DePauw Junior Selected as 500 Festival Princess

February 22, 2005

February 22, 2005, Greencastle, Ind. - Melissa Trombley, a DePauw University junior, is one of the thirty-three young women from across Indiana selected as a 500 Festival Princess. Representing 11 Indiana colleges and universities and 24 cities and towns, the young women were selected based on communication skills, poise, academic performance and community and volunteer involvement. One of the princesses will be selected as the 2004 500 Festival Queen and receive a $2,500 scholarship. The queen will be crowned May 21 during the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mayor's Breakfast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The 500 Festival was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the Indianapolis 500. It is a not-for-profit organization supported by corporate sponsorships, memberships and ticket sales. More than 7,000 volunteers help produce 500 Festival events. With annual participation of more than 400,000 people from around Indiana and the world, it has grown to be one of the largest festivals in the nation.

The princesses attend 500 Festival events and volunteer programs throughout the month of May, in addition to involvement with statewide outreach programs of their choosing. In addition, they are present at various Indianapolis Motor Speedway functions and participate in the Indianapolis 500 Victory Circle celebration.

To learn more about 500 Festival events and volunteer opportunities, click here.

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