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• Dad taught Lilac Queen ‘dreams can make a difference’

  January 30, 2012 in City on Page A1 Central Valley High School’s Sydnee Scofield was crowned 2012 Lilac Queen during a ceremony Sunday at the Spokane Masonic Center. Scofield was selected from a group of 14 high school … 5

• Royal Court: Alexis Schwartz

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Ferris High School Favorite quote: “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you are riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief …

• Royal Court: Julia Vogelsang

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 NorthWest Christian School Favorite quote: “We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy …

• Lilac candidates juggle tight schedule

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 If being a member of the Lilac Royal Court is a big commitment with appearances, being a contestant for the court can be just as time-consuming. The Fab 14 – …

• Royal Court: Sydnee Scofield

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Central Valley High School Favorite quote: “The best things in life are not things.” Anonymous

• Royal Court: Jasmin Hallam

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Rogers High School Favorite quote: “Don’t follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Author unknown

• Royal Court: Alyssa Mayfield

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Medical Lake High School Favorite quote: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn Monroe

• Royal Court: Briony Denker

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Gonzaga Prep Favorite quote: “Always remember: Others may hate you, but those who hate you won’t win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself.” Richard M. Nixon

• Royal Court: Bethany Anne Hand

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Mt. Spokane High School Favorite quote: “Confidence is beauty.” Author unknown

• Royal Court: Madelaine Reid

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Lewis and Clark High School Favorite quote: “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be …

• Royal Court: Hailey Ann Murray

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 West Valley High School Favorite quote: “Success is the quality of your journey.” Jennifer James

• Royal Court: Katie Sweeney

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Mead High School Favorite quote: “Only a life lived for others is worth living.” Albert Einstein

• Royal Court: Linnea Kessler

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Cheney High School Favorite quote: “Why go through life unnoticed?” from the movie, “Aquamarine”

• Royal Court: Hannah Allen

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 University High School Favorite quote: “God always has something for you, a key to every problem, a light for every sorrow, and a plan for every tomorrow.” Author unknown

• Royal Court: Madison McHenry-Kroetch

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 North Central High School Favorite quote: “Deciding everything is falling into place perfectly. As long as you don’t get too picky about what you mean by place. Or perfectly.” Brian …

• Royal Court: Sarah Letsch

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Shadle Park High School Favorite quote: “If you take a risk and it pays off, you’ll be happier. If you take a risk and it doesn’t work out, you’ll be …

• Lilac court finalists vie for scholarships

  December 1, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The Spokane Lilac Festival has announced its Fabulous 14 selected to compete to become part of the 2012 Spokane Lilac Festival Royal Court. The girls were selected from 30 high …

• Fourteen Lilac Court candidates named

  November 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S8 The Spokane Lilac Festival has named the Fabulous 14 candidates for its 2012 Dream & Reach For the Stars Royal Court. The Fab 14 are Jasmin Hallam, Rogers High School; …

• New president elected for Lilac Festival

  September 13, 2011 Next year’s Spokane Lilac Festival has a new president and a new theme.

• Face Time: Lilac Queen reflects on responsibilities, opportunities

  May 9, 2011 in City on Page A5 MacKenzie Johnson, a senior at Mead High School, is this year’s Spokane Lilac Festival Association Lilac Queen. In an interview last week, Johnson, 18, looked forward to the busy weeks … 8

• Mead High teen crowned 2011 Lilac Festival queen

  January 31, 2011 in City on Page A6 For the first time in 42 years, the Spokane Lilac Festival Association’s Queen hails from Mead High School. MacKenzie Johnson, 17, a senior at Mead, won the crown after a …

• Lilac group gives toys

  January 27, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S7 The Spokane Lilac Festival Association contributed 461 toys and $632 in donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program this past Christmas. Together, Toys for Tots and …

• More than crowns, Lilac contest is social

  January 27, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Since 1938, accomplished young women from throughout Spokane County have been selected to serve as princesses and queen of the Spokane Lilac Festival. This year, 14 high school girls have …

• Lilac Court throne awaits for seven of ‘Fab 14’

  January 27, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page N1 Since 1938, accomplished young women from throughout Spokane County have been selected to serve as princesses or queen of the Spokane Lilac Festival. This year, 14 high school girls have … 1

• Lilac royalty nominees dig into classes, community

  January 28, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page N1 It’s been 70 years since Shannon (Mahoney) Mitchell was selected as Spokane’s first Lilac queen. This year, a new batch of candidates are vying for the chance to wear the … 1