Chavelas crowned Miss Davenport
Local girl will appear in Lilac Parade
Last updated 5/18/2023 at 10:29am

Drew Lawson | The Record-Times
Rikkiana Chavelas (middle) is crowned Miss Davenport 2023-24 by her aunt, Jessica Strite (right), and 2022-23 Miss Davenport Abby Breithaupt (left) at a coronation ceremony Wednesday, May 17.
DAVENPORT - A high school freshman was crowned Miss Davenport Wednesday night, May 17.
Rikkiana Chavelas , 16, received her 2023-24 crown in a Pioneer Plaza ceremony.
Chavelas, who was the lone applicant, said she was inspired to put her name in the hat by outgoing Miss Davenport Abby Breithaupt, who wished her well in a speech prior to the coronation Wednesday.
"I saw how she helped the community," Chavelas said. "That really inspired me."
Chavelas is the niece of Lance and Jessica Strite, her legal guardians. She is active in Future Business Leaders of America and softball at the high...
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