Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Here & There Column 11-6-07

Pageant Director Maurice Gerry, left, gives instructions to some of this years contestants in the Miss Sullivan County Pageant.

Pageant Brings First Class Event To Sullivan County

The Miss Sullivan County Pageant continues to grow as is evidenced by the number of contestants vying for the crowns of Miss Sullivan County Teenager, Miss Sullivan County Pre-Teen and Young Miss Sullivan County.
Kudos go out to Pageant Directors Maurice Gerry, Christina Buckler and Amy Bernhardt and the staff of supporters that make this Pageant the success that it is.
This year the Pageant has a new home and will take place at 1 p.m. on November 18 at the beautiful auditorium at the Tri-Valley Central School in Grahamsville.
The Pageant has been described by the directors of the event as a leaning experience for all contestants and the girls gain self-confidence, make new friends, share experiences and the very fact that they are competing makes everyone a winner.
Maurice has said in the past that he looks forward each year to the "new crop of Sullivan County girls that I get to meet.....they are a credit to our community and to all the girls I wish you every happiness, continued success and the joy of knowing you were part of the 2007 Miss Sullivan County Pageant."
Some 30 plus young ladies will compete November 18 for the three crowns in almost three-hours of competition.
The three categories for contestants include Young Miss (ages 5-8), Pre-Teen (ages 9-12) and Teenager (ages 13-18). All contestants must be residents of Sullivan County.
Competition events for Young Miss contestants include being a participant in the opening routine, formal and party wear and a brief onstage interview.The winner receives a tiara, sash, trophy, flowers and gift certificates.
Competition events for Pre-Teen contestants include being a participant in the opening routine, casual/sports wear and formal wear and a brief introduction on stage. The winner receives a tiara, sash, trophy, flowers, $75 gift certificate and additional gift certificates.
Competition events for Teenager contestants include a 3-minute interview with judges, a participant in the opening routine, one-piece bathing suit and formal wear, a one-minute speech and a final question for top finalists. The winner receives a tiara, sash, trophy, flowers, a $300 check and gift certificates.
Taking part in this year's Pageant where they will be giving their outgoing speeches are reigning 2006 Pageant Queens Miss Sullivan County Young Miss Myra Olden-King, Sullivan County Pre-Teen Lara Heslop and Miss Sullivan CountyTeenager Jessica Simpson.
Admission to the Pageant will be $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Refreshments will be sold in the lobby.
Mark the date on your calendar.





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