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Brenda J. Rountree, age 60,
from Canton, Michigan
Dorita Roderick, age 54, from
Lebanon, Missouri
Elle Nash, age 64, Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida
Gale Blanchard, age 64, from
Henderson, Nevada
Hazel M. Ewing, age 65, from
North East, Maryland
Jerri Kay, age 65, from Las
Vegas, Nevada
Lauren Monahan, age 52, from
Knoxville, Tennessee
Micki D. Shirar, age 60, from
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Regina Harrison, age 65, from
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Ms. Golden America Pageant Names Finalist for First
Title
15 “Late Boomers” and young senior citizens make the
final cut
Aug. 17, 2005 – Fifteen women between the ages of
51 and 65 have been selected from 750 applicants to compete for the
first Ms. Golden America title. The finals will be on October 29 at the
Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers, Florida.
With the purpose of focusing on the beauty and
accomplishments of women baby boomers and “early seniors”, Ms. Golden
America, Inc. based in Naples, Florida developed this pageant much like
the “Miss” pageants people have watched for decades. Ms. Golden America
is for women age fifty and above and unlike its younger counterparts,
there is no swimsuit competition.
“The contestants in this year’s inaugural pageant
are between the ages of 51 and 65 and come from across the country. It
is a fantastic group of women and I will be happy with whoever wins the
crown”, states founder and director, Kathleen LeSage. “The fifteen women
competing in the pageant were chosen from a field of over 750
applicants, so all of them are winners already.”
To qualify for the Ms. Golden America Pageant,
entrants must be at least 50 years of age by November 4, 2006 and a
citizen and resident of the United States.
The contestants in this year’s pageant are as
follows:
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Ms. Golden America is brain-child of Kathleen LeSage
Aug. 4, 2005 – At least one entry has been selected
for the 2006 Ms. Golden America Pageant, which focuses on “the beauty
and accomplishments of women baby boomers.” Elle Nash of Fort
Lauderdale, a former Miss Manhattan in the ‘60s, has been selected for
the event on October 29, 2005 at the Harborside Event Center in Fort
Myers, Florida. The Boomer beauty and brains contest for women over 49
is the idea of Kathleen LeSage, a former beauty queen who has worked as
a marketing executive for companies that market to the over-fifty
consumer.
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Brenda J. Rountree, age 60, from Canton, Michigan.
Brenda is an accountant, an avid golfer and just got her first “whole in
one”. She enjoys traveling in the Caribbean.
Dorita Roderick, age 54, from Lebanon, Missouri.
Dorita is the mother to former Miss Missouri USA and has worked in the
modeling industry for 40 years.
Elle Nash, age 64, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Elle is the owner of “Fit over Fifty” and is a senior personal trainer.
She is a former Miss Manhattan from the 60’s.
Gale Blanchard, age 64, from Henderson, Nevada.
Gale decided to become a flight attendant at the age of 51 and recently
retired from that career. She is active in her community and loves
tennis.
Hazel M. Ewing, age 65, from North East, Maryland.
Hazel will turn 66 the day before the pageant is an avid jogger. She
runs four miles a day. She is employed as a release of records
administrator.
Jerri Kay, age 65, from Las Vegas, Nevada. Jerri is
a former talent agency owner. She owned “Metamorphosis” for 30 years and
taught others acting and modeling.
Joyce O’Brien, age 55, from Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. Joyce has been married for 36 years and is employed as the
Community Liasion for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. She
was recently a runner up in Mrs. Pennsylvania.
Lauren Monahan, age 52, from Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lauren works for the Mayor’s Office in Knoxville and is the Director of
Senior Services. She is a former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader.
Lucy Johnson, age 53, from Sharon Hill,
Pennsylvania. Lucy is a very active person and loves sports, especially
tennis and golf. She has traveled extensively around Europe teaching
fitness classes.
Micki D. Shirar, age 60, from Fort Myers Beach,
Florida. Micki has been a resident of Florida for over 30 years and
currently works as a Paralegal for the Collier County School Board. She
married her soul mate at the age of 55.
Natalie Vaslvasky, age 57, from Baltimore,
Maryland. Natalie is an Information Technology professional and is an
avid runner who runs in marathons. She is an advocate for fair pay for
women.
Paula Lee McMains, age 56, from Henderson, Nevada.
Paula is a writer and personal assistant. She also works as a senior
model. Paula is the grandmother of eleven.
Regina Harrison, age 65, from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Regina is a substitute teacher. She returned to college at the age of 57
and received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree.
Rhonda Howdyshell, age 51, from Middlebrook,
Virginia. Rhonda is the Executive Director for her area’s Habitat for
Humanity. She has been honored for her help in building an international
living history museum and recently received a patent for an invention.
Rita Rocker, age 56, from Omaha, Nebraska. Rita is
a former Mrs. Nebraska and has appeared on a national television and
radio talk shows on self-esteem and communications issues. She has
traveled to Haiti on mission trips.
Ms. Golden America will win an array of prizes
totaling over $10,000, including a personal appearance contract, a week
for two to New Life
Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont and a diamond solitaire necklace.
The pageant is currently under production for a
one-hour special on the Sky Angel satellite network and is scheduled to
air December 17, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Information about the Ms. Golden America Pageant
including purchasing tickets or becoming involved in next year’s pageant
may be obtained by calling 1-800-545-9407 or on their website,
www.msgoldenamerica.com.
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Rita Rocker, age 56, from Omaha, Nebraska |
Joyce O'Brien, age 55, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
Paula Lee McMains, age 56, from Henderson, Nevada |
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Lucy Johnson, age 53, from Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania |
Rhonda Howdyshell, age 51, from Middlebrook, Virginia |
Natalie Vaslavsky, age 57, from Baltimore, Maryland |
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