Marsha is the daughter of Roy and Donna Lancaster of Sumner, Illinois.  She will graduate in the spring of 2003 with a Bachelor degree in Speech Communication from Eastern Illinois University.  She plans to complete her studies with a Master’s degree in Communications and Public Relations.  After completing her studies she hopes to pursue a career in advertising eventually leading to a career in Political Communications.

As a student at EIU, Marsha is active in Public Relations, Student Society of America, National Communication Association, and Circle K.  Marsha, also, served as Miss Lawrence County 2001and the Ambassador of Goodwill.  

Marsha enjoys Art, Reading, Writing, participating in volunteer work  and spending time with her family.   She, also, collects Barbie dolls and children’s books.

The Illiana Watermelon Association is grateful to Marsha and proud to present her to the public and the watermelon industry as our 2003 Watermelon Queen and ambassador.