TRAVERSE CITY -- The National Cherry Festival has selected its four finalists, one of whom will become the 2009 National Cherry Queen in ceremonies scheduled for July 10.
-- Franki Price, 19, of Elk Rapids, is the daughter of Ken and Marcia Price. She is a 2008 graduate of Elk Rapids High School, currently studying journalism at Michigan State University. In high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, played soccer and basketball and was a member of the dance squad, and served as Miss Elk Rapids in 2007. She was chosen as Scholar Athlete of the Year by her classmates her senior year. She is sponsored by Ken Price and family.
-- Angela Sayler, 24, of Williamsburg, is the daughter of Richard and Donna Sayler. She is a 2003 graduate of Elk Rapids High School and a 2008 graduate of Grand Valley State University, with a degree in hospitality and tourism management. She plans to obtain a master's degree in entrepreneurial business. She has worked at her family's orchards and was an intern with the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. She is sponsored by Smeltzer Orchard Co.
-- Stephanie Paulosky, 22, of Williamsburg, is the daughter of Karen Paulosky and the late Don Paulosky. She graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 2004 and Aquinas College in 2008 with a degree in communication and business administration. She was Miss Elk Rapids in 2004 and a National Cherry Queen finalist in 2006. She played soccer in college and high school and has competed in a triathlon. She is sponsored by Dr. Vincent P. Mack D.D.S.
-- Samantha Dunn, 20, of Gaylord, is the daughter of Scott and Theresa Dunn. She is a 2007 graduate of Gaylord St. Mary's Cathedral School and is currently studying communications at Michigan State University. She was the Gaylord Alpenfest Queen in 2007-2008, student council president of her high school class and an all-state athlete in softball and basketball. She is sponsored by mBank and Force Fitness PowerHouse Gym.
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