Hougar to represent Medical Lake at Spokane Lilac Festival coronation

Medical Lake High School senior Katelynn Hougar is within reach of becoming one of the 2015 Spokane Lilac Festival Royal Court. She just has to overcome one last hurdle Jan. 25, when she competes at the Spokane Lilac Festival coronation at the Bing Crosby Theater to be one of the seven chosen to be a member of the royal court and maybe Lilac Queen.

Hougar, who became one of the Fab 14 back in November, said there are many emotions leading up to the coronation.

According to Hougar, each contestant will give a two-minute speech while being judged by a committee. The committee will select one Lil...