Deb Wirth and Susan Cox have been selected as chaperones for the 2026 & 2027 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Royalty programs.
Festival Administrator Darci Christopherson announced the appointments in a Tuesday news release.
Deb Wirth will serve as a Royalty Chaperone under the direction of Terri Van Horn . Wirth retired recently after 14 years at Eastmont High School, where she was the athletic director's assistant. Wirth had a 30-year career at both the Eastmont and Wenatchee school districts. loading...
Susan Cox will serve as a junior royalty chaperone under Denese Sollom . Cox retired from Pioneer Middle School after 33 years teaching seventh grade. loading...
Chaperones escort the Festival Royalty on their appearances and event activity during their royal duti