2026 Derby Royalty
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Derby Queen
Katie Swendson
Our Derby Queen is Katie Swendson. She is a senior at Northland Pines High School. Katie is an active member in our community taking advantage of opportunities to connect and give back. She volunteers with Three Lakes Fish and Wildlife, Three Lakes Trails, the Aqua Devils, the American Legion Post 431 Women’s Auxiliary, and Pink Ribbon Riders. At school, she keeps active with One Act, dance and the Aqua Devils. Being part of these groups has strengthened her confidence and creativity while giving her lasting friendships and unforgettable experiences as well as teamwork and leadership skills. Snowmobiling is one of her greatest passions and she loves riding with her family.
Derby Princess
Sarah Nordine
Derby Princess, Sarah Nordine is a senior at Northland Pines High School. Sarah is a hands-on, motivated leader and mentor. She has taken an interest in teaching girls to realize their potential with the NPMS Girls Power Night. Because of her interest in learning different trades she has basic engine experience and knowledge. She is a junior firefighter for the Conover Fire Department and volunteered for the Eagle River Speedway safety crew. She is also involved with hockey and track at school.
Derby Princess
Alex Gensch
Derby Princess Alex Gensch is a senior at Northland Pines School of Options and Applied Research High School (SOAR). She’s active in volunteering with groups like churches, schools, the Sno-Eagles, and FORK, and Northland Pines HOSA during their blood drives with the Red Cross. She grew up in a service-oriented family with motivating examples from her father, mother and grandma which propelled her to lovingly care for others. Alex loves riding horses, snowmobiling, snowboarding and skating.