Contestants participate in the opening number of the 2014 Ms. Senior Florida Pageant. The event leads up to the Ms. Senior America Pageant, which has been around for 35 years. Contestants are judged on an interview, their philosophy of life, talent and gown presentation.
Ms. Senior Florida Pageant 2014 —
Contestants participate in the opening number of the 2014 Ms. Senior Florida Pageant. The event leads up to the Ms. Senior America Pageant, which has been around for 35 years. Contestants are judged on an interview, their philosophy of life, talent and gown presentation.
courtesy Lisa Rymer and Tom Pierce
Julianne Talley, on stage during the opening number, would be crowned the winner. Talley, a statuesque 61-year-old, has conquered both obesity and cancer and encourages other women to pursue an active life and good health.
Ms. Senior Florida Pageant 2014 —
Julianne Talley, on stage during the opening number, would be crowned the winner. Talley, a statuesque 61-year-old, has conquered both obesity and cancer and encourages other women to pursue an active life and good health.
courtesy Lisa Rymer and Tom Pierce
Second runner-up went to Ann Pelle, a 60-year-old baton twirler who leads a 105-member senior citizen baton twirling team that performs in about 55 shows a year.
Ms. Senior Florida Pageant 2014 —
Second runner-up went to Ann Pelle, a 60-year-old baton twirler who leads a 105-member senior citizen baton twirling team that performs in about 55 shows a year.
courtesy Lisa Rymer and Tom Pierce
Gilda Russonello won the best philosophy trophy. The 86-year-old attended the Yale School of Drama and Columbia University.
Ms. Senior Florida Pageant 2014 —
Gilda Russonello won the best philosophy trophy. The 86-year-old attended the Yale School of Drama and Columbia University.
courtesy Lisa Rymer and Tom Pierce
Sybil Yocum twirls while belly dancing in the talent contest. Yocum was introduced to the art during her travels, which inspired her life's passion of dance. She also works as an instructor.
Ms. Senior Florida Pageant 2014 —
Sybil Yocum twirls while belly dancing in the talent contest. Yocum was introduced to the art during her travels, which inspired her life's passion of dance. She also works as an instructor.
courtesy Lisa Rymer and Tom Pierce
The 15 Ms. Senior Florida contestants stand on stage with Betsy Horn, Ms. Senior Florida 2013, second from right, and Carolyn Corlew, Ms. Senior America 2013, far right.
Ms. Senior Florida Pageant 2014 —
The 15 Ms. Senior Florida contestants stand on stage with Betsy Horn, Ms. Senior Florida 2013, second from right, and Carolyn Corlew, Ms. Senior America 2013, far right.
courtesy Lisa Rymer and Tom Pierce