On April 1, 2023, my royal sisters and I attended the Moose Easter Bunny Breakfast at the Moose Lodge. We had a great time meeting the Easter Bunny, passing out cookies, planting flowers, and talking to our community. I hope everyone has a Hoppy Easter.
Little Miss Inver Grove Heights
Evelyn
On March 31st my royal sisters and I were able to spend some time with some senior residents of a nearby senior home. They came into the kitchen area and we served them tea and cream puffs. Once they were served, we joined them and talked about anything they wanted to talk about. Most of them wanted to hear about what I did but shared some memories of theirs, too. One of the residents was a former Aquatennial Queen! It was fun to listen to their stories.
Sincerely,
Little Miss Princess Ryleigh
Since I had time off of school for Spring Break, it was a great time to go visit my sponsor, Volkswagen of Inver Grove. I was able to meet with the manager, Brent, and thanked him for sponsoring me. I shared some of the exciting things I have had the opportunity to do, because of the Inver Grove Heights Scholarship Program. Of course we had to took a picture in front of Herbie because it’s sort of iconic (according to my mom). I’ll be visiting them again before my reign is over and can’t wait to share even more fun experiences with them!
Sincerely,
Little Miss Princess Ryleigh
My royal sisters and I went bowling at Cedarville Lanes to support the Eagan FunFest program. We had a really great time and I was excited that I knocked all the pins down to get a strike. The bowling alley was like a party with all the lights off, disco balls, and lots of cool lights. At the end of the event, we decided to compete to see who could bowl the fastest. We bowled next to Winter Carnival and loved talking with them. The event was fun and I was so glad to spend time with everyone.
Little Princess 2023
Annaleigh
On Friday February 23 my royal sisters and I attended the princess dance at the Grove. They had games, crafts, music, coloring, and more. I also had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Minnesota volunteer! We had a great time dancing with all of the girls.
2023 Little Miss
Evelyn
From January 27 till January 28, 2023 I was honored to attend Queen’s Weekend at the St Paul Winter Carnival. I was really excited to meet all the Ambassadors from different cities. I got to attend several events including King Boreas and the Queen of Snow’s Coronation. Visited the Snow sculptures at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and also enjoyed being part of the Grande Day Parade. I was happy to see everyone recognized the crown and the highlight was being knighted by King Boreas and getting to know all the newly crowned royalty.
Thank you for letting me represent the IGH Scholarship Program.
Stephanie
Miss IGH
On Sunday February 25th the IGH Scholarship Program hosted its first Mardi Gras party at the Moose Lodge. There were several Royalty and Ambassadors at the Event, among them the Winter Carnival Royalty with Queen of the Snows, Liv Swenson and King Boreas, Leo Lewis. We danced and played games like bottle toss, jenga and limbo. we had a wonderful time.
Stephanie
Miss IGH 2023
For my second service project I collected donations for “Cory’s Closet” memorial project located at Simley High School. Cory’s Closet contains personal hygiene products and clothing available to students as needed. Located in the nurse’s office, students have a convenient and confidential place to get things. These items can be important on school days as well as for home use. Students may not have money or access to buy hygiene products they need. Items available are body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Tampons and pads, socks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. As a Simley High School student myself, I know students appreciate having Cory’s Closet available. Donations are always needed and greatly appreciated. I will be continuing to collect donations if anyone wishes to contribute. Please contact me or school nurse Dawn at Simley High School. Thank you.
2023 Miss Princess
Rhiannon
On January 28th, 2023 my royal sisters and I participated in the King Boreas Grande Day Parade. It was very cold out but it was such a great experience! Stephanie, our Queen, wasn’t with us on the float because she was walking with all the other visiting Ambassadors. This parade was a lot of fun- many bands, floats, and the newly crowned Royal Family of St. Paul.
Sincerely,
Little Miss Princess
Ryleigh
The coronation was an exciting and fun event. It is a BIG event that takes a very large number of staff and volunteers to make it happen. Several hundred people attended including representatives from local festivals as well as from around Minnesota and other states. It was fun meeting the ambassadors from other areas and learning about their festivals. We enjoyed seeing all the fashions and costumes from queens, princesses, Klondike Kate’s and more, lots of sparkle!! The program started with welcoming and acknowledging past royal families and guests, next was thanking and paying tribute to the outgoing 2022 Royal Family as they turn their reigns over to the 2023 family. Then came the excitement of announcing the 2023 Royal Family princes, King, princesses and Queen. After much suspense we were thrilled when IGH’s Liv Swenson was crowned Aurora, Queen of the Snows 2023. Liv is the perfect choice with her love for the Carnival and her family’s many many years of involvement in the Winter Carnival plus the Inver Grove Heights Scholarship program. Liv served as IGH junior royalty in 2013 and princess in 2016. Former Minnesota Viking, Leo Lewis was crowned the 86th King Boreas, King of Snow and Ice. Vulcanus Rex, King of Fire and his Vulcan Krewe did show up but left Boreas and his winter family alone for now. He promised to return in 10 days to overthrow Boreas’s reign of cold, ice and snow and bring warmth back to St. Paul.To everyone involved in putting this event on, well done!! Great job!
Rhiannon
Miss Princess 2023
