Efren Ramirez, Actor, “Pedro” has been “Elected” As Court Ambassador for Queen’s Coronation4/9/2024
 Sharen Gromling, president of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®, announces that the Festival did “Vote for Pedro”, and Efren Ramirez has been “elected” as Court Ambassador for the Coronation of Queen-elect, Joy Berlanga.
It was his memorable portrayal of “PEDRO” in the feature film, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, that dramatically launched what has become a hugely prolific acting career with an unusually diverse series of performances in Film, Television, Drama, Comedy…every imaginable medium and genre. Efren Ramirez has been working as a professional actor for the entirety of his adult life. Initially, his career consisted of guest appearances on television, as he appeared in diverse character roles on E.R., American Dad, Judging Amy, The District, Boston Public, and Scrubs. In the years since that film was released, Efren Ramirez has appeared in scores of films and network television shows including leading roles in the HBO film, Walkout, with Edward James Olmos, Employee of the Month opposite Dane Cook and Dax Shepard, Crank and Crank High Voltage opposite Jason Statham; (playing his own twin brother in the sequel), Gamer with Gerard Butler, When in Rome with Kristen Bell, House of My Father opposite Will Farrell, HBO’s Eastbound and Down with Danny McBride, Middle School with Lauren Graham and Andy Daly, Ice with Jeremy Sisto, Perpetual Grace LTD with Sir Ben Kingsley, Monsters of God with Garret Dillahunt, and FBI Most Wanted with Dillon McDermott. Efren’s range of voiceover work consists of countless characters in such animated series as “Bordertown”, “The Casagrande’s”, “Robot Chicken”, “American Dad”, and the animated series of “Napoleon Dynamite”. He can presently be seen in DISNEY/PIXAR’s highly anticipated animated film, “Lightyear” playing “Airman Diaz” opposite Chris Evans. Most recently Efren has appeared in the HBO MAX series Made for Love and stars in the upcoming films, 7 Cemeteries, Due Justice and Satanic Hispanic. Ramirez currently resides in Los Angeles and New York. When he isn’t filming, he is spinning records as a Celeb D.J. across the country. He has published his first book, Direct Your Own Life. He has participated in a USO TOUR visiting our troops around the world. He frequently speaks to students at high schools and universities. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will host a 20th anniversary screening of Napoleon Dynamite with Efren Ramirez on Sunday, May 5. The film screening will be an Alamo “Movie Party”, meaning all guests will get “Vote For Pedro” buttons and other interactive props. The event with feature a live Q&A after the film, as well as a pre-film reception for VIP ticket holders. Tickets and event details will be available at www.drafthouse.com/winchester starting Wednesday, April 10. Efren will be at the Coronation presented by Morgan Orthodontics on Friday, May 3, at 1:30 pm. and then ride in the Hang 10 Firefighters’ Parade at 5:30 p.m. and the glo fiber Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m.  The selection of Princesses to serve in the Court of Queen Shenandoah XCVII for the 2024 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® has been announced by festival officials. The princesses include Berkley Ilise Bennett, Alexandra Grace Gluszak, Ella Leilani Kiesewalter, Hannah Grace Lloyd, and Averi Grace Thomas.  Berkley Bennet is the daughter of Candice and Erich Bennett of Luray, VA. She is the granddaughter of Barbara and Charles Griffin of Littiz, PA and Eileen and Jon Bennett of Norfolk, VA. She is a senior representing Randolph-Macon Academy. She is a varsity letter recipient in volleyball and basketball, serving as captain her junior and senior years. She serves as vice president of the Science National Honor Society as well as the Student Life Committee. Berkley is a member of Luray United Methodist Church and has participated in multiple community service projects.  Alexandra “Alexa” Gluszak is the daughter of Jeanette and Thomas Gluszak of Winchester, VA. She is the granddaughter of Mary and Ron Mater of Allegany, NY, Thomas D. Gluszak of Ashville, NY, and the late Leslie Gluszak. Alexa is a senior representing John Handley High School. She has served for four years as the Class of 2024 Student Government vice president. Alexa was named as second team 4A All District for the varsity volleyball team and served as captain for the 2023-2024 season. She is a four-year A honor roll recipient and is the leader of the Class of 2024 project. Additional credentials include selection as the 2023 Homecoming Queen, coordinator of the INOVA blood drive, and membership in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  Ella Kiesewalter is the daughter of Abigail and Torsten Kiesewalter of Cross Junction, VA. She is the granddaughter of Sandra Barr of Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, Christa Jamieson of Homberg, Germany, and the late Randy Barr and Ulrich Kiesewalter. Ella is a senior representing James Wood High School where she is an Honors/AP student. She is a member of the National Honor Society, a varsity letter recipient in cross country and track, and was selected as the 2023 Homecoming Queen. Ella attends Compass Community Church.  Hannah Lloyd is the daughter of Sarah Lloyd and Chad Lloyd, both of Winchester. She is the granddaughter of Carla and Tom Lettis of Virginia Beach, VA and the late Charlotte and Joe Lloyd. She is a senior representing Millbrook High School where she has received academic honors. Hannah has served as treasurer of the National Honor Society, as president of Educators Rising and is a member of the Millbrook High School Choral Department. She was named the sociology student of the year and participated in the 2023 Homecoming Court.  Averi Thomas is the daughter of Kimberly and Darren Thomas of Stephens City, VA. She is the granddaughter of Darlene and Robert Thomas of Johnstown, PA and the late Barbara and John Sherbondy. She is a senior representing Sherando High School where she served as Senior Class Vice President, is a four-year honor roll recipient, and member of the National Honor Society. Averi participated in the junior Homecoming Court and was named Queen for her senior year. Averi is a varsity letter recipient for both soccer and basketball and is a student leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is an officer for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and a national qualifier for FCCLA state conference. Averi is a member of the national honor society for 2023 and 2024. Averi participates on travel soccer for Blue Ridge United, travel basketball for Supreme Game Changers, and is a member of the Victory Church youth ministry band. The Princesses will accompany Queen Shenandoah XCVII and her Court to all Festival functions throughout the 97th Festival scheduled for April 26 to May 5, 2024. They will participate in the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah presented by Morgan Orthodontics on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at John Handley High School. They will attend the Queen's Ball and Dance Party Presented by Insurance Center of Winchester, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Shenandoah XCVII on Friday, May 3rd at 8:30 pm at The George Washington Hotel Grand Ball Room. They will ride on the Royal Float in the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade scheduled at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024.
 Sharen Gromling, president of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® is honored to welcome Jon Huertas back to his hometown to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2024 Festival. Jon Huertas is known professionally as an actor, director, and producer. In his hometown, when he graduated from John Handley High School in 1987, he was known as Scott Hofstedt.
For six seasons, Jon starred as Miguel Rivas on NBC’s critically acclaimed, award winning series, This Is Us. His character’s story spanned decades, from the 1970’s to present day, not just allowing Jon to show exceptional range as an actor but also an impressive physically trans-formative range. Audiences also know Jon from his role as the tough but affable, Detective Javier Esposito on the hit dramedy, Castle, which ran for eight seasons on ABC and can now be found on Hulu. He and his Castle co-star, Stana Katic, received the award for Best Performance in a Drama Episode in the 16th Annual PRISMS Awards. He had a stand-out performance as Sgt. Tony “Poke” Espera in HBO’s limited series, “Generation Kill”, which offered an unheralded streetwise view of the USMC's 1st Recon invasion of Iraq that Jon, being a veteran himself, calls the most meaningful role of his career. As a filmmaker, Jon’s directed episodic television, including episodes of Tracker, The Irrational, This Is Us, The Rookie, The Rookie: Feds, The Company You Keep, Home for The Holidays Castle and Castle. DVD Bonus Content, as well as award winning short films and music videos. He has produced narrative and documentary feature films, earning him an appointment to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. And his production shingle, WestSide Stories, formed with his fellow Groundlings alum Kenny Stevenson, has several TV, Podcast and Film projects in various stages of production and development. He most recently produced Lena Heady’s feature directorial debut, The Trap, and is currently preparing for his own feature debut as a director with the feature films, Rock Bottom Express and Defenses. His company has several series in development with Peter Farrelly/Happy Madison & Village Roadshow, eOne and Alexi Hawley’s Perfect Man Pictures, Campanario, Christina Davis/Amazon and George Tillman’s, State Street. Jon served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1987-1995. He participated in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm where he served as an aircraft nuclear/conventional weapons specialist. He simultaneously earned his degree in Musical Theatre before making the move to Los Angeles in 1995 where he pursued his childhood dream of becoming an actor. This year marks 29 years in the entertainment business. He is now putting more of his focus into Directing and Producing as he relocates to Gold Country in Northern California to live with his wife, Nicole, and animals on a horse farm. Jon will be attending Festival events, including the Coronation, presented by Morgan Orthodontics, at John Handley High School, where he will be knighted by Queen Shenandoah, Joy Berlanga. He will then ride through his hometown streets in the Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters’ Parade, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. He will lead the glo fiber Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m.  Festival President, Sharen Gromling, is pleased to announce that the winner of Season 24 of The Voice, Huntley, will serve as Firefighters’ Marshal in the 2024 Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters’ Parade.
Singer-songwriter Huntley captivated fans and audiences with his style of southern blues and rock, and raspy vocal ranges and gained mass recognition for his versatile style and command on stage. Compared to the likes of Chris Stapleton, Radiohead, and Bradley Nowell of Sublime, Huntley’s polished performances garnered him as having performed on big stages his whole life. No stranger to the music grind, Huntley earned the crown and has continued to captivate fans and audiences. Huntley’s performance is best described by coach Niall Horan “…a machine on stage, it's insane.” In keeping with our effort to have a local/regional connection to our Festival guests, Gromling is thrilled that Huntley is “almost local”, living just over the mountains in Fredericksburg, VA, with his two children, Stella and Michael, Jr. Stella joined her dad on The Voice stage to help him choose Niall Horan as his coach. Huntley has been open and motivated about being involved in his children’s lives even with his busy schedule. He independently released his first single and video, “Holdin’ On”, in 2022 and a later project titled, “Fire and Flames”. Huntley will appear at Festival events including the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah presented by Morgan Orthodontics at Handley High School, Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters’ Parade on Friday, May 3, and the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, May 4. Additionally, Huntley, “singer-songwriter, country, definitely Southern blues rock 'n' roll" performer, has agreed to perform at the Malloy Toyota Country Music Party at the Tolley Dental Zone in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center, 1188 Ralph Shockey Drive, on Saturday, May 4, at 7:15 p.m.  Brenda Frese, head coach of the Championship University of Maryland Women’s basketball team, is being announced as a guest speaker at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast. Sharen Gromling, president of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® is honored to welcome Frese to the head table of the event.
Since her first season at the helm, when the team won just 10 games, Brenda Frese has guided the University of Maryland Women's Basketball team to a National Championship in 2006, twenty overall winning seasons, nineteen 20-win seasons, seven 30-win seasons and nineteen bids to the NCAA Tournament. In 2022, Maryland rewarded Frese's amazing run of excellence with a contract extension through at least the 2028-2029 season. On February 14th, 2022, Frese won her 500th game at Maryland, making her the winningest coach in Maryland basketball history. On that day, she surpassed former women's basketball head coach and Hall of Famer, Chris Weller, who retired with 499 wins with the Terrapins. After leaving the ACC and joining the Big Ten in 2014, Frese's Terrapins have had historic success in that league. Her Terrapin teams have earned a record of 157-24 (a success rate of .867) in conference play, including their 20-4 record in the Big Ten Tournament. Frese and the Terps have won six of eight Big Ten Championships, five Big Ten Tournament titles, and made a record seven straight appearances in the Big Ten Championship game. Frese has built her team's success around recruiting, hard work, and a positive atmosphere. The instant she arrived on campus, she determinedly worked the recruiting trails in an effort to reclaim the elite status Maryland once held in the 1980s under the aforementioned Chris Weller. Success then came quickly and early. Before she even coached a game in the newly constructed XFINITY Center, she received commitments from a pair of high school All-Americans, including Shay Doron, who went on to become a three-time All-ACC pick and a Women's National Basketball Association Draft selection. In all, 23 McDonald's All-Americans have donned a Maryland uniform under Frese's reign. Obviously, few coaches across any sport can claim the level of consistency and standard of excellence as Brenda Frese in her 22 years at Maryland. Two-time National Coach of the Year, Frese's high work rate and positive attitude have resulted in seventeen Top-15 recruiting classes, three Final Fours, fourteen Conference Titles, and that stand-out National Championship in 2006. Frese has balanced this strong work ethic with a fun and family-friendly environment, also becoming a wife and a mother of twin boys, giving birth to them in the midst of one of the most successful seasons in the program's history. With the birth of her twins in February of 2008, she becomes one of only seven coaches to win a National Women's Championship and be a parent. Coach Frese will participate in the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast at the Tolley Dental Zone at the James R. Wilkins Athletics & Events Center on the campus of Shenandoah University, Saturday, May 4 at 8 a.m., and she will ride in the glo fiber Grand Feature Parade at 1:30 p.m.  Sharen Gromling, president of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® is honored to welcome a man of courage, on and off the field, Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steeler and War Hero, as a guest at the 97th Festival.
Just as Pittsburgh Steelers running back, Rocky Bleier, was about to wrap up his rookie season in 1968, a teammate called him over to the table the team reserved for fan mail. The former Notre Dame standout was surprised. He was not a high NFL draft pick or a well-known player and, in a few months with the team, had yet to receive any letters of support. When he opened the envelope, though, he realized that was still the case: In his hand was a notification that he had been drafted by the U.S. Army, which was immersed in the Vietnam War. He was due to report the next day. In combat the next year, he suffered grisly injuries that would reshape his life, but improbably, not nudge him off course. Bleier's military service was commemorated in the Pentagon’s Wounded Warrior corridor. The football player turned soldier turned injured veteran fought his way back to a professional football career that spanned more than a decade and included winning 4 Super Bowls alongside running mate Franco Harris and QB Terry Bradshaw. He was also the recipient of the George Halas Award in 1975, which is awarded to a player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. At the time of his retirement, he was the Steelers’ fourth all-time leading rusher. In turn, he has used that story to inspire countless others not to yield in the most difficult circumstances, and he has donated time and energy to helping veterans like him reacclimate to the jarringly different lives they faced when they returned home. Rocky is a member of the Congressional Committee for the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and the Purple Heart Foundation. He is an active board member of the Warriors to Citizens Foundation, which is devoted to helping soldiers, police, fire, EMTs and their families recover from the psychological harm caused by career induced stress. Rocky also serves on the board of The National Flag Foundation that was founded to honor and respect our nation’s greatest symbol, the Flag of the United States of America. Rocky started the Rocky Bleier Golf Tournament to support Veterans Village in Appleton, Wisconsin. Rocky was born in Appleton, Wisconsin and currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA, with his wife Jan. Rocky will be attending Festival events, including the Coronation, presented by Morgan Orthodontics. He will then ride through Winchester’s historic streets in the Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters’ Parade, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. and the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. Rocky will be a guest speaker at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast at the Tolley Dental Zone in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletic and Event Center on the campus of Shenandoah University.  The selection of Princesses to serve in the Court of Queen Shenandoah XCVII for the 2024 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® has been announced by festival officials. The princesses include Rachel Marie Foltz, Ariel Lynn Helmick, Madison Shae Ruff, Teresa Claire Schloemer, and Noelle Caroline Whalen.  Rachel Foltz is the daughter of Pamela & Jeff Foltz of Cross Junction, VA. She is the granddaughter of Lou Foltz of Winchester, VA, and the late Janice Kingree, Brown Kingree Sr., and Fay Ganteel. She is a senior at James Wood High School, representing The Virginia Horticultural Society. Rachel is an honor roll student, a member of the National Honor Society, and Future Farmers of America (FFA). She enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and friends as well as working on her family’s farm. Rachel hopes to pursue a career in agriculture.  Ariel Helmick is the daughter of Melissa Helmick and stepdaughter of Daniel Copenhaver, Jr. of Winchester, and the daughter of the late Jason McBride. She is the granddaughter of Robin and Michael Frank of Cross Junction, Donald Lee McBride Sr. of Winchester, and the step-granddaughter of Rhonda and Daniel S. Copenhaver Sr. of Winchester. Ariel is a junior at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL majoring in psychology and criminal justice. She is a member of the Indoor Volleyball and Beach Volleyball team, for which she was nominated Rookie of the Week for Collegiate Conference of the South. She is also a member of the Chi Omega (Lambda Kappa) Sorority and a representative of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. She is a 2022 graduate of Millbrook High School where she received recognition for K-12 perfect attendance. She was a member of the varsity volleyball team and was named to 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Regional, and 1st Team All Area. Ariel was a member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Key Club, and the Homecoming Court. While in high school, she volunteered 100 hours in 1 year at the Boys and Girls Club of the Shenandoah Valley. In her free time, she enjoys hiking.  Madison Ruff is the daughter of Kimberly and Tobin Ruff of Leesburg, VA. She is the granddaughter of Judee and Michael Delancey of Leesburg, Valerie and Paul Dannels of Hamilton, MT, Jo Ruff of Las Vegas, NV, and the late Rueben Ruff. She is a senior representing Loudoun County High School. Madison is President of the Student Council, President of French Club, and a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society. She serves as the student representative to the Loudoun County School Board and is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Black Student Union at Loudoun County High School. Madison’s community involvement includes service as the secretary of the Douglass Center community advisory board and helping with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student Visionaries of the Year fundraiser. She works as a manager at Tuscarora Mill, pool lifeguard, and is a volunteer coach for U14, U15, and U16 volleyball teams.  Teresa “Tess” Schloemer is the daughter of Beth and Mark Schloemer of Winchester. She is the granddaughter of Wilhelmine Schloemer of Winchester, and the late Joanne and Robert Seale and Carl Schloemer. Tess is a junior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) where she majors in wildlife conservation. She attended the Classical Cottage Consortium and was homeschooled through her graduation in 2022. She was a Dean’s List student, a member of the Latin Honor Society, and captain of the Eukarya varsity soccer team. Tess was named a Governor’s Scholar and Outstanding Young Woman of the Year 2022 by Virginia Knights of Columbus Council. She has volunteered with the Work Camp for the Diocese of Arlington and Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, sewing, painting, and playing soccer.  Noelle Whalen is the daughter of Gabrielle and Michael Whalen of Berryville, VA. She is the granddaughter of Mary and Bill Veilleux of Winchester, Therese Lafond of Bogota, NJ, Carol Whalen of West Barnstable, MA, and the late John Lafond and William Whalen. She is representing the Clarke County Ruritan Club and is a junior at Clarke County High School. She is a member of the varsity soccer team, varsity swim team, varsity cheer team, and varsity tennis team. She serves as president of the Dairy Club, is a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), the 4 H Club, and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). Noelle hopes to pursue nursing after graduation. The Princesses will accompany Queen Shenandoah XCVII and her Court to all Festival functions throughout the 97th Festival scheduled for April 26 to May 5, 2024. They will participate in the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah presented by Morgan Orthodontics on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at John Handley High School. They will attend the Queen's Ball and Dance Party Presented by Insurance Center of Winchester, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Shenandoah XCVII on Friday, May 3rd at 8:30 pm at The George Washington Hotel Grand Ball Room. They will ride on the Royal Float in the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade scheduled at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024.
 The selection of Princesses to serve in the Court of Queen Shenandoah XCVII for the 2024 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® has been announced by festival officials. The princesses include Jo-Elle Eileen Chesson, Jordyn Alexis Hansbrough, Hailey Marie Johnson, Ashley Anne McGuire, and Samantha Rose Stevens.  Jo-Elle Chesson is the daughter of Patricia and Tos Chesson of Acworth, GA. She is the granddaughter of Mary Washington of New York City, NY, Moses Yarssah, Teresa Johnson Gildersleeve, and Joseph J.F. Chesson all of Monrovia, Liberia. She is the goddaughter of Eileen Caldwell of Berryville, VA. She is a freshman at Columbus State University majoring in biology. She is a member of the African Association Club. Jo-Elle is a 2023 graduate of Allatoona High School where she was a member of the Diversity Club and the Minority Representation Association (MRA). Jo-Elle was active with the Grace Lutheran Church Youth Group in Winchester.  Jordyn Hansbrough is the daughter of Jennifer and John Hansbrough of Winchester, VA. She is the granddaughter of Roberta Ziemer of Wintersville, OH, Luke Wilson of Carrollton, OH, Faye and Robert Hansbrough of Rockingham, VA, and the late Robert Ziemer. A freshman at James Madison University, Jordyn majors in media art and design with a creative advertising concentration. She is a 2023 graduate of Millbrook High School where she was an active member of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) all four years, earning Vice President of Marketing 2023, International Career Development Conference Emerging Leader 2022, Junior Leader of Marketing in 2021, International Career Development Conference Qualifier 2021, and International Career Development Conference Certified Gold for Millbrook’s School Based Enterprise. While attending Millbrook, she was also a member of the Key Club and National Honor Society. In 2023, Jordyn was the Quota International of Winchester Scholarship Recipient, Winchester Host Lions Club Scholarship Recipient, and the Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Scholarship Recipient.  Hailey Johnson is the daughter of Heather and Jeffery Johnson of Rappahannock, VA. She is the granddaughter of Nancy Parker of Watertown, NY and Lori Johnson of Duluth, MI. She is a junior representing Shenandoah University where she majors in biology. She is a member of Sigma Rho Delta and Leadership and Educational Development (LED) Fellows as well as a head orientation leader and first year seminar mentor. Hailey is a 2021 graduate of Clover Hill High School and enjoys dancing. She has a special interest in becoming a pediatric physician assistant.  Ashley McGuire is the daughter of Susan and James McGuire of Winchester. She is the granddaughter of Jeanette and Sam Garst of The Villages, FL, Joan McGuire of Arlington, VA, and the late James F. McGuire. She is a first-year student at The University of Virginia where she is majoring in public policy. She is a member of the Club Competition Cheer Team and Younglife. Ashley is a 2023 Millbrook High School graduate who served as President of her class sophomore, junior, and senior years. She was a four-year varsity cheerleading letter recipient and served as cheer captain as well as receiving first team all-district for competition cheer. Ashley was a member of the National Honor Society and District Choir. She was a recipient of the Pioneer award, Sportsmanship award, and Character award during her time spent in varsity athletics. She was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Millbrook High School’s Younglife. She participated in several high school theater productions and acted in Shenandoah University summer music theater for three years.  Samantha Stevens is the daughter of Andrea and Donald Stevens of Winchester. She is the granddaughter of Darlene and Paul Stevens of Ocean Pines, MD and the late Rose and Stacy Reeves. She is a freshman at Virginia Tech majoring in interior design. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Samantha is a 2023 graduate of John Handley High School where she was a varsity letter recipient in girls soccer her junior and senior year. She was also a Handley Scholar for 2022 and 2023. The Princesses will accompany Queen Shenandoah XCVII and her Court to all Festival functions throughout the 97th Festival scheduled for April 26 to May 5, 2024. They will participate in the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah presented by Morgan Orthodontics on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at John Handley High School. They will attend the Queen's Ball and Dance Party Presented by Insurance Center of Winchester, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Shenandoah XCVII on Friday, May 3rd at 8 pm at The George Washington Hotel Grand Ball Room. They will ride on the Royal Float in the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade scheduled at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024.
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