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Minneapolis Aquatennial

For the past, gosh 7 or more years, I have enjoyed driving in to Minneapolis to support our Western Fest Queen as she participates in the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Ambassadors program.  This year was especially heart warming as we watched Roxana Trevino proudly represent the Granite Falls area, Western Fest, her family and most importantly herself.  The transformation we have witnessed in this young lady over the past year warms my heart and reminds me why Katy and I have stayed with this program for as long as we have.  Granite Falls should be proud of this young woman, a natural leader that's starting to blossom.  Thank you Roxana!

Meet the Candidates event - Minneapolis City Center - Wednesday, July 17



Carrie Speh, myself, Roxana, 2014 Princess Mariah Weir, 2014 Miss Western Fest Jeanine Rupp

Mariah, Roxana, Jeanine

Describing her week so far!

Before the start of the Queen of the Lakes Coronation! Tedd Mann Hall - Friday, July 19

2013 Royal Family - Rosina, Roxana, Claressa

Roxana with the 2014 Royal Family - Jeanine, Halie, Mariah

The whole crew

The "older" royal family members popped in for the photo op too!
Cynthia & Jen
Rosina, Jeanine, Halie, Roxana, Mariah, Claressa

Special connection was made between Brenda Schuler Beam Pehrson and Roxana!

The Coronation!


1/2 of the ladies in white on stage

The 47 women competing for Queen of the Lakes

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