SPOKANE, Wash. – Seven high school seniors in Spokane county were recently chosen to represent the Spokane Lilac Festival Association (SLFA) on the 2026 royal court, dubbed the “Embrace” royal court.
High schools in the county were eligible to select a senior class representative in late 2025. 17 ambassadors were chosen to participate in an eight-week preparation course “with a strengthened focus on community service, integrity, and teamwork,” SLFA said. After interviews and presentations, seven seniors were ultimately selected for the royal court.
“Together, the 2026 Lilac Festival Royal Court holds a 3.865 cumulative grade point average and reflects excellence across academics, athletics and the arts,” SLFA said. ” The seven members are honor students, varsity athletes, award-winning speech and debate competitors, and student body officers who have earned regional, state and national recognition while balancing rigorous coursework and leadership responsibilities. Collectively, they have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to local nonprofits, hospitals, faith communities and advocacy organizations.”…