Metro West Princess and recent Tigard High School graduate Déja Fitzwater has been crowned the 109th Rose Festival Queen. This prestigious honor, bestowed upon one exceptional individual each year, recognizes Déja's outstanding contributions to her school, her community, and her commitment to making a positive impact on the world around her.
In a speech she made earlier this spring, Déja emphasized how she plans to focus on fun in 2023. She expressed her intention to "laugh until my abs hurt, and smile until my cheeks get that little twitch of 'nope, we got to stop, this is too much!'" In the coming year, she plans to infuse fun into every aspect of her life by embarking on new adventures each day.
Déja plans to attend University of Alabama and study education, science, or theater.
The Queen serves as an ambassador of the Rose Festival for 1 year and will perform her final role by crowning the new Queen on June 7, 2024.
To request an appearance by Queen Déja Fitzwater, please fill out the
Queen Appearance Request form.
All requests should be in line with the Rose Festival
Foundation's Mission Statement. The Rose Festival Queen does not make
appearances for commercial purposes.
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