On Saturday, January 14, I was able to attend the Junior Winter carnival coronation with my royal sisters. When we got there we took lots of pictures in our new formal dress and jewelry! After we got done taking picture it was time for the coronation. At the coronation we got to meet all the junior candidates and we even got to see the miss candidates. The emcees distracted us with cheesy puns and somersaults while the judges made their final choice. Finally it was the time everyone was waiting for, the results of who had won. After the coronation we went right to the beverages and cake while the newly crowned candidates were getting their pictures taken. From the experience from our coronation, that pictures with other royalty took forever, we got first in line. We congratulated the new royalty and got a picture taken with them. After that we mingled a little and got more pictures taken. I’m really excited to get to know and spend time with the new junior winter carnival royalty at future events.

Ally Mraz

2017 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights

On Thursday January 5th Kristi and I attended the St. Paul Winter Carnival Candidate Dinner. At this event we were able to see many other royal families Including South St Paul. It was great seeing many of the past, current, and future Winter Carnival Royal court members. I loved hearing the variety of fish bowl questions and getting to know a few of the many candidates running for Queen of the Snow. I couldn’t believe there are 20 candidates running for the 2017 royal family! I can’t wait to attend the rest of the Winter Carnival Events and see who is crowned!

Megan Rauschnot
2017 Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

On Sunday December 11th my royal sisters and I attended the Special Olympics Christmas Party at the VFW in South St. Paul. One of the funnest parts of the party was when Santa came. Each of the party guests received a special gift from Santa. Everyone cheered when each gift was given. Entertainment included clowns and face painting. The royalty was also able to help serve the pot luck food including meatballs, hot dish, spaghetti and mini sandwiches. Everyone had a great time. It was also extra special for me because it was my 12th birthday. What a great way to celebrate it!

Abigail Cheyka

2017 Little Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

On December 3rd, my royal family and I spent our time at Cub Foods supporting the Salvation Army. We had a blast ringing bells and spreading holiday cheer. We were blessed with good weather and generous people. Who knew volunteering could be this fun! We received tons of donations and the best part, the donations were doubled!!! Ringing for the entire day, we raised $522.72 for Salvation Army programs and services. Every dollar you helped collect will be doubled and fuel important services for individuals and families in crisis. I would recommend more people to try this!!!

Kristi Schulz

2017 Miss Inver Grove Heights

This week I went to visit my sponsor Old World Pizza. I gave him a small photo album with pictures of some of the events we have done so far. I want him to see all the fun things that I get to do because of him. I plan on bringing him pictures often of all our events. I want to Thank Old World Pizza and especially Brian for being my sponsor this year. I took a picture with the manager and a few of the workers because Brian wasn’t there.

Katie Mitchell
2017 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

On Saturday, November 19, the royal family participate in caroling at a senior home and the Cambridge Lighted Snowflake Parade. The day started out at Community Center where we met the Cambridge Royalty and visit with other royalty. Then we got on a bus and headed to a local senior home where we sang Christmas Carols and talked to the residents. After this we went back to the community center and got all bundled up for the parade. The parade was super fun and I saw a lot of little kids. When the parade was over there was a Chili Feed. There I got to spend time with my royal sisters and mingle.

Ally Mraz

2017 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights

On November 14th my royal family and I attended the Inver Grove Heights City Council Meeting. During this meeting we were able to inform the community about the purpose of the Miss Inver Grove Heights Scholarship Program as well as introduce ourselves as the 2017 royal family. It was a wonderful experience to formally meet such influential leaders in our community. Also it was an honor to present Mayor Tourville with a photo of us as the new Inver Grove Heights royalty!
Megan Rauschnot
2017 Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

For my first service project I wanted to do something to help Neighbors.  Neighbors Inc does a lot to help people in Inver Grove Heights. I started by doing a food drive. My goal was to get 65 pounds of food for them. I asked friends, family and community members to donate food. My mom drove me all over collecting people’s donations for Neighbors. The people at Neighbors are so nice. I took my food in and they weighed it. We collected 68 pounds. Then I spent the morning at Neighbors helping. We helped sort and label the foods.  It takes a lot of people to keep Neighbors going.

Katie Mitchell

2017 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess