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2009 Cherry Queen Tarryn Maas

                                            

For as many years as the festival has been going on, there has been one lucky female, in the Senior graduating class of North East High School, becoming the North East Firemen's Cherry Festival Cherry Queen. The process to become Cherry Queen begins right at the High School, where the Senior class nominates 10 of their female classmates to be candidates for this prestigious award. After the selection of the 10 in mid-May, the Cherry Festival Queen committee meets with the candidates on several occasions, interviewing the potential Queens, and determining the qualities of each. The panel of judges, comprised of members of the community, rates the candidates on several characteristics, and slowly narrows the group down to the Final Five candidates, one of whom will be crowned Queen. The Final Five go through several more interviews, and eventually are treated to dinner by the escorting firemen. Escorting firemen are selected by the committee to escort a candidate to dinner, appear in pictures, and onto the stage, where the Queen will be crowned on the Thursday of the Festival at 6:30 PM on the main stage at Heard Park.
2009 Cherry Court member Kaiti Phillips. Kaiti is the daughter of Mark and Kim Phillips of North East, PA. Kaiti currently attends University of Oklahoma where she plans to major in Advertising. In her free time, Kaiti enjoys volleyball, photography, using Photoshop, and spending time with friends.

"Honestly the best part of the whole experience was getting to know the firemen. They treated the entire court like a part of the "family" and allowed us to go "behind the scenes" and get involved in different parts of the festival. They are all great people and what they do for our community is even more amazing."- states Phillips.

Kaiti was escorted to the stage by Steven "Charley" Haas of Crescent Hose. Charley is currently an EMT-B, a Interior Firefighter, and is a BVR technician. Charley Joined the Crescent Hose company in August of 2008, and enjoys spending time at the fire station, answering calls, and spending time with his girlfriend.

 2009 Cherry Court member Bethany Drab. Bethany is the daughter of Dan and Bonnie Drab of North East, PA. Bethany currently attends Penn State University and plans to major in Architecture. In spare time, Bethany enjoys running, shopping, spending time with friends and visiting the beach.

"Being on court has opened my eyes to all the support and dedication our firemen family provides our town each day. I appreciate all that they are willing to give to protect their friends and to show them a great time at the Cherry Festival. I am honored that I was given the opportunity to enjoy this experience."- states Drab.

Bethany was escorted to the stage by Jason Bronson of Fuller Hose Company. Jason is currently an Interior Firefighter. Jason enjoys spending time with his wife Victoria and her children when he is not busy with his "other" family.
2009 Cherry Court member Mari Goetz. Mari is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Goetz of North East, PA. While in high school, Mari took part in many activities including track, life smarts, PJAS and is a supporter of all things North East.

Mari was escorted to the stage by Mark Taylor of Crescent Hose. Mark is currently an active honorary member, who previously served in the company for numerous years, in many positions such as lieutenant and captain. Mark decided to rejoin the company because he missed the excitement of answering calls and helping the citizens of this wonderful town.

 2009 Cherry Court member Jenny McAuley. Jenny is the daughter of Scott and Janice McAuley of North East. Jenny currently attends University of Pennsylvania, and intends on majoring in biochemistry and submatriculation with chemistry. While not studying, Jenny enjoys reading, baking, running and relaxing.

Jenny was escorted to the stage by Tim Davis of Fuller Hose. Tim is currently an Interior Firefighter. Tim enjoys spending time with his family and helping coach his sons football team.
2009 Cherry Queen Tarryn Maas. Tarryn is the daughter of Susan and Darryl Maas of North East, PA. Tarryn currently is enrolled at Allegheny College where she plans to major in International Studies. Tarryn enjoys running, skiing, reading, baking and spending time with friends and family. Tarryn hopes to work for the United Nations as a human rights lawyer.

 

Tarryn was escorted to the stage by David Meehl of Crescent Hose. Dave is currently the Chief of the North East Fire Department. Dave enjoys spending time with his wife Mary, and mentoring his two sons, Kyle and Cody, on their paths to being firefighters. Dave also enjoys working with the Junior Firefighters, camping, hunting, fishing, and attempting to set the new record for "number of consecutive fires in a week".

 2008 Cherry Queen Lily Oberle. Lily is the daughter of Lynn and Larry Oberle of North East, PA. Lily is attending Gannon University where she plans to major in Nursing. After being crowned Queen, Lily spent the year promoting and supporting the Firefighters and EMT's of the North East Fire Department.

"As a young girl, the Cherry Queen was someone that I looked up to, so to become someone that other girls could look up to meant alot to me. I enjoyed taking the 2009 candidates around to the different tents so they could become more familiar with the firemen and the community." states Oberle.

Lily was escorted to the stage by Claire Wilson of Fuller Hose. Claire joined in 2009 and currently serves as a Fire Police officer. Claire enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter when not protecting the firefighters on scenes.