PONY Princess Program
Each year, the Washington County, Pa., is represented by 13- and 14 -year-old girls who aim to do their home town proud. The PONY Princess contestants are among the best young women of the community. Not only do they represent Washington, Pa. (the home of the PONY League World Series), before a gathering of guests from around the world, but the girls equally represent PONY Baseball and the principles behind the organization. Each PONY Princess represents a team during the World Series, becoming part of that team and participating in activities with their team.
History
Darlene Manson was the first “PONY Queen”, when the World Series was first held at the original PONY Field in 1952. The Queen/Princess program has been in effect, in some form, for most of the PONY League World Series' history, but was revived in earnest in 1981. A few years later, the title of PONY Hostess was added. The Hostess is typically a finalist who has done an outstanding job of being helpful and energetic in carrying out her duties during the tournament, particularly concerning the sales of 50/50 tickets.
2025 PONY Princess: Sydney Baber
2025 PONY Hostess: Piper Roberts
Duties
During the World Series, the Princess finalists are kept busy selling 50/50 drawing tickets. They put several miles on their shoes in the course of the week, and they also demonstrate to guests how typically courteous and helpful young people in the Washington area can be.
Judging
PONY Princess finalists are judged on a cross section of attributes and abilities. They must posses poise and stage presence. They must be able to express themselves very well, both in writing and speaking. The Princess finalists must maintain a positive appearance and attitude toward representing Washington and the PONY League World Series.
*The PONY Princess will be crowned on the Monday of World Series week. The PONY Hostess and top seller will be named on Championship Wednesday.
PONY Princess 1991-Present
2025 - Sydney Baber
2024 - Annaleigh Brown
2023 - Brooke Lindsay
2022 - Cameron Spencer
2021 - Elizabeth Engle
2019 - Ally Popielarczyk
2018 - Sierra Craig
2017 - Emily Wickham
2016 - Haylea Maceiko
2015 - Raeghan Rush
2014 - Melissa Bundash
2013 - Maci Ward
2012 - Kayla Baxendell
2011 - Danielle Humphreys
2010 - Andrea Sharp
2009 - Betsy Stowinsky
2008 - Joanie Pakert
2007 - Erin Yevins
2006 - Lauren Craig
2005 - Morgan Pliska
2004 - Chrissy Costello
2003 - Megan Brzustowicz
2002 - Karissa Millick
2001 - Sheri Kroskie
2000 - Shannon Kerr
1999 - Brittany McCandless
1998 - Jennifer Allison
1997 - Victoria Bushmire
1996 - Robyn Mast
1995 - Annissa Salata
1994 - Nicole Mass
1993 - Allison Marsteller
1992 - Gina Parisse
1991 - Shannon Smit
