Outgoing Oliver Ambassadors stand behind newly chosen BC Ambassadors in Merritt

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Lauren Sherwood

Osoyoos

Lauren, 24, grew up in Osoyoos and was crowned Miss Osoyoos 2006/07. She is majoring in Geography and Professional Writing at the University of Victoria in pursuit of her Bachelor of Science. Lauren’s plans include becoming a writer for an environmental organization. Recently, Lauren was the coordinator for the UVic Geography in Schools Program, introducing geography to high school students, as well as a speaker at several conferences where she related her personal experiences as a hard-of-hearing student.  Lauren enjoys reading, hiking, swimming and singing.

 

Camelia Vokey

Penticton

Camelia is 19 years old and was raised in Penticton. She is very proud to have received her Human Kinetics Diploma after completing two years of schooling at Okanagan College. In the fall, she will be attending UBC – O for her third year in the Bachelor of Human Kinetics Program.  Camelia is very passionate about urban dancing and has been a member of a very special dance group for six years. She has missed this second family of hers as she was unable to participate this year as a result of motor vehicle accident injuries.

 

Casey Helgason

Kamloops

Casey, 20, was born and raised in Kamloops and values community involvement and volunteering in an effort to give back to her community. She was honored to represent Kamloops as the 2010 Princess where she volunteered over 1000 hours during her Reign at various charitable events. Casey begins her 3rd year at Thompson Rivers University this fall, where she is majoring in Politics and Economics and aspires toward a career in a cooperative law.

Congratulations ladies – chosen at Merritt last night.