2012 Royal Court

Queen Samantha Allen

Samantha is the daughter of David & Karen Allen.  Samantha is the Vice President of Key Club, the Community Service Chair for FBLA, an ASB Assemblies Coordinator and is a member of Knowledge Bowl, Diversity Club and Honor Society at her school. She is also a member of Youth United and a ski instructor at Mission Ridge. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, reading, and jumping on the trampoline.

Samantha’s favorite TV show is Law and Order and her favorite movie is The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Her favorite song is “Wildcat” by Ratatat.  Her favorite novel is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K Rowling.  She is most inspired by her grandmother, Virginia Rutherford, and her most treasured keepsake is a box of childhood mementos.  After graduation, Samantha plans to attend a four-year university and major in environmental health.

Samantha’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to enjoy the wealth of natural beauty that the Wenatchee Valley has to offer. Her proudest moment in life was receiving a varsity letter in community service as a Youth United participant.  If Samantha could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with concert pianist Valentina Lisitsa.  Samantha feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she is a genuine individual committed to accepting diversity among people, cultures and ideas. She would be proud to serve her hometown and the Apple Blossom Festival, and would love the opportunity to share the beauty and character of the Wenatchee Valley with others and be a positive role model within the community.

Princess Devyn Huylar

Devyn is the daughter of Steve & Paula Huylar.  Devyn is the ASB Secretary and a senior leader on her cheerleading squad at her school.  She is a Adopt-a-Family volunteer and has been an Assistant Instructor at the Academy of Dance & Performing Arts and has taken classes there for 11 years.  In her spare time, Devyn enjoys dancing, singing, gymnastics, baking, and spending time with family & friends.

Devyn’s favorite TV show is Make It or Break It and her favorite movie is A Walk to Remember.  Her favorite song is “The Boys of Fall” by Kenny Chesney and her favorite novel is “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks.  She is most inspired by her mother and her most treasured keepsake is her grandmother’s wedding ring.  After graduation, Devyn plans to major in Registered Nursing with an emphasis in pediatric care.

Devyn’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events, is boating on the Columbia River in the sunshine.  Her proudest moment was taking part organizing a fundraiser for a local handicapped soldier.  If Devyn could trade places with anyone for one day, she would trade places with Santa Claus because he is able to grant children their wishes.  Devyn feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because she has grown up here and she would love to share with others what the Wenatchee Valley has to offer.

Princess Hayley Brown

Hayley is the daughter of John & Rita Brown.  Hayley is a student in the Sports Medicine program at her school, a Home Room Representative and plays on the Varsity Golf Team.  She also volunteers for the St. Joseph’s Harvest Festival and was employed over the summer in her school district’s Summer Day Camp program.  In her spare time, Hayley enjoys playing golf, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Hayley’s favorite TV shows are Chopped and Law and Order and her favorite movie is The Proposal. Her favorite song is “Someone Like You” by Adele and her favorite novel is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling.  She is most inspired by her mother. Her most treasured keepsake is a ring from her grandmother who passed away last year.  After graduation, Hayley plans to attend Washington State University to major in Physical Therapy.

Hayley’s favorite things to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events, are boating on the Columbia River and snowboarding at Mission Ridge.  Her proudest moment in life was being the team captain for the Relay for Life. If Hayley could trade places with anyone for a day, it would be her brother Mason, because he is the happiest person alive. Hayley feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because she would be a positive reflection for our area. She was born and raised here and has experienced all of its amazing attributes.  She believes she can represent all that we have to offer. She is a strong leader with a vivacious personality that will be a prime example of our wonderful festival.