Top Ten Candidates

Candidate Aubryann McClune - Achievement Award

Aubryann is the daughter of Lyle & AnnaGene McClune.  Aubryann is the ASB President, President of the Chamber Choir, a member of  Honor Society, Key Club and played on the Varsity Volleyball Team.  She helped organize “Freezin’ for a Reason” which collected items for the Women’s Resource Center and does bell ringing for the Salvation Army during the holidays.  In her spare time, Aubryann enjoys singing, playing piano, snowboarding, running, and kayaking.

Aubryann’s favorite TV show is Psych.  Her favorite song is “Aubrey” by Bread and her favorite novel is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  She is most inspired by her dad and her most treasured keepsake is her scriptures.  After graduation, Aubryann plans to attend Brigham Young University to major in education and become a high school teacher. Eventually, she hopes to become a school administrator and work with students in leadership.

Aubryann’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events is to snowboard at Mission Ridge with her family and friends. Her proudest moment in life was being selected to play the lead role in “Annie” in the seventh grade. If Aubryann could trade places with anyone for one day, she would trade places with Audrey Hepburn.  Aubryann feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival she tries to include everyone and make each individual feel special.  She tries to act on what she believes the Festival is focused on which is community and coming together.

Candidate Samantha Allen - Queen & Congeniality AWard

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.

Candidate Hayley Brown - Princess

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.

Candidate Nora Cortez

Nora is the daughter of Vicente & Maria Cortez.  Nora is a member of Environmental Club and is a Student 2 Student Ambassador.  She also volunteers with vision & hearing screenings at various elementary schools, and has attended a leadership conference at Central Washington University.  In her spare time, Nora enjoys singing, watching movies, photography, and taking road trips.

Nora’s favorite TV show is Ridiculousness and her favorite movie is 12 Rounds. Her favorite song is “How to Love” by Lil Wayne and her favorite novel is Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez.  She is most inspired by her mother and her proudest moment was finally receiving an A in ceramics class. After graduation, Nora plans to attend Central Washington University and major in Criminal Justice.

Nora’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events, is going out for ice cream at Dairy Queen. If Nora could trade places with anyone, for one day, she would trade places with Oprah Winfrey.  If she could visit someplace special it would be Fiji, Honduras or Disneyland. Nora feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because she has leadership skills and the desire to help the community to the best of her ability.

Candidate Nikki Schroeder - photogenic & Congeniality award

Nikki is the daughter of Scott & Heidi Schroeder.    Nikki is the President of both Key Club and the Random Acts of Kindness Club, a member of FBLA, and is one of her school’s Assemblies Coordinator. She was the Student Director for her school districts past two musicals and works in the nursery at her church.  In her spare time, Nikki enjoys hiking with her mom, tennis, crafts, making videos, and singing

Nikki’s favorite TV show is a British show called Robin Hood and her favorite movies are Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Her favorite song is anything sung by her sister Jennifer and her favorite novel is The Princess Bride by William Goldman.  She is most inspired by her mother, and her most treasured keepsakes are her notes from her council members from leadership camp. After graduation, Nikki plans to attend either Gonzaga or Western Washington University.

Nikki’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events, is going hiking with her mom, her best friend and her dogs.  Her proudest moment in life was coming in second place at the Inland Empire Doubles Tennis Tournament. If Nikki could trade places with anyone for one day, she would trade places with singer Adele because she would like to be able to express her love and passion as well as she does.  Nikki feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because she is very active in her school and would be able to channel that into the community. She has also lived in the Wenatchee Valley and is extremely proud to call it her home.

Candidate Keisha Engley - community involvement award

Keisha is the daughter of Maria Engley-Spencer & Bobby Spencer.   Keisha is the Lieutenant Governor of Division 52 of Key Club, MECHA, Honor Society, Yearbook Editor, and competes on her school’s Track & Field team.  She is also the Youth Leadership Council President for Youth United.  In her spare time, Keisha enjoys volunteering, reading, excercising, and photography.

Keisha’s favorite TV show is Doctor Who and her favorite movie is Meet Me in St. Louis. Her favorite novel is The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.  She is most inspired by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and her most treasured keepsake is her diamond earrings given to her by her grandmother.  After graduation, Keisha plans to attend the University of Washington to earn a degree in global health and public affairs, after which she plans on joining the Peace Corps.

Keisha’s favorite things to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events, are volunteering, hiking Saddle Rock, biking the Loop Trail and working the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market. Her proudest moment in life was earning her varsity letter in community service as a junior which she has repeated this year. If Keisha could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Elenore Roosevelt.  Keisha feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because her involvement in the Wenatchee Valley has without a doubt been the most influential experience in her life. This community is her world and it would be an honor to represent it and the Apple Blossom Festival.

Candidate Lydia Blair

Lydia is the daughter of Lisa Blair.  Lydia is a member of Honor Society, Interact Club, FBLA, and is a Varsity Cheerleader.  She is also a volunteer for Relay for Life and is employed at Great Harvest Bread Company.  In her spare time, Lydia enjoys reading, watching movies, cooking & baking, interior design and playing with her dogs.

Lydia’s favorite TV show is Friends and her favorite movie is Father of the Bride. Her favorite song is “The Scientist” by Coldplay and her favorite novel is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  She is most inspired by her mother, and her most treasured keepsake is her 3rd grade picture of her mother and herself at Mother/Daughter Day. After graduation, Lydia plans to attend Seattle Pacific University to receive a degree in interior design and later travel to France to put her degree to use.

Lydia’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events, is using the loop trail to jog and walk her dogs. She also likes to have picnics on the grass at Walla Walla Park.  Her proudest moment in life was the day she made varsity cheerleader at her high school. If Lydia could trade places with anyone for a day, she would trade places with Kate Middleton.  Lydia feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because she has grown up in the Valley and the Apple Blossom Festival has always been one of her favorite parts of spring.  She would give a genuine representation of our community and festival.

Candidate Claire Fryhover

Claire is the daughter of Todd & Siobhan Fryhover.   Claire is a member of the Velocity Swim Team, is the Captain of the Girls Varsity Swim Team and has won several swimming awards at her school.  She also volunteers for special needs swimmers and was a nanny over the summer for a local family.  In her spare time, Claire enjoys swimming, playing with her dog, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Claire’s favorite TV show is Modern Family and her favorite movie is The Notebook. Her favorite song is “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw and her favorite novel is To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  She is most inspired by Daniel George and her most treasured keepsake is her purity ring.  After graduation, Claire plans to attend a four-year university and get a degree in education or dental hygiene.

Claire’s favorite thing to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events, is spend time in Lake Chelan during the summer with her friends and family. Her proudest moment in life was when she was elected captain of her school’s swim team.  If Claire could trade places with anyone for one day, she would trade places with her cousin, Daniel George.  Claire feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because she would be a great role model and she is a person that is easy to get along with. She knows a lot about Wenatchee and all the events that happen, and she is an enthusiastic person who loves having new experiences.

Candidate Devyn Huylar - princess

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.

Candidate Christine Reed - most original speech award

Christine is the daughter of Mike & Lori Reed.  Christine is currently the choreographer for her school’s spring musical and was the Chairman of the Martin Luther King Assembly last year.  She also takes and teaches dance classes at The Next Step Dance Studio.  In her spare time, Christine enjoys dancing, baking & reading.

Christine’s favorite TV show is Gossip Girl, and her favorite movie is The Notebook. Her favorite song is “Someone Like You” by Adele and her favorite novel is Harry Potter by J.K Rowling. She is most inspired by her mother, and her most treasured keepsakes are her baby blankets. After graduation, Christine plans to attend Washington State University and major in elementary education.

Christine’s favorite things to do in the Wenatchee Valley, besides Apple Blossom Events are going to Mission Ridge, hiking Saddle Rock and boating on the Columbia River. Her proudest moment in life was when her teacher, Mr. Cadman, asked her to choreograph the spring play “Bye Bye Birdie”.  If Christine could trade places with anyone, for one day, she would trade places with actress Tina Fey.  Christine feels she should represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Festival because she loves this Valley and loves meeting new people. She is very comfortable around people she doesn’t know.

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