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2009 Pageant School
3/14/2009 3:34:06 PM
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 The annual Miss Connecticut Pageant School ’09 is scheduled this year for Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Walter Derynowski Elementary School in Southington, CT.
This event is a must do for all Misses, Outstanding Teens as well as any future contestants and is open to any state in New England. There will be lots of helpful workshops with ideas shared that include: Interview Preparation; Make-up for Daytime-Evening & Stage; Talent Preparation; Hair – How To’s!; Swimsuit & Evening Wear Modeling (Walking Patterns); Fitness – Total ABS Blast, Pilates, Corework – Feel Stronger and Ready for Swimsuit or Teen Sportswear; and More! Special Guest for the day will be Penny Pearlman author of “Pretty Smart: Lessons From Our Miss Americas” and Susanna Marchese of Phit Pilates Studios in Hartford. Last years event was very successful and was attended by over forty people. We are looking forward for another exciting workshop for you to hear about the latest in the pageant world Register Now! Pageant School includes exciting workshops, informative seminars and a bag lunch with drink and dessert. The fee is $40 in advance. Door registration is $50 (No lunch included) Pageant School benefits the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization. Return completed form below and fee to: MCSC, Luis Pabon, Executive Director, P.O. Box 124, Taftville, CT 06380 Name:
Title (If any) Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: E-Mail: Tele Number: For More Information: Email luispabon-edmcspi@snet.net or call 860-889-5174 between 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
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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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Miss America Promotes National Pancake Day
2/23/2009 4:37:37 PM
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Miss America '09 Katie Stam & Miss Connecticut '09 Ashley Glenn
Promote IHOP National Pancake Day Join Miss America 2009 Katie Stam in celebrating National Pancake Day, on Tuesday, February 24th between 7:00am and 10:00pm. Enjoy a free short stack of IHOP's famous buttermilk pancakes and while there, make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). As the official spokesperson for National Pancake Day and the Goodwill Ambassador to the CMN, Katie will be at a Los Angeles IHOP, flipping pancakes and encouraging IHOP patrons to make donations that will help children with life-threatening illnesses. In 2008, IHOP raised more than $875,000 for Children's Miracle Network hospitals throughout the country. This year, they hope to raise $1 million. Be part of the celebration and help make miracles for the over 17 million children that visit CMN hospitals each year. Click here to find out more information on National Pancake Day, Children's Miracle Network and IHOP locations near you. In addition to her appearance at an IHOP in Los Angeles, Katie will be appearing on several national television shows to promote National Pancake Day:  Access Hollywood - Monday, February 23 @ 7:30 p.m. EST*  EXTRA - Tuesday, February 24 - Segment will be immediately posted online in the morning. Will air nationally later this week. *Please check your local listings. All airings are subject to change. |
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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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MAOTeens advance on American Idol
2/12/2009 6:07:37 PM
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FORMER CONTESTANTS FOR MISS AMERICA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN MAKE IT TO THE TOP 36 ON AMERICAN IDOLTwo former state titleholders continue on in their quest
to become the American Idol   Orlando, FL-- February 12, 2009- The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization announced today that two of their former contestants have made it to the next round on American Idol. Arianna Afsar, 17, was Miss California's Outstanding Teen 2005 and Jasmine Murray, 17, was Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen 2007. Afsar originally auditioned in Phoenix, AZ and Murray auditioned in Jacksonville, FL. Afsar was the first runner-up to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2006 and started a mentoring program called “Adopt a Grandparent.” Murray was a top 10 finalist and has received recognition for her outstanding community service with the U.S. Dream Academy. Both girls received scholarship money for their achievements. Miss America's Outstanding Teen, the “little sister” to the Miss America Organization, is a scholarship-based program offering accomplished teens the opportunity to be awarded funds for college. The program promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens. In the past four years, the organization has made available more than $3 million in college scholarships. "Jasmine and Arianna are two perfect examples of what this country needs as the next America Idol. They are both academic leaders, community activists, and dedicated volunteers,” said Kim Parrish, president of MAOT. “They are well-rounded teens and would set a shining example for other teens to follow. MAOT is proud of these two former contestants." Both girls will continue on in the competition which can be seen nationally on FOX on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST For more information about MAOT, please visit www.MAOTeen.org Press Contact: Allison Kreiger Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization Director of Communications 321.231.0791 Allison@MAOTeen.org # # #
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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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MAO 3rd Night of Preliminary
1/23/2009 7:37:08 PM
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Talent Competition NightAshley competed in her final on-stage competition this evening. Dancing to "Gold" she gave a performance that was filled with feeling and graceful leaps across the stage.  Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2008 Rachael Ramonas was featured in a production number this evening on the Miss America stage with 41 of her fellow competitors from the Miss America Outstanding Teen pageant held last August. Tomorrow all 42 of the young ladies will be signing autographs at the Miss America Trade Show.
 Also on Friday evening Ashley will attend the "Night of Dreams" gala for CMN hosted by Marie Osmand and Miss America Susan Powell. A festive evening of food, entertainment, dancing and fun. More photo on the Image Gallery |
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Miss America 2nd Preliminary
1/22/2009 10:31:34 AM
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Second night of PreliminariesAshley competed in Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit and Eveningwear today. She looked spectacular and although she did not win Swimsuit we and the people around us all felt that she should have.  Preliminary Swimsuit Competition for the Mu Group  Eveningwear Competition Ashley looked beautiful! She floated across the stage with charm and grace. Elegant. We were joined by more family and friends at visitation. Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Rachael Ramonas and her mother Denise flew in today. She's thankful for all the cards, calls and text messages she has received from back home.
More Photos on the Image Gallery |
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1st Night of Competition
1/21/2009 8:20:16 PM
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Ashley's first night of competition included her On-Stage Question Opening Number Introductions
 Ashley responds to her On-Stage Question
Additional Photos on the Image Gallery |
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Miss America Tuesday
1/20/2009 10:04:24 PM
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Day one of Preliminary CompetitionAshley sends greetings to her friends back in Connecticut. Yesterday was her Private Interview with the Judges and she felt that all the preparation she received backhome prepared her for it. She felt calm, relaxed and at ease with the judges and left the room feeling she left them with a good impression.  Director of Field Operations Stan Boyes, Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn, Executive Producer Luis Pabon at the Spice Buffet in Las Vegas, NV. We caught up with Ashley at lunch at the Planet Hollywood's Spice Buffet. She ready for this evenings competition - On-stage Question. More members of the Miss Connecticut Family arrive today as the first night of preliminary competition takes place. Watch for more from Las Vegas as the week goes on.  |
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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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Miss America Week
1/17/2009 2:15:29 PM
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52 Contestants Begin Their WeekendWith Pancakes and SerenadesContestants Start Their Day Off By Raising Awareness for National Pancake Day As they gear up for 2009 Miss America Pageant on TLC January 24, the 52 contestants armed with forks and spatulas and donning aprons and their state sashes, gathered in Las Vegas for a pancake breakfast in honor of Children's Miracle Network. Contestants hoped to raise awareness about IHOP's National Pancake Day celebration, a nationwide fundraising effort that aims to raise $1 million for Children's Miracle Network programs at children's hospitals and other local charities throughout the United States. IHOP's fourth National Pancake Day celebration benefiting Children's Miracle Network is set to take place February 24, 2009, when nearly 1,400 IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network and other local charities. With a goal to raise more than $1 million, funds will benefit children's hospitals throughout the U.S. Later That Evening Contestants Received a Relaxing Break at The Venetian  With the title of Miss America 2009 on the line, all 52 contestants took time out of their busy schedules to relax and enjoy a special performance by the enchanting entertainment experience, The Living Garden. The contestants were mesmerized by the elegant transformation from statue to living fountain in this unique performance that takes place at The Palazzo waterfall inside the atrium area. Following the awe inspiring attraction, the contestants floated down the Grand Canal at The Venetian in an authentic gondola ride as they were serenaded by singing gondoliers. Reprinted from the Miss America Press Release |
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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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Happy New Year!
1/1/2009 8:26:54 PM
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So here we are! 2009 … ’08 is behind us and we’re glad the New Year has begun.The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation, its Board of Directors, Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn, 2008 Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Rachael Ramonas, our Rising Stars and Diamonds wish all a very Happy New Year! To our volunteers, Local Executive Directors and Business Managers we wish you all the best in 2009. I’m looking forward to a great year in our system and most of all to Ashley’s upcoming competition in Las Vegas. We’re excited to see her strut her stuff on the Planet Hollywood stage. She’s worked very hard to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To Peggy Clapp – I knew when I appointed you to the position of Preparation Director that we made the right decision for Ashley! Thank you for all your support, encouragement and advise in preparing Ashley for Miss America. To Maria Neves of the Crowning Touch, thank you for the outstanding competition gown, Ashley is sure to look her very best on the Miss America stage. Natalie Testa, your continued support and generosity in providing Miss Connecticut with appearance wardrobe from the Ragtime Boutique is truly appreciated. Catherine Fiehn – you’re the tops! Your photography is incredible; Ashley’s headshot is beautiful. May God bless and watch over our organization. Happy New Year! Luis Pabon, Executive Director P.S. Don’t forget to tune into TLC this Friday for the reality series, "Miss America: Countdown to the Crown," which will air the same night at 10 p.m. The reality series will air each Friday night leading up to the 2009 Miss America pageant, which airs January 24 on TLC. If you have not responded to Sunday’s send off party, don’t forget to drop Sharon or Stacy an e-mail. |
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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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Miss Connecticut visits Extreme Home Makeover
12/10/2008 5:33:16 PM
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Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn was invited to work in the Home Show tent by Matt Ostrowski from Creative Enclosures. There she greeted spectators as they were bussed in and helped collect donations for the Girard family. She met Bruce "Bruno" Hayn, who is the man in charge of the build and he gave her a personal tour of the interior of the home under construction. She also had the opportunity to meet with some cast members from the show and got an inside look at how things are progressing. Ashley had the opportunity to watch the action unfold all day; it was a very special day (and very cold).  
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