New royalty to be crowned in East Bethel
by Eric Hagen
Staff Writer
Many young girls have served as the ambassadors to East Bethel over the 32-year history of the East Bethel Royalty program. A few new girls will join these diplomatic ranks after a ceremony tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, July 16) at the East Bethel Ice Arena.
Click here to view the 2011-2012 East Bethel Royalty candidates
The pageant will once again be at the East Bethel Ice Arena, but it will start earlier than normal. The pageant begins at 1:30 p.m.
Also new this year is the junior princess category for girls ages 11 to 13 as of July 1. The young women crowned queen and princess must still be between 16 and 21 years old, and Little Miss candidates must be between six and eight years old.
Over this past year, the 2010-2011 East Bethel Royalty have traveled over 2,500 miles to attend 70 events, according to Erika Rucks, a volunteer in charge of recruitment and promotions.
Some of the things that Abby Johnson, Erica Sundem Mallak, Abby Mau and Katie Mueller did this past year included serving food at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis, volunteering at the Pageants of Hope for physically and developmentally delayed girls, Nite to Unite appearances in East Bethel, an appearance at the Cedar Creek Community School carnival and an appearance at East Bethel Community School’s pizza night.
Mueller will be representing East Bethel at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of Lakes Program. People can meet Mueller and the 42 other candidates Wednesday, July 20 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Minneapolis City Center atrium. She will also be in the torchlight parade, which runs from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 20. The coronation ceremony is Friday, July 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus.
Because of all the time they put in, the non-profit organization distributes college scholarships to the queen and princess and a savings bond to the Little Miss winners.
Miss East Bethel Queen and Princess candidates
Sara Fobaire, 19, daughter of Dea and Philip Sagan of East Bethel, is sponsored by Westphal Construction.
Jodi McGaver, 19, daughter of Randy and Shanon McGaver of Isanti, is sponsored by AFLAC.
Christian Mohr, 17, daughter of Cory and Shelly Mohr of East Bethel, is sponsored by Ham Lake Dairy Queen.
Kasondra Schrecongost, 17, daughter of Wendy and Bill Day of Bethel, is sponsored by Minnetonka Game and Fish Club.
Miss East Bethel Junior Princess candidates
Katherine Cederberg, 12, daughter of John and Julie Cederberg of Cedar, is sponsored by ECO Woodworks, Inc.
Jillian Cherney, 11, daughter of Harrison and Dawn Cherney of East Bethel, is sponsored by Red Ox Cafe.
Caitlin Christensen, 13, daughter of Alan Christensen and Jennifer Spreeman of Wyoming, is sponsored by Alan Christensen.
Brittany Cich, 12, daughter of Jen Carey and Jeff Cich of East Bethel, is sponsored by Summit Dental Care.
Alexis Flaten, 13, daughter of Donny and Colleen Flaten of Wyoming, is sponsored by Cedar/East Bethel Lion and Lioness Club.
Terra Mann, 12, daughter of Charles and Cheryl Mann of Oak Grove, is sponsored by Westerberg Agency.
Gretchen McManus, 13, daughter of Rory and Sandy McManus of East Bethel, is sponsored by Blatz Auto.
Ariel Orr, 12, daughter of Ken and Shari Orr of East Bethel, is sponsored by Teddy Bear Care on 65, Inc.
Kelsey Voss, 13, of East Bethel is the daughter of Melissa and Paul Olson and Gary Voss, is sponsored by Blaine Lock and Safe.
Little Miss East Bethel candidates
HalleJo Baldwin, 8, daughter of Jessica Kaczrowski of Wyoming, is sponsored by Tim’s Home Delivery.
Emily Hoff, 7, daughter of Fred and Dustie Hoff of St. Francis, is sponsored by Kiser Construction.
Joslyn Jacobson, 8, daughter of Troy and Suzy Jacobson of East Bethel, is sponsored by Semier Homes.
Bailey McLaughlin, 6, daughter of Sean and Lisa McLaughlin, is sponsored by Wise Guys Plumbing.
Brooklyn Reintjes, 6, daughter of Dan and Lisa Reintjes of East Bethel, is sponsored by Live Wire Electric.
Winter Schuldt, 7, daughter of Josh and Joy Schuldt of Oak Grove, is sponsored by Patriot Converting, Inc.
Paige Schumacher, 6, daughter of Tim and Linda Schumacher of East Bethel, is sponsored by PortraitEFX.
Amanda Smith, 7, daughter of Tom and Sharon Smith of Cedar, is sponsored by Fatboys Bar and Grill.
Aliyah Sutcliffe, 6, daughter of April and Aaron Anderson of East Bethel, is sponsored by East Bethel Fire Relief Association.
Emma Stroyny, 8, daughter of Scott and Kay Stroyny of East Bethel, is sponsored by Village Bank of East Bethel.
Eric Hagen is at eric.hagen@ecm-inc.com
