2009-10 Cranberry Royalty Announced

WARRENS, Wisconsin, September 21, 2009—Warrens Cranberry Festival announced
yesterday its 2009-10 Royalty at a coronation ceremony held at the Warrens Lions Building.

The newly crowned royalty include Queen Catherine Rung and Princesses Amber Rearick and Kaitlyn Sankey.

Catherine Rung is the daughter of Terri and David Rung of Tomah. She is a senior at Tomah High School, where she takes part in the Tomah Dance Team and is a member of the National Art Honors Society. Rung was a 2005-06 Cranberry Princess, and she is honored to represent Cranfest once again.

Amber Rearick is the daughter of Michael and Carol Wagner of Tomah. She is a 7th grader at Tomah Middle School where she participates in band and show choir. She is also active in youth group and is a nursery helper at BEFC. Her hobbies include taking voice lessons, reading and participating in gymnastics.

Kaitlyn Sankey is the daughter of Jim and Tammy Sankey of Tomah. She is a freshman at Tomah High School, and she enjoys playing softball in the VFW summer softball league. She is also a member of Girl Scouts and the Wyeville Nitelite Snowgoers Snowmobile Club. She was 2nd Runner Up for 2008 Warrens Cranberry Festival Princess.

Cranberry Royalty were judged based an interview regarding personality, poise, posture,
grooming, past achievements and speaking ability. All contestants also gave a 5-minute
cranberry food demonstration.

Each year, a Cranberry Queen and two Princesses are chosen to promote Warrens Cranberry Festival by attending parades, numerous speaking engagements, food demonstrations, pageants and various other dignitary events. At the end of her reign, the Queen will receive a $500
scholarship from the festival, and the Princesses will receive $250 scholarships.

For more information about Cranberry Royalty, contact the Cranfest office at 608-378-4200, or visit www.cranfest.com.

The purpose of the Warrens Cranberry Festival shall be to promote the common good and general welfare of the community of Warrens, including holding an annual community festival and raising funds to be used exclusively for civic betterments and social improvements in the Warrens community.