By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net
On Sunday night, during the final event of the Defeat of Jesse James Days, three new celebration ambassadors, Marea Sieger, Madison Dineen and Maiah Skluzacek, along with two Junior Ambassadors, Isla Graff and Emily Stowe, were named to represent Northfield and the Defeat of Jesse James Days in communities throughout the state for the next year.
A statement issued by the Defeat of Jesse James Days organizing committee said the five were selected from a crowded field, as 11 young people from Northfield and the surrounding area participated in the ambassador program this year.
The selection panel was made up of three out of town individuals who judged the candidates on their communication skills, poise, personality and most importantly worked to find the right mix of five people who could work together over the next year. They conducted formal interviews, had an evening of social judging prior to Sunday night’s coronation.
The outgoing 2024 DJJD Ambassadors, Erica Jorgensen, Danica Sorem and Rylee Nelson along with Junior Ambassadors Andrew Jorgensen and Olivia Malecha, gave speeches during the ceremony discussing how the Ambassador Program helped them to become stronger and more confident people. The outgoing ambassadors were each presented with $2,500 scholarships from DJJD General Chair Galen Malecha, while the Junior Ambassadors were presented with $250 gifts in appreciation of the work they did over the year.
Madison Dineen was also presented with the Golden Heart Award. This is an award upon which all of the candidates vote and is given to the person who displays the most warmth, selflessness, and passion, and is seen to be the person who best excels at helping others. The award came with a check for $250.
The new DJJD Ambassadors will make over 90 appearances around the state over the next year.
