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Miss Lake Chelan Pageant 2022 Saturday, March 5

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CHELAN- After a year’s hiatus due to the restrictions of the Corona Virus, the directors of the Miss Lake Chelan Program are pleased to present the 2022 pageant on Saturday, March 5 at Sigillo Cellars.  This year’s selection day format has been slightly modified to accommodate a smaller candidate field and pandemic constraints.  The afternoon event will begin at 2 p.m. with an audience limited to invitation only. 

The Miss Lake Chelan Program has been part of Chelan’s history since the first Princess Chelan, Henrietta Kelsey, was selected from the senior class in 1926.  At the core of the program is an opportunity for young women of our community to gain skills in leadership, public speaking and volunteerism while serving as an ambassador for her hometown. The addition of scholarship awards in the 1970’s helps the program to draw some of the brightest and most talented young women in our schools. 

The 2022 Miss Lake Chelan will be chosen from three lovely young women who have challenged themselves to run for the title.  In addition, the three will have the opportunity to receive a portion of $4,400 in scholarship money for their post-secondary education.

The three candidates are all members of the senior class at Chelan High School. 

Miss Itzel Martinez

Candidate number 1 is Miss Itzel Martinez.  Itzel is the daughter of Jesus Martinez and Lucia Bautista.  Itzel is a very busy young woman.  She is a full time running-start student at WVC, is completing an internship at Thrive, and participates in band, sports and clubs at Chelan High School.  Currently, she is an officer of Todos United, Med Club and the Chelan Project. Itzel volunteers her time as the social media coordinator for Chelan’s Earth Day organization. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, listening to, and playing music. After graduation, Itzel plans to transfer to a 4-year university where she will major in Business Marketing and minor in Graphic Design.  Itzel’s favorite thing to do in the Lake Chelan Valley is to eat breakfast on Sunday mornings with her family at the Apple Cup and going swimming in the lake during the summer. 

Miss Rocio Italia Sevilla

Candidate number 2 is Miss Rocio Italia Sevilla.  Rocio is the daughter of Rocio Martinez.  In school, Rocio has been involved in many clubs.  She is currently the vice president of Todos United and FCCLA, and is the president of FBLA.  In addition, she is a member of Med Club, Science Olympiad, Chelan Project and National Honor Society.  Rocio was a member of the cheer squad during Football season, plays alto sax in the band and played soccer as a freshman and sophomore. She has volunteered her time at the Apple Cup’s Community Thanksgiving, and helped to build trails at Echo Ridge.  In her spare time, she enjoys baking, dancing, reciting poetry and learning about the Asian culture, as well as spending time with family and friends.  After graduation, Rocio plans to attend Washington State University where she will major in Agri-Business or Teaching.  Rocio’s favorite thing to do in the Lake Chelan Valley is to walk in the orchards when the cherries are ready to be picked and having carne asada at the lake.  

Miss Jacqueline Jimenez

Candidate number 3 is Miss Jacqueline Jimenez.  Jacqueline is the oldest and only daughter of Jose Jimenez and Yanela Guzman.  She is active in clubs at Chelan High School including Todos United, Future Business Leaders of America and the Art Club.  Outside of school, she holds down a part-time job at the Lake Chelan Artisan Bakery.  In her spare time, Jacqueline enjoys writing poetry, working on personal projects, reading and taking walks. After graduation, she plans to enroll in Central Washington University to study Business with a minor in Film and Video Studies.  Jacqueline’s favorite thing to do in the Lake Chelan Valley is to visit the parks during the summer and go on walks with her family.

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