By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer This year’s collection of Apple Harvest Festival hostesses said they always looked up to the former hostesses when they were young and hoped to one day represent Southington themselves. “You always see them in the parades and when you’re little you see them as princesses,” said Marissa Sisco. “And then when you actually get to be one, it’s a great experience to have other girls look up to you.” The 2014 Apple Harvest Hostesses are Sisco, Nicole Fischer, Sarah Palko, Megan Palumbo, Katie Spangholetti, Alexa Taylor, Nicole White, and Jennifer Wong. The hostesses were chosen after being interviewed by a panel of three adults and according to festival coordinator Jim Champagne, each girl this year had something in common: They all mentioned having the hostesses in the past having made a big impression on them, because of their sashes and friendly smiles. Champagne added that the girls were chosen based on enthusiasm, personality, and community service. “I always liked that they stood out and were taking control and leading people,” said Fischer. “It’s not just like we’re just walking through it, we’re part of it.” For the first time this year, the group is led [...]
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