RENO, Nev. — The American Beekeeping Federation is proud to announce that Kayla Fusselman and Jenny Gross were selected as the 2018 American Honey Queen and Princess at its annual January convention in Reno, Nev.
Queen Kayla is the 23-year-old daughter of Brian and Diane Fusselman of Kempton, Pa., and the granddaughter of Margaret Weller of Fleetwood, Pa. She is a 2017 graduate of Kutztown University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in art education. Kayla is an active alumna with the Kutztown High School FFA chapter and the Kutztown University Presidential Ambassadors. She previously served as the Pennsylvania Honey Queen.
Princess Jenny is the 20-year-old daughter of Bill and Mary Gross of Sheboygan, Wis., and granddaughter of Shirley and Herman Gross of DePere, Wis. She is a sophomore at Concordia University Wisconsin studying hospitality and event management through the Accelerated Business Scholars Program, earning dual bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Jenny is a student ambassador, social media copywriter and orientation leader at school. She previously served as the Wisconsin Honey Queen.
Kayla and Jenny will spend the next year promoting the beekeeping industry throughout the United States in a wide variety of venues, including fairs, festivals, schools and media interviews. To schedule an appearance with American Honey Queen Kayla Fusselman or American Honey Princess Jenny Gross, please contact American Honey Queen Program Chairperson Anna Kettlewell at 414-545-5514.
— American Beekeeping Federation
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