Martin Luther King

Today I had the privilege of speaking to over a 1,000 college students and local residents about Martin Luther King Day and service. I spoke about my platform H.E.R.O - Helping Everyone Reach Out and how we can all become heroes through service to others and volunteering in our community.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of my heroes and one of our countries great leaders and heroes. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: "What are you doing for others?" I am so grateful that we have the opportunity to answer his question by volunteering on MLK Day of Service. The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President's national call to serve initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems.

Making a matching game for United Way

Donating blood... saving a life!

Provo's First Night

Happy New Year!

Provo City hosted a huge New Year's celebration at Provo Towne Center Mall and it was a huge success.

There was a magic show, a dance, a live band, rock climbing, crafts, karaoke contests, etc.

Melanie (my first attendant) and I were asked to judge the karaoke contest.

It was so incredible to see the talent that Provo has to offer.

Congratulations to the winner of this years contest!

The ball drop was really exciting. There was a massive crowd, almost like in New York! ;). The Mayor spoke and then I also said a few words.

The fireworks after the ball dropped was the best part! It was a fantastic display and a wonderful way to ring in the New Year!

With City Council Member Sterling Beck and his wife, Melanie, and Mayor John Curtis and his wife.

Practicing the "police stance"

I am planning on making 2012 the best year of my life! How about you?

Best of luck in your future endeavors!

Meredith

Miss Provo 2011