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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Representative Peltola selects Samantha Wanner as 2023 Alaska Cherry Blossom Princess
Washington,
March 17, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Representative Peltola selects Samantha Wanner as 2023 Alaska Cherry Blossom Princess March 17, 2023 Contact: Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Peltola announced her selection of Samantha Wanner to represent Alaska in the 2023 Cherry Blossom Princess Program. Samantha grew up in Chugiak, Alaska, and is currently attending the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) with a major in Health Science. In addition to making the Dean’s List at UAA, she has also been an Alaska Area Health Education Scholar, a women’s Power League of Alaska Mentee, presented a published paper at the Alaska Public Health Conference, and worked as a program facilitator with Premera to deliver baby boxes to expectant mothers in rural Alaska. Samantha also has a strong background in public speaking, ballet performance, and volunteering. “I’m proud to select Samantha as Alaska’s Cherry Blossom Princess for 2023,” said Representative Peltola. “Samantha exemplifies the traits of the Cherry Blossom Princess Educational and Cultural Exchange program, including academic excellence, a deep interest in civic affairs, and a proven commitment to community-minded service. The Cherry Blossom program has welcomed many incredible Alaskans to its ranks over the years, including our own Senator Lisa Murkowski, and I am confident that Samantha will be a strong addition to this community.” Samantha will be celebrated at a Cherry Blossom Princess Reception hosted by the Alaska State Society on April 13th at the Credit Union House in Washington, D.C. ### |