93rd Miss Lake Chelan Royalty Crowned

Congratulations Queen Ashlyn, Princess Caroline and Princess Talitha

Information submitted by the Miss Lake Chelan Scholarship Team

The Miss Lake Chelan Scholarship Program was held at the CHS Performing Arts Center Saturday evening, March 9^th. From a candidate pool of eight charming young ladies, the judges deliberated and tallied and announced the 2019 Royal Court: Queen Ashlyn Sanderson, 1st Princess Caroline Kelly and 2nd Princess Talitha Zelaya.

Throughout the next year, Miss Lake Chelan and her royal court will be representing the community in a number of local and regional outings starting with the upcoming Wayne Kelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day (Top Dog) Parade on Saturday, March 16 in downtown Chelan.

Queen Ashlyn Sanderson

1st Princess Caroline Kelly

2nd Princess Talitha Zelaya

The eight candidates were Caroline Kelly, Ella Tschetter, Haylee Fry, Ana Torres, Ashlyn Sanderson, Talitha Zelaya, Maceala LaPorte, and Odaliz Ordaz. Each of these young ladies, all juniors at Chelan High School, have been preparing for this evening for the last three months learning dance routines, preparing their talent showcases, practicing for interviews and impromtu questions, as well as learning how to grace the stage with poise and confidence. The five judges evaluated the girls in interviews early in the day and technical marks as well as a short essay helped to start the competition. Once on stage, each of the girls performed a fitness routine, individual talent, danced with their escorts, as well as answered an impromptu question.

Due to the support of our community and local businesses, scholarship awards were given to each of the young ladies for their efforts. To say this was a tough year for our judges would be an understatement as the competition was fierce. Each of these young ladies offered stellar performances both on and off the stage. The MLC program couldn’t be prouder of each of these girls!