Published: February 27, 2009 11:32 am      

Griffin selected as 500 princess

The 500 Festival Princess Program has selected Cora Griffin of Galveston as one of 33 young women to represent their hometown, the 500 Festival and the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500.

The princesses will attend 500 Festival events and volunteer programs throughout the month of May. In addition, the 33 princesses will be involved with statewide outreach programs of their choosing. Princesses are also present at various Indianapolis Motor Speedway functions and participate in the Indianapolis 500 Victory Circle celebration.

Griffin is a student at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, majoring in public affairs management. She is the daughter of Randy and Cathy Griffin.

The 500 Festival Princesses represent 10 Indiana colleges and universities and 25 Hoosier cities and towns. The young women were selected from 245 applicants based on communication skills, poise, academic performance and community and volunteer involvement.