The Age of Elegance

Carol Dugan, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2012 It seems like only yesterday when Carol Dugan, graced the stage of Harrah's, winning the hearts of both a panel of distinguished judges and an adoring audience, emerging victorious as MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2012.  Her reign began on schedule, only to be interrupted the following October when Superstorm Sandy hit the eastern seaboard and ravished the New Jersey shore line.  Many appearances had to be cancelled.  Since Carol and husband John live in Ventnor, they too suffered property loss, and had to deal with the storm's devastation and aftermath.  In the months that followed Carol used her title, to offer whatever comfort and solace she could to others who live in her communtiy.  Earlier this month, she had an opportunity to speak to Governor Chris Christie about ongoing problems when he visited Ventnor.  When conditions improved, Carol resumed her duties ...

           COMING SOON!                    MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2013                 America's first and foremost pageant                that honors women age 60 and over                          TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH   1:00 P.M.              HARRAH'S RESORT & CASINO     CONCERT VENUE THEATER           TICKETS:  $10.00  AT DOOR: $12.00               ...

Sitting, from left to right: Ruth Schlossberg/Singer, Carol Rosario/Singer, Diane Beebe/Singer, Carol Dugan/MSNJSA 2012, Marion Guererra/Opera Singer, Patricia Genovese/Dancer, Brenda Christian/Dancer.  Standing, from left to right: Linda Green/Guitarist-Singer-Songwriter, Leah Whelan/Singer, Renee Tompkins/Singer, Mary Ann McDavit/Dancer, Vanessa Shaw/Singer, and Debbie Pettjohn/Comedianne.  Jodi Rose/Opera Singer, not in photo. The CLASS OF 2013 was revealed on Monday, April 29th, at the MEET THE CONTESTANTS  luncheon, which was held at Leisuretown Adult Community, Southampton. The event was hosted by the officers of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB, and the help of resident Lyn Gibson/MSNJSA 2000, who reserved Laurel Hall for the occasion.  The fare included an assortment of wraps and submarine sandwiches, condiments, and hot and cold beverages.  Everyone looked forward to dessert, which was a special treat,  prepared by Jo Ann Gordon/...

CAROL DUGAN, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2012 Earlier this year Carol Dugan/MSNJSA 2012 and REBECCA FORD LANASA/MSFLSA 2012, attended a Zumba convention in Florida.  When Carol read Rebecca's resume on the Senior America national website and discovered that Rebecca was also a Zumba instructor, she decided to email her.  In the months that followed, the two Queens became friends, and began to make plans for the upcoming Zumba convention.  One, in particular, was to wear their crown and banner during convention week.  This created much interest about the Ms Senior America Pageant organization, among the participants.  A representative from the Lifetime Television Network who was covering the Zumba convention,  took their names and invited them to a guest appearance on the Susanne Somers Show.  Since her show originates in California,  the ladies had to go there, so, they were given free airfare and lodging.  Also, they had to ...

The search for "the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all Senior Americans" is over, and the winner of the MS SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2012, was a California woman.  However, CAROL DUGAN, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2012, scored enough points to make the 2012 QUEEN'S COURT.  The 5 day Pageant was held during the week of October 7th, at Harrah's Resort Hotel and Casino, in Atlantic City, in the Concert Venue Theater. Carol looked beautiful and stylish, in a pink gown which she modeled in the Evening Gown and Philosophy of Life Catagories.  The graceful train of her gown allowed her to glide effortlessly across the stage.  Among the contestants, hers was one of the few life affirming and uplifting Philosophies of Life that were presented. At the Final Pageant on Thursday Otober 11th, the TOP 10 was chosen.  The judges chose not only the best contestants nationwide, bu...

It's not the dress that makes the person, but the person who makes the dress!  CAROL DUGAN, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2012 looked stunning and demure in this black gown she wore for the Evening Gown Portion of the  MSNJSA PAGEANT 2012 last June.  Recently, Carol went shopping for her new wardrobe for the MS SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2012, with the help of  2 "sisters",  Rebecca Orsatti, MSNJSA 2010, and Johanne Santori, MSNJSA 2006, and MSNJSA State Pageant Director.  Presently, she is keeping  its contents under lock and key and stored in a secret location !   Carol would only say that her new clothes contain the "wow factor" that she hopes will please both the audience and judges. Carol has been doing a tremendous job as Ambassador of Love , wherever she appears throughout the Garden State.  She makes her constituents happy with her songs and speeches of hope.  All of us connected with the MS NEW JERSEY STATE PAGEANT, and h...

Carol Dugan, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2012, has been very busy this summer, with appearances, parades in the Garden State, and special events in Atlantic City.  Below is a brief recap of her activities, along with the members of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB, her newly found "sisterhood".   Carol is currently in California, where she and MS FLORIDA SENIOR AMERICA 2012, are the invited guests of the Susanne Somers Show.  They are videotaping a TV show for the Lifetime Network, which will be aired sometime in the fall.  Way to go girl! Classy Carol smiles brightly besides an equally classy convertible that she rode in at the July 4th Smithville parade. Carol received awards, letters and accomodations for her achievement by Local, County, State, and Federal politicians.  Here, she is with Freeholder Frank Formica, President of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders 2nd District, as he reads the words of her proclama...