The Age of Elegance

Since winning the title of MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2017, Carolyn Slade Harden has had a busy year of appearances throughout the State of New Jersey.  She has received numerous letters from State and Federal Lawmakers acknowledging her achievement.  Next week, she will crown the new QUEEN who will reign for 2018. Carolyn Slade Harden, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2017 It has been many years since a New Jersey QUEEN won the National Title, the most recent being Sandra Greco, in 2003, with Laverne Stokes and Jan Dickinson, dating back to the early 1980s.  During the millenium, State QUEENS have made the top 10, and even all the way up to first runner up.  Finally, Carolyn Slade Harden, from Manchester, went on to win the title of MS SENIOR AMERICA 2017.  National QUEENS also have an impressive travel itineray and TV appearances during the year of their reign.  Carolyn has begun travelling to other State Pageants to appear as guest perfor...

"Women Our Age, 60 and Over, Are Not Declining, We're Celebrating!"   is the theme for the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2018.  Harrahs Resort Hotel and Casino will host the annual Pageant on Wednesday, June 6th at 1:00 PM in the Concert Venue Theater. Nine ladies who have reached the "Age of Elegance", and who come from various parts of the Garden State are participating, and all are hopeful of winning this year's crown. THE CLASS OF 2018 Pictured above, seated from left to right are: Norma Cruz-Vasquez/Barnegat, Renee Tompkins/Wall, Carolyn Slade Harden/MS SENIOR AMERICA 2017, Suzie Neustadter/Margate, and Millie Tate/Linwood.  In the second row: Terry Meade/Executive State Pageant Director, Jeri Georger/Toms River, Sheila Jackson/Atco, Roxanne Terramagra/Egg Harbor City, Denise Mechan/Bayville, and Johanne Santori/Administrator.  Debra Canale/Medford was absent. The contestants possess a variety of talents which include: singing, dancing...

 All photos, courtesy Terry Meade The Trenton War Memorial is one of the many Government buildings that make up the Trenton Municipal Capitol Complex.  The marble building with its majestic columns in the front, is home to the symphony, ballet and other groups.  The MERCER COUNTY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT Organization held a "Community Mother's Award Brunch," on Sunday afternoon May 6th, at the Trenton War Memorial.  Eleven women were honored for their commitment to preserving family values, and for their dedication to make life better for their community, city and State.  The woman came from all walks of life and included: local and State politicians, community activists, a radio personality, senior beauty pageant queens, a minister, and an educator.  The celebration was the "brainchild" of Lawaner Wilkins Sykes, who served as emcee. Lovely Leah Whelan, MSNJSA 2011, received warm applause for her rendition of "Maybe This Time" . Terry Mead...