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» Miss Daytona Beach USA Pageants

January 13-15, 2006

Daytona Beach USA kicked off this pageant doubleheader weekend as The Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center hosted the fifth edition. Pageant Director Kim Decker and A2 Productions heads one of the original six preliminary pageants and constantly leads the pack in creativity and production. It is also the only three day preliminary on the calendar so that the delegates can experience a near state pageant like experience. This year saw a three day pageant weekend in Volusia County as it all kicked off Friday Night with personality interviews with the judges. The delegates and judges first are introduced with contestant speeches and then they get to know each other with one-on-one interviews.

Then the delegates competed in Saturday Nights Preliminary Show. With all of the delegates onstage in the swimsuits and evening gown phases of the competition, this is the evening the delegates were selected as finalists. They all looked wonderful as the audience cheered their every move. Host Barry Kramer and hostess Meg Perkins (Miss Daytona Beach USA 2006) kept the energy up as the preliminary competition ended with the delegates waving to the audience in their evening gowns as the curtain lowered.

The curtain rose again Sunday evening as it was finals night at Miss Daytona Beach USA. It started with a high-energy opening dance production number staring our delegates. With the near capacity audience on their feet Mr. Kramer and Ms. Perkins welcomed them and it was time to greet the ladies during self-introductions. Then Miss Miami Teen USA and pageant choreographer Kendra Waller was introduced and spoke of her fun both at Miss Daytona Beach USA and Miss Florida Teen USA where she finished 4^th runner-up! This was greeted with great applause. Then it was time to announce the six finalists in the Miss Daytona Beach Teen USA Pageant were announced: Riley Seegert, Kayla Conatser, Heather Elwell, Stephanie Chambers, Melissa Goldberg, and Chelsea Rhoden. The eight Miss Daytona Beach USA finalists were: Brynn Pratts; Jacquelyn Bick; Stephanie Belknap; Miranda Weber; Amanda Zitzman; Jennifer Kamps; Alexandra Palmer and Ashley Pannagio.

The preliminary scores were erased and the finalists then competed once again in the three areas of competition. The first impressions of the finalists were the onstage interviews conducted by Ms. Perkins. As the ladies sat on stage at a table with our hostess it was time to see their abilities to dance on their feet. The second phase of the competition was swimwear of the delegates choosing as the parade of contestants was led by Miss Daytona Beach Teen USA 2006 Erin Winters. The final competition was Evening Gowns as paparazzi and fans greeted the contestants onstage as they walked the red carpet.

Before the results were announced it was time to pay recognition to the special award winners as well as Miss Amity and Miss Photogenic in both categories. The winner’s Miss Amity were Kayle Hayes while Miss Photogenic was Riley Seegert in the Miss Teen USA division and Amanda Zitzman in the Miss USA Division. The People’s Choice winners were Melissa Goldberg and Ashley Pannagio. These winners qualify for the state pageants later this year in Hollywood.

Then it was time to announce the winners first in the Miss Daytona Beach Teen USA division:

The 5^th runner Up is Melissa Goldberg

The 4^th runner Up is Chelsea Rhoden

The 3^rd runner Up is Stephanie Chambers

The 2nd Runner Up is Heather Elwell

The 1st Runner Up is Kayla Conatser

The new Miss Daytona Beach Teen USA 2007 is Riley Seegert!

After Miss Seegert’s winning walk it was time to announce

the Miss Volusia County USA results:

The 4^th Runner Up is Brynn Pratts

The 3^rd Runner Up is Jacquelyn Bick

The 2nd Runner Up is Stephanie Belknap

The 1st Runner Up is Miranda Weber

The first ever Miss Volusia County USA 2007 is Amanda Zitzman

Then the final three remaining contestants gathered center stage

for The Miss Daytona Beach USA results:

The 2nd Runner Up is Jennifer Kamps

The 1st Runner Up is Alexandra Palmer

Miss Daytona Beach USA 2007 is Ashley Pannagio

What a wonderful weekend of pageantry it was in Volusia County as Director Kim Decker-Antos and her hard working volunteers really went all out for their ladies! A big congratulation’s goes to the A2 Productions Team on a job well done! Congratulations also go to Ms. Pannagio, Ms. Zitzman and Miss Seegert as they head to Hollywood and the state pageants as the Daytona Beach team.

» Tampa Bay Super Pageant

January 15, 2006

The second half of great pageant weekend saw Citrus Productions present the fifth annual Miss Tampa USA at the Tampa West Shore Doubletree Hotel. Three titles in both the Miss USA & Miss Teen USA divisions for the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater were on the line. Tampa is one of the original six preliminary pageants in our state. Sunday’s competition saw twelve delegates competing for the Miss Teen USA titles and twenty delegates in the Miss USA division. Up first was Miss Nature Coast Teen USA Camden Collins doing a lovely upbeat rendition of Amazing Grace.

Then the delegates opened the pageant with a dance number with the ladies hitting the runway with matching black pageant shirts and slacks of their own choosing. The Teen USA contestants were followed by The Miss USA contestants as the competition started immediately as the one minute self introductions were part of the judged competition. Complete with the help of Miss St. Petersburg Teen USA 2006 Brenda Orcutt and Miss Clearwater USA 2006 Julianne Pruitt all of our competitors sounded fantastic.

After introductions it was time to meet the hostesses for the evening Jennifer Norah and Miss Florida USA 2006 Cristin Duren. While the delegates were changing into swimwear the audience was introduced to several of the Miss Florida USA family as both prelim directors and titleholders were aplenty! Amongst those in attendance included Miss Nature Coast USA Shilah Goodwin, Miss Nature Coast Teen USA Camden Collins; Miss City Beautiful USA Deanna Pollina; Miss Orlando USA Chelsea Zedar and Miss Kissimmee USA Jessica McLaughlin who all looked great in crown and banners.

Next was the swimsuit preliminary competition. The delegates were presented in one or two-piece suits of their own choosing. The swimsuit winners were Logan Mass in the Teen USA division while Kylie Erret won in the Miss USA division.

Then it was everyone’s favorite competition, Evening Gowns. It was fashion on parade as the gowns in the pageant were fierce! This was one tough competition. Once the competition was completed it was time to announce the winners in the Miss Tampa Teen USA Division. The first awards were presented for Peoples Choice and the winners were Logan Mass (Teen USA) and Danielle Dolen (Miss USA) as voted on by the audience. Then the photographers voted on Miss Photogenic and the winners were Morgan Fehr (Teen USA) and Justine Llanes (Miss USA). Finally the Pageantry Spirit Award Winners were Brandy Wines (Teen USA) and Brittany Thomas (USA). These award winners are now eligible for the state competitions.

After the ceremonial final walk by Miss St. Petersburg USA 2006 Brenda Marie Orcutt and Miss Clearwater USA 2006 Julianne Pruitt. Then it was time to announce the results starting with The Miss Tampa Teen USA division.

2^nd Runner Up – Nicholette Moore

1^st Runner Up – Nicole Boyd

Miss Clearwater Teen USA 2006 is Annabelle Desisto!

Miss St. Petersburg Teen USA 2006 is Logan Mass!

Miss Tampa Teen USA is Kayla Chowning!

Then with the competition over it was time to announce the finalists for the Miss USA titles; the ten delegates advancing to the final vote were Casey Drygalski; Kylie Errett; Tatiana Schoeppler; Alana Rodriguez; Brittany Thomas; Christina Crudele; Christina Moons; Cassie Burbank; Danielle Dolen and Heather Johnson.

Tatiana Schoeppler's winning moment

as Miss Clearwater USA

Then the final results for Miss Tampa USA 2006:

2^nd Runner Up – Alana Rodriguez

1^st Runner Up – Christina Moons

Miss Clearwater USA 2006 is Tatiana Schoeppler!

Miss St. Petersburg USA 2006 is Kylie Errett!

Miss Tampa USA 2006 is Heather Johnson!

Congratulations to all of the winners in The Tampa Bay Super Pageant! Kudos to Pageant Director Michael Galanes and his Citrus Productions Staff on a great pageant! The Road To Hollywood now heads south on I-75 as in two weeks its back home for The Hollywood USA Pageant. See you in two weeks in Hollywood!

» MISS HOLLYWOOD USA® 2007 AND MISS HOLLYWOOD TEEN USA® 2007 PAGEANTS TO BE HELD THIS JANUARY 29 at THE HOLLYWOOD BEACH MARRIOTT

Hollywood, FL – Delegates from throughout the Greater Hollywood area will be competing to take home the coveted crowns of Miss Hollywood USA® 2007 and Miss Hollywood Teen USA® 2007 on Sunday, January 29, 2006, beginning at 5 p.m., at the new Hollywood Beach Marriott located at 2501 North Ocean Drive in Hollywood. This year’s Miss Hollywood USA pageant will be co-hosted by Miss Florida USA 2006, Cristin Duren and the reigning Miss Hollywood USA 2006, Lindsay Shockey. The winner of both the Miss and Miss Teen categories will go on to represent the great city of Hollywood at the Miss Florida USA 2007 and Miss Florida Teen USA 2007 pageants to be held next summer and fall. The pageant, which is independently produced by the Greater Hollywood Jaycees, is headed up by Pageant Director, Jules Meyer, Co-Pageant Director, Debra Gronvold and Delegate Coordinator, Denise Manos and a fabulous committee of Jaycee members. For information on competing this year email Ms. Meyer at pageantdirector@hollywoodjaycees.org.

“This pageant is a wonderful opportunity for a young lady to represent our beautiful city in a variety of community service events and activities. We are very proud of our current and past titleholders who continue to be role models for their peers and those in our community,” states Jules Meyer, Miss Hollywood USA 2007 Pageant Director.

The young ladies competing for the MIss title must be between the ages of 18-26 and between the ages of 14-18 for the Miss Teen title, depending on when their birth dates fall. The young ladies will be competing in three areas and all are judged equally. The three areas of competition include interview, swimsuit and evening gown. This year’s Opening Number is entitled “Pretty in Pink” where delegates will choose their favorite pink and white outfits and will have the opportunity to make self-introductions in front of the enthusiastic audience. In between the competition segments, the audience will be delighted by entertainment from local Hollywood performers. The winner of both the Miss and Miss Teen categories will win a variety of wonderful prizes including their entrance fee paid to the state competition, personal training sessions, teeth whitening, custom jewelry, and of course, a sash and crown, among other incredible prizes donated by local Hollywood businesses.

In addition to the Miss and Miss Teen titles, the delegates will be competing for the titles of Miss Congeniality, which is voted on by fellow delegates; Miss Hospitality, which is based on ticket and ad sales; Miss Photogenic, which is determined by our Official Pageant Photographer, John LaMarche; and the People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by the audience members. This year’s pageant is generously supported by the Hollywood Beach Marriott and the Hollywood Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (Beach CRA). A photo shoot will be held on the beach and at the hotel in mid January, with the delegates visiting various beach locations along the way.

“It is a pleasure for the Hollywood Beach CRA to join forces with community-minded organizations such as the Greater Hollywood Jaycees,” said Beach CRA Executive Director Gil Martinez. “The pageants’ emphasis on the achievements and community spirit of our local youths make it a very worthwhile event, and one that will draw more attention to our extensive, ongoing revitalization efforts in the CRA District. We at the Beach CRA are thrilled that the pageants have chosen beautiful Hollywood Beach to hold their wonderful event and we’re excited that an even wider audience will be introduced to all this unique seaside community has to offer.”

Ticket prices to the pageant are $50 for VIP seating which includes a VIP reception immediately preceding the pageant and general admission tickets, which are $25 each and include a program book. Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased by calling (954) 981-4378. Group discounts of 20 or more tickets are available.

The Jaycees is an organization of young men and women, ages 18 through 40, which focuses on charitable involvement, social activities and developing business opportunities. The Jaycees offer young men and women an opportunity for further personal development and leadership. Major efforts are directed to finding solutions to problems within our communities. The Greater Hollywood Jaycees play an integral part in our community and take pride in developing tomorrow's leaders. This idea of providing "leadership training through community involvement" has been the basis of the Jaycees since the organization's beginning in 1920. For more information on the Miss Hollywood USA 2007 Pageant and the Greater Hollywood Jaycees, please visit www.hollywoodjaycees.com or call (954) 981-4378.

» 2007 Miss Florida USA Preliminary Season Schedule

UPDATED 1/19/05

Jan 13-15: Miss Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach/Volusia USA & Teen USA Pageants

Jan 15: Miss Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete USA & Teen USA Pageants

Jan 29: Miss Hollywood USA & Teen USA Pageants

Feb 4-5: Miss Citrus USA & Teen USA Pageants

Feb 11: Miss Polk County USA/Miss Lake Buena Vista USA & Teen USA Pageants

Feb 11:Miss Sunset Place USA & Teen USA Pageants

Feb 18 Miss Sarasota/Manatee County USA & Teen USA Pageants

Feb 18: Miss Jacksonville USA & Teen USA Pageants

Feb 24: Miss Tallahassee USA & Teen USA Pageants

March 3: Miss Pembroke Pine USA & Miss Pembroke Pines Teen USA

March 5: Miss City Beautiful/Orlando USA & Teen USA Pageant

March 12: Miss Orange County/Central Florida USA & Teen USA

March 18: Miss Southwest Florida USA & Teen USA Pageants

March TBD: Miss Weston USA & Teen USA Pageants

April 2: Miss West Broward USA & Teen USA Pageants

April 8: Miss Gold Coast USA & Miss Palm Beach County USA & Teen Pageants

April 23: Miss Treasure Coast USA & Teen USA Pageants

May 6:Miss Boca Raton USA & Teen USA Pageants

May 7: Miss Homestead USA & Teen USA Pageants

May 14: Miss Tourism Super Pageant

TBD Miss Jacksonville USA & Teen USA Pageants

TBD Miss Miami USA & Teen USA Pageants

TBD Miss Emerald Coast USA & Teen USA Pageants

TBD Miss North Miami Dade USA & Teen USA Pageants

TBD  Miss Gainesville USA & Teen USA Pageants

TBD Miss Plant City USA & Teen USA Pageants

MISS FLORIDA TEEN USA TV LISTINGS:

NAPLES/FT MEYERS	WINK-CBS Channel 11	Saturday, January 14 4:30PM
ORLANDO/DAYTONA BEACH	WRDQ-IND Channel 27	Saturday, February 18, 2006 1PM
TALLAHASSEE	WTLH FOX Channel 49	Sunday, January 22, 2006 4PM
JACKSONVILLE	WAWS FOX Channel 47	TBD

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