Marking the 39th Annual Oktoberfest, the Ms. Oktoberfest Pageant, held on Saturday, July 13, kicked off this year’s Oktoberfest Season in
Cape Coral. Alexandra Reifschneider was chosen from among five contestants to reign as Ms. Oktoberfest in 2024 at the German American
Social Club of Cape Coral. Jasmin Pearson is the first runner-up, followed by Sara Skorak as the second runner-up. Alexandra was born in New Jersey to a German mother and an American father, cultivating a deep appreciation for both cultures from an early age. Her journey with German heritage began in high school, where she was an active member of the German Folk Club, teaching traditional dances and sharing cultural knowledge with her peers. Alexandra’s commitment to service led her to join the U.S. Army as a military police officer while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology and military science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During her six-year military career, she demonstrated leadership as a squad fire team leader and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for outstanding performance. After claiming her German citizenship, Alexandra moved to Florida where she discovered the German American Social Club and met her husband Florian. Currently, Alexandra works as a digital designer for a German company. She visits Germany multiple times a year, strengthening her connection to the culture while spending time with her German family. The German American Social Club of Cape Coral is proud to be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and Alexandra wants to use her skills to help the club grow stronger.
Photo courtesy of the German American Social Club
