The selection is over, as the 2012 Bluebonnet days royalty was chosen and announced Sunday afternoon, April 22. Miss Brandy Ornelas was crowned the 2012 Bluebonnet Days Queen. The 2011 Bluebonnet Days Queen, Miss Megan Villanueva, crowned the queen and her royal court.

The two princesses in order of selection are: first runner-up: Yvette “Trina” Almanza; second runner-up: Candice Ornelas. At the same time, Nayeli Rangel was chosen as Little Miss Bluebonnet Belle and Damon Rosales was chosen as Little Mr. Bluebonnet Beau.

After choosing from a field of 7 candidates, the judges reached their decision on Sunday evening, April 22 at a tea held at the home of Paul and Mary Alice May.

A dining room setting of crystal, silver, and a spring floral arrangement complemented the refreshments.

Each candidate must be either a junior or senior from Kenedy High School and they are interviewed by a panel of three judges. Serving as the judges this year were Debbie Dunn, Gretchen Dupnik, and Brenda Ihrig.

Serving as the duchesses of the royal court and Erica Rangel, Cameron Ruiz, Saren Sutton, and Samantha Espinoza.

A special thanks to chamber ladies, Carolyn McDonald, Mary Alice May, Ginger Johnson and Shelly Johnson. Also thanks to the 2011 Miss Bluebonnet Days Megan Villanueva and the Karnes Countywide for taking pictures of the girls on a Sunday evening.