Perfect fit: Festival Queen Zanie McMillan rises above difficult childhood.

From: The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA) | Date: March 30, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Hilary Kraus

Mar. 30--When she heard her name called, linked to the words "2006 Lilac Queen," Zanie McMillan did what every modern-day winner does.

She reached for her cell phone.

One of the calls went to her dad, Kirby McMillan, who lives outside San Diego.

"He's been following this every step of the way," said McMillan, a North Central High School senior.

But her proud papa wasn't always a part of McMillan's world. She can count on one hand how many times she's seen him since she was 4 years old.

Life with Mom wasn't as neat and tidy as a ...

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