Twelve high school seniors have been selected as finalists to become part of the 2018 Tulip Time Royal Court.

The girls will perform a three-minute presentation and answer impromptu questions at the annual Tulip Queen Announcement Party on Saturday, November 11th at Pella High School. The final five will serve on the court, with judges selecting the 2018 representatives and Tulip Queen. Tickets will be available for purchase on November 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m. at Scholte Church and at Pella Historical Society beginning on November 3rd. Those who can’t make the event are encouraged to listen live on 92.1 KRLS.

The finalists are (names published above their photo):
Emma Anderson



Elise Beukelman



Hannah Blom



Lexi De Jong



Alexis De Vries



Abbi Gosselink



Ava Rowe



Makayla Thompson



Naomi Tripp



Juliana Van Gorp



Brynn Vander Beek



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