Congratulations to the 2006-2007

Ambassadors Royal Family!!

 

Senior King 2006-07 - Kevin Meissner - he is the father of Michelle Meissner, Miss Woodbury Princess 2005-06. He is married to Darlene, have two children, Brent and Michelle, and have lived in Woodbury for 22 years.

Senior Queen 2006-07 - Jodi Sward - she is the mother of Nicole Sward, Little Miss Woodbury Princess 2005-06. She is married to Kent, have four children and is an active community volunteer at school, church and is on the Woodbury Magazine Advisory Board.

Miss Woodbury 2006-07 - Beth Dentinger - sponsored by Excel Martial Arts Academy - Beth will be a senior this fall at Hill Murray School in Maplewood. She plans to attend college majoring in nursing or secondary education in the fall of 2007. Beth has volunteered at the Humane Society for Companion Animals in Woodbury for nearly the past two years, has lettered in speech the past two years and is a purple belt in Taekwondo with the goal to be a black belt. She also is a Peer Minister at school. Beth currently works at B&D Associates, Inc. in St. Paul as a office assistant.

Miss Woodbury Princess 2006-07 - Megan Cockriel - sponsored by Kowalski's Market - Megan will be a senior this fall at Woodbury High School. She plans to attend college majoring in business in the fall of 2007. She has won the Presidential Academic Award and for over the past three years, the Perfect Attendance Award. She has volunteered at Good Shepard Nursing Home and for SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving). Megan has also worked for the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Dept working with pre-school and elementary school children during the "Summer Fun" program. Megan currently works at Kowalski's Market in Woodbury as a cashier.

Miss Woodbury Princess 2006-07 - Johnna Lardani - sponsored by Lardani Painting and Drywall and John and Tina Lockner with the Home Team at Remax Results. This fall, Johnna will be a freshman at Bethel University majoring in K-12 education in the visual arts (art teacher). She has extensive experience in volunteering for many organizations and church missions, was the basketball and soccer captain and president of Morningstar (elite choral group) at New Life Academy. Johnna currently works at Noodles and Company as a cashier and server and worked as a nanny this summer.

Little Miss Woodbury 2006-07 - Ariana Double - parents are Eric and Amy Double - Ariana is 7 year old and will attend 2nd grade in the Spanish Immersion school at Bailey Elementary in Woodbury this fall. Ariana is the oldest of three children with a sister, Elana, and a brother, Ethan. Ariana dances on a competition dance line at Woodbury Dance Center, sings in the choir at church and does gymnastics in the summer. When she grows up, she wants to be a hair stylist, a dance teacher and maybe a vet.

Little Miss Woodbury Princess 2006-07 - Stephanie Bird - parents are Mike and Lisa Bird - Stephanie is 9 years old and will attend 4th grade at Bailey Elementary in Woodbury this fall. She has an older sister, Samantha. She has been in dance for the past five years, gymnastics for two years and piano for three years. When she grows up she wants to be a fashion designer, teacher or event/party planner.

Little Miss Woodbury Princess 2006-07 - Gwendolyn Grespan - parents are Lou and Dawn Grespan - Gwendolyn is 9 years old and will be home schooled as a 4th grader this fall. (Her favorite subject is English. She previously attended New Life Academy since 1st grade.) She has a younger brother, Thomas, and a younger sister, Valerie. Gwendolyn is interested in dance, art, swimming and volunteering at church. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher or designer.

The Woodbuy Ambassadors Royal Family have been in existence for over 25 years. The Ambassadors are chosen following a month long candidacy of interviews, community service events, and volunteering with the Woodbury Days Council at the Woodbury Days events. Candidates are selected as members of the Royal Family based on communication skills, volunteering & service efforts, and leadership abilities.

Once a member of the Ambassadors, the eight members will spend a year together bonding and becoming both lifelong friends and extended “family.” Throughout the year, the Ambassadors travel around the state representing their city and festival. They spend their time volunteering for the city at various functions, such as visiting the residents at the Woodbury Health Care Center, adopting a highway to ensure Woodbury stays beautiful, volunteering at fundraisers for Children’s Hospital, and reading to the youth of Woodbury at schools and libraries. In addition to volunteering, the royalty spends their summer attending surrounding cities festivals, spreading the joy and spirit of the beautiful city they represent.

The mission of the Ambassadors is to make a difference in the community in which they live, encouraging the development and education of young women, and relationships with all ages. Along with the Woodbury Days Council, they represent a community of dedicated people striving to make the city a more friendly and wonderful place to live.

The six young women chosen to represent the city will receive a scholarship to be used for college education, paid directly to the institution of their choice upon successful completion of their year as royalty. The Sr. King and Queen will also receive a gift for volunteering their time with the Royal Family. The family represents the city of Woodbury a minimum of fifty times throughout the year.

Click here to go to our sign-up page. Download the 2007 Ambassadors applications.
Don't Delay! Applications are due by May 31st to avoid late registration fees.

For more information or questions, please contact Barb DeVahl.