A Winter Tradition. A New Opportunity.

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A Winter Tradition. A New Opportunity.

For the first time, the Iola Winter Carnival Court is open to high school senior girls and guys! Four young women and four young men will be selected to serve as Princesses and Princes, representing the carnival and competing for the cherished titles of Snow Queen and Snow King.

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Application deadline: November 20
Court selections announced: November 25

Selected applicants will be notified by phone.

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Why Join the Court?

Being part of the Iola Winter Carnival Court is an opportunity to:

• Build leadership skills through community involvement and event responsibilities.

• Grow your confidence in public speaking, sharing your story, and meeting new people.

• Make connections and memories with fellow court members, volunteers, and community members.

• Strengthen your résumé and scholarship applications with meaningful leadership and volunteer experience.

• Give back to your community while helping carry on a beloved local tradition.

• Represent Iola Winter Carnival and share your enthusiasm for our community.

• Receive an official Iola Winter Carnival court sweatshirt and sash to wear while representing the carnival.

The crowned Snow King and Snow Queen will each receive a $250 scholarship awarded by the American Legion.

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Court Responsibilities

All selected Princes and Princesses must fulfill the following commitments:

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Christmas Parade — December 5

Meet at the high school at 3:45 p.m. Following the parade, all eight court members will help sell raffle tickets near Santa in the Historical Society Machine Shed building. Dress warmly and wear your sash.

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Raffle Ticket Sales at Sentry

Each court member must participate in at least one Saturday raffle ticket sales shift at Sentry between court selection and the carnival. Court members will coordinate their dates with carnival organizers.

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Carnival Day Participation

Each court member must help sell raffle tickets at an assigned location during the carnival. Locations include:

• Ice Sculpting

• Ice Fishing

• Lutefisk Supper

• Craft Fair & Bake Sale

Crowning Ceremony

All court members must attend the 5 p.m. crowning ceremony at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on carnival day.

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Social Media Videos

Each court member must submit three approximately 30-second videos to be shared on the Iola Winter Carnival Facebook page. A signed parent or guardian social media release form is required.

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Video 1: “Why I Love the Iola Winter Carnival”
Due December 11th

Share what the Iola Winter Carnival means to you! Tell us about a favorite memory, its impact on our community, or why you are excited to help carry on this tradition.

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Video 2: “Show Us Your Winter Spirit”
Due January 8th

Show us how you embrace winter! Highlight a winter hobby, talent, activity, or creative look. Whether you enjoy snowshoeing, ice fishing, sledding, skiing, snowboarding or something else, let your personality and winter spirit shine.

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Video 3: “My Vision as Snow King or Snow Queen”
Due January 29th 

Share what being crowned Snow King or Snow Queen would mean to you and how you would use the title to represent the Iola Winter Carnival and positively impact your community.

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Selection of Snow King & Snow Queen

The Snow King and Snow Queen will be selected based on their applications, video submissions, and participation, interaction, and support throughout carnival activities.

We encourage court members to bring enthusiasm, show initiative, support one another, and take pride in representing the Iola Winter Carnival.

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