Festival Queens Pageant

Hi everyone! I am so very blessed to be chosen to represent my wonderful community! My name is Ryleigh Blagg and I am proudly representing Wheelersburg in the 2025 Miss River Days pageant! I am the daughter of Missy (Sean) Frazee and late Mike Blagg. I have 6 siblings, Austin and Carsen Blagg, Ryan, Shannon, and Nicole Frazee, and Caitlyn Griffith.

 

At my school, I am involved in many activities such as Vocal Point, Sources of Strength, Prom Committee, and I am currently the featured twirler for our marching band. Throughout my high school years, I have participated in numerous sports such as soccer, softball, swim, and cheerleading. Outside of school, I am a cheerleader for Pride Athletics and I hold a 2023 National and World Cheerleading Championship title.

 

My platform, “Spread your Wings,” encourages personal growth after traumatic experiences. Throughout my journey, I want to demonstrate that being vulnerable is nothing to be ashamed of. Growing up with an alcoholic parental figure, I witnessed harsh situations which affected my thoughts and behavior as I grew older. The road of Post-Traumatic Growth and Recovery is truly NEVER easy.

 

Oftentimes, I correlate this mental health disorder to a beautiful insect, the butterfly. The butterfly is the living proof that we can endure the darkest and most challenging periods of our lives and continue to become something so beautiful and unique. 

 

“Spread your Wings” is a perfect example of perseverance and maintaining an optimistic outlook on life. As a butterfly spreads its wings to fly, you CAN do the same. You CAN rise above your difficult past!