2022 Princess Flame Yolina Lindquist

Hello, my name is Yolina Lindquist. I am the 18-year-old daughter of Lars Lindquist and Leila Lindquist. 

I reside in Metropolis, IL with my parents and three sisters. 

I recently graduated as salutatorian from Massac County High School, Class of 2021. During my four years there, I was a member of many extracurricular activities including National Honor Society, Student Council, Key Club, and Prom Committee. I volunteered over 200 hours with these clubs. I love being involved and giving back to my community. I also participated in German club, Cultural Awareness Club, Drama Club, Math Team, Accounting Team, Track team and Cross-Country team. 

In 2019, I was crowned Miss Metropolis` Outstanding Teen 2020. I served for over two years due to Covid-19. Throughout my reign, I rose awareness about my platform: “YES: Youth Empowerment with Style”. I spoke about empowering our kids and bringing more positivity into their lives in a world where everything is judged and criticized. In June of 2021, I competed for the title of Miss Illinois` Outstanding Teen. I did not win but I was awarded Miss Congeniality while there! I also gained a sisterhood of about 20 other amazing teens from our great state of Illinois. 

I am a freshman at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I am currently pursuing a degree in Foreign Language and International Trade with a focus in German. I am an officer of SIU German Club and SIU Scuba Club! After graduation, I plan to get my master’s in business administration or International relations. I hope to travel with my work and see more of the World.

I was greatly astonished to be crowned Princess Flame 2022 but I am so honored and blessed. I am so excited for the Festival, to enjoy all of the fun it offers while being a representative of it! I know there is a lot of fun in store for my Teen Princess Flame, Pre-teen Princess Flame and I.

Coming from a family full of miners or in the mining field, I am so excited to represent the Old King Coal Festival, its history, and all of the coal miners in our area.