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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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MAO renews Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation Franchise
12/9/2008 12:29:56 AM
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| What a great way to start the week! Sunday’s, December 7th celebration was an outstanding event with all our volunteers together in one room; outstanding performances by our formers and local contestants and a wonderful tribute to the memory of Tess Beauchamp and her many years of service to our program. In today’s mail I received another holiday surprise for our organization. The Miss America Organization’s State License Committee has recommended and awarded the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation with a renewal of our State License Agreement for two-years from November 30, 2008 to November 30, 2010. In review of our state’s operating report the committee recognized our effectiveness in the implementation of local and contestant recruitment; achieving a measured increase in our scholarships awarded in 2008; our dedicated and innovative leadership team; the addition of four new members to our board of directors and to our expanded web presence. Again I would like to thank our volunteers both on the local and state level who have made all this possible. We are truly blessed to have so many dedicated friends and pageant enthusiast helping to make the Miss Connecticut Organization grow bigger and better then ever! Sincerely Luis Pabon Executive Director MCSC P.S. I’m sure Tess would have been thrilled to hear of our two-year renewal! |
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Stacy Perrone-Petta to Star in Warner Theater Production
12/3/2008 7:52:38 PM
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 Stacy Perrone-Petta Miss Connecticut 1996 is currently rehearsing for the role of DeLee in the Warner Theater of Torrington's production of "Smokey Joe's Cafe", to be held Feburary 21st - 28th. Stacy is the Executive Director of the Greater Waterbury and Wolcott Outstanding Teen program and finds time in her busy schedule to continue entertaining audiences with her vocal talents. Stacy also is developing the Miss Greater Waterbury Pageant to be held in early spring. Her recently released CD "All Jazz'd Up" is a sassy and sexy styling of jazz and famous standards. Tickets and more information about "Smokey Joe's Cafe" can be found at https://tickets.warnertheatre.org |
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Celebrate the Holiday's is just a week away!
11/23/2008 5:55:16 PM
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Let's Celebrate the Holidays
Sunday, December 7, 2008 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell This event will celebrate the holidays and honor our many local volunteers, as well as a tribute to Tess Beauchamp "Tessa the Contessa!" This event will be open to our pageant family. Please make every effort to attend this event, it's a great way to show your enthusiasm and support of the program. Bring your spouses, family and friends and enjoy the fun. Entertainment and dancing for everyone! Ticket will include: Assortment of Cheeses and Crackers, Sliced Fruits, Fresh Garden Crudités with dip, and passed hors'douvers - Scallops wrapped in Bacon, Sesame Chicken, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Assorted Mini Quiches. Cash Bar. Adults $25, Children 12 & under $20 Dress Code: Dress to impress - only Miss Connecticut will wear crown. No Tickets Will be Available at the Door, Payments and order for tickets will be accepted up to November 28th. No ExceptionsTo order tickets for Celebrate the Holidays send your check made out to MCSC to:
Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation, P.O. Box 124, Taftville, CT 06380 |
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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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Connecticut's Rising Star Pageant Winners
11/23/2008 5:19:34 PM
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 The 2008-09 Connecticut Rising Star Pageant took place on November 15 at the North Haven Middle School in North Haven, Connecticut.
Selected Ct's Outstanding Rising Star Petite was Emerson Forbes, 1st Runner-up - Mikayla Szostek, 2nd Runner-up - Phoebe Corey and 3rd Runner-up - Gia Iwanec. The Winner of the Ct's Outstanding Junior Rising Star was Madison Yurgaitis her 1st Runner-up - Morgan Vernonesi and 2nd Runner-up - Samanthe Holman. In the Pre-Teen Division our winner was Melissa Michaud and her 1st Runner-up was Jillian Caillioutte and 2nd Runner-up - Alyssa Ann Romano |
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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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Miss Connecticut's Issue of Concern Focus of Recent Workshop in Hamden
10/26/2008 2:14:02 PM
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| Board member Ann DeMatteo in her courageous battle with cancer attended the Quinnipiac University workshop for the Lebed Method. Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn promotes thriving, not merely surving, a focus on healing, through the Lebed Method, for her community service platform in the Miss America program. She is a certified Lebed Method instructor. While Ashley is promoting the program locally, she will introduce it to the nation when she competes in Miss America in January. Visit Ann's Blog for video and more information. |
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Miss Bristol Pageant Headed By New Committe
10/26/2008 2:05:24 PM
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We've got exciting news out of Bristol!We are very pleased to announce that the Miss Bristol Scholarship Program has a new executive director. At an informative meeting Saturday, state Executive Director Luis Pabon and state Director of Field Operations Stanley Boyes signed a new franchise agreement with Linda Lubrico. Linda has been a longtime advocate of the Bristol pageant and pledges to return it to its halcyon days with plenty of contestants and loads of support from the city and its people. She has a core committee of five, some of whom have pageant experience. They will take over the management of newly crowned Miss Bristol Nicole Paquette and Bristol's Outstanding Teen Que Pelletier. "Linda has a lot of support in the community and is involved with the Mum Festival," Stanley reports. Lisa Little will be the field director. In the works are plans for a spring pageant which would generate an additional title from the Bristol area. "There is a lot of enthusiasm and plans to make Miss Bristol bigger and better and bring it back to its original glory," Stanley added. Linda approached the Miss Connecticut Board of Directors after former Executive Director Diane Pelletier and her committee did not sign a franchise agreement and resigned. It's official - New Miss Bristol Committee is formed.Luis Pabon, MCSC Executive Director and Stan Boyes, Director of Field Operations witness Linda Lubrico's Franchise signing. |
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Miss Wolcott Celebrates 40th Anniversary
10/22/2008 4:44:12 PM
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| The Miss Wolcott Scholarship Program invites you to the Miss Wolcott 2009 Pageant on Saturday November 1, 2008, Wolcott High School, 8PM. This is our 40th Anniversary and it should be a great show. Please join us. If any of the area Crown Holders are planning on attending please let our ticket chairperson know. She would like to seat you all together and hasn't heard from you. EDDIE BRUNEAU PHONE 203- 879-1646. Visit www.misswolcott.org for more information and directions. |
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Let's Celebrate the Holidays
10/17/2008 7:11:18 PM
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Let's Celebrate the Holidays
Sunday, December 7, 2008 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell This event will celebrate the holidays and honor our many local volunteers, as well as a tribute to Tess Beauchamp "Tessa the Contessa!" This event will be open to our pageant family. |
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Miss Bristol Pageant Selects Its Winner
10/13/2008 6:06:33 PM
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| Congratulations to Miss Bristol Nicole Paquette, crowned Oct. 2. Nicole is looking forward to competing at the Miss Connecticut Pageant in June, with support from a reorganized Bristol pageant. Rachael Ramonas, CT's Outstanding Teen congratulates Miss Bristol 2009 Nicole Paquette and Que Pelletier, Bristol's Outstanding Teen 2009 |
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2009 Miss Connecticut Board of Directors Announces Election Results
10/13/2008 5:38:12 PM
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| A renewed and reorganized Miss Connecticut Board of Directors is ready to roll up its sleeves for the 2008-09 pageant season. At its annual meeting on Oct. 12, the board re-elected President Jaine Truex LeFebvre to another one-year term as president. Once again, Phil Pelosi is vice president; Ann DeMatteo, secretary, and Malcolm Mackay, treasurer. Raj Dansinghani and Maria Druan are assistant treasurers. All offices are for one year. |
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2009 Miss America Tickets
10/11/2008 9:57:39 AM
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ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!From: Mac Mackay To: All Miss Connecticut Family and friends who want or plan to attend the Miss America Pageant 2009, in Las Vegas, January 20-24, 2009, to cheer for our Miss Connecticut 2008, Ashley Glenn. You will need tickets and ID badges to attend the shows and visitations. I am your only contact person to purchase tickets (at a huge discount) and your badges. IMPORTANT!!!!!!! All ticket and badge orders MUST BE IN MY HANDS BY NOVEMBER 7,2008 AND PAID FOR. |
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CT Pageant Family Loses Longtime Volunteer
10/4/2008 10:43:38 AM
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| The Miss Connecticut Pageant Family mourns the lost of its long-time volunteer, Theresa "Tess" Beauchamp. Her dedication and devotion to our program will be sorely missed. The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation and its Board of Directors extends it sympathies to the Beauchamp Family at this time. Malcolm Mackay, Ann DeMatteo, Tess Beauchamp, Luis Pabon and Lisa Little This is what appeared about Tess in the Waterbury Republican-American. |
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So How is Ashley Doing?
9/29/2008 5:37:59 PM
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 Just hung up the phone after talking with our Miss Connecticut. Ashley loves LA!!! And sends big hellos to all our pageant family members, especially her sister queen Corrina and a big hug and smile to Peggy. Let me summarize our conversation: She flew out to LA and her seatmate was Miss Massachusetts, they were excited they got to fly over the Grand Canyon. Met Ellen DeGeneres and stood a foot away from Mario Lopez. (Yes, she said he’s cute!) The staff of Miss America treats them with class and style; they even travel in luxury motor coaches to appearances. When I asked where she was staying, she rapidly replied she couldn’t discuss it and we would have to wait for the Reality Check show to air in January. She said they were eating well, maybe to well! She also mentioned that Miss Oklahoma told her that she lost a spelling bee because she couldn’t spell “Connecticut” and had lunch with Miss America and discovered they had a lot in common. She wished she could tell us more, but she signed a contract agreeing not to talk about the filming. Once again reminding me that we’d have to wait for the airing of the show on TLC in January. Before hanging up, she wanted me to thank everyone and especially the board for all their great support. I’ll keep you informed as we hear from her again. Luis 
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Hello Connecticut
9/29/2008 5:30:21 PM
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| What a great day! Great to see so many dear supporters of our program today. I can’t believe that our 2008- 09 pageant season is here! Despite the weather, our Kick-off Meeting went very well and the attendance at the Judges School was extraordinaire. Over 30 people attended the seminar from former Miss Connecticut’s, Local Pageant Committee members, Contestants’ parents and many new faces. Bill Hagerty Co-Executive Director of the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program facilitated today’s seminar. His insight and years of pageant experience gave our attendees the opportunity to learn about judging in the Miss America System in a relaxed and informative seminar. We hope and wish that every local pageant judges’ chair will take use of our newly certified judges. Today’s seminar attendees are all current, up-to-date and knowledgeable in the Miss America Organization judging process. We will be distributing our new judges list this week. As explained to us today, “Miss America is moving forward with the times, it’s 2008 and the “It” girls are what its all about.” Thanks to all that attend. Luis Pabon Executive Director |
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