Alma Queen of Scots
Each year the Festival crowns a Queen of Scots, two Court members, and a Wee Queen of Scots through a process that includes an application, interview by local personnel, and a pageant that is more focused on how each young lady holds herself in front of others and is able to speak publicly.
In order to have participated, Queen candidates were Gratiot County residents or attended school in Gratiot County or were direct relatives of past or current Festival Board members and were confirmed to be between 17-20 years of age by time of pageant. Wee Queen candidates were also Gratiot County residents or attended school in Gratiot County or direct relatives of past or current Festival Board members and were confirmed to be between 8-11 years of age by time of pageant to participate.
The Queen of Scots receives a $1500 scholarship to the school of her choice with the 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up also receiving $500 each to the schools of their choice.
The Wee Queen of Scots receives a $100 scholarship in addition to her title and crown.
2024 Results
Julie Becker is 18 years old and currently a student at Michigan State University where she is studying animal science with a minor in agribusiness management. Daughter to Jason and Kelly Becker from Wheeler, she is a proud 2023 graduate of Breckenridge High School. During high school, Becker was highly involved in Student Council, Class Office, NHS, FFA and various sports. At MSU, she is a part of the Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority, Block and Bridle Livestock Club and the MSU Collegiate 4-H. Back home in Gratiot County, Becker is still highly involved in 4-H clubs as well as the Gratiot County Fair for Youth where she plans to be a passionate volunteer in her future. In her free time, you can always find Julie at the lake, camping, golfing, shopping or with her family and friends. Becker is very excited for the upcoming Alma Highland Festival where she can’t wait to meet new people and watch the community come together for a fun-filled weekend!
Maicee McDaid is 11 years old and the daughter of Kory and Carla McDaid of Alma. Maicee is in the sixth grade at St. Mary's Catholic School in downtown Alma and her favorite subject is reading and writing. She has an older sister, Aubree, and together they love to do each other's hair, makeup, watch movies together, bake and so much more. McDaid enjoys walking, running and bike riding on the Rail Trail with her family and friends. When she is older, Maicee hopes to become a kindergarten teacher or an author.Maicee has been a swimmer on the Alma Swim Club for several years and recently was a part of the Willy Wonka play as an Oompa Loompa. In her free time, she likes to read and hang out with her friends and family. Maicee is super excited to be in parades across the State, to see all the smiling faces at the Alma Highland Festival, and to represent her home town as the 2024 Wee Queen of Scots!
