West Seattle Hi-Yu picks 2012 float theme: ‘Secret Garden’

For the second consecutive year, Riley Fredericks has the winning idea for the next West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival traveling parade float. Last year, while she was still a reigning Junior Court Princess, Riley’s “Sparkling Seattle” idea won the vote at the December Hi-Yu meeting – and last night, her proposal for the theme “Secret Garden” did the same. That’s Riley above with the concept model she brought to the Hi-Yu meeting/holiday potluck at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church Hall; here’s a closer look at the model:

Other suggestions included “Sunlight Seattle” from current Junior Court Queen Thea, “The West Seattle Beach Party,” “Picnic in the Park,” and “Through the Emerald Looking Glass.” Next step: Riley’s concept will be turned into the official float design, and there’ll be a community-wide button-design contest too. Meantime, Hi-Yu’s new Senior Court royalty joined her Junior Court counterparts (Queen Thea, Princess Elena, Princess Amanda) at the meeting:

Kayli Schulz is a Holy Names student, looking ahead to studying biology in college, and takes lessons at Kathy’s School of Dance in The Junction. Hi-Yu, which has a new president – James Kline – plans more extensive outreach this year to businesses and the rest of the West Seattle community; WS is the last community in the city to have a traveling float, which represents our area all around the region, including the big Seafair Torchlight Parade every summer (by the way, the West Seattle Grand Parade date is set for next year – you’ll see Hi-Yu there too – mark your calendar for July 21, 2012). Hi-Yu’s online presence has changed, too; for now, find them at facebook.com/WSHiYu.

5 Replies to "West Seattle Hi-Yu picks 2012 float theme: 'Secret Garden'"

  • WSSC Parent December 6, 2011 (10:23 am)

    Yeah Riley!! This is truly “Building Community” at it’s best.

  • Jim and Dj Schulz December 6, 2011 (12:16 pm)

    Congratulations to Queen Kayli who will be a most remarkable representative of West Seattle over the next year.

  • janbar December 6, 2011 (3:04 pm)

    We couldn’t be more well represented! Thanks James for stepping up! Congratulations to Kayli — I see a West Seattle Seafair princess in our future!!!!

  • Celeste D December 6, 2011 (3:17 pm)

    Congratulations Kayli boo! Your going to be a wonderful quuen!

  • Mary Corrigan December 6, 2011 (5:44 pm)

    Congratulations Kayli! You’ve always been such a fine young lady. I’m very happy for you. AND, great to see Princess Elena–what a truly sweet girl! We are lucky to have you :)

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