Taylor Paige Skidmore is the 18-year-old daughter of Jeff and Stephanie Skidmore of Belington. The 5’ 8” Blue eyed, Brunette, is a senior at Philip Barbour High School.

Her school activities include; The Current President of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Past FBLA Treasurer, Current Vice President of the Class of 2024, Former Treasurer of the Junior Class, Four year member of the Philip Barbour High School Marching Band,  2023 Pride of Barbour County Drumline Captain, First place West Virginia Future Business Leaders of America Digital Animation 2023, Third place West Virginia Future Business Leaders of America Intro to Information Technology 2022, Second Place West Virginia Future Business Leaders of America Intro to Information 2021, Junior Colt Character award, National Honors Society, National Technical Honors Society, Invited to 2022 Ambassadors Camp in Charleston West Virginia.

 

Taylor’s community involvement includes: Percussion Instructor for Brlington Middle School Band, Junior Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Fundraiser, Junior Volunteer Fire Department Ride 2 Dive Funraiser.

 

Her hobbies include reading, kayaking, playing the violin, spending time with family and friends.

 

Three words to describe her are dedicated, enthusiastic, and funny.

 

Upon graduation her plans to pursue a BSA degree in Computer Science at Fairmont State University.

 

Her favorite thing about Barbour County is the history. From the First Land Battle of the Civil War in Philippi, the Battle of Laurel Hill in Belington to celebrating Philippi native Ted Cassidy with Lurch Fest; everywhere you look there is a story to be told. I Love Barbour County and the historical stories it represents.

 

I think I should be the next Miss Barbour County because “In my everyday life I create a balance between spending time wwith family, volunteering in my community, working hard to achieve my goals, and being a positive role model. I feel I should be the next Miss Barbour County because the balance I live by, in my eyes, is exactly what Barbour County stands for: Family, Community, Dedication, and Values.

 

Her sponsors are Hovatter Parts & Repair, LLC, Higher Knowledge Farms, LLC, and Kaiser’s Coffee and Candy, Inc.