Miss Schwaben 2025

Natasha Speckner was crowned Miss Schwaben on March 22, 2025.

She is the daughter of club members Richard and Shelley Speckner, granddaughter of Siegfried Speckner and the late Catherine Thompson.

Throughout the years, she was involved with the Kindergruppe, Jugendgruppe and the Schwaben Dancers. She also volunteered at many events instilling the importance of giving back to her community.

She is pursuing a degree in Criminology and with a minor in Psychology at Western University in London, Ontario with a goal of attending Law School in 2026.

Natasha is excited and honoured to represent the Schwaben Club as Miss Schwaben 2025.

        Miss Schwaben 2025 – Natasha Speckner

The Schwaben Club would like to congratulate our 2025 – Miss Schwaben, Natasha Specker! We wish her a memorable time while she represents our Club.

Past Misses

The first Miss Schwaben was crowned in 1958, and since then, numerous women have had the honour of representing the Schwaben Club. From travelling around during Oktoberfest, to being an ambassador at Club functions, Miss Schwaben has a vital role within the Club. Here is the list of ladies who carried the crown and sash.

Past Misses

The first Miss Schwaben was crowned in 1958, and since then, numerous women have had the honour of representing the Schwaben Club. From travelling around during Oktoberfest, to being an ambassador at Club functions, Miss Schwaben has a vital role within the Club. Here is the list of ladies who carried the crown and sash.

1958

1959

1960-61

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

 

Edith Korek

Adolfine Schneinost

Keine Wahl – No Contest

Inara Vinakmens

Eva Pfeiffer

Evelin Hulbert

Irene Twerdochleb

Mary Hoffman

Barbara Doerel

Kathy Lukitsch

Margaret Schilling

Adelheid Vogt

Gerda Wolf

Rosemary Putschli

Rosemary Schwartz

Rosemary Brenner

Claudia Reschke

Christine Becker

Marika Fulep

Barbara Madlensky

Beth Dietrich

Rosemary Piller

Petra Osterling

Lydia Kessler

Anita Schlupp

 

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Katharina Ungar

Linda Haehnel

Barbara Schlosser

Connie Stewart

Paulina Mayer

Nancy Schaadt

Jackie Sieber

Christina Martz

Margaret Birl

Heidi Offak

Kara Kennedy

Lisa Tadros

Margaret Milne

Christina Kunz

Lori Pottkamper

Sheri Lotrijan

Monica Pilz

Rosemary Harvey

Andrea Adam

Katelyn Tshirhart

Jennifer Harvey

Jade Adam

Vanessa Adam

Brandy Chapman

Magdalena Adam

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020-21

2022

2023

2024

Kathrine Harvey

Mihaela Savulescu

Jennifer Tshirhart

Carole Zettel

Ericha Schiketanz

Melanie Williamson

Vanessa Pastoric

Samantha Hild

Jessica Hill

Angele Killingbeck

Cassandra Kauer

Alyssa Hild

Shayla Herold

Emma Becker

Stefanie Kahnke

Mr Schwaben 2025​

Mr Schwaben 2025 – Cole Watson

 The role of Mr. Schwaben is to show our youth a positive role model and act as an ambassador representing our club.  Mr Schwaben winner is announced at our Schlachtfest event. 

Past Misters

2018 – David O’Reilly

2019-21  Nolan McQuabbie     

2022- Ray Tomchick

2024 – Nickolas Leipold

2023 & 2025 – Cole Watson

Application for Miss Schwaben and Mr Schwaben

Mr. Application Form
Miss Application Form
 

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be between the ages of 19 and 28 at the start of that year’s Oktoberfest.
2. Must be under a student, single or family membership for a full calendar year prior to the Miss competition.
3. Must be single, never married, and have no children for the duration of the time you hold the title.
4. Should have an understanding and appreciation of the Donauschwaben and German cultures.
5. Must reside within commuting distance of the Schwaben Club and its respective engagements.

If there are no applicants that meet the requirements specified above, then refer to Appendix A at the Club office for additional information.

 

EXPECTATIONS:
1. As an ambassador of the Schwaben Club, you are expected to represent the club in a professional manner at all times. It is important to realize that anything you say and do as the ambassador will be taken by others as the opinion of the club, so the interests and opinions expressed must be representative of the membership and not personal opinion. This includes at personal appearances as well as posts on social media accounts.
2. You are expected to attend all the primary cultural club functions, and ideally any other events you may be invited to at the club or by others (e.g. other German Clubs or KWO).
3. You must be comfortable with public speaking.
4. You must be able to polka and waltz with the Club membership.
5. You must be available for Oktoberfest to attend functions when requested.
6. You must not be under the influence of recreational drugs while representing the club. Alcohol consumption must be moderate with no intoxication.
7. Appropriate attire based on the event is expected. Please consult with the Cultural Director for event specific details.
8. A Vulnerable Sector police check will be obtained at the cost of the club.

Failure of any of the above requirements may result in the loss of your title.