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2009 Albany Tulip Queen Queen and Court
Left to right: Carly Brooks, Colleen Cavanaugh, Juliana Hernandez, Stephanie Herold, Rosa Richburg
2009 Tulip Queen Finalists
Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany are proud to announce the 2009 Tulip
Queen and Court.
“Our Tulip Queen and her Court proudly represent our City.
These young women personify the meaning of community by giving of themselves to
help the residents and organizations in Albany” said Mayor Jennings. “I know
they always bring a great deal of energy, kindness and knowledge and once again
I look forward to working with them on the Mayor’s Literacy Campaign.”
Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, 21, Loudonville
NY
Juliana is a Senior at the College
of St Rose focusing on Public Communications and Spanish. As the president of
the communication honor society she organized Aids Walk, educational events and
fundraised for Relay for Life. She has volunteered for the organization
S.O.M.E., Habitat for Humanity, Esperanza (translating for missionaries in Costa
Rica) and participated with the Intercultural Leadership Mentor Program at St.
Rose. In her spare time Juliana plays guitar, sings, enjoys jogging, traveling
& reading. She looks to obtain her Masters in Internal Affairs to work with
a community outreach program with emphasis on immigration issues or as an
international reporter using both English & Spanish languages. As a member
of the Tulip Queen & Court she wants to work as a team on motivating
children to develop confidence & a love for reading. Carly Brooks, 21, Albany
NY
Carly is a Senior at University at
Albany studying Criminal Justice & Political Science with a minor in
Business. She’s worked locally at Unity House in Troy and local soup kitchens as
well as relief work in New Orleans, Guatemala, Staten Island, Kentucky &
North Carolina. She helped introduce & direct Community Connections, an
intergenerational community service program in Glenville, NY. In her spare time
she enjoys traveling and outdoor sports like tennis, soccer and hiking. Carly
hopes to pursue a career in law, focusing on health care reform. As a member of
the Tulip Court she wants to focus on youth outreach and juvenile delinquency
prevention.
Colleen Cavanaugh, 18, Watervliet
NY
Colleen is a Freshman at the
College of St Rose studying Chemistry Adolescent Education. She has been
involved with many local & national organizations including The Elizabeth
Nash Foundation, The Watervliet Senior Citizen Center, S.O.M.E. in Washington DC
and Habitat for Humanity. Other than volunteering, Colleen plays piano, enjoys
gardening and photography. Once her undergrad work is complete she hopes to
obtain her masters degree in chemistry and teach high-school science. As a
teacher she wants to encourage young women to pursue careers in math and
science. As a member of the Tulip Court she wants to advance the Mayor’s
literacy campaign & make a positive impact on the people they meet
throughout their year of reign.
Stephanie Herold, 18, Albany
NY
A Senior at Bishop Maginn High
School, Stephanie will attend Siena College in the fall as a liberal arts
student. Her volunteer experience consists of helping at Summer Youth Basketball
Camps, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk, babysitting and participating in a
student leadership workshop. She plays basketball & softball, enjoys
reading, boating and also loves to swim. Once she completes her college
education, Stephanie wants to enter the workforce and make a positive impact on
society. As a member of the Tulip Court she would like to use the literacy
campaign to help as many people as possible throughout their year of
reign.
Rosa Richburg, 19, Albany
NY
A Freshman at Onondaga Community
College, Rosa will be transferring to University at Albany this fall to pursue
her degree in business. Rosa’s volunteer experience includes food pantry work
with the Girl Scouts, Albany High School Black History Month Celebration and
book drives. She loves to spend time with her friends & family, listening to
music, baking and surfing the web. Rosa aspires to enter into the public
relations field and contribute to a harmonious relationship between people &
media. As a member of the Tulip Court she would like to successfully launch a
new program for underprivileged children and get more young people involved in
the community.
2008 Albany Tulip Queen and Court
Pictured: Jessica Engel, Kayla Janeski, Amy LaGrange, Caitlin Spinelli, Sarah Volk
Jessica Engel, age 21, Voorheesville
Jessica is a senior at SUNY Plattsburgh majoring in
communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism. Her hobbies
include all sports from volleyball to basketball and she loves to golf with her
dad. Jessica has taught Sunday school and volunteers for many organizations
such as Ronald McDonald House, food drives, Relay for Life and the Capital City
Rescue Mission. Her career goal is to become an anchor for entertainment news.
Kayla Janeski, age 23, Albany
Kayla is a 2007 SUNY Albany graduate with a degree in communications. She’s
volunteered at Ellis hospital, the AIDS walk, Earth Day clean up and Relay for
Life. She enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as tennis, running and
soccer. She loves to cook and bowl with her friends. Kayla currently works at
the NYS Assembly and plans to continue her involvement there and is interested
in possibly running for local office one day.
Amy LaGrange, age 21, Feura Bush
Amy attends the College of Saint Rose with a dual major in Childhood and
Special Education with a concentration in English. She works at
Catholic Charities and at the Resource Center for Independent Living. As a
volunteer, she has taught Sunday School, led youth groups and has worked with
the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center. Her hobbies include teaching and
helping people with disabilities. Amy plans to be a special education teacher
for an urban area school.
Caitlin Spinelli, age 18, Albany
Caitlin is a Senior at Colonie Central High School and plans to attend college
to major in business. She has volunteered at St. Peters, local food pantries,
the Ronald McDonald House and youth court. She enjoys spending time with her
family, running and reading. Caitlin aspires to take over her family business
or work on Wall Street in New York City.
Sarah Volk, age 21, Albany
Sarah is a Junior studying sociology at SUNY Albany and works in Human Resources at the State Tax and Finance Department. She is president of the community service club (Circle K) and volunteers for the rescue mission in downtown Albany and Arbor Hill Community Center. In 2007, she traveled to New Orleans to assist hurricane relief efforts.
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