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Calendar Updates
4/6/2010 8:45:06 PM
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New dates to place on your pageant calendar.
Connecticut Talent Jamboree May 1st Contestant Talent Timing and Paperwork Submission May 8th Pageant School May 15th |
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Westbury's Outstanding Teen 2009 - American Idol Top-24
2/20/2010 11:19:02 AM
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Katie Steven's Westbury's Outstanding Teen 2009 makes
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Miss Greater North Haven Announces new Executive Director
12/30/2009 11:45:56 PM
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We are very pleased to announce that the Miss Greater North Haven Scholarship Program has a new executive director. Today state Executive Director Luis Pabon and state Director of Field Operations Stanley Boyes signed a new franchise agreement with Jared Andrew Brown. Jared a long-time resident and business owner in North Haven has come on board to run the Greater North Haven Scholarship pageant. With this years pageant season ending in just 9 weeks, Jared's plans are to hold a pageant in North Haven on Sunday, Feb. 21st. Contestants interested in participating are encouraged to contact him for more information. Jared can be reached at 203-464-8212. "Jared has a lot of support in the community " Stanley reports. Lisa Little will be the field director. "There is a lot of enthusiasm and plans to make Miss Greater North Haven bigger and better and build on its original base set by former director Nikki Palmieri," Stanley added. Jared has judged in our system over the years and recently expressed an interest in getting more involved on the local level. |
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Miss Coastline Farewell
3/23/2009 9:58:28 PM
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| Farewell’s are traditionally full of “thank you’s” and “I love you’s”.. But tonight, I am fortunate to be surrounded by so many individuals that know how much I love them, and how grateful I am to have them in my life and for all they have done for me. So I’m going to do things a little differently – because that’s kind of how I roll. This is my 5th year of involvement in the Miss CT program, and here’s something I’ve learned – that I can personally attest to: Success in this organization is NOT measured by the size of the crown in your collection, or even the number of crowns in your collection – not at all. It’s the person you become as a result of this program. That’s what it’s all about – and I think we lose sight of that fact a lot. We focus so much on winning and losing – who should win, who should place – that we forget that the heart of this program is about personal growth. About striving for constant self-improvement. Setting goals. Being a better person – and competitor – than you were yesterday. I think we can look at every single one of these women on the stage here tonight and say, “Wow – I saw so and so compete last season and you know – I just can’t put my finger on it but she has really improved” or “Gosh, I saw her compete last month and she just has this glow about her, she’s really matured.” And sure, there are those obvious changes you can see easily – the more toned swimsuit body, the better hair, the more flattering wardrobe – But I have news for you. Boobs sag.. They do. Childbirth wreaks havoc on bodies – or so I’m told – I wouldn’t know yet… Hair turns grey. And a few years down the line, we probably won’t fit into our beautiful competition wardrobes. But those inner changes – that person you become through this program – will stay with you for the rest of your life. And that’s why you can compete on the local level and never quite make it to states, or win a local and never become Miss State – why you don’t ever have to become Miss America to become a successful product of this organization. There are no failures here. And here’s something else I’ve learned – Life happens perfectly. Everything always – without fail – occurs exactly the way it is meant to – whether we agree with it or understand why. And we can put our all into something – work hard and want something so badly – we can work towards gaining a certain outcome, but at the end of the day, we don’t necessarily have control over that outcome. But we do always have control over one thing, and that is our reactions – the way that we react to those outcomes, whether they are in our favor or not. And that’s the way life works. Sometimes things happen just the way we want them to, but sometimes they don’t. Sometimes “your girl” wins, sometimes she doesn’t. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don’t. And if you don’t, it’s okay to be hurt and frustrated and angry and disappointed. We’re human beings. BUT it is not okay to take those feelings of hurt and disappointment and allow them to manifest into a lack of support or resentment towards the girl who does win. Things aren’t always going to happen your way. And if you can’t handle that in the context of pageantry, trust me – there’s no way you’ll be able to deal with it in the context of life. Each one of us contributes to this organization in some way through our words and our actions. The question is, are you contributing in a positive way, or a negative one? Are you building contestants up, or tearing them down? Are you helping to create an environment that fosters and encourages personal growth and future Miss Connecticuts, or are you helping to destroy and discourage that potential? Five years ago, I first took a spot on the Miss CT stage. I competed with long, flat-ironed, stick-straight hair parted right down the middle, pale-as-a-ghost skin, a gown off the rack from Sears, a bikini from Marshalls and a monologue from my high school theatre class. Today, my hair is shorter and I’ve learned the art of teasing it. I discovered tanning beds and spray tans. I’m a little more toned and my wardrobe is full of Jovani and Tahari. But it’s the changes you can’t see on the outside – the one’s I know in my heart are there – that I am most proud of. The strengthened qualities and tools that I have gained through this program will constantly be with me, giving me the confidence to go after every one of my goals and dreams. That is something that every one of these women deserves. With sincere gratitude and deepest love, for one final time – I am your Miss Coastline 2008, Corrina Pysa. Printed with permission |
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Miss Shoreline Pageant Accepting Contestants
3/11/2009 4:14:39 PM
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Contact Sharon Foran for more Information
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New London County 2009 Pageant
3/2/2009 5:42:13 PM
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Newly Crowned Miss Rose of New England & Miss New London County 2009Miss RofNE 08 Marissa Ranalli, Miss Rose of NE Amaryllis Rodriquez, Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn, Miss New London County 2009 Ashley Membrino, Miss NLC 08 Kara Prete The Donald L. Oat Theater in downtown Norwich was standing room only as 10 contestants vied for the titles of Miss New London County 2009 and Miss Rose of New England 2009. Christina Sciongay was the Interview Winner and Ashley Membrino was the Talent and Peoples Choice award winner.
Ashley Membrino was awarded the title of 2009 Miss New London County and performed a tap dance to "Bleeding Love" for her talent presentation. Amaryllis Rodriquez was awarded the title of Miss Rose of New England 2009 and her talent presentation was a vocal to "New York, New York".     |
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Field Directors Host Local Pageant Seminar
2/22/2009 2:07:35 PM
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Connecticut Field Operations Local Pageants Meeting   Director of Field Operations Stan Boyes and Executive Director Luis Pabon hosted a luncheon meeting at the First Baptist Church in Norwich, CT on Saturday February 21st with the 2009 Miss Connecticut Local Pageants Executive Directors and Business Managers. The locals received the latest pageant information made available from the Miss America Organization along with tips on how to improve their productions, upcoming events on the Miss Connecticut pageant calendar and an open forum for the attendees to share their successes and strategies that have worked for them. In addition newly appointed Pageant Producer Berkley Little shared some of what is in store for the contestants at this years pageant finals at the Garde Arts Center in New London the week of June 21 - 28th. Lunch was provided by Stan and Luis and plans are to hold semi-annual meeting for the Locals around the state moving forward. |
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Waterbury / Wolcott Teens Attend TV Taping
2/22/2009 1:37:46 PM
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 Connecticut Titleholders with Robin Roberts and Diane Sawyer Greater Waterbury / Wolcott Teens take Presidents Day trip to NYC. and the taping of the ABC's morning show. There were 49 mostly pageant family that were part of the guest audience. The girls and their parents got to meet Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Sam Champion and the rest of the crew at ABC including special guests Cameron Mathison (All My Children/Dancing With The Stars) and the famous basketball hero from Massachusetts, Jason McElwain. |
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2009 Westbury Teen Crowned
2/22/2009 1:05:31 PM
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 Newly crowned Westbury's Outstanding Teen, Katie Stevens The Greater Watertown Scholarship Pageant recently held thier Outstanding Teen pageant and selected their newest title holder. 2009 Westbury's Outstanding Teen is Katie Stevens and she is from Middlebury, CT. She is a vocalist and her platform is volunteerism. |
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2009 Fairfield & New Haven Counties Pageant Held
2/10/2009 8:49:27 PM
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Miss Fairfield County and New Haven County - what a night! New Haven County's Outstanding Teen 09 Alyssa Taglia, Miss New Haven County 09 Ashley Abate, Miss Fairfield County 09 Taylor Hira, and Fairfield County's Outstanding Teen Mary Ragaglia Two Misses and two Outstanding Teens. The committee put on a great show. Special feature was the emcee Sonia Baghdady from Channel 8. She was a breath of fresh air, her timing and flair was great. Beside crowning 4 great contestants for this year's pageant, everyone enjoyed the "mock" crowning of Ms. Bagdaddy by our very own Miss Connecticut Ashley Glenn. Thanks also to pageant sponsor Ragtime Boutique and Natalie Testa for providing her with wardrobe for the evening.  WTNH TV-8 News Anchor Sonia Baghdady enjoys her moment on stage after her "mock crowning" Welcome to the Class of 09 Miss Fairfield County Taylor Hira, Miss New Haven County Ashley Abate, Fairfield County's Outstanding Teen Mary Ragaglia and New Haven County's Outstanding Teen Alyssa Taglia |
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5 Crown Weekend
2/2/2009 8:16:39 PM
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Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn, Miss North Haven 09 Gretchen Hahn, Miss Greater Hamden 09 Candice Dodge, Miss North Haven 08 Morgan Amarone Hamden's Outstanding Teen 09 Alyssa Anderson & North Haven's Outstanding Teen Haylee Rochler The Miss Greater Hamden and North Haven Pageants were held on Saturday, January 31st at the Miller Library Auditorium in Hamden. The pageant was hosted by Miss Connecticut 2004 Nikki Palmieri and Antonio Peronace
Selected Miss Greater Hamden 2009 was Candice Dodge and Greater Hamden's Outstanding Teen was Alyssa Anderson. Crowned Miss North Haven 2009 was Gretchen Hahn and North Haven's Outstanding Teen was Haylee Rochler.
Congratulations to the Miss Greater Hamden and North Haven Pageant Committee for an outstanding production enjoyed by all.
 Rose of New England's Outstanding Teen 2009 Taylor Jannett The Rose of New England's Outstanding Teen pageant was held on Sunday, February 1st at the Donald L. Oat Theater in Norwich. The pageant was hosted by Miss Rose of New England 2008 Marissa Ranalli and 2009 New London County's Outstanding Teen Nancy Riviera. Selected as Rose Of New England's Outstanding Teen for 2009 was Taylor Jennett. |
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Southington Did It!
1/18/2009 8:38:31 PM
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 Southington's Outstanding Teen Alyssa Blanchette, Miss Southington 2008 Sharalynn Kuziak, Miss Southington 2009 Shannon Erickson and Plantsville's Outstanding Teen Lynze Khan
Southington Did It! About 10 days ago it looked like the Southington Pageant might have to be postponed, delayed or even canceled! Executive Director Joanne Salerno suffered a great lost when her mother unexpectedly passed away. We were approached by Cindy Simone who offered to step in and make the pageant happen! Cindy and her family joined together with Miss Southington 2008 Sharalynn Kuziak and make it happen she did!! They put together a great pageant offering a great scholarship to the winner, entertainment and the announcement of Outstanding Teen’s Southington Alyssa Blanchette and Plantsville Lynze Khan. Emcee Tom Chute kept the pace moving and within two hours a new Miss Southington 2009 Shannon Erickson was crowned. The Connecticut organization salutes the Southington Committee and especially Cindy Simone for a job well done. Luis Pabon, Executive Director “Anything is possible in a world of dreams.” Mike Cunningham |
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Litchfield County Results
1/6/2009 10:54:13 PM
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 2009 Miss Litchfield County & Litchfield County's Outstanding Teen judges panel and Miss Litchfield County 2009 Brittany Decker and Litchfield County's Outstanding Teen 2009 Kristen Yerger Thomaston - Saturday, January 3, 2009 the Miss Litchfield County and Litchfield County's Outstanding Teen pageants were held at the historic Thomaston Opera House. The pageant was hosted by Dominica Rinaldi, Miss Litchfield County 2007 and Mary Marrone. Brittany Decker was selected Miss Litchfield County 2009 from a field of seven contestants. Selected Litchfield County's Outstanding Teen was Kristen Yerger of Watertown. Congratulations to the Miss Litchfield County Pageant Committee for an outstanding production and a wonderful kick-off of 2009. |
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New London County Outstanding Teen Pageant
12/16/2008 10:27:09 PM
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 Miss New London Cty 2008 Kara Prete, New London County's Outstanding Teen 2009 Nancy Rivera, 1st Runner-up Lauren Chadwick and New London County's Outstanding Teen 2008 Lucy Fernandez Norwich - Sunday, December 14, 2009 the New London County Outstanding Teen pageant was held at the Norwich Arts Council's Donald L. Oat Theater in Norwich Connecticut. The pageant was hosted by Miss New London County 2008 Kara Prete and New London County's Outstanding Teen Lucy Fernandez.. Selected New London County's Outstanding Teen was Nancy Rivera. Congratulations to the Miss New London County Pageant Committee for an outstanding holiday themed production enjoyed by all. |
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Let's Celebrate the Holiday's
12/10/2008 5:11:46 PM
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| By Ann DeMatteo CROMWELL -- If you weren't too sure of it before, you certainly left the Miss Connecticut Christmas party on Sunday knowing one thing: Theresa "Tess" Beauchamp was royalty. Our beloved "Tess the Contessa" figuratively carried the Miss America crown on her head, daily living the four points of service, scholarship, style and success, before she was taken away from us on Oct. 2. There was not a dry eye in the house when photographs of her life flashed before us during a Power Point presentation. Scenes of her years of friendship and service in the pageant program, and from her joyful family life were shown. Members of her family, including husband Bernard Beauchamp, son Jeff Beauchamp, daughter Shelley Yerger and grandchildren, sat at the table of honor during the party. We all joined in song to wish Bernie a "Happy Birthday." Miss Connecticut Executive Director Luis Pabon also organized a floor show that highlighted the types of talent Tess loved -- ballet, tap and song. Emceed by Miss Connecticut Ashley Glenn, the show began with Miss Connecticut 1996 Stacy Perrone-Petta singing one of the Contessa's favorites, "And This is My Beloved." Next to perform a ballet was Acacia Courtney, first runner-up to Connecticut's Outstanding Teen. Her hometown favorite, Miss Connecticut 2007 Dana Daunis, showed off her pipes. Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Rachael Ramonas, Miss New London County Kara Prete and Outstanding Teen semi-finalist Nancy Rivera also danced. The Miss Connecticut organization also will be naming an outstanding volunteer in honor of Tess at the state pageant in June. The nominees for award were brought forward: Lorraine Buonocore, Tracy Forbes, Nancy and Roger Picard, Bill and Sue Forte, Linda Marino and the late Theodora "Teddi" Howell. Thirty-five others also were called to the front of their room for their help with the pageant, and along with the above-mentioned group, all received volunteer pins in the shape of the state from Rachael and Ashley.   Local Volunteers receive recognition at holiday party- Miss CT Board of Directors and ED Committee First in the life of Tess was service. Service to her family, her community, her church, the pageant and many other organizations. As the script of our presentation pointed out, Tess was not someone you said no to. That was how it was at home, with the pageant or when she was working on projects for some of her other philanthropic concerns, from St. Mary's Hospital, to the Torrington Symphony to the Watertown Town Hall restoration project to the local day care of which she was a board member. Tess ended up leading every organization she ever joined, and she worked her magic with a wink and a bat of the eye. That was part of the secret to her success. Tess was driven to make Miss Connecticut scholarships increase on a yearly basis. Her goal was for Miss Connecticut to receive $10,000, a goal she achieved in 2003 when she was named to the Miss America Academy of Honor and took home a scholarship in that amount. Tess, who was known nationwide because of her annual attendance at Miss America and because she had taken great pleasure in judging many states, had the idea that, on its 75th anniversary, Connecticut could take home the award. So, Tess jotted down a few ideas as to why she should win the award, and instructed her assistant, Ann DeMatteo, to expertly craft a letter of recommendation. To their surprise, Tess came home with the award that year. And who had more style than Tess? A former kindergarten teacher who trained youngsters for success, and a former dress shop owner who influenced customers and later was a mentor to our current wardrobe sponsor, Ragtime Boutique owner Natalie Testa, Tess had it all. We in the Miss Connecticut family sorely miss our Contessa, our shining star, now looking down upon us as we carry out her work. Photo Slideshow will open in seperate window |
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Greater Waterbury and Wolcott Select 2009 Winners
11/23/2008 5:53:25 PM
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Greater Waterbury Outstanding Teen and Wolcott Outstanding Teen Selected at Wolcott High School, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008The Greater Waterbury / Wolcott Outstanding Teen, Pre-Teen and Junior Pageant winners. From Left to Right: Miss Connecticut 2008, Ashley Glenn; Annalisa Sega, Pre-teen Greater Waterbury; Jenna Longo, Pre-teen Wolcott; Cynthia Dias, Junior Wolcott; Arianna Jewel Puglisi, Junior Greater Waterbury; Alexa Farrell, Wolcott Outstanding Teen; Caitlyn Flynn, Greater Waterbury Outstanding Teen, Rachale Ramonas, Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2008 Pageant Director Stacy Perrone - Petta paid tribute to Pageant Family Angels - Teddi Howell, Krisanne Forte-Barbara and Tess Beauchamp. The evening finished with a video tribute and flower presentations from the parents of the outgoing Teen's: Taylor Jennet, Jillian Caillouette, Alyssa Anderson and Rachael Ramonas. |
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Miss Hartford County and Rocky Hill Pageants Select New Representatives
11/9/2008 2:01:40 PM
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| The Miss Hartford County and Rocky Hill Pageants were held on Saturday, November 8th at the Rocky Hill High School Auditorium. The pageant was hosted by former Miss Hartford County's Nakiya Davis, Kara Mitchell, Ashley Abate and former Miss Rocky Hill Stacy Potter. Selected Miss Hartford County 2009 was Alexandria Puglisi and Hartford County's Outstanding Teen was Marisa Barnard. Crowned Miss Rocky Hill 2009 was Ashley Reid and Rocky Hill's Outstanding Teen was Allison Boillard. Congratulations to the Miss Hartford County and Rocky Hill Pageant Committee for an outstanding production enjoyed by all. Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn and Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2008 Rachael Ramonas congratulate the new selected representatives from the Rocky Hill and Hartford County pageants. |
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Wolcott & Greater Waterbury Outstanding Teen Pageant Coming Up
11/5/2008 4:46:14 PM
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| Please join us on Saturday, November 22nd at 7pm Wolcott High School 457 Boundline Rd. Wolcott for The Wolcott and Greater Waterbury Outstanding Teen program featuring 21 contestants vieing for titles in the following divisions - Teen, Pre-teen, and Junior. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased in advance by calling 203.228.7305 or by emailing stacybellastar@aol.com. Tickets are $15 and include a special program book and calender featuring our contestants. Please plan to join the winners in the school cafeteria after the show for a special After-party. Hope to see you all there! |
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Hartford County and Rocky Hill Pageants This Weekend
11/5/2008 4:41:30 PM
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| Please join the Miss Hartford County & Rocky Hill Scholarship Committee Saturday November 8th as they crown 4 young ladies! That's right 4! Miss Hartford County & Miss Rocky Hill's Outstanding Teen 2009 as well as Miss Hartford County & Miss Rocky Hill 2009. The pageant begins at 7:00 p.m. and is being held at Rocky Hill High School, 50 Chapin Ave. in Rocky Hill! Tickets are $15! It's going to be a great night and they hope to see you there! |
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Wolcott Crowns a Winner!
11/5/2008 4:26:54 PM
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| Last Saturday, November 1st marked the 40th Anniversary of the Miss Wolcott Scholarship Pageant. The pageant held at the Wolcott Senior High School was hosted by Mary Lynn Karpicki, Miss Wolcott 1987. The evenings entertainment featured performances by former Miss Wolcott 1978 Edie Pagoni, out going Miss Wolcott 2008 Amber Caron and a parade of former Miss Wolcott's. Scholarships were awarded to all contestants with Monica Mateghian announced as Miss Congeniality as well as the first runner-up, Cassandra Mastrianni was awarded the title of Miss Wolcott 2009 and will go on to compete for Miss Connecticut 2009 at the Garde Arts Center in New London during the week of June 21-27. Amber Caron, Miss Wolcott 2008; Cassandra Mastrianni, Miss Wolcott 2009 and Ashley Glenn, Miss Connecticut 2008 |
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