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| Photography by Chris Bartlett |
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My name is Emily Schnacky and I am one of the 2009-2010 Richfield Ambassadors. This experience as an ambassador has been incredible and has given me many opportunities to do things I never imagined I would do. Whether it was waving to the crowd along a parade route, jumping in a pool of mud, stuffing my face full of spaghetti, or simply making another person smile, I will always remember this wonderful year. One thing this year as an ambassador has opened my eyes to is the power of volunteering. Each and every volunteer event was valuable in its own way whether it was serving a snack at crisis nursery, packing presents into a truck at toys for tots, timing at the special Olympics, or stuffing bears at cancurables, volunteering this year was what I enjoyed most. It is not only the memories throughout this yearlong journey that are important; it is the people who have been by my side who have made this journey one I will never forget.
This year I have made friendships to last a lifetime with the four other ambassadors who will always be the sisters I never had, the royal family, along with people from our community and surrounding communities. Other people who have been supportive through it all are my wonderful parents David and Marilyn Schnacky.
When I am not in crown and gown I enjoy cheerleading, camping, biking, and hanging out with friends. Next year I will be returning to the University of Minnesota Duluth as a sophomore where I will be pursuing a degree in communications along with a minor in both French and journalism.
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