Gefre crowned Miss Ritzville

RITZVILLE – More than 200 family members, friends and residents cheered and applauded Sunday, March 10, as judges awarded this year's Miss Ritzville title to high school junior Temple Gefre.

The remaining young women - Brooklyn Norton, Madisyn Cameron, Addy Colbert and Claire Wellsandt - were honored as princesses.

The Miss Ritzville pageant took place in the Ritzville Grade School gymnasium.

This year's theme, "Born to Rock," will feature prominently on the community float in parades throughout the summer. All five participants are expected to ride atop the float and participate in community...