Royalty Information

A tradition of the National Cherry Festival continues with a Junior Royalty program, which includes elementary aged prince and princesses and our National Cherry Queen scholarship program.

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2008/2009 National Cherry Queen Megan Umulis

Megan Umulis
Megan Umulis
Megan is a 2005 graduate of Traverse City West Senior High School and currently attends Michigan State University with a major in Advertising. She is the daughter of Ralph and Sheryl Umulis.

Megan enjoys basketball, softball, disc golf, volleyball, running, Pilates, and snowboarding. She has been an active member of Faith Reformed Church in Traverse City for eighteen years. Megan has had the opportunity to work with children and teenagers at Clancy Street Ministries and this past spring traveled to Ecuador on a mission’s trip. Megan also serves as the secretary with McGlobe International Organizations.

Megan’s participation in the Cherry Industry includes working at the Michigan State Research Center promoting Cherryflex and working at food shows and farmers’ markets through Michigan promoting cherry products.

Upon graduation, Megan intends to run her own business and travel the world.

Megan is sponsored by Cherry Bay Orchards and Six Lugs LLC.


Questions?
Contact Sherri VanDyke, Director of Queen's Activities
National Cherry Festival Office
(231) 947-4230