Who will be King & Queen? Becca Swanger
Liz Henley Queen candidate Liz Henley has been a Haywood County resident since she was 18 months old. She was raised in the Lake Junaluska community and grew up in the Haywood County Schools system. She was a graduate of Tuscola High School and was thrilled to be named class clown of her graduating class. Liz is currently the market manager for physician practices at Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC). Prior to joining HRMC, Liz worked as the regional operations manager for United Allergy Services. In Liz’s first life, she was a dance instructor and office manager at Angie’s Dance Academy in Clyde for 18 years. Liz has a degree in Mathematics from Western Carolina University, as well as a Health Information Management degree from Herzing University. Liz is honored to be representing Haywood Regional Medical Center as a Haywood County Schools Foundation Mardi Gras Ball Queen candidate. She is excited about the opportunity of giving back to the children in the community in which she was raised. After all … it’s all about the kids!
Becca Swanger
Liz Henley
Joretta Ezell
Nathan Lowe
Joretta Ezell Queen candidate Joretta Ezell was born and raised in Haywood County. She worked for the county for 14 years. Joretta, her husband Michael, and their son Jacob are all graduates of Tuscola High School. While her son was in school, Joretta was an active school volunteer and served as vice president of the Boosters for Waynesville Middle School. Joretta is a founding member of Encouraging Word Baptist Church where she enjoys working with children. “I am volunteering for this great event because I want to give back as much as possible,” Joretta said. “The kids, teachers, and volunteers deserve our help! I am honored to represent the Haywood County Schools Foundation.”
HAYWOOD COU NTY SCHOOLS FOU N DATION MAR DI G RAS BALL 2017
Queen candidate Becca Swanger is the deputy director of services and a children’s therapist for Meridian Behavioral Health Services. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Appalachian State University and her Masters of Social Work from University of Georgia. Since returning to Haywood County three years ago, Becca has become active in several nonprofits, such as Women of Waynesville, whom she is representing as a Mardi Gras candidate, and also Folkmoot USA, where she serves on the board of directors. Becca is very outgoing and social, and she enjoys NFL football, golf, tennis and spending time with friends and family. Though not originally from Haywood County, Becca graduated from Tuscola High School and knows that the public education she received through Haywood County Schools cemented her love of learning, which led her down the path of pursing higher education.
Nathan Lowe King candidate Nathan Lowe has several businesses in Haywood County. He and his wife Michaela own and operate the restaurant Southern Porch in Canton. Prior to getting in the food industry, Nathan started BKL Boards, a custom cornhole board company. Nathan also founded Blue Ridge Cornhole, which helps organize cornhole tournaments across Western North Carolina. Nathan is a product of Haywood County Schools and graduated from Tuscola High School.
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