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Stacie
Waleyko named Rhode
Island’s
2013 Cherry Blossom
Princess
Ms. Waleyko, 23, is
a summa cum laude graduate from the
University of Rhode Island, with a
degree in Computer Science and
Mathematics. In her spare time, she
enjoys cooking, traveling and practicing
yoga.
“There were great candidates for the
2013 Cherry Blossom Princess. However,
Stacie Waleyko stood out for her
statement of interest and the passion
for the State of Rhode Island ,” said
Geraldine Barclay-King, Chair of the
Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival
Princess Selection Committee.
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2013 RI Cherry
Blossom Princess, Stacie Waleyko
& 2012 RI Cherry Blossom
Princess Kara Fulginiti in
Washington, DC |
As Rhode Island’s
Cherry Blossom Princess, she represented
the state and participated in events
during the 65th National Cherry Blossom
Program, held in Washington, DC the week
of April 7-14 2013.
Also, Ms. Waleyko
will attend events of the 2013 Rhode
Island Cherry Blossom Festival,
scheduled for the weekend of May 4-5,
2013, with activities happening in Rhode
Island’s historic Blackstone River
Valley.
“It is an honor
for me to represent our beautiful state.
I want to serve Rhode Island and our
country. I want to give back the
happiness, excitement and opportunity
that Rhode Island has given me. I’m
excited to share with the rest of the
nation how wonderful and accomplished
our state is and bring home the
knowledge and experiences the festival
will give me, “Ms. Waleyko said in
accepting her new role.’
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