The Age of Elegance

Sherri McGhie, captured the hearts of a discerning panel of judges and an admiring audience last year when she won the covetous title of MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2015.  The following October, she won fourth place in the National Pageant. It is hard to imagine why anyone could not wait to turn 60 years old, but that was Sherri McGhie's dream.  Her story began 20 years ago, when her Mom Norma, entered the MS NEW JERSEY AMERICA PAGEANT in 1995 and won.  Sherri was proud of her mother's success, and hoped that one day she could achieve the same. The first Mother/Daughter dynasty for the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT organization.  QUEEN Sherri unselfishly shared the spotlight all year long with her Mom Norma. In the years that followed, Sherri saw the fun and camaraderie that Norma shared with her "sisters" of the New Jersey Cameo Club.  Her skill in taking pictures, became helpful to the State Pageant organization and its service wing, the New...

The lovely ladies who make up the CLASS OF 2016 come from various parts of the Garden State. Seated from left to right are: Judy Panos/Lebanon; Hermine Bartee/Newark; Jeri Georger/Toms River; Winonah Brooks/Hopewell.  Standing are: Diane DeLuca/Mantua; Nancy Bassett/Lakewood; Renee Tompkins/Wall; Debra Britt Lady Dee/Pleasantville; Susan Martone/Toms River; and Irene Rose/Pennington (not in photo). The MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2016, is only weeks away, the exact day of which is: Wednseday, June 1st, Harrahs Resort Hotel & Casino, in the Concert Venue Theater at 1:00 PM. A "Meet The Contestants Luncheon" was held on Wednesday, April 27th, at the American Legion Post #166 in Lakewood, for 10 lovely women, aged 60 and over.  The event was co-sponsored by the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB and Johanne Santori, Administrator and State Pageant Director. Director Santori conducted the meeting, and introduced Sherri McGhie, MSNJSA 2015.  QUEEN Sherri shared some o...

Sherri McGhie, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2015, and the fabulous ladies of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO, made merry last week, as they used their unique talents to spread joy and happiness around the Garden State during this Christmas season. QUEEN Sherri delighted the crowds of people who watched the Christmas Parade, which was held in Moorestown, last Saturday, December 5th. The weather was perfect for the occasion, sunny, mild temperatures, with no wind.  The convertible was donated by Holman Dealers.  QUEEN Sherri's entourage included: Delores Puzio/MS DELAWARE SENIOR AMERICA 2008, who rode alongside her, and her Mom, Norma McGhie/MS NEW JERSEY SENIORA AMERICA 1995, who sat in the front. After their turn, the 3 QUEENS were invited to sit on the reviewing stand, which included the judges, Moorestown Mayor, and several other invited guests, to watch the rest of the parade.  In this photo, they are joined by the President of the Moorestown Lions Club.  Everyo...

The New Jersey Cameo Club Christmas party was a night to remember.  Seventy fabulous ladies, spouses and their significant others, attended the annual event which was held on Thursday, December 3rd at the Toms River Hotel from 6 to 10 PM.  file photo Kudos go to Chair lady, Jo Ann Gordon/MSNJSA2008, and her committee for organizing such a great evening, filled with delicious food, lively dancing to the music of Steve and Debbie Berger, and fun activities to wile away the hours. The evening began with a few bittersweet announcements, as was noted by Steve, who played "Time To Say Goodbye", softly in the background.  Outgoing NJCC President, Lyn Gibson/MSNJSA2000, thanked everyone for having had the priviledge of serving as President, and announced that she will travel to Arizona for an extended period of time to stay with family.  Bernadette Dudek/MSNJSA2009, received a going away gift, and tearfully told everyone how hard it was to make the decision to move ...

Soon after her arrival at Resorts Hotel & Casino, Sherri McGhie, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2015, a superstar in her own right, posed under an appropriate sign that described this hopeful QUEEN.  She posed proudly, and sported a wide smile, in the lobby of the Superstar Theater.  Johanne Santori/MSNJSA 2006 and Administrator & State Pageant Director, reported earlier in the week, "Sherri looked great and spoke with confidence as she introduced herself at the Orientation Dinner".  The MS SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2015 was held during the week of October 18 through 22.  Thirty eight State QUEENS from across the "fruited plains", participated in the annual Pageant in Atlantic City.  Among them, was New Jersey's favorite, Sherri McGhie, a resident of Manchester. The 4 Catagories the contestants were judged are: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent and Private Interview with the Judges.  Sherri looked stunning, modelling a strapeless white se...

The Columbus Day Parade in Seaside Heights was enhanced by the appearance of Sherri McGhie, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2015.  The day was picture perfect for the annual event which was held on Sunday, October 11th.  A capacity crowd shouted cheers of delight as QUEEN Sherri passed by.  She looked radiant, dressed in a bright red gown, and of course, crown and banner.  As she sat atop the back of a flashy convertible, she smiled and waved to all her adoring constituents.  Gratitude for use of the convertible is extended to Carole Lelli, President of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB. The MSNJSA convertible was number 104 in the parade.  Preceding her were the cars of MISS NEW JERSEY 2015, and MRS. NEW JERSEY 2015.  There was a photo op for the 3 generations of QUEENS who posed together.  QUEEN Sherri may be the shortest in the photo, but she was equal in beauty as she stood alongside her younger counterparts. QUEEN Sherri was joined by the other...

A daunting agenda was laid out before the members of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB at Wednesday's meeting.  However, under the able leadership of the club's President, Lyn Gibson/MSNJSA2000, the meeting went smoothly and all items were covered.  She encouraged lively discourse and differences of opinion from the members, and allowed for workable criticisms to be entered into the minutes.  Sherri McGhie, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2015, thanked the membership for their support and encouragement as she prepares for the MS SENIOR AMERICA 2015 National Pageant later this month.  She said that she is ready and confident, and pledges to do her best to represent the State of New Jersey, and to win the national title.  Here beautiful smile is captured in this photo as she cuts the cake made especially for her, to wish her good luck. Election of members of the Board of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB takes place every two years.  Members of the current board have t...