Kelcie Sagen, the 2009 Regatta Queen. "The Astoria Regatta Festival has been known for over 100 years as a celebration that unites the community. It not only brings our community together, but it brings people from throughout the Pacific Northwest to our beautiful region. I am Kelcie Sagen the 2009 Astoria Regatta Queen and for me the Regatta has not only been a unique and enriching experience, but it has been a tool to help me build friendships and create bonds with a variety of people. Although, the Regatta has been a time consuming and at times stressful experience; the growth that I have gained along the way has made it all worth it. I have not only grown personally, but I have grown in my ability to speak publicly and act in a more poised manner. I became a part of the regatta as a junior in high school and am now leaving as a freshman in college. Since my start in Regatta I have grown into an almost completely different person and a portion of that growth is due to my time spent with the Regatta. I would not have my friendships with the courts or my relationships within the community if it were not for my participation in Regatta. The Regatta is something that you can’t quite comprehend until you have been a part of it and I am grateful that I was chosen to represent our community in this way. I am extremely proud of Courtney, Rachel, Riley, and Pilar and I know that any one of them would make an amazing queen. I am so appreciative of all of the experiences and relationships that Regatta has given me and I leave you now as a more mature and responsible young woman. Thank you!"

Pilar Lopez, the daugther of Adam and Valerie Lopez, is a junior attending Astoria High School. She has played soccer on the varsity team for two years. Pilar is a member of National Honor Society and the treasurer of the Astoria Key Club. Throughout the school year she has helped raise money for charities by putting on events for the community. She has taken part in the foster care dinner program bussing tables and wrapping and handing out gifts. Pilar was involved in the "Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat" drive collecting canned goods for the community food bank. She has traveled to Doernbecher Children's Hospital to visit the patients. She babysits.

Courtney Jensen, the daughter of Douglas and Rhonda Jensen, is a junior attending Warrenton High School. Courtney is a member of the Student Council, Future Educators of America, and theater. Courtney is involved with Educational Talent Search Ambassadors and is a member of the Prom Committee. She recently had the starring role at her high school in the musical Annie. She is involved with S.T.A.R.S (Students Today Aren't Ready for Sex) and has a special interest in the local food drive.

Riley Tadei, the daughter of Paul and Leslie Tadei, is a junior at Seaside High School. She participates in volleyball, basketball and track. Riley is junior Class secretary, on the Prom Committee, National Honor Society, Key Club, Snow Club, Letterman's Club, and Yearbook. Riley is a volunteer at Clatsop Couny Humane Soceity and helps run and direct basketball camps for eigth grade girls and younger. She also participates in the annual Seaside Volleyball Tournament. She babysits.

Rachel Tadei, the daughter of Joe and Heather Tadei, is a junior at Knappa High School. She participates in volleyball, basketball, track and field. Rachel is a member of the Leadership program, National Honor Society, and Vice-President of the Junior Class. She helped plan Homecoming Week activities and will help with "May Week" activities. She helps with the "Meals on Wheels" program, has held a Bulldog Balance Class to teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls fundamentals of basketball, and has participated in beach clean-up. She babysits and works at the Warrenton Dairy Queen.