Lions Queen Candidates Announced for 2026

Lions Queen candidates from left to right are, Isabella Alepra, Avery Troutwine, Hallee Kaburick, Charlee Dugger, Ruthie Reels and Payton Elizabeth Harding.

Isabella Magdalene Alepra is the 17 year old daughter of Matt and Shelly Alepra. She has one brother, Dominic Alepra. Isabella is a cheerleader at Carlinville High School and is an All American Cheerleader. She is active in PCCLA. Isabella has been in the honor roll all throughout her high school career and is a member of National Honors Society. She likes to paint, read books, learn new things, and hangout with her friends and family. She is a member of St. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church. Over the summer Isabella works at the City Pool as a lifeguard. After high school, Isabella plans to attend a university and to study medicine.

Charlee JoAnne Dugger is the 17 year old daughter of Chad and Sadie Dugger. Charlee is Captain of the CHS Cavalette dance team, as well as a Lady Cavaliers soccer player. She is active in student council, the all school musical, FCCLA, Interact Club President, National Honor Society President, Vice President of her 4H club, the Carlinville FFA Chapter President, as well as the Section 15 FFA Treasurer.

Read the full story in the July 02, 2026 issue of the Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat.