2025 Jackson Apple Festival 1st Attendant. The seventeen-year-old daughter of Scott and Courtney Wiggins, and a big sister to Tyler Wiggins. I’m a senior at Jackson High School, but for the past two years have been taking classes at the University of Rio Grande for College Credit Plus and plan to graduate with honors. My activities at JHS are Drug Free Club of America, National Honor Society, My Brother’s Buddy, Student Health Council, and Student Council. I am a four year member of the Jackson Cheerleading Squad and Competition Squad. After graduation, I plan to attend Shawnee State University and major in Physical Therapy. My goal is to become a Physical Therapist Assistant to continue helping people. My interests include camping with friends and family, working at Apple Tots, babysitting, helping local organizations with community service projects, and attending church at Elevate Ministries. Being a part of the Apple Festival court has been such a rewarding experience that I’m happy to be making with Tayler, Sophie, and Emma. I've met amazing people, created memories I’ll cherish forever, and had the chance to represent something that means so much to all of us. As 1st Attendant, I’m here to represent Jackson with pride, kindness, and a big smile! I’m proud to call Jackson my home. I love being part of a community that values traditions, hard work, and a strong sense of togetherness-especially during the Apple Festival! Whether it’s the smell of fray apple cider or the excitement of the parade, there truly is something memorable about this hometown pride. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way-your encouragement means the world. I can’t wait to see what this year’s festival brings, and I look forward to celebrating all things apple with each of you!

Second Attendant

Sophie Williams

Hello everyone! My name is Sophie Williams, and I am honored to serve as the 2025 Jackson Apple Festival 2nd Attendant. I am the sixteen-year-old daughter of Andrew and Sarah Williams and the proud big sister of Drew and Jack. I am currently a junior at Jackson High School where I am an active member in various clubs and organizations including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Business Professionals of America, Drama Club, Student Council, Media Team, Model United Nations, Youth in Government, Interact, Leos Club, My Brother's Buddy, Women in Business, and Youth Leadership Association. I also serve as a junior class officer. Furthermore, I am a 3 year member of both the varsity competition and sideline cheerleading squads. In addition to my pursuits at Jackson High School, I also take part in the college credit plus program as a part-time student at the University of Rio Grande and intern with Toria Brown at eXp Realty. In my free time, I enjoy going to concerts, cheering on the Cincinnati Reds and Columbus Blue Jackets, cooking, and baking. In 2016, I served as the Little Miss Apple Festival Queen. Since then, it has been a dream of mine to become a "big queen,” and I am so thankful for the opportunity to once again represent my hometown and its beloved festival across the counties of Ohio. What makes this once-in-a-lifetime experience even more special is sharing it with Tayler, Emily, and our sweet little queen, Emma. I’ve already had the pleasure of meeting many amazing queens from surrounding festivals and look forward to forming even more friendships throughout the year! I hope everyone has a magical time at the 84th annual Apple Festival, and I hope to play a part in making your apple experience extra special!