Profile: Ali Mater
Profile: Ali Mater

2023 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Court
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Ali Mater was selected to sit on the 2023 Vermontville Syrup Festival court following the application process and interview with a three-judge panel on Feb. 14 at the First Congregational Church.
We asked Ali to share a little about herself and what inspired her to represent the Vermontville Syrup Festival.
Name: Ali Mater
Age: 17
School: Maple Valley (11th Gr.)
Hobbies/Interests: racing cars (bump & run), softball, fishing, hunting, riding off-road vehicles
Desire for representing Syrup Festival: When I was 4, I used to ride in the parade in the fire trucks with my dad and to be a positive influence for little girls.
Biggest Inspiration: My dad, Mike Mater, because he has overcome many obstacles in his life and still continues to put his family first.
Favorite food involving Maple Syrup: Maple syrup cotton candy
Favorite Charitable Cause: 4-H (www.4-h.org)
College/career interest: 911 dispatcher