2012 Isanti Ambassadors crowned

By Rachel Kytonen on July 9, 2012 at 12:14 pm

The 2012 Isanti Ambassadors were crowned Sunday, July 8, during a Coronation Ceremony held at the Isanti Middle School, drawing a conclusion to the Rodeo Jubilee Days weekend. The 2012 Isanti Ambassadors are Caitlin Walburg, Kirstin Knutson and Mikayla Miller. Photos by Rachel Kytonen

: Peformance Dancers of Dance Dynamics, as well as the 2011 Isanti Ambassaors and 2012 Isanti Ambassador Candidates, participate in an opening dance number. In front, in pink, are 2011 Isanti Ambassadors Tiffany Krueger and Shelbie Merrill.

: 2012 Isanti Amassador Candidates Samantha Miller, Caitlin Walburg, Gabriella O’ Bryan, Mikayla Miller, Kirstin Knutson, Samantha Henderson, Miranda LaClare and Jade Thunstrom.

: Aquatennial Princess Cayla Yund (2010 Cambridge Ambassador) extends an invitation to 2011 Isanti Ambassador Annie KinCannon (in white) to participate in the Queen of the Lakes program.

: Candidate Samantha Walker with Isanti Buddy Rachel Brown.

: Candidate Caitlin Walburg with Isanti Buddy Hannah Herzig.

: Candidate Gabriella O’ Bryan with Isanti Buddy Grace Dahlin.

: Candidate Mikayla Miller with Isanti Buddy (and sister) Lindsey Miller.

: Candidate Kirstin Knutson with Isanti Buddy Elektra Dehn.

: Candidate Samantha Henderson with Isanti Buddy Payton Doty.

: Candidate Miranda LaClare with Isanti Buddy Mitchell Peterson.

: Candidate Jade Thunstrom with Isanti Buddy Kentin LaBeau.

: Minneapolis Aquatennial Captain Jennifer Brentano (1995 Cambridge Ambassador) and Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess Cayla Yund (2010 Cambridge Ambassador) present Brian Strike with an Honorary Commodore award due to his volunteerism in the Isanti community. One of Brian’s main projects includes serving as parade chairman for the Isanti Rodeo Jubilee Days.

: The St. Paul Winter Carnival presented the 2011 Isanti Ambassadors Shelbie Merrill, Tiffany Krueger and Annie KinCannon (on left) with certificates, as well as an appreciation award to Kevin Domogalla (on right, gray shirt).