Lilac Queen entry packets available

The enVisionsone Management Lilac Queen entry packets are available now.

The Lilac Queen and her court will be selected among female freshman, sophomore and junior high school students. Contestants must be residents of the Greater Rochester area, hold a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher and be involved in extracurricular activities in or out of school.

Entry packages are on line at www.lilacfestival.com or can be requested by phone at 585-262-3829 Ext. 3406. Deadline for all entries is Friday, March 25. It's a great chance for the youth of the community to be a part of Rochester history and a chance at being awarded a $1,000 college scholarship or one of several other exciting prizes.

Following the initial selection round of applications, the Lilac Queen judges, made up of community leaders, will select a number of young women to move forward in the competition. The contestant will participate in a series of interviews in which the finalist will be determined.

A Lilac Queen Finalist dinner and fashion show hosted by l'avant Garbe of Pittsford will be held Thursday, April 28. At the finals, additional interviews will take place at which time Kathleen Martin, the outgoing 2004 Lilac Queen, will crown the new 2005 Lilac Queen.