Nugent Wins Barnesville Queen of Queens
On Wednesday evening, Barnesville High School held its first Queen of Queens pageant to select who would represent Barnesville this July at the OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Game. After being interviewed, demonstrating a talent, and modeling an evening gown, Ella Nugent was crowned Barnesville’s Queen of Queens.
Ella expressed her gratitude for this experience and opportunity. “I am happy to represent BHS and the Barnesville community at the Queen of Queens pageant and at the all-star football game in July.”

Miss Ella Nugent is the daughter of Melissa and Andy Nugent. She is a letterman in cross country, swim team, and cheerleading. Ella is a company dancer at Oglebay Institute. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Art Club, Interact, the Staying Clean Club, and the Varsity B team.
Ella plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to major in animal science with an emphasis on pre-veterinary courses. Ella hopes to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Ella also plans to join a club dance team and a sorority at UC.
The 2026 OVAC Queen of Queens winner will be announced at the 80th OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Charity Football Game on Saturday, July 18, at the Wheeling Island Stadium. The pageant is the week before the game.
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