Nine young Chahta Ohoyo (Choctaw women), included two from Conehatta, will compete for the coveted title of Choctaw Indian Princess during the 75th Choctaw Indian Fair, taking place Wednesday, July 9, 2025, on the Main Stage.
This year marks the 70th edition of the Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant — a cherished tradition and one of the Fair’s most beloved events for both Tribal Members and visitors. The pageant not only showcases the grace, intelligence, and cultural pride of these exceptional young women, but also celebrates the enduring strength and beauty of Chahta heritage.
The two young ladies from Conehatta that are set to compete for the title of Choctaw Indian Princess are Cambee Latrice Johnson and Taijah Kessinger.
Johnson is the 17-year-old daughter of Jeron and Latricia Johnson and is from the Conehatta Community. She will be a senior this fall at Choctaw Central High School. Cambee is sponsored by the Non-Gaming Properties of Pearl River Resort.
Kessinger is the 16-year-old daughter of Terrence Kessinger and Kisha King and is from the Conehatta Community. She will be a junior at Choctaw Central High School in the fall. Taijah is sponsored by the Conehatta Development Club
The remaining seven contestants are: Annalise Nicole Bell; Miyah Henry ; Dayanara Lopez; Jaliah Rashad Mingo; Lexi Rodriguez; Netiyah Naeshon; and Teresa Willis.
During the intermission, a special retrospective program will honor all former Choctaw Indian Princesses since the pageant’s inception in 1955. At the conclusion of the pageant, one of the nine outstanding contestants will be chosen to succeed reigning 2024–2025 Choctaw Indian Princess Leilani Elyse Allen. The newly crowned Princess will proudly serve as the Tribe’s official representative and goodwill ambassador, participating in a wide variety of special events — from groundbreakings and ribbon cutting ceremonies to conferences and Tribal celebrations, occasionally alongside Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben.
