Monica and Bronwyn appeared on the “On the Fly” TV show in Portland 3 days after being crowned.

Monica and the Marines pause for a picture before the parade.

Monica meets a group of beautiful princesses at the 82nd Avenue of Roses parade in Portland.

Dennis Gleason, host and producer of “On the Fly” interviews Monica & Bronwyn regarding their platforms and the year ahead.

Monica says one of the best parts of being in a parade is all the great people she gets to meet.

Monica was honored to meet these proud Marines as they waited for the 82nd Avenue of Roses parade to start.

Monica meets with some young fans after speaking at an elementary school.

Monica sometimes describes herself as a goofball.  This picture helps explain that description.

Monica and Bronwyn stop for a picture with a young volunteer at the Heart & Stroke Walk.

L-R: Crystal, Bronwyn, Deanna, Monica & Lesley get ready to help out at the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Walk.

While volunteering for the Heart & Stroke Walk, Monica and Deanna meet a couple of Washington residents who were visiting Oregon.

Monica during a speaking engagement at a junior high.  Her platform involves inspiring young people and help build their self-esteem.

Monica and Crystal (Miss Teen Lake Oswego Int’l ‘10) having a blast at the Boatnik festival in Grants Pass.

What a great day for a parade—Boatnik Festival in Grants Pass

Monica, Deanna and our local titleholders get ready for the Boatnik parade on a beautiful sunny day in Southern Oregon.

Our queens, local titleholders and pageant sisters Tamara and Amy enjoy a sunny day at the Wilsonville Arts Festival.

Monica, Bronwyn and our local titleholders rode in the Wilsonville parade in a beautiful new pickup truck provided by Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan.

Our queens and titleholders enjoyed a great day at the Wilsonville Arts Festival.

Monica rides in the Wilsonville parade in another beautiful convertible provided by Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan.