The 2013 500 Festival Princess Program has begun!!! And I can't even believe it's that time of year again.
We held the 1st Round of Princess Selection over the weekend. 200 applicants from 21 Indiana colleges and universities and 74 hometowns. All extremely active in their colleges and universities. All very bright and outgoing. All very excited to be a 500 Festival Princess. It warms my heart to see so many beautiful and talented who want to be a part of this program.
With the start of a new Princess year comes the end of one. The 2012 Princesses were my first little nuggets and I love how dedicated they are to this program. I feel sad that their reign is almost over because I can't imagine another group of Princesses being as fabulous as this group was. They are literally some of the most giving, loving and energetic group of young women. If this is the future generation...I have complete confidence that they will take over the world.
Princess Jessica. She warms my heart.
Love me some Queen TayTay. The next 500 Festival Queen has big shoes to fill because my early morning trips to the track during the month of May were only as fabulous as this girl is. My first Queen will always hold a special place in my heart.
Princess Brittany. Look for this girl as the next Miss Indiana. I have loved seeing Brittany evolve into an outgoing and gorgeous young woman. (Plus she's a Purdue girl, which always makes me happy!)
When these girls get together, there is always so much laughter that it's completely contagious. I think what makes me love this class of Princesses is that they not only had the time of their lives, but they got live-long friendships out of it too! And that is the legacy of the 500 Festival Princess Program.
Princess Kendra. Another Purdue girl that makes my heart smile! Love this girl.
And lastly, my #1 volunteer...my little sis Laken. Good grief, words cannot express how thankful I am for this girl. She too embodies the true legacy of the Princess Program. This girl has it all, but is the most self-less person I know. She is so supportive and one of the best friends a girl could ask for. Love me some Laken.
I cannot wait to meet the next 33 Princesses. One more round and we'll know who those lucky girls are!! :)
