Top Ten Candidates

Candidate Laurel Jones

Laurel is the daughter of Maureen Jones and the late Troy Cissne.  Laurel is the ASB Activities Coordinator, Earth Club Secretary, and DECA Community Service Officer at her school.  She is currently creating and facilitating a Big Brother/Big Sister program at Columbia Elementary School and teaches dance at a local dance studio.  In her spare time she enjoys dance, reading and spending time with family and friends.

 Laurel’s favorite TV show is So You think You Can Dance and her favorite movie is Harry Potter. Her favorite song is “Sparks Fly” by Taylor Swift and her favorite novel is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  She is most inspired by her mother, and her most treasured keepsake is her journal.  After graduation Laurel plans to attend a four-year university to study business.

 Laurel’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to ride the loop trail. Her proudest moment in life was starting the Big Brother/Big Sister Program at Columbia Elementary School.  If Laurel could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Mia Michaels.  Laurel feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she believes the Wenatchee Valley is a unique place to live and that it offers many opportunities. She is proud to be a part of this community and she would be honored to share with others the qualities that the Wenatchee Valley has to offer.

Candidate Maria Medina

Maria is the daughter of Jose Luis and Adelaida Medina. Maria is a member of MECHA Club and a part of the Student Leadership Program at her school.  She also volunteers at school as a babysitter for evening parent meetings.   In her spare time she enjoys playing indoor soccer, spending time with family and exercising. 

Maria’s favorite TV show is CSI and her favorite movie is Breaking Dawn Part II. Her favorite song is “Firework” by Katy Perry and her favorite novel is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.  She is most inspired by her parents, and her most treasured keepsake is a necklace she received from her parents when she was born.  After graduation Maria plans to attend the University of Washington to study engineering.

Maria’s favorite things to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, are going swimming in rivers, hiking Saddle Rock, and jogging the loop trail. Her proudest moment in life was attending the University of Washington Math Academy Program for a month to learn about engineering.  If Maria could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with President Obama.  Maria feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she is a down to earth girl. She is very honest and hard-working, she loves helping her community, and she is proud to live in the Wenatchee Valley.

Candidate Carli Robins

Carli is the daughter of Vicki Robins and Danny Robins. Carli is the president of the Sports Medicine team and vice president of Honor Society.  She is a member of Youth United and attends the youth group at her church.  In her spare time she enjoys reading, yoga, crafts, ideas from Pinterest, anatomy and physiology.

Carli’s favorite TV show is The Big Bang Theory and her favorite movie is Phantom of the Opera. Her favorite song is “Anything Could Happen” by Ellie Goulding and her favorite books are written by Sarah Dessen.  She is most inspired by Kaila Montgomery, and her most treasured keepsake is her grandmother’s jewelry box.  After graduation Carli plans to attend Eastern Washington University and enter the athletic training program.

Carli’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is taking advantage of the outdoor activities for each season. Her proudest moment in life was being chosen Homecoming Princess by her peers.  If Carli could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Mother Theresa.  Carli feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she wants to be someone that younger girls look up to. She wants to be a positive influence that leads young girls down a good path.

Candidate Emily Abbott

Emily is the daughter of Jon and Tara Abbott.  Emily is a member of the Jazz Choir and president of the Chamber Choir at her school.  She also participates in Honor Society, Cross Country and FBLA.  In her spare time she enjoys theater, singing, spending time with friends and family, church activities, and tutoring.

Emily’s favorite TV show is Sherlock and her favorite movie is The Princess Bride. Her favorite song is “God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes and her favorite novel is Les Miserables by Victor Hugo.  She is most inspired by her parents, and her most treasured keepsakes are photographs of family and friends.  After graduation Emily plans to attend a four-year university in Washington State to study speech or music therapy.

Emily’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to participate in and attend local school and community theater productions. Her proudest moment in life was playing the role of Liesl in Leavenworth Summer Theater’s production of “The Sound of Music”.  If Emily could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Julie Andrews.  Emily feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she enjoys meeting and speaking with people of all ages. She loves the Wenatchee Valley and would find joy in representing and giving back to the community she has been raised in.

Candidate Jenaesha Iwaasa

Jenaesha is the daughter of Juel & Tanya Iwaasa. Jenaesha is a running start student and a member of the Wenatchee Valley College Music Matrix Club and the Knights of Music club.  She is a member of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony as a cellist and is a volunteer tutor for music theory classes.  In her spare time she enjoys sculpting, sewing, reading, playing piano, cello, alto recorder and ukulele.

Jenaesha’s favorite TV show is Firefly and her favorite movie is Fiddler on the Roof. Her favorite song is “Sweet Pea” by Amos Lee and her favorite novels are The Wee Free Men Series by Terry Pratchett.  She is most inspired by her grandmother, and her most treasured keepsake is her confirmation dress.  After graduation Jenaesha plans to study cello performance on the East Coast.

Jenaesha’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to walk or bike the loop trail. Her proudest moment in life was winning the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Young Artist Competition and having the chance to perform with them.  If Jenaesha could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Johann Sebastian Bach.  Jenaesha feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she is a very service-oriented, dedicated individual with a deep love for the Wenatchee Valley and its people.

Candidate Cassidy Halle

Cassidy is the daughter of Buddy and Dena Halle.  Cassidy is her school’s ASB Vice President, a member of FBLA, Honor Society & Key Club, plays on the Varsity Volleyball team and is a student greeter.  She is also a Youth United volunteer, attends Young Life, is active in her Youth Group, and teaches private swim lessons.  In her spare time she enjoys volleyball, snowboarding, shopping, volunteering, reading and spending time with friends.

Cassidy’s favorite TV show is Celebrity Apprentice and her favorite movie is Brave. Her favorite song is “Home” by Phillip Phillips and her favorite novel is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  She is most inspired by her sisters Amanda and McKenzie, and her most treasured keepsake is a blanket from her grandmother.  After graduation Cassidy plans to attend a four-year university to major in nursing or broadcast journalism and minor in Spanish.

Cassidy’s favorite things to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, are snowboarding at Mission Ridge, visiting the humane society, playing beach volleyball and hiking Saddle Rock. Her proudest moment in life to date was receiving her varsity letter in community service for completing over 200 hours of service in one year.  If Cassidy could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Kate Middleton.  Cassidy feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she has a deep love for this valley and she represents two prominent cultures, Hispanic and Caucasian. This allows her to represent the diversity of our valley and be a strong role model and ambassador to both cultures during the festival.

Candidate Scarlet Graham

Scarlet is the daughter of Shana Kai & Don Crowell and Robert Graham. Scarlet is involved in her school choir, Honor Society and Key Club.  She is also a peer tutor and a member of the worship team in her church.  In her spare time she enjoys reading, wake boarding, singing and spending time with her family.

Scarlet’s favorite TV show is Extreme Home Makeover and her favorite movie is Remember the Titans. Her favorite song is “Beautiful” by Mercy Me and her favorite novel is Boys are Waffles; Girls are Spaghetti by Chad Eastham.  She is most inspired by her mother, and her most treasured keepsake is a photograph that hangs on her bedroom wall of her grandfather holding her.  After graduation Scarlet plans to attend Wenatchee Valley College and continue her education at Seattle University of Law.

Scarlet’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to go for a walk along the loop trail. Her proudest moment in life has been the time she has spent serving the community.  If Scarlet could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Oprah Winfrey.  Scarlet feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she is a positive role model and she would love nothing more that to represent her community.

Candidate Madi Still

Madi is the daughter of Craig and Michelle Still.  Madi is a member of Honor Society, Drama Club, and Teens against Tobacco Use at her school.  She is a volunteer at Central Washington Hospital and a hostess at Garlini’s.  In her spare time she enjoys dance, volunteering, reading and hanging out with friends.

Madi’s favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy and her favorite movie is Black Swan. Her favorite musical artist is Bon Iver and her favorite novels are the Harry Potter Series by J.K Rowling.  She is most inspired by her Health Occupations teacher Mary Zontek and her most treasured keepsake is her Bugs Bunny blanket.  After graduation, Madi plans to attend a four-year university and continue on to medical school.

Madi’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to run on the loop trail and hike. Her proudest moment in life was watching an open heart surgery.  If Madi could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with a neurosurgeon.  Madi feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she has lived in Wenatchee her entire life idolizing the Apple Blossom Royalty for as long as she can remember. She feels she is a poised, intelligent young woman who knows how to laugh at herself.

Candidate Maggie Chvilicek

Maggie is the daughter of Jeff and Brigid Chvilicek.  Maggie is her school’s ASB Secretary, President of the Honor Society, and Captain of the Cross Country team.  She also volunteers for the TOP Soccer program and works as a barista at a local espresso stand.  In her spare time she enjoys running, playing piano, reading, baking, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

Maggie’s favorite TV show is Criminal Minds and her favorite movie is Forrest Gump. Her favorite song is “The Cave” by Mumford & Sons and her favorite novel is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.  She is most inspired by her mother, Brigid, and the place she would most like to visit is Ireland.  After graduation Maggie plans to attend a four-year university.

Maggie’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to bike or run on the loop trail or hike in the hills. Her proudest moment in life was being a member of the girls’ state cross country team.  If Maggie could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with First Lady Michelle Obama.  Maggie feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she has always been connected to the community and its people and she has the qualities of someone who would represent the Wenatchee Valley well. She also loves Apple Blossom!

Candidate Lauren Williamson

Lauren is the daughter of Lee and Kim Williamson. Lauren is a member of Drama Club, Hy-Land Singers and the Hy-Tones and she assists with the Blood Drive at her school through the Health Occupations Class.  She is also part of the Student Leadership Team at her church.  In her spare time she enjoys singing, theater, running, hiking, biking, ice skating, reading, photography, coffee and the Blue Spoon yogurt shop, church youth group and spending time with friends and family.

Lauren’s favorite TV show is Good Luck Charlie and her favorite movie is A Walk to Remember. Her favorite song is “Good Morning” by Mandisa and Toby Mac and her favorite book is I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.  She is most inspired by her grandpa, and her most treasured keepsake is her Bible. After graduation Lauren plans on attending Wenatchee Valley College then transferring to either Central Washington University or Simpson University to major in secondary physical education. Eventually she would like to start a health and fitness program for children in our valley.

Lauren’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom, is to float the Columbia River with friends. Her proudest moment in life was receiving the coach’s award on her JV soccer team.  If Lauren could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Carrie Underwood.  Lauren feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley because she has lived here her whole life and she has been actively involved in the community through school, work and church. She has developed a passion to help those in need which has allowed her to learn from the community and enrich her character on a deeper level.