(Left to right: 1st runner-up, Madelyn Bruning; Halloween Queen, Ainsley Smith and Miss Congeniality, Savannah Stallbaumer (Photo Credit: Greg Bebermeyer/MSC News)

(KNZA)--The 2019 Hiawatha Halloween Queen was crowned Thursday evening prior to the grand parade, which concluded the 105th annual Halloween Frolic.

Selected for the honor was Miss Sabetha: Ainsley Smith.

As the winner, Smith, a senior at Sabetha High School, will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

The 1st runner-up and winner of a $500 scholarship was Miss Everest: Madelyn Bruning, a senior at Horton High School.

Miss Wetmore: Savannah Stallbaumer, a senior at Wetmore High School, was named Miss Congeniality and will receive a $250 scholarship.

8 area girls competed in this year's scholarship contest.

The girls were judged on an essay, talent and judge's interview along with leadership, community involvement and scholastic achievements.