Laura Devries, Miss Osoyoos Credit Union. (Photo courtesy of Paul Eby, OK Photo Lab, Oliver)
Laura Devries
My name is Laura Devries and I am Miss Osoyoos Credit Union. I currently attend the Osoyoos Secondary School and am in Grade 10. After I graduate, I plan to go to university where I will pursue a career in family counselling. Of my 15 years, I have lived in Osoyoos for 11, with my grandparents and older sister, Sarah. In my spare time, I enjoy figure skating at the Sun Bowl Arena. It is there that I volunteer to help teach young children the basics of skating. Some other activities I enjoy are baking, going for walks and reading. I joined the Royalty Program because you really get to learn a lot about your town, your peers and yourself. I have learned so much and gained so many new experiences. I added to my knowledge of Osoyoos, and learned some life long skills, such as public speaking. My first pageant in Summerland, was tons of fun. I met so many new people and made some great memories. I encourage everyone of the proper age to take part in the Royalty Program and see what it has to offer.
Taryn Aspell, Miss Cascade Stucco. (Photo courtesy of Paul Eby, OK Photo Lab, Oliver)
Taryn Aspell
My name is Taryn Aspell. I am Miss Cascade Stucco. My family moved to the South Okanagan in 2005. In my family I have an older sister, a twin brother and my Mom and Dad. This year I am in Grade 10 at Osoyoos Secondary School. I enjoy Ukrainian dancing, drawing and spending time with my family and friends. After high school, my short-term goal is to attend Law School and become a criminal defense lawyer. My long-term goal is to open my own practice and be successful. I volunteer at the Lake Osoyoos Sailing Club, and the Osoyoos and South Okanagan Physiotherapy and Active Wellness Centre. One of the reasons I joined the Royalty Program was because I was interested as to what I would gain from the Program including speech skills, and educating myself and giving back to my community. I also am fond of traveling and meeting new people.
Emmaleigh Diwell, Miss Elks Lodge #436. (Photo courtesy of Paul Eby, OK Photo Lab, Oliver)
Emmaleigh Diwell
My name is Emmaleigh Diwell. I am Miss Elks Lodge # 436. I’m 15 years old and am currently enrolled in Grade 10 at Osoyoos Secondary School. I am the eldest in a family of three boys and three girls. I have always loved being a part of a large family and have learned so much from it. I work at the local grocery store AG Foods and am a cashier there. Besides school and work, my interests and hobbies are reading and dancing. My future goal is to one day be a social worker since it combines the work of law with my passion for helping little kids. Last November my parents decided that our family needed a change so we moved 14 hours away from Fort St. John to Osoyoos. Ever since i moved here I have loved exploring the area and getting to know this spectacular town. I have also loved getting to meet some great people and make some amazing friends. One of these amazing friends told me about the Royalty program so I decided to check it out and honestly it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have loved every moment of it. it has been a great experience which I will cherish forever.
