Manson,WA (MVT) - MVT would like to thank Cindy Simmons for providing us with the following biographies of the 2008 Manson Apple Blossom Royalty candidates.
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CANDIDATE # 1
LAURA LEIGH CROSS
PARENTS: Paul and Cindy Cross.
SIBLINGS: One brother, Nathan and one sister, Sarah.
HONRORS RECEIVED: 4.0 GPA, National Honor Roll; member of the National Honor Society; Homecoming Royalty; National Society of High School Scholars; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Passed All Four Sections of the WASL and was a Senate Page.
ACTIVITIES & OTHER INTEREST: Currently the ASB President; ASB Assistant Secretary & Secretary; Reporter for FBLA; Third year delegate at Mr. Adams Leadership Camp; Local Association of Student Councils Senior Representative for Manson. Involved in the Student Action Leadership Team for 2 yrs; Mexican Medical Mission Trip; Church Lector & Acolyte; Volunteered in the Food Drive and Food Bank. Was an elementary Tutor, a member of the Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, Pep Band, Volleyball, and Golf teams. Laura also attended the Introduction to Engineering Program at the University of Notre Dame; she is a Tap Dance Instructor and a member of the competition team at Fabulous Feet Dance Studio in Wenatchee.
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: “Heroes”
FAVORITE NOVEL: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
FUTURE PLANS: Attend the University of Washington to study Civil Engineering.
ESCORT: Reece Kamphaus, son of Rick and Cathy Kamphaus.
CANDIDATE # 2
KATIE ANN BARNES
PARENTS: Brad & Diane Barnes
SIBLINGS: One brother, Ben
HONORS RECEIVED: National Honor Society; High Honor Roll; Passed all four sections of the WASL tests; was chosen for the Volleyball 1st Team All-League; Received the Coaches Award; Lettered in Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Band and Academics; Was an Evergreen Girls State Delegate; Published in Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans; Chelan County Apple Judging Grand Champion.
ACTIVITIES & OTHER INTERESTS: Future Farmers of America; Snowboarding; Loves Math, has been involved with the Community Hospital Internship program, involved in her church & Church's Youth Group.
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: "24"
FAVORITE NOVEL: Eclipse by Stephanie Myers
FUTURE PLANS: Attend Washington State University, majoring in Engineering or Pre-Med.
ESCORT: Jose Garcia, son of Delfina and Jose Garcia.
CANDIDATE # 3
KEISHA SPRUCE NEFF
PARENTS: Greg & Sue Neff
SIBLINGS: Three brothers; Aaron, Kyle and Schuyler and two sisters, Megan and Aylee.
HONORS RECEIVED: Honor Roll for four Years; Invited into Honor Society as a Junior; Citizenship Award, Presidential Fitness Award; Sportsmanship Award at State Volleyball Tournament; Most Inspirational for Volleyball; Most Improved in Softball; Coach's Award for Volleyball; and has received Athletic and Academic Letters.
ACTIVITIES & OTHER INTERESTS: Varsity Volleyball for three years; Varsity Basketball for four years; Varsity Softball for two years. Junior Class Secretary; Currently ASB Treasurer; Currently Honor Society President. Enjoys scrap booking, reading, photography and plays the clarinet. Has taught preschool Sunday school at her Church for the past three years, and was an assistant coach for the 5th/6th grade AAU Girl's Basketball team this past season.
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: "CSI & Law and Order"
FAVORITE NOVEL: The Count of Monte Cristo
FUTURE PLANS: Attend either the University of Washington or Central Washington University to pursue a career as a teacher.
ESCORT: Miguel Escalera, son of Bernardino Escalera and Maria Sanchez.
CANDIDATE #4
SIERRA DAWN ELLSWORTH
PARENTS: Mike & Diana Ellsworth
SIBLINGS: Two sisters: Hailey & Kendra
HONOR'S RECEIVED: Currently ASB Secretary; Currently National Honor Society Treasurer/Secretary; 2006-2007 Assistant ASB Secretary; Honor Roll all 4 years of H.S.; Washington Associate of Student Council Delegate; 2 year Mt. Adams Leadership Delegate; Member of FBLA; Outstanding Reader Award; Excellence in Math Award; Citizenship Award.
ACTIVITES & OTHER INTERESTS: Listed in Who's Who among American High School Students; Lettered in Softball 1 year; Lettered in Basketball 3 years & earned Most Valuable Player Award; Lettered in Volleyball 3 years & earned Most Improved Award, and also the Coaches Award 2 years; Selected All League Second Team in Volleyball; Participant in Community Clean-up, Food Drive and Apple Blossom Art Show. Loves to read, play most sports, watch movies and most of all spend time with her friends, family and cat Latte.
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: Man vs. Wild & Grey's Anatomy
FAVORITE NOVEL: My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult
FUTURE PLANS: Plans to attend Central Washington University and Major in Elementary Education. Upon graduation hopes to move back to the Manson area.
ESCORT: Wade Gross, Jr.; son of Ruth Crowe and Wade Gross, Sr.
CANDIDATE # 5
WHITNEY JOY PITTMAN
PARENTS: Todd & Rosanna Pittman
SIBLINGS: Two brothers, Jordan & Travis
HONORS RECEIVED: Who's Who Among High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; High Honor Roll; Honor Society; Passed all four parts of the WASL; Freshman Class Treasurer; ASB Historian; FFA Officer; All-State Choir candidate; 2007 Homecoming Princess; 4-time Washington State Equine Champion (Western Equitation, Showmanship, Bareback Equitation).
ACTIVITIES & OTHER INTERESTS: Snowboarding; Reading; Running; Horseback riding; Camping; Varsity Volleyball; Varsity Softball; NCW Volleyball Club member; Washington State Equestrian Team member; 4H member; Pinto Association member; Washington State Horseman member; FBLA member; band member; Church Youth Group; Mexico Mission Outreach Participant, Vocal Performer; Lake Chelan Winery Hostess; Volunteer for Blood Drive & Food Drive; County and State Fair Participant.
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: American Idol
FAVORITE NOVEL: Roots
FUTURE PLANS: Attend Seattle Pacific University, majoring in Public Communication with a double minor in Business Administration and Music.
ESCORT: Osbaldo Escoto, son of Isidro and Guillermina Escoto.
CANDIDATE # 6
ROSELYN SHEA PETERSON (ROSIE)
PARENTS: Dale & Kelly Peterson
SIBLINGS: One brother, Ryan, and one sister, Faye.
HONORS RECEIVED: Academic letter - 4 years; National Honor's Society; Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador; Junior Class President; Senior Class Treasurer; Senior Future Business Leaders of America President: Certificate of merit in 2007 Apple Blossom Art Show; Member of the Knowledge Bowl all 4 years of H.S.
ACTIVITIES & OTHER INTERESTS: Played Piano for 12 years; Hospital Volunteer for 1 year; Senior Meals Volunteer for 2 years; Community Clean-up and Food Drive Volunteer for 4 years; Volleyball; Track; Pep Band; Guitar Class; Volunteer piano player for Missoula Children's Theater; employed at Local Myth Pizza for over 2 years.
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: Grey's Anatomy
FAVORITE NOVEL: Snow falling on Cedars by David Guterson
FUTURE PLANS: Attend Seattle University or Western Washington University to study psychology, business, music & Spanish. Would also like to study abroad.
ESCORT: Chris Morris, son of Denise Morris and Steve Morris
Manson,WA (MVT) - MVT would like to thank Cindy Simmons for providing us with the following biographies of the 2008 Manson Apple Blossom Royalty candidates.
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