Jantz named as Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville

Tessa Jantz received the title of the 2017 Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville on Friday night, in front of a nearly sold out crowd in the Ritzville Grade School gymnasium. The two finalists joining her to represent the Ritzville community throughout the upcoming year are Erica Leffel and Kennea Estler-Teal.

Community members, friends and the families of the participants packed into the gymnasium on March 18 to be a part of the annual event and watch another well-executed and prepared program.

With a Cinderella theme, the candidates, escorts, sophomore sisters, and outgoing representatives...