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Cherry Queen Candidate Magdalen Kleinrichert

Miss Magdalen Kleinrichert

Magdalen Kleinrichert is the 22-year-old daughter of Shane and Samantha Kleinrichert of Traverse City, Michigan. As a 2022 graduate of St. Francis High School, she is entering her final year at Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida, after earning her bachelor's degree in Managerial Economics and Strategic Analysis on an accelerated educational track.

She is actively involved in the legal community as a law clerk for a local Naples (but Traverse native!) estate planning attorney, a board member of the Women's Law Association, and a competitor in many oratorical competitions, where she has consistently been recognized as a finalist. In her free time, she enjoys staying active through pickleball and pilates with friends.

One of six children, Magdalen has an identical twin sister and four brothers-including identical twin brothers! Each summer, she returns home to Traverse City to spend time on Lake Michigan. This summer, Magdalen is gaining hands-on experience by interning with the impressive law firm, Smith & Johnson, while also serving at Oaky's Tavern during the busy season. Her winter breaks are often spent skiing and hiking with her friends and family.

After graduating in 2027, Magdalen plans to return to Michigan to practice law and intends to sit for both the Michigan and Florida bar exams. She is very grateful for the opportunity to advocate for her hometown and give back to the community that shaped her. Attending school in Florida has only strengthened her appreciation for Northern Michigan's strong sense of community, the privilege of calling Traverse City home, and, of course, fresh water!

Magdalen is graciously sponsored by Don Orr Beach and Ski Haus
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