Wenatchee High School senior Roslyn Thompson was crowned the 2014 Apple Blossom queen, and seniors Nikara Morgan and Caroline Dahl were named Apple Blossom princesses at the 95th Annual Royalty Selection Pageant on Feb. 8 in the WHS auditorium.

“I feel like I can’t breathe,” Thompson said at the reception after the pageant. “It’s a dream, and my heart needs to start beating again or else I might pass out.”

Thompson earned a $6,000 scholarship, and Morgan and Dahl have each earned a $3,500 scholarship.

“I’m just in shock right now,” Morgan said. “I’m so excited for the festival, for this upcoming couple months, and I’m just so looking forward to doing it with Roslyn and Caroline. The scariest part [of the pageant] was doing the speech, I was really nervous but it all came together and worked out so I’m really happy.”

At the pageant, the emcees made a surprising announcement. Contrary to past years, each of the remaining seven candidates would receive a scholarship of $1,000 instead of $750. This was due to a donation from the Floor Factory.

Look for continuing royalty coverage in The Apple Leaf on Feb. 12.