Julia McIntyre’s rise to the ranks of local royalty had humble beginnings.
The 18-year-old Gonzaga Preparatory School student was scrolling through the school’s bulletin one day when she stumbled upon an application for the Spokane Lilac Festival’s 2021 Royal Court. Intrigued, McIntyre said she investigated further, finding enough to interest her in joining.
“I started doing more research into the (Spokane Lilac Festival Association) and really just what they do for our community,” said McIntyre, a Spokane native. “Being able to empower our youth and honor our military are very strong ideals that I found myself identifying with and I wanted to be a part of it.”
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