WASHINGTON - The New Hampshire State Society is looking for the state’s next Cherry Blossom Princess. The 93nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival will take place from April 3rd -9th in Washington, DC.. Each year, young women from around the country represent their states and territories through a week of education, leadership, and cultural activities including a Congressional reception, a grand ball, and visits to foreign embassies. The week-long festival culminates in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, on of Washington’s largest and most popular spectator events. One princess will be chosen by a spin of the wheel to become the Cherry Blossom Queen, representing the United States in Japan later this spring.

“ I was thrilled to represent New Hampshire,” said 2003 Cherry Blossom Princess Christiana Thornton of Bow. “The Festival was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet outstanding young women from around the country and share a week of unique experiences in Washington.”

Women interested in serving as New Hampshire’s 2005 Cherry Blossom Princess must be single, between 19 and 24 years old, and a high school graduate. Candidates will be asked to submit a short essay on what New Hampshire means to them, and must be available for all scheduled events during the 2005 Festival.

Applications must be submitted by January 28th. For an application or more information, contact Christiana Thornton at (603) 661-4086 or chlaventure@yahoo.com.