The three princesses for the 2015 Planters Days celebration in Woodland were named recently.
The three Woodland teens will serve on this year’s Planters Days Court during the event, to be held June 18-21.
Here’s a look at this year’s Planters Days princesses:
Amanda Corey
The 16-year-old Corey is the daughter of John and Rachelle Corey. At Woodland High School, Corey carries a 3.87 grade point average and she is active in the National Honor Society, the Interact Club, sang in the choir, and participated in cross country and cheerleading.
Corey has also been active in Girl Scouts of America and she participated in Make A Difference Day in each of the past 10 years. She has also volunteered in the community delivering gifts and food to families during the holidays and also donated her time and effort at the annual Snowflake Bazaar, Lewis River Fall Fest and the Beaver Booster Auction.
“After living in Woodland for 12 years, I have learned that it is a close knit community where the residents really care about each other and their town,’’ Corey said. “It all started over 100 years ago, when the town of Woodland became flooded, putting the residents and their farms at risk. Fortunately, they worked together as a community and built the dike to protect the town of Woodland.’’
Karin Taylor
The 16-year-old Taylor boasts a 3.95 grade point average at Woodland High School. She is the daughter of Amanda and Mark Taylor. At WHS, she has participated in Academic Scholars, Art Committee, basketball, catering, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society and jazz choir.
She has also participated in the youth group, nursery, Sunday School and community meals at Grace Community Church and has served as a counselor at Dunes Bible Camp. Taylor and her family have also adopted a family in the community each year through the Christmas Family Adoption program. Taylor’s interest are learning new concepts and ideas in the world and her hobbies include group and improvisational singing, hiking, reading, cooking and hospitality, sewing and crafts, learning the guitar, and drama/theater.
“Many of my fondest memories are here in Woodland,’’ Taylor said. “Our community is small and I love being able to make a bigger difference than I would in a larger town or city. When I go to the Planters Days festivities, each year the number of familiar faces grows. It is satisfying to have acquaintances in all age groups and lifestyles. As I get older, I realize what a difference it makes if you are involved with your community and in the relationships that you build and the activities that occur.’’
Taylor Vossen
The 17-year-old Vossen is the daughter of Marisa and Billy Vossen. At Woodland High School, Vossen has served as student council treasurer and vice president. She has also participated in volleyball, track, cheerleading, Interact/Rotary, Future Business Leaders of America, WHS Scholars Program, National Honor Society and served as a student leader at Challenge Day. She currently has a 3.8 grade point average.
Vossen has also performed 50-plus hours of community service in various areas. Her hobbies are drawing and painting, cooking and baking, yoga, shopping and cleaning/organizing. Her interests include studying abroad, volunteering time to her community, pursuing an education in the medical field and spending time with family and friends.
“To me, the Woodland community is a place where people come together and support one another,’’ Vossen said. “It’s also a place where everyone is safe, accepted and belongs. The traditions and people that reside here make up this lovely little community.’’
