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Entering
The Mrs. New York
America
Pageant 2008
June 29-July 1
RIT Inn & Conference
Center
Rochester, NY
Dream among the clouds!
MRS. NEW YORK AMERICA...it
could be YOU!
Imagine if you will, bright lights, an electrifying audience, a drum
roll and
the intense excitement as your name
is announced while a beautiful custom
designed crown is placed on your
head! You glide down the runway in your
first official walk as the new
winner, feeling exhilarated and living your dream!
As
Mrs. New York America, you have just begun
one of the most exciting
and memorable
adventures of your life! You will win the opportunity
for an all expense paid trip to
the National Pageant to compete for the
title of Mrs. America! In addition,
you will proudly represent married women
throughout New York State for the
entire year! A dream that lives in the hearts of
many women, only to remain a dream.
This very experience is awaiting one
very special lady...YOU!
How badly do you want
this title?
Enough to dare to live
YOUR dreams??
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Shana
Jaycox
Mrs. New York
America
2007 |
Reach for the STARS
If YOU can DREAM
IT...YOU CAN LIVE IT!
A Dream Come True...
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On
June 23, 2007 a dream became a
reality! My mind raced with excitement as I
stood on stage as one of only two ladies left in
competition. Could it be? After eight years of
being a contestant? It was at the Mrs. New York
America Pageant where I was blessed with the
honor of being chosen as the 31st
married woman to represent New York in the Mrs.
America Pageant! It still remains magical! I,
Shana Jaycox am the reigning Mrs. New York
America!
As a
former contestant for almost a decade,
and only a runner up once, it was a very unique
and special moment to be one of the final two
contestants on stage. When Joanne Cercone,
(the Executive Director and Host) announced the
name of my first runner up, I nearly jumped out
of my skin and off the stage! I couldn’t
believe it! I was amazed, excited, overwhelmed
and shocked all in one. I had dreamed before
of what that moment in time would feel like and
the truth is…the real thing far surpasses the
dream!
Before winning, I was asked quite often, why was
I returning each year – the answer is simple…I
returned because I love the fellowship of other
ambitious women that are pursuing careers,
successful marriages, and motherhood. I have
gained so many wonderful friendships and lasting
memories from every experience, while always
learning more about myself with each passing
year.
I am
a big believer that every life experience will
teach you something about yourself if you are
open to the lesson. Every year I was determined
that no matter what the results were, I would be
happy because I was being true to myself and
doing my personal best. As a wife, a mother of
three and a successful business owner, the
experience of being a contestant provided me
with the opportunity to set personal goals for
myself. Not the goal of winning, the goal of
being the very best that I could. I have EIGHT
successes with that goal!
I
feel great contentment and joy from seeing
others happy and fulfilled. It’s especially
gratifying for me if I, even in some small way,
have contributed to another’s success. That is
what makes this pageant and its’ experience so
valuable. It isn’t about who leaves with the
crown, but rather leaving with the countless
treasures one collects all along the journey,
while hopefully leaving a part of ourselves
behind for others to benefit from! Each year we,
the contestants, became more aware of who we are
as individuals, became more physically fit, took
the time to be a “priority” and made wonderful
friendships from all across our great state. All
treasures that will last a lifetime!
During pageant week we were spoiled and
pampered, cared for like family and respected
from start to finish by one of the most
incredible teams I have ever had the privilege
to know. We laughed and laughed some more, as we
embraced each moment of this amazing journey
together as married women. Little did we know
the true impact this once-in-a-lifetime
experience would not only have on our lives, but
the world around us!
If
ever you have dreamed of what it would be like
to feel the exhilaration of entering a pageant,
I can tell you that as a Mrs. New York America
contestant, your dreams will be fulfilled and
then some!
Shana Jaycox
Mrs.
New York America 2007 |
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These beautiful,
intelligent and talented women
dared to live their
dreams. Each went home
with the crown, the title of
Mrs. New York America
and a an experience that changed their life
forever!
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One incredibly
outstanding group of sisters....
(L
to R)
Lauren
Gordon
Mrs. New York America 2004,
Lisa Cove
Mrs. New York America 2002,
Stephanie Tsarsi
Mrs. New York America 2005,
Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith
Mrs. New York America 2006
Melissa
Ognibene
Mrs. New York America 2003,
Christine Countryman
Mrs. New York America 2001
Kathy Kasprak
Mrs. New York America 2000
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In order to
be eligible to be considered to compete in the
Mrs.
New York America Pageant system,
the following entrant requirements must
be met:
∆ Natural born females must
be 18 years or older.
∆ A U.S.
citizen.
∆ A resident
of New York State (permanent residency)
for a minimum of the six months prior to
state pageant.
∆ Married as
of the date of entry into her state
pageant and residing with her husband.
Newlyweds are welcome, as well as those
celebrating years of marriage.
∆ Each lady must be of good moral character.
∆ Being or becoming
pregnant as a contestant or a
titleholder will not disqualify you from
competing or holding the title, however
you must be able to fulfill the state
delegate commitment of competing at the
Mrs. America pageant.
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Shana as she
competed in each category of competition
at the
2007 Mrs. New York America
Pageant
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Swimwear
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Semi-Finalist
On Stage Interview
Competition |
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Evening Gown Competition
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Each contestant will compete in:
1)
Personal Interview / over all beauty
Interviews are based on the
contestant's personality, their ability to effectively communicate
and overall presentation/beauty.
There will be a panel of 5 judges. Each interview per judge will be 3-5 minutes long.
Interview / beauty portion counts for 50% of the total score.
2)
Fitness in Swimwear
Each contestant will be wearing a solid color, modest one-piece swimsuit.
Thongs are not allowed!
However, pantyhose & padding are permitted.
Shoes will be worn during this competition.
Swimwear competition counts for 25% of the total score.
3)
Evening Gown
Each contestant will model her choice of evening gown. It may be of any style or color,
but must be full length. Select a gown that will reflect your individual personality.
Evening gown competition counts for 25% of the total score.
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Optional Competitions
The following competitions are optional and have no bearing on the overall scores which determine the new
Mrs. New York America.
Any contestant may
compete in either or
both of the following optionals. Each has an additional entrance fee, along with minimal additional required information. These two categories will be judged by a separate panel of qualified judges. A trophy and cash prize will be awarded to the winner and an
award to the 1st runner-up in each of these two Optional Competitions.
Community Service
Award
This award proudly recognizes the dedication and extraordinary efforts put forth by a contestant for her community. An essay of at least one typed page (maximum of two pages) double-spaced, two letters of professional reference and the optional competition fee must be submitted together. Each essay will be judged on contestant's ability to articulate her thoughts, amount of time donate to
her community and purpose for the community
service.
(L to R) Yulia Gurtin -
Community Service r/u,
Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith
- Mrs. New York America
2006,
Heather Simco -
Community Service Winner
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Mrs.
Photogenic
An 8 x 10 photograph (black & white or color) of the contestant must be
submitted along with optional competition fee.
(L to R) Jennifer Stehlar -
Photogenic r/u,
Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith - Mrs.
New York America 2006,
Elisabeth Zamarelli - Photogenic
Winner
Mrs. Congeniality
All contestants
are eligible for this award, there is no
entry fee and the
winner is voted on by each contestant.
L to R Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith -
Mrs. New York America 2006,
Santina MacDonald - Mrs. Congeniality
Winner
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If you want to experience the time of your life and join us as a contestant for the Mrs. New York America 2008,
email us below to request your
application package. (You can also call
or write!) Please follow all directions
when completing your application, then
return all the required information to pageant headquarters at your earliest convenience.
A selection committee will review EVERY
application carefully. You will be
notified by telephone should you be
accepted. Anyone not accepted will be
notified by mail and will receive a full
refund of their application fee.
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Request your application package today!
Simply email us at:
mrsnyamerica@aol.com
or contact:
Mrs. New York America Pageant
P.O. Box 26564
Rochester, New York 14626
(585) 225-5795
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Mrs. New York America's
beautiful and exciting stage, where
YOU
could be the next one crowned!
Our
Thirty-year Celebration -
"Going
to the Chapel"
Our show Co-hosts with the 2006
contestants in their bridal gowns for
the show's opening number celebration!
About Sponsorship
If accepted as a contestant, a
NON-REFUNDABLE sponsorship fee of
$750 will be required.
You will have the privilege of being a
part of a pageant that will
be nothing less than professional, exciting and full of wonderful memories that will last a lifetime!
Sponsorship will include:
∆ The opportunity to compete in
the
Mrs. New York America Pageant.
∆ Lunch &
dinner for all contestants during pageant weekend.
∆ Mini training sessions and professionally choreographed show.
∆ Official Pageant Souvenir Program book
∆ Complimentary passes for all contestants' husbands to the
preliminary and final competitions. VIP seating for all
contestants' husbands will be provided for both shows.
It will be a pageant that you will be proud to be
a part of, as well as to share with your family and friends!!
Note: Any and all paid pageant
fees are NON-REFUNDABLE for any
reason or under any circumstances.
No
exceptions will be made.
Official Pageant Photographer
Don Seidman
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