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2009 Kiana Ye Mayumi Kobayashi

place of birth
Guilin, China

parents
Robert and Betty Jean Kobayashi

education
University of Washington
Major: Environmental Studies

talent
Tibetan Folk Dance

Currently I am attending the University of Washington and am planning on majoring in Environmental Studies. Having always been the obsessive recycler and composter, I have realized that my true passion lies in the challenges the environment presents us today. In fact, my family calls me "Miss Urusai" for my constant reminders to recycle and compost. With my abilities to speak some Japanese and Chinese, I hope one day to represent the U.S. in some form, working with Japan, and many other countries to help resolve and improve conditions worldwide.

I am honored to run for the Greater Seattle Japanese Queen Committee Scholarship Program because I have seen how organizations such as Nikkei Concerns and the Nisei Veterans Committee have contributed to the betterment of our elderly families and have contributed greatly to the Japanese Community. I feel it is crucial for my generation to carry on their legacies. This opportunity would be a wonderful way for me to start giving back and to make a difference.

2009 Court

Queen and Miss Tomodachi Kiana Ye Mayumi Kobayashi
First Princess Mackenzie Kiyomi Katherine Walker
Princess Julieanne Naomi Hamasaki
Princess Mary Pearl Kawamura

(from l to r) Queen and Miss Tomodachi Kiana Kobayashi, Princess Mary Kawamura, First Princess Mackenzie Walker, Princess Julie Hamasaki

2009 Royal Court

Photo gallery.

2008 Royal Court and 2009 Royal Court Candidates

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