Our program would not be available today if it was not for the amazing businesses and individuals that sponsor the candidates or the Inver Grove Heights Scholarship program as a whole. I was lucky enough to have Gertens sponsor me for this year! The staff had been very welcoming and supportive of me while I was a candidate and following the coronation they continue to be supportive and show excitement for this program and the events we attend. We are very thankful for everything Gertens, and the rest of our sponsors, do for us!

2020 Miss Inver Grove Heights
Amy

On Saturday, December 7th, my royal sisters and I attended the Candy Cane Hunt at South Valley Park. We did the count down for the kids to start the search for the candy canes. While the kids were searching for the candy canes a few of us went to prepare some cookies and hot apple cider for the participants and their families.  We enjoyed those snacks after the event along with some Christmas music.

2020 Junior Princess
Marissa

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On Saturday, December 8, my royal family and I attended Santa’s Workshop. This event took place in West Saint Paul, so we were accompanied by the West Saint Paul Royalty as well. This event gave the children in the surrounding communities a chance to come and buy presents for their families. The child’s guardian gives them a budget and they have the opportunity to use the money and shop Santa’s workshop. I was a shopper so I got to walk around with children individually and help them to pick out presents for their loved ones. I had a lot of fun at this event and I would love to volunteer again in the future.

2020 Inver Grove Heights Princess
Ashley

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On Saturday, December 7, the Inver Grove Heights Royal Family spent the night at the Skate With Santa event. We started off the night by helping hand out skates to all of the guests until we got to lace up our own skates and hit the ice! A lot of us had no idea how to skate, but a really sweet girl named Ava offered to teach us and she stuck by my side the rest of the night!

2020 Miss Inver Grove Heights
Amy

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On Sunday, November 17, 2019 my royal sisters and I went to see the grand opening of the IGH Fire Station #2. I was excited to see the new fire station because it is only 2 miles from my house. This will be a great addition to my neighborhood because we don’t have fire hydrants where I live. I learned that the IGH Fire Department has 2 tanker trucks to fight these types of fires. My favorite part of the day was the nooks and crannies tour with fire fighter Tony Kautz. It was neat to see the hose drying and training tower which is not only used to dry hoses from floor to ceiling, but also used to teach fire fighters how to enter confined spaces.
2020 Junior Princess
Taylor

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For my first service project as the 2020 Inver Grove Heights Princess, I decided that I wanted to make tie blankets for the adults and children that are at and will be at the Gillette’s Children’s Hospital. Over the span of a month I collected fleece donations and went out and bought fleece on my own to make these blankets. I would like to say a special thank you to Diane Rechtzigel and Debbie Heymans for their generous donations. I had to follow specific measurements to make these blankets so that they would be perfect for the patients receiving them. My mother and I spent time cutting and tying 15 blankets. It took quite a while but it definitely payed off and I am so excited that many people will be able to enjoy these blankets, I hope they make their stay a little more comfortable.
2020 Inver Grove Heights Princess
Ashley

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On November 2nd, my royal family and I had the opportunity to attend the crowning achievements pageant. There we met the new crowning Achievements court and a wide variety of ambassadors from surrounding cities. It was beautiful hearing about the ambitions and talents each contestant had and I cherished seeing the joy on each one of their faces when they were crowned. I hope to see their joyful personalities at another event soon! 
2020 Miss Inver Grove Heights

Amy

My royal sisters and I participated in Cottage Grove’s Monster Bash Parade. Our team was the Flintstones. It was so much fun!! We won first place for most creative. It was fun meeting other Royalty. This was our first parade together I’m looking forward to doing more.

2020 Little Miss Inver Grove Heights
Autumn

My Royal Court and I went to Boo Bash. We got to interact with kids at the arts and crafts table. We got to work the bounce house and dance danced as well as played games with the kids on the dance floor. I got to see all of the cool costumes that the kids were wearing. This event was fun to interact with kids and see their creativity for Halloween. I wanted to thank everyone that put that event together.

2020 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights
Teah

I met with my sponsor Greg Kuntz, with Remax Results on Friday, October 18. We talked about ideas that I could do for my community service projects. We also talked about some of the events we have already participated in and our upcoming events. My sponsor knows a lot about the Royalty life as he was previously King Boreas with the Winter Carnival. He has spoken at many Royal events in surrounding communities and loves to teach the candidates the proper parade wave.  I am thankful to have a sponsor that understands the commitment and can help guide me as I learn my role this year.

2020 Junior Princess

Marissa

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