Lacey Tremaine may be only 18 and just graduated from Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI), but already she has made her mark.

"I've done a lot. I love what I've accomplished," Tremaine said.
One of Tremaine's favourite experiences was being a part of the Westman Youth Choir for three years.

"You have to audition, and there were 180 people auditioning when I did. Only 60 of us were chosen. It was the best experience, that's where I met some of my best friends, and they are friends for life," Tremaine said.

"It's something about music that just brings people together."
Tremaine was involved with all the major productions at NACI starting in Grade 7 with Anne of Green Gables, Crazy for You, in Grade 9 and one of her favourite roles as Sandy in Grease in Grade 11.

"I just love being on stage. You can be whoever you want to be. Music brings people together, you don't realize how many people you don't know in school until you come together in a production. All of us is Grease really came together to put on an amazing performance," Tremaine said.

Having a part to play with the Strathclair drama group as well, Tremaine took on the role of Mary-Jane in Big River.
"That was such a different tole for me, a big change from Sandy. She was more sad, but it's great, you get to go into another character. I'm in Strathclair lots because I'm also a part of the Theatre Chorus," Tremaine said.
Music comes naturally not only to Tremaine, but also to her two sisters. They are well known in Neepawa as the three sister act.

"Everyone thinks we must not get along because we all want to sing, but we are best friends, not just sisters. We only have to practice one or two times before performing, it's just natural for us. When we're together it's not hard for us — we just do it, and it's fun," Tremaine said.

The Tremaine sisters always participate in the Neepawa Talent Show and are among the top fundraisers for the showcase.

Her music has even taken her to Italy with the Brandon Conservatory Chorale.
"It was amazing. My mom and sisters came too. We were there for 10 days and sang everywhere we went, we even sang in the Vatican during a Mass. It was a group of 30 girls and when we walked around singing, you would see all these kids on the streets begging for money and when we sang you could tell we made their day," Tremaine said.

"One of the most memorable parts of Italy was singing in the Pantheon. They are well known for the best acoustics in the world and no one is allowed to sing in there,” she said.
“We didn't know it at the time, but we had to try it. Everyone just stopped and listened, because we were good. Then a security guard came over and yelled at us so we got out of there quickly, but it was incredible."
Music isn't the only thing Tremaine is interested in. At NACI she was a part of student council, as head of public relations before they formed committees instead of having set roles.

Tremaine however, still remained involved in all the different committees.
"My biggest accomplishment this past year was heading up the relief walk for Haiti. It was my best experience of high school. I remember we were walking down Mountain Avenue and I was up front and I turned around to take a picture and the line of students was from Giant Tiger to the lights. I was so proud," Tremaine said.
Her idea for the walk started off with everyone talking about Haiti.

"It was all over the place, from the news to everyone talking about it in class. We thought that we needed to do something," Tremaine said.
With 10 students sitting down and focusing their energy on making an impact they put Tremaine in charge of the project and the walk raised more than $5,000 for Haitian relief.

"It was a good feeling for us to see us all as one and to help someone in need," Tremaine said.
Last summer, Tremaine was crowned Miss Lily Festival and has been involved with community work with the festival. On July 24, she will hand over her crown to the new Miss Lily Festival and it doesn't end without some sadness.

"I remember when pledging to win, because the girl with the most pledges won, I wore around this sign at my family's restaurant (Chicken Corral), and it said I would sing for pledges. I had all the regulars of course donate and I would sing, and my sister, because we all work there, would sing with me. Those people from out of town that would question me about it, as soon as my sisters and I sang, they would ask us to sing again. People don't realize just how musical we are, we aren't just a part of the family business. That was a great memory,” she said. “But handing over the crown will be a little sad," Tremaine said.

Tremaine will still finish her duties helping Audrey Heffell, the Lily Festival coordinator before the big three-day event.
"I'll be helping with pamphlets and finalizing everything. It was a great year," Tremaine said.

The family business, which her parents Dean and Doris have owned for 10 years, has always been a part of her life and will continue to be.
"I was in here right from the beginning at eight years old. I wanted to wear the uniforms so badly from the start.

“They were ugly at the time now that I think about it, but that's all I wanted. So, my dad ordered me the little apron and long skirt and tie and everything and I stood at the till helping and smiling. People would throw me a twoonie or whatever, it was just awesome," Tremaine said.

When Tremaine turned 13, she finally received the call to start as a waitress.
"It was a Lily Festival Saturday. I remember it so clearly, I was so scared. But I came in and served coffee and whatever else was needed and haven't stopped since. I love it here" Tremaine said.

Tremaine graduated last month with honours from NACI. She received the Sousa Award for band, Fine Arts Teaching Award, and the Craig Beaumont Memorial Award.
"I was very honoured. The Craig Beaumont Award is given to someone who is very musically inclined, has an achievement for community involvement and wants to continue in music," Tremaine said.

Music is one of the things she will be continuing when she starts at Brandon University in September.
"I'll be taking my Bachelor of Arts studying music, sociology, stats, business. I'm going to leave all doors open. If I fall in love with something, then there you go," Tremaine said.

While she may not be sure just where her degree may lead her, Tremaine dreams of the day she may get to be on Broadway.

"I want to be on broadway if I could do absolutely anything. I want to do what I love, but you also have to be realistic. My parents and I have big talks about that in terms of me going into school for performance. They support me no matter what I do. They are my No. 1 fans of course," Tremaine said.

Tremaine's favourite Broadway shows to possibly be a part of are classics such as The Sound of Music and Wizard of Oz.

"But honestly, I love the ones people don't really know about. I like making my own character. You can do that with less-known shows, you just get to do what you want,” she said.
“ I guess we'll see what comes my way."