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Ms. Virginia Senior America2014 Pageant
“Forever Diamonds”
Saturday, July 19, 2014
2:00 p.m.
Reception Immediately Following
Healy Auditorium
Cardinal Lane
Staunton, VA 24401
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Dr. Al Mott, FounderMs. Senior America, Inc.
Produced by:
The Virginia Senior America Cameo ClubAnnmarie Pittman, State
Director
Directed by:
Linda Huntley, Ms. Virginia Senior America 2010Diane Roberts,
Leader & Choreographer of
Diane and Company Tap Dance Troupe
Pageant HostMaureen Ribble
Ms. Virginia Senior America 2009
30th Anniversary 2014MS. Virginia Senior America Pageant
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JUDGING PROCEDURESInterview: One of the most important aspects
of the Pageant is for the judges to meet eachcontestant
individually. It is during this personal interview that the judges
have an opportunityto observe personality, charm and conversational
ability.
Evening Gown: Clothes don’t make a woman, but rather it is the
woman who makes theclothes. During this event, the judges seek the
contestant whose poise and grace display notonly her style of
clothes, but also her style of life.
Inner Beauty: Physical beauty is recognized, but the Pageant
seeks to emphasize that truebeauty is a matter of insight as well
as eyesight. Each contestant is given the opportunity topresent a
statement which conveys her “philosophy of life.”
Talent: The talent presentation is an integral part of the
Pageant. It is designed to encouragetalent from music to art to
homemaking, and demonstrates that these gifts do not diminishwith
age.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDThe Ms. Virginia Senior America
organization offers a Community Service Award to honor
thecontestant who excels in volunteer service in her community.
This optional event is judgedindependently from the rest of the
Pageant. The contestant chosen for this award need not be aPageant
finalist. To qualify she must submit a short essay describing her
activity and supplysupportive information to substantiate her
involvement. The selection is made prior to thePageant and the
selected contestant is recognized at the Ms. Virginia Senior
America Pageant.Prior recipients of this award include: Dorothy
Russ, Beverly Wetherbie, Barbara Guerrieri,Patricia Torrence King,
Jackie Bong-Wright, Suzann Howe, Nancy Lee Martin, Mary
Sunbeam,Betty Mann, Suzi Athanas, Linda F. Huntley, Louise Wade and
Debbi Miller.
Debbi Miller receives Community Service Award from Co-Pageant
Director Diane Roberts.
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MEET THE JUDGES
Cynthia Thompson’s career as a dancer, choreographer and
educator spans over30 years. She holds an MFA degree from the
University of Wisconsin-Madisonand has been a major force in the
development of the successful Dance Programwithin the School of
Theater and Dance at James Madison University. She is therecipient
of many teaching awards and was named the College of Visual
andPerforming Arts 2014-15 Madison Scholar. She has toured
nationally and inter-nationally with Kate Trammell in the duet
company thompson & trammell. As asolo artist she is a
continuing guest artist with the New York based company,CORA Dance.
Cynthia is also on the faculty of the Mid Atlantic Summer
DanceInstitute.
David Desper is a long time volunteer with the Miss Virginia
Organization. Heserved for almost 20 years on local boards for Miss
Augusta County and MissBlue Ridge Mountains. He attends Miss
Virginia each year and has attended theMiss America Pageant for 27
consecutive years. He has been a judge for manylocal pageants in
the Miss America system in Virginia, West Virginia, Marylandand New
Hampshire. David resides in Waynesboro and is employed as a
Realtorwith Re/Max Advantage in Staunton.
Rhonda Howdyshell is the Executive Director of the
Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity and recently won
the prestigious “MillardFuller” award for her exemplary work in
philanthropy and service. She has servedon numerous boards and
committees and helped open the Frontier CultureMuseum of Virginia.
Rhonda also founded a non-profit charity called TheCinderella
Project for the Shenandoah Valley. This charity helps
low-incometeens to attend their high school prom at no cost to the
teen. Rhonda holds aB.A. in Business Administration and also
attended Harvard Business School forExecutive Leadership. At this
year’s National United America Pageant Rhondarepresented Virginia
married women.
JUDGE MONITORS & TIME KEEPERSJo Ann Pendley - Staunton,
Virginia - Member of Ms. VA Senior America CameoClub
Elsie Bartlett - Fairfax Station, Virginia - Ms. VA Senior
America 1997
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MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICA2014 PAGEANT PROGRAM
“FOREVER DIAMONDS”
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CONTESTANTSIn Order of Appearance
JERRY REEDAge 72
FishersvilleTalent: Comedy Act
SUZI ATHANASAge 76
Virginia BeachTalent: Singer
PATRICIA HICKEYAge 65
McLeanTalent: Visual Art/Dance
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EUNICE APPLINGAge 60
WaynesboroTalent: Singer
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CONTESTANTSIn Order of Appearance
LILCHY HUFFMANAge 67
Staunton Talent: Singer
FRANCES ADAMSAge 84
PowhatanTalent: Monologue with
Autoharp
PATSY GODLEYAge 62
FredericksburgTalent: Singer
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JANIS THOMASAge 64
WinchesterTalent: Broadway Musical
Theater Dance
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CONTESTANTSIn Order of Appearance
LYNN GARDNER67
MartinsvilleTalent: Harpsichord
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PICK THE WINNER
Here is your own personal scorecard so you can pick the winner.
Remember,
the contestants are judged in the following categories: Personal
Interview,
Philosophy of Life, Evening Gown and Talent. The judges will do
the person-
al interview in private so judge only the philosophy, evening
gown and talent.
CONTESTANT PHILOSOPHY GOWN TALENT TOTAL
1. Jerry Reed
2. Suzi Athanas
3. Patricia Hickey
4. Eunice Appling
5. Lilchy Huffman
6. Frances Adams
7. Patsy Godley
8. Janis Thomas
9. Lynn Gardner
Additional Notes:
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Best Wishes, Patsy!
From all of us at Advanced Management Strategies Group, Inc.
(AMSG)
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GOOD LUCK, LYNN!!!
Lynn Gardner
FROM:Husband, Sons, Daughters-in-law,Granddaughters and
Grandsons
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May I Have This Dance?You Are My Number #1!
Love, Waverly
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Frances Adams with husband, Waverly
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MOM, YOU’RE ALWAYS A WINNER TO US!
YOU’RE THE BEST!LOVE PHIL
MOM,GOOD LUCK! HAVE FUN!WE LOVE YOU!ANGEL & AVERY
GRANDMA, YOU’RE A WINNER! LOVE,BRADY AND COLE
GOOD LUCK, GRANDMA!LOVE, ZACH AND TYLER
BEST OF LUCK!WE LOVE YOU!DOT AND ANDY
LOTS OF LUCK!LOVE,CHRISTA
SUZI, YOU’RE THE“SPICE OF LIFE!”BEST OF LUCK!LINDA AND JERRY
SUZI, WHAT A GREATSMILE! LOTS OF LUCK!JOE
MOM,GOOD LUCK! SING YOUR LITTLEHEART OUT!WE LOVE YOU!WES AND
HEIDI
GRANDMA SUZI,YOU’RE A PIECE OF WORK! I LOVE YOU!CAITLYN
GRANDMA, GOODLUCK! LOVE,OLIVIA
“BREAK A LEG, SIS!”LOVE,BETTIE AND JIM
I’M WATCHING! DO YOUR BEST!LOVE, JEAN
“SASSY SUE,”BREAK A LEG!LOVE, B.S.
“YOU GO GIRL!”LOVE, MICHAELAND CONNIE
SUZI
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We welcome new Cameo Club members.
Christine L. WaleskiPhotographer
"With view in mind”[email protected]
Roberta H. QuanderClass of 2001
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MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICAOUR QUEENS 1984 - 2012
Dorothy Gantt, 1984
Mary Barkley, 1987
Gervais Brekke, 1988
Barbara Gladd, 1990
Mary Jenkins, 1991
Rommie Behrens, 1992
Alvine Bethune, 1993
Babs Hillenbrand, 1994
Virginia Ann Freeman, 1995
Pinky O’Neil, 1996
Elsie Bartlett, 1997
Annmarie Pittman, 1998
Joyce Reilly Clautice, 1999
Shelby Jean Byrd Clark, 2000
Olivia W. Martin, 2001
Ruby Turner, 2002
Olga Jevtich, 2003
Jackie Bong-Wright, 2004
Beverly Wetherbie, 2005
Nancy Lee Martin, 2006
Brenda Brokaw, 2007
Ruth Barnett, 2008
Maureen Ribble, 2009
Linda Huntley, 2010
Louise Wade, 2011
Kathy Fanelli, 2012
Debbi Miller, 2013
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Congratulations to the Candidates for
Ms. Virginia Senior America 2014
Beverly A. WetherbieMs. Virginia Senior America 2005North
Carolina State Co-Director
“Life is a gift! Wrap it with joy, tie it with hugs and
pass it on with a smile.”
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To All the Ms. VA Senor America Pageant Contestants
I Wish You a Wonderful Experience!
Olga JevtichMs. Virginia Senior America 2003
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Ms. Virginia SeniorAmerica 2000
Shelby Jean (Byrd) Clark
Congratulations and Best Wishes to our Contestants of 2014!
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Joyce Reilly ClauticeMs. Senior America 1999
Ms. Virginia Senior America 1999
Congratulations to Each Contestant For Being an Inspiring Role
Model
Joyce and husband, Bill
RememberIf your mind can receive it and your heart can believe
it,
then your body can achieve it.
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Best of Luck to This Year’sMs. Virginia Senior America
Contestants
Elsie BartlettMs. Virginia Senior America 1997
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“Age of Elegance”
Congratulations
Ms. Virginia Senior America Class of 2014
You are Winners and Role ModelsCongratulations for Your
Dedication to Ms. Senior America
from
Pinky O’Neil
“Your Smile is Your Finest Accessory”Don’t leave home without
it!
Honorary Senior America 2006Ms. Virginia Senior America 1996MVSA
State Director 1997-2007
MSA National Director Development & PRMotivational
Speaker/Entertainer/Showcase Host
For information: 352-350-6455 – [email protected]
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MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT
2014
SUPPORTERS
CAMEO CLUB BOOSTERS
Don Bartlett Franklin Burton
Alberto DeLancy Sam Fanelli
Anita Geffinger Tom Huntley
Milo Jevtich Orville Knicely
Mark Lappin Squire Muse
Calvin Roberts Simon Contreras
Phil Athanas Morrene Hewitt
Back Stage Staff
Anita Geffinger Beverly Wetherbie
Brenda Brokaw Annette Wood
Stage Hands
Al DeLancy Don Bartlett
Stage Manager
Mark Lappin
Box Office Staff
Shelby Jean Byrd Clark Greeters/Ushers
Chair – Christine Waleski
John Ribble Calvin Roberts Terry Miller
Wesley Clark Franklin Burton Olga Jevtich
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