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 Pageantproudly 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
30th 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! YOUare 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)
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