Camellia City Program 09

Shelly’s Pageant Express Proudly Presents

The 1st Annual Miss Camellia City Pageant

Brittney Guidry MISS LOUISIANA TEEN USA 2009 September 19th, 2009 Slidell Little Theatre * Slidell, Louisiana

Directors Message

Shelly Winters Black

I would like to thank everyone that have contributed to the success of the Miss Camellia City Pageant. As we celebrate the 1st year, I look to the future with great hope and excitement. Pageantry is a positive and rewarding hobby that can lead to great things! It helps the contestant develop their individuality at the same time, learn the secretes to winning the crown. As a former contestant, the skills that I have learned through the art of competition has been a tremendous influence for my career as a pageant director. Titles that I have won over the years were Mrs. Gretna 1993, Mrs. Kenner 1994, Mrs. Jefferson Parish 1995, Mrs. Orleans Parish 1996, The journey to the CROWN has been filled with many positive points and the friendships have been the most rewarding thing that I take away from the field of Pageantry. My staff is the best in the state and have been with me since the beginning. Peggy Labit, my auditor and assistant , My sound people Glitter N Gold, Greg Livaudais Photography , Thank you Sammy Steele, Chantel & Heather Autin for their continued support. A special THANK YOU to Brian Apple white & Chris Cerullo for their professionalism for the past Ten years. To the staff of the Slidell Little Theatre, thank you for allowing me to host The Miss Camellia City Pageant at your beautiful Theatre. In 1992 I began my Journey To The Crown as a contestant in the Mrs. Louisiana America Pageant and met the woman that became my mentor and spiritual inspiration. Mary West, was the reigning Mrs. La and was giving up her title. She became the state director for both Miss New Orleans and Mrs. La America Pageants. Our friendship continues to strengthen and has blessed my life in so many ways! A Huge THANK YOU to this year’s distinguished panel of judges for both the day & night events and to this year’s sponsors, Thank you to my assistant’s Christiania Black & Tracy Lynn Dillon. In closing, I would like to say thanks to my Husband Sean that has stood by me and supports all my endeavors and allows me to DREAM! I love you and thanks for being my best friend. To My son, Robert, You continue to amaze me with your genuine heart and I am so blessed to be your mom. Thanks for sharing these special moments with me. To the Contestants and parents of the children contestants, Thanks a million for allowing these folks the opportunity to peruse the CROWN from the Miss Camellia City Runway. Yours In Pageantry, Shelly Winters Black

Miss. Camellia City Pageant September 19th, 2009 Schedule Of Events Saturday, September 19th. Children’s Competition 10:00AM.....Doors open to the public...General Admission is $ 15 for Adults, $10 for Children 12 and under. 11:00AM.....Pageant Competition Starting with Baby Boys till Preteen. Baby Master,Tiny Master,Baby Miss,Tiny Miss,Toddler Miss,Petite Miss,Little Miss & Preteen. 12:30PM.....ENTERTAINMENT By Glitter N Gold 1:00Pm.......Crowning from Boys to Pre Teen 1:30PM.......Overall Awards & Hospitality Award, Ad Sales Award 1:45PM…...Photos taken On Stage. By Greg Livaudais 2:00PM…….Judges & Staff . Lunch will be provided in Theatre, Back Stage Everyone accept for staff must leave the Theatre for Second half preparation.. 2:30PM……..Teen Rehearsals 3:00PM……..Miss Rehearsals 3:30PM……...Mrs. Rehearsals 4:00OM……...Teen, Miss & Mrs. Final Rehearsals 5:00PM…..Pageant Preparation 6:00PM…..Doors Open to Public 7:00PM…..2009 Miss Camellia City Delegates Opening Production 7:15PM…..Introduction of Emcee & Judges/Staff. 7:30PM…..Swim Suit Competition. Teen, Miss & Mrs. 7:45PM…..Entertainment...Victoria Duplessis, Rebecca Brewer, Frank Jones 8:00PM…...Evening Gown Competition & On Stage Interviews 8:30PM…….Miss Camellia City Award & Dr. Donald and J.J. Dooley Award, Ad Sales Award, Pageantry Spirit Award, 9:00PM…..Visiting Royalty 9:15PM…..Intermission 9:30PM…..Crowning of 2009 Miss Camellia City Court & Photo Session.

Judges Children’s Pageant

Chrissy Sharp Miss Louisiana State 00 Miss Jefferson Parish 09

Bobbie Watts Mrs. Louisiana Plus America 2009

Ashley Morrele Teen La. Gulf Coast

Staff

Christinia Black Assistant Director

Brian Applewhite Choreographer

Victoria Duplessis Entertainer

Meet The Staff Sean C. Black Stage Management Shelly W. Black Director/CEO

Heather Autin Stylist/ Make-Up Artist

Glitter N Gold Sound & Entertainment

Chantel Autin Prelim Director/

Peggy Labit Director’s Assistant/ Auditor

Greg Livaudais Official Photographer

Sammy Steele Contestant Recruiter

Contestant’s Gallery Miss Camellia City Pageant

Addison Romero Tiny Miss

Morgan Lipps Tiny Miss

Lyndsay Kennedy Baby Miss Division

Karly Kinley Tiny Miss

Reese Weiskopf Toddler Miss

Callie Harbor Toddler Miss Division

Gabriel Couvillion Tiny Master

Kadyn Kittelson Tiny Miss

Lexie Simms Baby Miss Division

Brittany Duplessis Pre-Teen Division

Sophia Perez Pre-Teen Division

Nyla Arnold Little Miss

Judge’s Jennifer Haik is a speech language pathologist who holds a Master's degree from Southeastern LA University. She resides in Franklinton, LA with her husband, Tim, and two daughters, Caroline (14) and Katherine (9) who both compete in pageants and have held various titles. Jennifer is a graduate of the Barbizon School of Modeling and has done runway and print modeling. She has judged pageants throughout Louisiana and Mississippi for the past 19 years and enjoys working with pageants and coaching contestants. Jennifer is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association, Washington Parish Fair Queen Committee, Washington Parish Farm Bureau Queen and Talent Contest Committee and First Baptist Church of Franklinton. Jennifer volunteers in her community as a member of the Shasta Civic Club and in her daughters school as a member of the Academic and Athletic Booster Clubs.

Brian Fontenot Master stylist, Salon owner, 22 year beauty veteran. Brian is happy to be a part of Miss Camellia City Pageant . being in the beauty industry for over 22 years, now has seen the full circle in the beauty profession, trends and styles. Everything changes, but beauty is here to stay inside and out . You can see Brian's work from print to film and even as one of the official Miss USA and Miss teen USA hairstylist, but the best way is to see him, is in person at Attractions Salon in Slidell.

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Judges Jennifer McLain Armond- Mrs. LA America 2009 Resident OF bossier city, she is a graduate of Southeastern LA University, with a BA in Education. Jennifer IS THE WIFE OF Shreveport fireman timothy ARMOND and THE mother OF 3 YEAR OLD Gabriel PRESTON. Jennifer was the recipient of the Mrs. Photogenic, Interview, Swimsuit, and Evening Gown competition, making her clear choice to represent the state of Louisiana in the Mrs. America Pageant. While at the Mrs. America pageant Jennifer was awarded the “Best Costume Award”! she is an honorary member of the la house of representatives, alliance for education, , La reading association and the international reading association. Jennifer has been a print and commercial model for Copeland's restaurants, game show network, and soap opera network to name a few .

Steven Walters has been involved in the pageant industry for the past 31 years. As a certified judge through the Miss America organization, he has judged Miss America State and Local pageants in the majority of the continental United States. As director of Miss La Bonne Terre and Miss La.Gulf Coast. Steven has had back to back 1st runners up at Miss Louisiana and has had back to back Teen America winners in 05-06 with contestants winning well over $100,000 is Scholarships and prizes. Steven is listed in Who's Who among men of the United States and was recently recognized with the distinguished spirit of pageantry award, for his years of service in the pageant industry.

Holly Peek received her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of South Alabama in 2008 and is currently a medical student at Tulane University School of Medicine where she will graduate with a combined Medical Degree and a Master of Public Health. She previously competed in the Miss America Organization as an undergraduate student in Alabama. She is the current Miss Pensacola USA 2010 and competed for the title of Miss Florida USA this past summer.

Contestant Gallery

Jeni Bilguist Teen Division

Teen Division

Jordan Bergeron Teen Division

Kristen Girault Teen Division

Jamie Lambirno Teen Division

Amanda Piglia Teen Division

Ariel Morris Teen Division

Kacy Arabie

Brittany Heath Miss Division

Miss Camellia City Contestants

Ola Olafuyi Miss Division

Ashton Vilcan Miss Division

Carla Smith Mrs. Division

Page Penock Miss Division

Haley Ridgel Miss Division

Juanita PreJean Mrs. Division

Nakina Eugene Miss Division

Suzanne Brantley Mrs. Division

Donna Crehan Mrs. Division

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The Miss Camellia City Pageant “ Camellia Award” Is presented To

Frances Keel Black Frances Joined the Camellia Club in 1954 when she and her husband moved to Slidell to raise their family. She was born in 1919 in Atlanta, Georgia. She married Grant Black in 1948 and they had two children. Both Frances & Grant had Camellia’s named after them! Congratulations to You and thanks for being a wonderful person and mother-n-law.

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