Miss Oregon USA 2018 &
Top 15 Miss USA 2018
Competing as Miss Sunset Bay, Toneata was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2018 on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, OR.
By achieving Top 15 at Miss USA 2018, she is the first Miss Oregon USA to be a finalist since 2004. Social media posts during Toneata's reign may be seen here: www.instagram.com/missorusa/ www.facebook.com/MissOregonUSA/ https://twitter.com/missorusa/ |
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TOP 15 MISS USA 2018
Miss Oregon USA Videos
JOIN TONEATA IN RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE DEVASTATING IMPACT THAT CYBERBULLYING IS HAVING ON TODAY'S YOUTH 💛 #STANDWITHTONEATA #THINKTWICEPOSTNICE #TONEATAMORGAN #TEAMTONEATA #POSTSWEETALIKETONEATA
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TONEATA RECOMMENDS YOUNG WOMEN COMPETE IN
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TONEATA'S Q&A SESSION WITH STUDENTS AT CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, PORTLAND, OR, ABOUT BEING KIND ONLINE
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TONEATA'S Q&A SESSION WITH 600 STUDENTS AT WEST SYLVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, BEAVERTON, OR, ABOUT STANDING UP FOR STUDENTS BEING CYBERBULLIED
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TONEATA'S TALK AT COFFENBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, MYRTLE CREEK, OR, RAISING AWARENESS OF CYBERBULLYING
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TONEATA SPEAKS TO THE STUDENTS AT HARBOR LIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDON , OR, ABOUT STOPPING CYBERBULLYING
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TONEATA VOLUNTEERS AT SHORE ACRES HOLIDAY LIGHTS CELEBRATION, COOS BAY, OR
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TONEATA INTERVIEWS FOUNDERS OF OPERATION REBUILD HOPE, A SW OREGON VETERANS’ NONPROFIT ASSISTING VETERANS WITH CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR HOUSING
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TONEATA VISITS VETERANS IN THE ROSEBURG VA CLINIC
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TONEATA VISITS VETERANS AND STAFF AT NORTH BEND, OR VA CLINIC
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AT BANDON MARKETPLACE TO GREET HOLIDAY SHOPPERS AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL MERCHANTS
MISS OREGON USA CROWNING
Miss Oregon USA 2018 Blog & News
Toneata has posted a series of blogs about her preparation for Miss USA, including the following 5 episodes:
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode 1
Since being crowned Miss Oregon USA 2018 in October, my days have been happily full with appearances and titleholder activities, besides college and working as an actress and model. Now, however, things are getting really intense as I embark on my mission be the first Oregonian to be crowned Miss USA this spring. Here’s part one of my strategy:
1. Fitness Training: My fitness goals are long term, and working-out daily is part of my lifestyle. My advice to young women seeking to improve their fitness level is to get good advice, then be consistent and stick to one’s program. Everyone is different, and I have found it helpful to get the opinion of different trainers as to what cardio and weights routines work best for achieving my goals. My sponsor trainers, elitetrainingusa and prettyironfitness, are amazing, and I am looking forward to working through my Miss USA preparation with them. Believe me, the prospect of being televised nationally on stage in a bikini is a huge incentive to get in my best shape ever.
No doubt about it. This next six months will be unforgettable and life-changing. I highly recommend competing in the Miss Oregon USA preliminaries and state competition to all young women in our state, and invite you to follow me for the upcoming episodes of my “Mission Miss USA 2018.” #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa#missuniverse #alllegsstore #allegswomen
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #2
The second component of my readiness campaign for the Miss USA competition this spring is Interview / Runway Brush-Up. Confidence in interviewing and on-stage questions is key to success in pageants, and I understand that competition is tough at Miss USA. So, I have started studying current events and will be working on interview skills with my terrific coach, Kristen Bradford. And, I am fortunate to also work on runway technique with Kristen, with additional coaching by Lu Sierra. Such amazing coaches! At the end of the day, though, it is up to me to practice, practice, and, you guessed it, practice some more, as I journey ahead on my Mission Miss USA 2018. This is such a rewarding experience, in so many ways! I highly recommend that all young women consider competing in Miss Oregon USA and / or its preliminaries. Photo by Jerry and Lois Photography. #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse #teamoregon
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #3
Nutrition is the third element of my readiness campaign for the Miss USA competition this spring. Getting in shape for the swimsuit portion of the pageant may inspire many competitors to go on a diet, but not me! I am eating as much, if not more, than ever, but focusing on the right kinds of foods. The goal is to be fit, strong and healthy. Balanced with regular, intensive weight training and cardio, a high protein, low carbohydrate diet is the key to being bikini-ready. So far, so good. And, I am gaining nutritional knowledge and developing potentially life-long healthy eating habits. This is why pageants such as Miss Oregon USA are so beneficial to young women – they help you become your best in mind, spirit and body. Stay tuned for future episodes of my Mission Miss USA 2018! Thank you Raffael Dickreuter for this amazing video! #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse #teamoregon
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #4
Wardrobe is the fourth element of my preparation for the Miss USA 2018 competition. Deciding on my evening gown, swimsuit and interview outfit is so exciting! While beauty does come from within, there is nothing like a stunning gown or outfit to inspire confidence. The advice and support from my gown sponsors, … @mckenzieraedresses and @tulleanddyeshoppe, has been priceless. I am so honored to represent Oregon in the upcoming Miss USA competition, and am taking every step to be ready. Young women across the state can likewise embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth by entering the Miss Oregon USA 2019 competition or its local preliminaries. The experience is unparalleled. #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse#teamoregon
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #5
During my preparation for the Miss USA 2018 competition, I have been asked why women compete in pageants today. For me, the answer is clear. My mission to be crowned Miss USA 2018 is grounded in my dream of making a positive difference in our world. The Miss USA title provides an unsurpassed opportunity to be a positive role model for young women nationwide, inspire other women to pursue their dreams, and have a highly public platform to further my causes: raising awareness about cyberbullying and honoring our veterans. On reflection, I have been on my Mission Miss USA for years, competing in preliminary and state level Miss USA competitions for personal and professional development, and to spread the word about causes I support. I encourage young women statewide to compete in the Miss Oregon USA 2019 competition or its local preliminaries to advance their personal growth and experience the sisterhood. The journey begins here: www.missoregonusa.com. #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse #teamoregon
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode 1
Since being crowned Miss Oregon USA 2018 in October, my days have been happily full with appearances and titleholder activities, besides college and working as an actress and model. Now, however, things are getting really intense as I embark on my mission be the first Oregonian to be crowned Miss USA this spring. Here’s part one of my strategy:
1. Fitness Training: My fitness goals are long term, and working-out daily is part of my lifestyle. My advice to young women seeking to improve their fitness level is to get good advice, then be consistent and stick to one’s program. Everyone is different, and I have found it helpful to get the opinion of different trainers as to what cardio and weights routines work best for achieving my goals. My sponsor trainers, elitetrainingusa and prettyironfitness, are amazing, and I am looking forward to working through my Miss USA preparation with them. Believe me, the prospect of being televised nationally on stage in a bikini is a huge incentive to get in my best shape ever.
No doubt about it. This next six months will be unforgettable and life-changing. I highly recommend competing in the Miss Oregon USA preliminaries and state competition to all young women in our state, and invite you to follow me for the upcoming episodes of my “Mission Miss USA 2018.” #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa#missuniverse #alllegsstore #allegswomen
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #2
The second component of my readiness campaign for the Miss USA competition this spring is Interview / Runway Brush-Up. Confidence in interviewing and on-stage questions is key to success in pageants, and I understand that competition is tough at Miss USA. So, I have started studying current events and will be working on interview skills with my terrific coach, Kristen Bradford. And, I am fortunate to also work on runway technique with Kristen, with additional coaching by Lu Sierra. Such amazing coaches! At the end of the day, though, it is up to me to practice, practice, and, you guessed it, practice some more, as I journey ahead on my Mission Miss USA 2018. This is such a rewarding experience, in so many ways! I highly recommend that all young women consider competing in Miss Oregon USA and / or its preliminaries. Photo by Jerry and Lois Photography. #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse #teamoregon
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #3
Nutrition is the third element of my readiness campaign for the Miss USA competition this spring. Getting in shape for the swimsuit portion of the pageant may inspire many competitors to go on a diet, but not me! I am eating as much, if not more, than ever, but focusing on the right kinds of foods. The goal is to be fit, strong and healthy. Balanced with regular, intensive weight training and cardio, a high protein, low carbohydrate diet is the key to being bikini-ready. So far, so good. And, I am gaining nutritional knowledge and developing potentially life-long healthy eating habits. This is why pageants such as Miss Oregon USA are so beneficial to young women – they help you become your best in mind, spirit and body. Stay tuned for future episodes of my Mission Miss USA 2018! Thank you Raffael Dickreuter for this amazing video! #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse #teamoregon
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #4
Wardrobe is the fourth element of my preparation for the Miss USA 2018 competition. Deciding on my evening gown, swimsuit and interview outfit is so exciting! While beauty does come from within, there is nothing like a stunning gown or outfit to inspire confidence. The advice and support from my gown sponsors, … @mckenzieraedresses and @tulleanddyeshoppe, has been priceless. I am so honored to represent Oregon in the upcoming Miss USA competition, and am taking every step to be ready. Young women across the state can likewise embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth by entering the Miss Oregon USA 2019 competition or its local preliminaries. The experience is unparalleled. #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse#teamoregon
Mission Miss USA 2018, Episode #5
During my preparation for the Miss USA 2018 competition, I have been asked why women compete in pageants today. For me, the answer is clear. My mission to be crowned Miss USA 2018 is grounded in my dream of making a positive difference in our world. The Miss USA title provides an unsurpassed opportunity to be a positive role model for young women nationwide, inspire other women to pursue their dreams, and have a highly public platform to further my causes: raising awareness about cyberbullying and honoring our veterans. On reflection, I have been on my Mission Miss USA for years, competing in preliminary and state level Miss USA competitions for personal and professional development, and to spread the word about causes I support. I encourage young women statewide to compete in the Miss Oregon USA 2019 competition or its local preliminaries to advance their personal growth and experience the sisterhood. The journey begins here: www.missoregonusa.com. #toneatamorgan #missoregonusa #teamtoneata #missusa #missuniverse #teamoregon
http://theworldlink.com/bandon/opinion/editorial/call-to-action-for-honoring-our-veterans-now-and-in/article_b4dff900-6bb6-5239-92dc-f87b45807005.html
Call to action for honoring our veterans, now and in the future
TONEATA MORGAN Contributing writer
Oct 25, 2017
BANDON WESTERN WORLD
Miss Oregon USA 2018 Toneata Morgan
The approach of the holiday season and colder weather brings to mind the plight of our nation’s homeless, especially our veterans. My father, who died when I was very young, was a Purple Heart veteran, and it saddens me to see the poverty and medical care crisis affecting many veterans today. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs estimates that there are about 1,300 homeless veterans in Oregon every night, with plenty more at risk of being homeless due to lack of support, unemployment, and poverty. They report that veterans are far more likely to be homeless than the general population. Efforts are being made to improve veterans' situation nationwide, and we can all pitch in by donating our time or money through charity groups.
Yet, these laudable acts only provide part of what veterans need. They also deserve recognition and honor from their fellow citizens for their service and sacrifice. It is a matter of collective attitude. This may seem basic, but many Vietnam veterans will tell you that they were treated with disdain, and even contempt, when they returned home from overseas. Our youth must be taught that the reason our nation has a bright, secure future is our armed forces, the pride of the citizenry of this great land. These brave men and women step up and sacrifice so that we can all remain free to follow our dreams. As F. Scott Fitzgerald once remarked, “America is a willingness of the heart.” This willingness to serve has three critical origins, all of which we should strive to preserve:
• The American Way. First, our country is made of men, women and children who are bound by a deep-seated faith and belief in the American way, which provides the genesis for military service. The springboard for this belief is the Constitution’s guarantee of our fundamental rights. The strong foundation our founding fathers drafted provides the cornerstone for building our future through equal opportunity for all. There is simply no place on earth that a person has a better chance to go from rags to riches if they work hard. But, without the armed forces to defend that Constitution, we could lose our way of life.
• Guiding Light. Second, the willingness of Americans to give generous foreign aid and shine the guiding light of democracy and freedom will become increasingly important as the world shrinks due to instant and global communication technologies. Americans have always tried to stand for what is right, placing their youth in uniform in harm’s way overseas to free the oppressed. There is no doubt that the majority of Americans support our country’s efforts to help others in need around the world. Americans’ natural tendency to do the right thing, combined with keeping our military presence strong worldwide, will retain our position of respect and safety in the future.
• Patriotism. Third, and most importantly, is our patriotism – the lifeblood of our country. Youth should be taught from an early age to love the United States. Patriotism has carried us through many tough times in the past, and has kept our armed services strong. The Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and 911 were all crucibles that Americans endured by coming together and rallying behind the flag and our veterans.
Lead by Example. The United States we all know and love will continue to be a land of opportunity despite the current foreign threats if we, the people, support and honor our armed forces. This holiday season, please consider volunteering with local homeless assistance organizations or contact the VA Voluntary Service or other veterans’ charities to support and honor our veterans, such as Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit private organization that has built homes in Oregon for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, https://www.hfotusa.org/building-homes/map/or/ See also http://woundedwarriorhomes.org.
(Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, will represent the state at the national Miss USA pageant next spring.)
Call to action for honoring our veterans, now and in the future
TONEATA MORGAN Contributing writer
Oct 25, 2017
BANDON WESTERN WORLD
Miss Oregon USA 2018 Toneata Morgan
The approach of the holiday season and colder weather brings to mind the plight of our nation’s homeless, especially our veterans. My father, who died when I was very young, was a Purple Heart veteran, and it saddens me to see the poverty and medical care crisis affecting many veterans today. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs estimates that there are about 1,300 homeless veterans in Oregon every night, with plenty more at risk of being homeless due to lack of support, unemployment, and poverty. They report that veterans are far more likely to be homeless than the general population. Efforts are being made to improve veterans' situation nationwide, and we can all pitch in by donating our time or money through charity groups.
Yet, these laudable acts only provide part of what veterans need. They also deserve recognition and honor from their fellow citizens for their service and sacrifice. It is a matter of collective attitude. This may seem basic, but many Vietnam veterans will tell you that they were treated with disdain, and even contempt, when they returned home from overseas. Our youth must be taught that the reason our nation has a bright, secure future is our armed forces, the pride of the citizenry of this great land. These brave men and women step up and sacrifice so that we can all remain free to follow our dreams. As F. Scott Fitzgerald once remarked, “America is a willingness of the heart.” This willingness to serve has three critical origins, all of which we should strive to preserve:
• The American Way. First, our country is made of men, women and children who are bound by a deep-seated faith and belief in the American way, which provides the genesis for military service. The springboard for this belief is the Constitution’s guarantee of our fundamental rights. The strong foundation our founding fathers drafted provides the cornerstone for building our future through equal opportunity for all. There is simply no place on earth that a person has a better chance to go from rags to riches if they work hard. But, without the armed forces to defend that Constitution, we could lose our way of life.
• Guiding Light. Second, the willingness of Americans to give generous foreign aid and shine the guiding light of democracy and freedom will become increasingly important as the world shrinks due to instant and global communication technologies. Americans have always tried to stand for what is right, placing their youth in uniform in harm’s way overseas to free the oppressed. There is no doubt that the majority of Americans support our country’s efforts to help others in need around the world. Americans’ natural tendency to do the right thing, combined with keeping our military presence strong worldwide, will retain our position of respect and safety in the future.
• Patriotism. Third, and most importantly, is our patriotism – the lifeblood of our country. Youth should be taught from an early age to love the United States. Patriotism has carried us through many tough times in the past, and has kept our armed services strong. The Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and 911 were all crucibles that Americans endured by coming together and rallying behind the flag and our veterans.
Lead by Example. The United States we all know and love will continue to be a land of opportunity despite the current foreign threats if we, the people, support and honor our armed forces. This holiday season, please consider volunteering with local homeless assistance organizations or contact the VA Voluntary Service or other veterans’ charities to support and honor our veterans, such as Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit private organization that has built homes in Oregon for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, https://www.hfotusa.org/building-homes/map/or/ See also http://woundedwarriorhomes.org.
(Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, will represent the state at the national Miss USA pageant next spring.)
http://theworldlink.com/bandon/opinion/editorial/let-s-get-the-word-out-about-cyberbullying/article_a8ce32df-f357-5425-a74b-18686f2807ab.html
Let’s Get The Word Out About Cyberbullying
TONEATA MORGAN Contributing writer
Oct 16, 2017
BANDON WESTERN WORLD
Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, Contributed photo
Bullying has been around since the beginning of man, but with the advent of the Internet and smartphones, it has been taken to a new level. Now bullies can harass you anonymously, which makes it much tougher to defend yourself.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is online harassment, threatening, or bullying. As technology expands and becomes more popular, cyberbullying is becoming more and more common as increasing numbers of youth are constantly immersed in online interactivity. As Miss Oregon USA 2018, I seek to raise more awareness of the problem of cyberbullying, and to work with others to find ways to help stop this increasing problem for children teens and others.
A recent study by the Pediatric Academic Societies has determined there are more than twice as many kids and teens admitted to hospitals for suicide related reasons than a decade ago. The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report from last November found the suicide rate for kids 10 to 14 years old doubled from 2007 to 2014. What is going on? Many say the cause is cyberbullying.
What are the consequences?
I was shocked to read about a 12-year-old girl, Mallory, who killed herself this last June due to cyberbullying from her school classmates. They used smartphones to harass her for months, with texts, Snapchat and Instagram, telling her she was a loser and should kill herself. So sad … and so young.
Say NO to cyberbullying:
I first became aware of cyberbullying by experiencing it firsthand. In dealing with that, I learned there are many resources for help, and useful ideas for dealing with it.
1) First, block the bully.
2) Manage your emotions. Don’t give the bully the time of day and reply. (The bully wants a reaction. Don’t fall into his/her trap.)
3) Next, don’t delete the message before printing or saving a copy. That way, if it keeps up, you will have evidence for reporting the bully to the authorities.
4) Always practice good online security so the bully/hacker cannot get access to your personal information. Change your passwords. Don’t use the same passwords for every log in information. Search your name often to make sure nobody is using your identity. Add extra security features, such as, receiving a text on your phone or an email alert when logging into a new account.
5) Keep a positive attitude. Don’t let the bullies get you down.
6) Understand you are valued, you are royalty, and you matter.
We all need to publicize and examine the serious and ever-increasing problem of cyberbullying. By raising awareness, we can combat it together.
(Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, will represent the state at the national Miss USA pageant next spring.)
Let’s Get The Word Out About Cyberbullying
TONEATA MORGAN Contributing writer
Oct 16, 2017
BANDON WESTERN WORLD
Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, Contributed photo
Bullying has been around since the beginning of man, but with the advent of the Internet and smartphones, it has been taken to a new level. Now bullies can harass you anonymously, which makes it much tougher to defend yourself.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is online harassment, threatening, or bullying. As technology expands and becomes more popular, cyberbullying is becoming more and more common as increasing numbers of youth are constantly immersed in online interactivity. As Miss Oregon USA 2018, I seek to raise more awareness of the problem of cyberbullying, and to work with others to find ways to help stop this increasing problem for children teens and others.
A recent study by the Pediatric Academic Societies has determined there are more than twice as many kids and teens admitted to hospitals for suicide related reasons than a decade ago. The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report from last November found the suicide rate for kids 10 to 14 years old doubled from 2007 to 2014. What is going on? Many say the cause is cyberbullying.
What are the consequences?
I was shocked to read about a 12-year-old girl, Mallory, who killed herself this last June due to cyberbullying from her school classmates. They used smartphones to harass her for months, with texts, Snapchat and Instagram, telling her she was a loser and should kill herself. So sad … and so young.
Say NO to cyberbullying:
I first became aware of cyberbullying by experiencing it firsthand. In dealing with that, I learned there are many resources for help, and useful ideas for dealing with it.
1) First, block the bully.
2) Manage your emotions. Don’t give the bully the time of day and reply. (The bully wants a reaction. Don’t fall into his/her trap.)
3) Next, don’t delete the message before printing or saving a copy. That way, if it keeps up, you will have evidence for reporting the bully to the authorities.
4) Always practice good online security so the bully/hacker cannot get access to your personal information. Change your passwords. Don’t use the same passwords for every log in information. Search your name often to make sure nobody is using your identity. Add extra security features, such as, receiving a text on your phone or an email alert when logging into a new account.
5) Keep a positive attitude. Don’t let the bullies get you down.
6) Understand you are valued, you are royalty, and you matter.
We all need to publicize and examine the serious and ever-increasing problem of cyberbullying. By raising awareness, we can combat it together.
(Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, will represent the state at the national Miss USA pageant next spring.)
Miss Oregon USA visits veterans at VA Roseburg Health Care System
KCBY.com, by News Staff, 12/22/2017
ROSEBURG, Ore. -- The Roseburg VA Health Care System had a surprise visit from Toneata Morgan, the current Miss Oregon USA, officials said. On November 24, Morgan took time out of her busy schedule to stop into the Roseburg VA main campus and visit with veterans in the outpatient clinics. During her visit, she visited their inpatient veterans who were very happy to receive a surprise guest, the VA said in a news release.
On December 18, Morgan visited the North Bend clinic to say hello to veterans and give a simple thank you for their service. She plans on visiting both the Eugene and Brookings clinics in the future.
"The visits with our veterans was intended to be more personal and a surprise," the VA said. "Ms. Morgan has two platforms that she is running this year as she holds the title of Miss Oregon and will be running for Miss USA this coming summer. Oregon is well known for having a veteran-centric community but she wants to expand this even more for veteran awareness. She has a special connection to veterans as he father was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. The other platform she is choosing to tackle is that of bullying and the increasing issues with our youth."
During her visits to the two sites, she asked not just how they were doing and thanking them for their service, but asked how they were being treated.
"With smiles, the veterans she spoke to all said they received great care from the VA and even mentioned some staff by name saying how wonderful they were," the VA said. "Ms. Morgan also left many of our veterans with a personalized and autographed photo for them to remember the visit. We are looking forward to her upcoming visits and welcome her with open arms."
For more images, visit the VA Roseburg Health Care Facebook page.
http://kcby.com/news/local/miss-oregon-usa-visits-veterans-at-va-roseburg-health-care-system
Miss Oregon USA talks to students about cyberbullying
AMY MOSS STRONG Bandon Western World Jan 9, 2018
COQUILLE – Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, gave presentations at two Oregon middle school assemblies last week about the dangers of cyberbullying and how to report and prevent it. On Jan. 3, Morgan spoke at Harbor Lights Middle School in Bandon. On Jan. 5, she made her presentation to students at Coffenberry Middle School in Myrtle Creek. Morgan emphasized that encouraging kindness starts with everyone, from avoiding gossip to re-thinking a message before posting. She asked the students to consider being responsible and kind and standing up for others.
After her talks, she met with the students, answered questions, signed autographs and posed for photographs with them. Her presentations were well received, with students posting favorable comments on her Facebook (www.facebook.com/missoregon usa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/missorusa) such as:
“It was so amazing seeing you thank u so much for come in to our school.”
“i was there. it was truly remarkable and touched my heart :,). i’m so glad you decided to do this. you are truly a blessing :)”
“It was a honer to have u at our school,”
“I got a picture with you you are so inspiring.”
“It was great meeting you today it meant a lot considering there are so many things in life that nobody wants to talk about. You are truly an inspiration thank you for coming.”
“I was there and I loved to speech and you are a beautiful and smart woman !! Thank you.”
“It actually made me think a lot.”
Morgan has two platforms that she is promoting during her reign as Miss Oregon USA 2018: Honoring and supporting veterans, and increasing awareness of cyberbullying and its devastating impact on Oregon’s youth. Morgan said she has a close connection with each of these issues. Her late father was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award, and she personally has experienced cyberbullying as a student and in her professional life. She attended the assemblies with her mother, who is also named Toneata, but who goes by Toni.
“I thought maybe it would be too hard for the students to hear about cyberbullying and suicide,” Morgan said after the Bandon assembly. “It’s scary that kids their age are committing suicide, but then I thought that maybe they should be scared a little. It’s very serious and we need to talk about it and maybe someone will come forth and report cyberbullying if they see it going on.”
HLMS Principal Deirdre Pearson said she was impressed with Morgan's presentation. "We take bullying and harassment very seriously," Pearson said. The following paragraph is from the school's handbook, located online at the HLMS website:
("Harassment and/or bullying of others will not be tolerated ... Students who feel they are being harassed are encouraged to tell the aggressor that their behavior is unacceptable and that they need to stop. However, if the harassment continues, students need to seek help from a school official.")
“We were so pleased to welcome Miss Toneata Morgan to HLMS,” Pearson said. “She is a gracious and accomplished young lady and her message about cyberbullying is timely and relevant." Pearson said she and other staff members have seen evidence of cyberbullying among HLMS students and are working diligently to educate kids about the dangers and how to prevent it.
“This assembly with Miss Oregon USA builds on a grade 7th-12th assembly we held last year in conjunction with Bandon High School about staying safe on social media," Pearson said. "I was glad that we were able to involve our entire student body (5th-8th grades). They loved meeting Miss Morgan and her message really seemed to resonate.”
At HLMS, teachers and staff build on the lessons learned at the elementary level about the difference between bullying and conflict, and how to address both. In the school’s 5th and 6th grade classrooms, school counselor Craig Anderson leads a series of structured discussions about conflict management. Conflict is a normal part of growing up, and students can learn skills to manage it appropriately, Anderson said, including getting an adult if needed.
Bullying has specific elements that go beyond normal conflict: It is one-sided, targeted, reflects a power differential, happens over time and happens after adult intervention. “The assembly was one event associated with Harbor Lights’ ongoing anti-bullying and harassment campaign, which includes staff trainings, targeted responses to bullying incidents and classroom presentations and discussions by the counselor,” Anderson said. “These discussions focus on educating students about what bullying is and is not, the rules and expectations at school and options they have for dealing with it if it does happen.”
Morgan will be speaking to students in the Portland/Salem area next. She will give talks about kindness and stopping cyberbullying at schools throughout the state and intends to spread her message nationwide when she represents Oregon in the Miss USA competition this summer. For more images and video clips of her talks, visit the Miss Oregon USA Facebook and Instagram pages.
On December 18, Morgan visited the North Bend clinic to say hello to veterans and give a simple thank you for their service. She plans on visiting both the Eugene and Brookings clinics in the future.
"The visits with our veterans was intended to be more personal and a surprise," the VA said. "Ms. Morgan has two platforms that she is running this year as she holds the title of Miss Oregon and will be running for Miss USA this coming summer. Oregon is well known for having a veteran-centric community but she wants to expand this even more for veteran awareness. She has a special connection to veterans as he father was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. The other platform she is choosing to tackle is that of bullying and the increasing issues with our youth."
During her visits to the two sites, she asked not just how they were doing and thanking them for their service, but asked how they were being treated.
"With smiles, the veterans she spoke to all said they received great care from the VA and even mentioned some staff by name saying how wonderful they were," the VA said. "Ms. Morgan also left many of our veterans with a personalized and autographed photo for them to remember the visit. We are looking forward to her upcoming visits and welcome her with open arms."
For more images, visit the VA Roseburg Health Care Facebook page.
http://kcby.com/news/local/miss-oregon-usa-visits-veterans-at-va-roseburg-health-care-system
Miss Oregon USA talks to students about cyberbullying
AMY MOSS STRONG Bandon Western World Jan 9, 2018
COQUILLE – Toneata Morgan, Miss Oregon USA 2018, gave presentations at two Oregon middle school assemblies last week about the dangers of cyberbullying and how to report and prevent it. On Jan. 3, Morgan spoke at Harbor Lights Middle School in Bandon. On Jan. 5, she made her presentation to students at Coffenberry Middle School in Myrtle Creek. Morgan emphasized that encouraging kindness starts with everyone, from avoiding gossip to re-thinking a message before posting. She asked the students to consider being responsible and kind and standing up for others.
After her talks, she met with the students, answered questions, signed autographs and posed for photographs with them. Her presentations were well received, with students posting favorable comments on her Facebook (www.facebook.com/missoregon usa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/missorusa) such as:
“It was so amazing seeing you thank u so much for come in to our school.”
“i was there. it was truly remarkable and touched my heart :,). i’m so glad you decided to do this. you are truly a blessing :)”
“It was a honer to have u at our school,”
“I got a picture with you you are so inspiring.”
“It was great meeting you today it meant a lot considering there are so many things in life that nobody wants to talk about. You are truly an inspiration thank you for coming.”
“I was there and I loved to speech and you are a beautiful and smart woman !! Thank you.”
“It actually made me think a lot.”
Morgan has two platforms that she is promoting during her reign as Miss Oregon USA 2018: Honoring and supporting veterans, and increasing awareness of cyberbullying and its devastating impact on Oregon’s youth. Morgan said she has a close connection with each of these issues. Her late father was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award, and she personally has experienced cyberbullying as a student and in her professional life. She attended the assemblies with her mother, who is also named Toneata, but who goes by Toni.
“I thought maybe it would be too hard for the students to hear about cyberbullying and suicide,” Morgan said after the Bandon assembly. “It’s scary that kids their age are committing suicide, but then I thought that maybe they should be scared a little. It’s very serious and we need to talk about it and maybe someone will come forth and report cyberbullying if they see it going on.”
HLMS Principal Deirdre Pearson said she was impressed with Morgan's presentation. "We take bullying and harassment very seriously," Pearson said. The following paragraph is from the school's handbook, located online at the HLMS website:
("Harassment and/or bullying of others will not be tolerated ... Students who feel they are being harassed are encouraged to tell the aggressor that their behavior is unacceptable and that they need to stop. However, if the harassment continues, students need to seek help from a school official.")
“We were so pleased to welcome Miss Toneata Morgan to HLMS,” Pearson said. “She is a gracious and accomplished young lady and her message about cyberbullying is timely and relevant." Pearson said she and other staff members have seen evidence of cyberbullying among HLMS students and are working diligently to educate kids about the dangers and how to prevent it.
“This assembly with Miss Oregon USA builds on a grade 7th-12th assembly we held last year in conjunction with Bandon High School about staying safe on social media," Pearson said. "I was glad that we were able to involve our entire student body (5th-8th grades). They loved meeting Miss Morgan and her message really seemed to resonate.”
At HLMS, teachers and staff build on the lessons learned at the elementary level about the difference between bullying and conflict, and how to address both. In the school’s 5th and 6th grade classrooms, school counselor Craig Anderson leads a series of structured discussions about conflict management. Conflict is a normal part of growing up, and students can learn skills to manage it appropriately, Anderson said, including getting an adult if needed.
Bullying has specific elements that go beyond normal conflict: It is one-sided, targeted, reflects a power differential, happens over time and happens after adult intervention. “The assembly was one event associated with Harbor Lights’ ongoing anti-bullying and harassment campaign, which includes staff trainings, targeted responses to bullying incidents and classroom presentations and discussions by the counselor,” Anderson said. “These discussions focus on educating students about what bullying is and is not, the rules and expectations at school and options they have for dealing with it if it does happen.”
Morgan will be speaking to students in the Portland/Salem area next. She will give talks about kindness and stopping cyberbullying at schools throughout the state and intends to spread her message nationwide when she represents Oregon in the Miss USA competition this summer. For more images and video clips of her talks, visit the Miss Oregon USA Facebook and Instagram pages.