West Seattle Hi-Yu royalty past and future were part of the program at the Hi-Yu West Seattle Community Breakfast at Alki UCC on Sunday, July, 25.

Out going royalty included The Hi-Yu Junior Court Princess Isabella Carufel, Queen Kailin Jo, Princess Kaitlin Morgan, and Hi-Yu Princess Kelly Nealson, Queen Georgia Mitchell, and Princess Vernonica Pupava.

The event, held at the church for the first time this year was well attended and featured bacon, sausage, pastries and fresh fruit all prepared by Don and Sheryl Bogie.

The incoming candidates for Hi-Yu Royalty included Melanie Frey sponsored the West Seattle Rotary Club, Kelsey Bills sponsored by the West Seattle Lions Club, Victoria Ferrfulli sponsored by the American Legion, Rose Marie Unite sponsored by the West Seattle Eagles, Kelsey Porter, sponsored by the West Seattle Kiwanis Club.

The Hi-Yu organization is non-profit and organizes and coordinates the selection of royalty from area service clubs as it has since 1934. The young women who take part in the program are eligible for scholarships offered through the program.
Hi-Yu means "much, plenty, abundance" in native Chinook jargon.

Monday July 26, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm is the Dress Rehearsal for the coronation at the West Seattle High School Theater 3000 California Avenue S.W. followed by the Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Coronation and Reception at 7:00pm.