Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:53 PM CDT

Monica Popham was crowned the 2009 Miss Oil Queen during the annual pageant held Tuesday night in Titusville Middle School's gymnasium. Popham was crowned by outgoing 2008 Miss Oil Queen DeNae Leach. Popham, 17, a senior at Titusville High School, is a daughter of Tammy and Travis McGill, of Titusville.

She also won the Interview Award. Popham said she was very pleased to win the title of Miss Oil Queen 2009. Her future plans include attending Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where she'll major in early childhood education.  “I love kids, and I love being around kids,” she said. Popham's hobbies include four-wheeling, hanging out with her friends, shopping and going to the movies.