POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Second Annual Mothman Pageant was certainly a success as there were 39 participants as well as a large, enthusiastic crowd in attendance.

However, it was 19 year-old Meghann Hesson who shined as she was crowned the 2009 Miss Mothman Festival Queen. Hesson is the daughter of Craig Hesson and Angela Anderson of Point Pleasant. Winning Miss Mothman Festival Princess was Morgan Smith, the daughter of Terry and Kathy Smith of Parkersburg.

Michaela Drummond, 13, daughter of Danielle Drummond of Gallipolis, Ohio was crowned Teen Miss Mothman Queen. Winning the inaugural title of Teen Miss Mothman Festival Princess was Lindsey Arrojo, 15, daughter of Larry and Sherri Arrojo of Moundsville.

Winning the title of Ms. Mothman Festival Queen was Jennifer Viands, 20, daughter of Wayne Viands and Sandra Gosnell of Ranson.

Kerrie McDermitt of Lusby, Md., was crowned the 2009 Mrs. Mothman Festival Queen.

Mothman Festival Pageant Director Delyssa Huffman described this year’s pageant as a big event.

“We had a great turnout as far as contestants are concerned and many people came out to support those competing,” Huffman said. She continued by saying that she looks forward to seeing the 2009 royalty at the festival this weekend.

In addition, this year’s pageant provided an opportunity for the 2008 Mothman Festival Queens to take their final walks as well as give their last farewell.

Other contestants were Brandi Snyder, 14, daughter of Craig and Jodie Snyder of Sandyville; Emily Kitchen, 14, daughter of Leslie Stepp of Point Pleasant; Shelby Rodgers, 13, daughter of Doug and Angela Rodgers of Point Pleasant; Deeanna Sayre, 14, daughter of Kurt and Donita Sayre of Mason; Ashleigh Bennett, 13, Terry and Julie Reed and Chad and Kristi Bennett of Gallipolis, Ohio; Courtney Gravely, 14, daughter of Christopher and Lorie Gravely of Leon; and Kodi Harlan, 13, daughter of Jack and Tracy Harlan of Coalton;

Amber Miller, 18, daughter of Doug and Pat Miller of Gallipolis, Ohio; Meghan Handley, 16, daughter of Wayne and Monica Handley of Winfield; Brandi Ray, 17, daughter of Greg Ray and Tracey Sowers of Jackson, Ohio; Alicia Spotloe, 16, daughter of Tiffany Holderby of Proctorville, Ohio; Kayleigh Neff, 18, daughter of Chris and Tonya Haught of Vienna; Britta McCombie, 17, daughter of Randy and Diana McCombie of Morgantown; Taylor Smith, 18, daughter of Jesse and Cathy Smith of Wayne; Danielle Stockham, 19, daughter of Kevin and Holly Stockham of London, Ohio; Cori-Alise Langdon, 18, daughter of Daniel and Dottie Langdon of Morgantown; Brittney Giffin, 17, daughter of Gregg and Amy Giffin of Mineral Wells; Kati Presley, 17, daughter of Marvin and Tammy Presley of Ripley; and Cinthia Arbogast, 19, daughter of Blaine and Lisa Arbogast of Point Pleasant.

Sunny Hicks, 28, daughter of Marvin and Tammy Presley of South Charleston; Caitlin Moffett, 20, daughter of Parker and Kim Moffett of Raymond, Ohio; Lurinda Casto, 22, daughter of Rick Casto and Linda Roush of Point Pleasant; and Ashlyn Harlan, 20, daughter of Jack and Tracy Harlan of Coalton.

Miranda Haught of Vienna; Pat Miller of Gallipolis, Ohio; Elaine Legg of Charleston; Shayla Blackshire of Letart; Amelia Koskey of Lusby, Md.; Kathy Tackett of Ceredo; Tedie Powell of Charleston; Michelle Hart of Letart; Ashley Fickiesen of Marietta, Ohio; and Christine Feather of Morgantown.

A complete list of winners will follow.

Today, the children’s Mothman Festival Pageant, which will crown a Tiny Miss Mothman Festival Queen, Little Miss Mothman Festival Queen and Junior Miss Mothman Festival Queen, will start at 11 a.m. at the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park. All contestants will be crowned today as well. Optional awards given in the three age divisions will be Prettiest Eyes, Prettiest Hair, Prettiest Smile, Best Dressed, Best Personality. Runners up also will be awarded.