Miss Septemberfest court to reign at festivities

Miss Septemberfest 2007 will be crowned Friday at a luncheon at Poplar Creek Golf Club in Hoffman Estates, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates.

The 14 girls were interviewed this year, judged on poise, character, knowledge of Schaumburg and community involvement.

The following five girls were chosen to be 2007 court members:

•Sara Cruse, 16, Conant High School. Activities include sophomore class president, cheerleading, chorus, and volunteering for Sunday school treasurer at Second Baptist Church of Elgin and the PACT Humane Society.

•Ashley Darnall, 17, Schaumburg High School. Activities include captain of varsity soccer, editor of Sextant newspaper, peer mediation, and volunteering as captain for a Relay For Life team and Shelter Inc. Ashley was recognized as Schaumburg's 2007 Volunteer of the Year.

•Stephanie Drnek, 17, Conant High School. Activities include captain of the varsity pom pon squad, National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, and volunteering for St. Jude's Children's Charities and the MS Walk-A-Thon.

•Brittany Haggerty, 17, Conant High School. Activities include varsity soccer, National Honor Society, senior class council, and voluntering for Toys for Tots and the American Heart Association Walk.

•Amy Rapp, 18, DePaul University. Activities include Choraliers performance choir, National Honor Society, French club, and volunteering for Sunday school at Our Redeemers United Methodist Church and Relay For Life. Amy was awarded the 2007 Cook County Sheriff's Youth Service Medal of Honor.

The girls will participate in all festival activities from Saturday through Monday. Activities include assisting at the various booths -- such as the Schaumburg Fire Department Safety Trailer and children's pony rides -- announcing musical acts throughout the weekend, riding in the parade, passing out craft show brochures, and welcoming the community.