MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2022

 

                                                       Bettyjean Pace, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2022      

The story begins at the end, with the crowning of a new QUEEN.  The MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2022, was a fabulous event, and was held on Thursday, June 2nd at Harrah's Resort Hotel & Casino.  Ten contestants participated, each one hoping to capture the crown, but in the end, it was Bettyjean Pace who emerged as this year's winner. 

                                                                                             The Class of 2022

The women in the Pageant came from many walks of life:  teachers, preachers, administrators, nurses, clerks, and law enforcement.  Also, they came from different geographic regions which include: 3 from Atlantic County, and the cities of: Bayonne, Seaside Park, Marlton, Manahawkin, Morristown, and Toms River.  

                                                                                  QUEEN Bettyjean and her COURT

The QUEEN and the 4 runners up will be featured performers in the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB SHOWCASES during the coming year.  The CLUB entertains throughout the State of New Jersey at veterans' hospitals, 55+ communities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.  In the photo above from left to right are:  Suzanne Clare-LaRosa, Bayonne/3rd RU; Madeline McCleese, Marlton/2nd RU; QUEEN Bettyjean Pace; Dale Browndorf, Margate/1st RU; and Debra Paradiso, Morristown/4th RU.                                                         

       Program booklet cover, designed by Terry Meade

The cover of the program booklet was the theme of this year's MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT, which was concieved by Terry Meade/MSNJSA STATE PAGEANT DIRECTOR.  She produced a first class PAGEANT and an entertaining Variety Show as well.  The invited guest performers were vocalists: Laura Morgan/MSSA'21; Max Valentino; Dr. Sandy Greco/MSSA'03; Steve Berger, and THE GRANDE DAMES CHORUS.

                                                       Dorothy Johnson, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2021

QUEEN Dorothy gave a slide show which highlighted her travels and appearances during her reign last year.  And after her farewell speech, she delighted the audience once more with her comedy routine.  Following that, was her farewell walk and wave across the stage.

                                                          Bettyjean Pace, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2022

Kudos to our new QUEEN for 2022.  As the above photo shows, Bettyjean is a beautiful, exuberant and dynamic lady, who had the will and positive energy that propelled her to take the crown at the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2022.  All eyes are on her as she begins her year long journey throughout the Garden State, promoting the positive aspects on aging, and her Philosophy of Life which is: "Kindness is a choice, and so is happiness.  Be a voice for kindness and spread it around."

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Acceptance is everything! said…
What a wonderful experience it must have been for BettyJean and I'm sure this pageant shows that we are more than just older and wiser. Beautiful women with a passion, a heart and the want to keep the elegance. Best wishes to all ladies who have had fun living the dream.
October 7, 2022 at 3:10 PM
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