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 Remembering the Journey

 


SATURDAY, JUNE 10

More Rehearsing and lots of fun before the big show!


Another birthday celebration!
Happy Birthday to our outstanding
Lighting Engineer, Mike here with Joanne!
 

A future title holder looking like a pro on the runway!
Beautiful Stella enjoying the spot while her mom (R)
 (Kathy Kasprak, Mrs. New York America 2000)
 proudly stands behind to watch.


Opening number rehearsal


Rehearsing the Top Ten On Stage Interviews with (L) Contestant, Shana
Jaycox
and Choreographer, Vikkie Bach-Fink. Our Technical Director,
Dave Lippa  (R) blocks the stage for the cameras.
 

More rehearsing with Vikkie and Contestant, Justine Williams.



Back stage prior to the beginning  of Saturday's Show. Getting more exciting every minute!


 
Contestants in their bridal gowns for the Opening Number "Going to the Chapel:
(L to R) Tysharda Thomas, Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith,
Stephanie Caiello and Katherine Curran

Melissa with Head Usher, Craig

Our 2000 Mrs. New York America, Kathy Kasprak with
husband, Mike and daughter, Stella.

 


                 Stephanie with Contestant, Kelly Adelman

 


More husbands eager to share the stage with their beautiful wives!

 

 

Pageant staff, Sue Bashaw as she presents the
Mrs. New York America Souvenirs!

 


Pageant Usher, Josh with Merchandise Supervisor, Janet

 

 


Our usher Alec, waiting to seat our show guests!


Dave, our Chocolateer  (center) of the Rose Basket Florist, as he and his
 wonderful staff prepare his chocolate fountain for our guests.
Talk about making dreams come true!
Four tiers of milk chocolate for all to enjoy!!
 


 

Lights Camera Action!    It's Show Time!

Our theme...



Our opening number
"Going to the Chapel"
led by Stephanie Tsarsi, Mrs. New York America 2005 and her Mr. New York, Chris.


Our very special 2006 Contestants introduced themselves while many in their own
wedding gowns and on the arm of their amazing husbands!



 

Joanne and Gary performing a medley of 
"L.O.V.E." 
songs.  "Hit It Johnny!"
 

 


Great Music 
  We Fell In Love TO Thanks to the Johnny Matt Band!
 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




                                                     


 

    
The excitement builds as our Top Ten Semifinalists are announced!


Congratulations Ladies!
(L to R) Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith, Brandy Pecora, Jolene Matthews,
Denise Engelbrecht, Kimberly Freeman, Michelina Clemens,
Shana Jaycox, Jamal Mendez, Tysharda Thomas and Stephanie Caiello
 

    

 


Joanne and Gary introducing the next segment of the show.

Mrs. New York America Pageant proudly presents the 2006 Top Ten Semifinalists:

Our Top Ten Semifinalists in their On Stage Interview, Swimwear and Evening Gown Competition
 

 

                                                   

 

                


 


                                 
                                                                      
 


                                                             
                  

 

                   
                                           
                                              


                                                             

                                                                          

 

 

                                                               

                                                                                             
                                                                                                       Joanne Cercone and Gary Tschaepe following the elegant Top Ten
                                                                                                           Evening Gown Segment with the US Army Saber Sword Arch.
 

 

         

                                                                                           


          

 

                                                          
                                                                                                                         
Our Mrs. New York America Dancers

 


 Stephanie Tsarsi, Mrs. New York America 2005's with Joanne
 in her
final public interview as the reigning title holder.
A bitter sweet moment as she reflects on her year of
some very special memories.


Joanne and Gary as they continue to entertain the
audience as to share in the all the excitement of the

30
th Annual
Mrs. New York America Pageant.

 


 
   


What an incredible group of women representing New York! Here they are during their segment of the show:
 "Through the Years"
(L to R)
Stephanie Tsarsi (2005), Lauren Gordon (2004), Melissa Ognibene (2003),
Lisa Cove (2002), Christine Countryman (2001) Kathy Kasprak (2000)


 
      

And....our 2006 Top Five Finalists are:
(L to R)  Tysharda Thomas, Lidia Szczepanoski-Goldsmith, Stephanie Caiello, Jolene Matthews,  and Kimberly Freeman.

Stephanie taking her final walk as the reigning Mrs. New York America 2005
 


 
Sharing the stage one last time with her family while being
the reigning title holder.
Steph's husband, Chris and daughter, Ariana are more than
proud of her accomplishment.
Their son, Alex was unable to join them on stage. 

 

 

OPTIONAL COMPETITION WINNERS

Please visit our "Winning" page for additional photos of this special part of the pageant.


Stephanie Tsarsi (2005) presenting awards to our 2006 Optional Award Winners


Photogenic First Runner-up, Jolene Matthews

 

Photogenic Winner, Michelina Clemens


 

 Community Service First Runner-up,   Jolene Matthews

Community Service Winner, Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith

 Congeniality Award winner - Kelly Adelman

   

 

The time has come...The Suspense....The  Thrill...And...
The First Runner-up is....

"AND IN THE EVENT THAT THE WINNER CANNOT FULL
FILL HER ROLE AS MRS. NEW YORK AMERICA..."
 

The audience held their breath as  (L) Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith  (Dix Hills) and  (R) Jolene Matthews (NYC)
waited with bated breath as the judge's decision was announced. 

AND THE WINNER IS......

Congratulations to Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith from Dix Hills!  
YOU are our new
Mrs. New York America!

The excitement could be felt by all!
                                                                                  

 

Lidia, as she is being crowned Mrs. New York America 2006  by
Stephanie Tsarsi,
Mrs. New York America 2005.
A crowning moment not soon to forget! Lidia was in shock, yet overwhelmed with joy!

Her first Official walk as Mrs. New York America 2006! Lidia is greeted by husband Steven, the first to congratulate her!

 

                                                 

 

     
   Our newest Mrs. New York America,
  
Lidia Szczepanowski -Goldsmith,
   with her very proud husband
   and newest "Mr. New York",
  
Steven, along with their adorable daughter,
  
Rachel. Their sons, Daniel and Jonathan
   were not able to attend the pageant.


            


 

    Left: Lidia and Steven with her parents (L) and In-laws (R)




       Here Lidia shares a photo with the family and friends who joined her on this amazing journey!
                                                               No doubt they are a very proud!

 

Joanne and Lidia begin their new journey together.
What a wonderful year it will be!

 

Each of our dynamic contestants with their sister Lidia! How very proud they are of her!!

 

 

 
 Our  Top Five Finalists 
(L to R)
3rd r/u
Tysharda Thomas (Chili), 2nd r/u Stephanie Caiello (Clay),
Winner: Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith (Dix Hills), 1st r/u Jolene Matthews (NYC)
and
4th r/u Kimberly Freeman (East Syracuse)

                                                                            
                                                              

                                                                  

                                                                        

Joanne Cercone and Gary Tschaepe as they welcome our newest title holder.       

                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Lidia with the people who helped
make her dream come true...
Our distinguished panel of judges:

(L to R)
Tricia Dampier,
Executive Director of the
Mrs. Colorado America Pageant,
Lisa Filio, VP of Finance for
RES Exibits, LLC.,
Hermann Schultz,
Career Consultant,
Roosevelt Bouie,
Professional Basketball Player
 and Entrepreneur,
and
Melanie Barnas,
News Anchor / Reporter for
Wake up Rochester and
WROC News 8 Now at Noon
(CBS Affiliate)

 

 

 

                  
Lidia here with our very        
handsome 
Official Pageant Ushers      
    
                  

   

Lidia here with       
  our very talented and one-of-kind
Production Team, led by
David Lippa, Technical Director.   
(Right of Lidia)  

     

 


Lisa and Chris Cove at the 2006 Mrs. New York America Pageant, which just happened
 to be their 17th wedding anniversary! What a great way to celebrate marriage!!

 


Kim (Contestant Chaperone) with Christine Countryman
having a celebration of their own!!

      
   
(L) Lisa Cove, Mrs.  New York America 2002 with
 pageant sister (R)  Stephanie Tsarsi,  Mrs.  New York America 2005


Our security team: (L) Leonard Rideout (R) Chris Bihrle, Security Supervisor

    
    

                    
Lidia here with our US Army Rochester Recruiting Command                              
                                             

 

Truly a family to last forever!
(L to R)
Lauren Gordon (2004)
Lisa Cove (2002)
Stephanie Tsarsi (2005)
Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith (2006)
Melissa Ognibene (2003)
Christine Countryman (2001)
Kathy Kasprak (2000)


 

 

    


 Joanne Cercone, Lidia & (R) Liz Ababon
    (Contestant Coordinator & Executive Assistant)

 

 


Our 2003 Mrs. New York America, Melissa Ognibene
with her Mr. New York, Stephen.


Lidia  here with two very special men;
(L) Tom Angora and (R) Dave LaBarge of
Eckerd - The Official Photo Finisher of the
Mrs. New York America Pageant



Lidia here with one very special lady:
Fran Tepper, Executive Director of the
Monroe County Fair and Expo Center

 


Some of our wonderful pageant family (there are more than 150) who work so very hard all year!
Tonight we welcome yet another incredible woman permanently to our family! Welcome Lidia!
(L to R) Gary Tschaepe, Liz Ababon, Sue Carabello, Diana Jensen -Dooling, Marie Bradia, Pat Bach,
Kathy Kasprak (2000), Melissa Obnibene (2003), Lida Szczepanowski-Goldsmith (2006), Christine Countryman (2001),
Lisa Cove (2002), Kim Scott, Bernadette Snickles, Judi Cercone, Janet Pawlyk, Rose Boshnack and Joanne Cercone.


Learn more about our fabulous staff by visiting our Staff #1 & #2  and the Mrs. New York Gallery web pages.

Congratulations, Lidia!     
We wish you a journey full of love, laughter and countless wonderful memories as you move      
forward to make a positive difference in the lives of many across our great state!     

Please visit our Merchandise page to purchase your 2006 - 30th Anniversary  DVD of the
Mrs. New York America Pageant

                              

View Pictures of Each Day's Activities

Wednesday - including the Get Acquainted Dinner

Thursday - including Rehearsals

Friday - including the Preliminary Show

Saturday - including the Finals Show

                              

 

May God continue to bless this journey and
all who choose to share in it with us!
 

Photos by our Official Pageant Photographer:
DON SEIDMAN


 
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