The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee crowned their 2017 Colleen and Court at the annual coronation ball tonight.

The event was attended by over 300 parents, family, friends, community leaders, and members of the Parade Committee.

Our 2017 Chicopee Colleen and her Court. Pictured left to right: Kelsey Kreminec (20, Springfield College); Rebecca Duffy (17, Pope Francis High School); 2017 Chicopee Colleen Finn Murray (18, Pope Francis High School); Samantha Kielbania (17, Chicopee High School); and Anastasiya Sereda (18, Chicopee High School)

The field of contestants was narrowed from 22 down to five with each of the five finalists answering the question “Name one female figure, dead or alive, that you find inspirational. If you had the opportunity to have lunch with her, what would you hope to discuss?” The finalists are listed below, along with their age and the school to which they attend.

For more information on the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, please visit chicopeespc.com. A photo is enclosed; The 2017 Chicopee Colleen and her Court: (from left to right) Kelsey Kreminec, Rebecca Duffy, Finn Murray, Samantha Kielbania, and Anastasiya Sereda.

Colleen: Finn Murray (18, Pope Francis High School)

Colleen’s Court:
Rebecca Duffy (17, Pope Francis High School)
Samantha Kielbania (17, Chicopee High School)
Kelsey Kreminec (20, Springfield College)
Anastasiya Sereda (18, Chicopee High School)