Five girls will vie for the title of Cinco de Mayo Princess at the 2012 celebration of Hispanic culture on Saturday, May 5. The candidates met with sponsors on Tuesday to learn more about the opportunities and responsibilities that come with the title.This year’s candidates are Sandra Hernandez, Miriam Marin, Maricruz Marin, Angelica Castro and Yahaira Martinez.Above all, the Cinco de Mayo Princess serves as a role model for Hispanic pride, Mercedes Helms told the teenage girls from Great Bend High School and Great Bend Middle School who applied for the honor. They should be able to talk about their culture and history with confidence.