Rosalia names 2011 royalty to cap program, competition

ROSALIA

A “Singing in the Rain” theme welcomed all to the Miss Rosalia competition Sunday in the Rosalia gymnasium. The 2011 Miss Rosalia is Erin Brown.

Kristin Paulson was named first princess; Josie Daniels, second princess and Kelsey Lindhag, third princess.

The winner for ticket sales was Kristin Paulson. The Spirit of Miss Rosalia winner was Kelsey Lindhag. Poise and appearance winners were Kristin Paulson and Erin Brown. Erin also won the talent portion.

Mr. Rosalia Casey Brown, along with his court, Scott Eberle and Gage Merritt, were emcees.

The contestants danced to “Singing in the Rain” in a routine choreographed by Dorinda Merritt.

Past and visiting royalty welcomed and introduced were Cathy St. John, Jessica Kile, Tara Pittmann, Brandi Brown, Kelly Kiesz, Sara Brown, Stephanie Paulson, Alyssa Gibbar and Kimberly Paulson.

Rosalia 2010 Queen Mattie Eberle and Princesses Kaileigh Wendt and Lucy Irish performed along with the Mr. RHS Court to “Don’t Rain on My Parade”.

For the talent competition, Kelsey Lindhag danced, Kristin Paulson played saxophone, Josie Daniels played violin and Erin Brown sang.

They are juniors class students of Rosalia High. Kelsey Lindhag is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lindhag; Kristin Paulson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arlin Paulson; Josie Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Daniels, and Erin Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brown.

Judges introduced and welcomed from Spokane included Jena Rush, Steve Butler and Diana McColley.

Grade school students Paige Brown, Angelina Widman and Anna Pittmann performed in a skit with Gage Merritt. Sophomores Bree Fulton, Mattie St. John, Hanna Sims, and Hailey Lindgren also performed in a skit.

The 2010 royalty in their farewell speeches thanked their families, town, Chamber of Commerce, coordinators Tara Pittmann, Kelly Kiesz, Dorinda Merritt, and all who worked to make this an outstanding year. The coordinators thanked the current royalty for their year with a photo collage for each girl.

Collin Pittmann, a fifth grader at Rosalia sang, “I Can See Clearly Now” before the 2010 royalty made their farewell walk.

Rosalia Grannies provided the reception after the event. Pittmann Town and Country provided flowers.

Rosalia High School will host a blood drive, Wednesday, April 13, 11 to 3 at the high school. T-shirts will be given to all donors.

Rosalia Dollars for Scholars hosted their annual crab feed and silent auction Friday, March 11. All proceeds for the event are used to fund scholarships for Rosalia’s graduating seniors.

During the evening, Mike Day was presented with a plaque recognizing his work for Dollars for Scholars as well as the hundred of hours he spends supporting the students of Rosalia Schools.