Photos: Frey and Freya crowned
KELSEY EVANS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year AGO
The 2025 Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities continue with the crowning of Prince Frey, Nikolas Quenzer, and Princess Freya, Ava Zignego, prior to the basketball game at Whitefish High School on Jan. 23.
Whitefish Winter Carnival 2025 royalty after the coronation of Prince Frey and Freya on Jan. 23; from left to right, Prime Minister Eric Schmidt, Queen of Snows Coco Pickert, Princess Freya Ava Zignego, Prince Frey Nikola Quenzer, King Ross Pickert, and Duchess of Lark Hillary Crowley. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)ARTICLES BY KELSEY EVANS
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