The winners' court at this year's Senior Sweethearts pageant is shown above. From left to right are first runner-up Frances Christian, second runner-up Lynette Schlager, Marty Tuohy and his wife, Miss Senior Sweetheart winner Carol Tuohy, fourth runner-up Divina Alora-Jacome, and third runner-up Sharon Maloney.
Steve Aguiar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ms Senior Sweetheart Pageants of American Inc, with 2005-2006 queen Virginia Freeman and Anita Raposa, 1st Queen of the Ms Senior Sweetheart Pageants in 1978
How did the pageant start? Len Kaplan, President and Founder started this pageant in 1978 as a Lions Club Fundraiser. It has progressed and is now a non profit corporation. Back to Top
How do I become a Contestant? To be a contestant, you must be a female who is age 58 or older. Back to Top
What takes place at our pageant? Rehearsals, tours, finest meals, visit with dignitaries, special performances for shut-ins, as well as 2 full days of Pageantry. Back to Top
Do contestants have to get involved in state pageants first and win them or do we just go to Massachusetts and do our thing? The answer is No you do not have to get involved in a state pageant. You can come directly to us. Just fill out the application on the web site and we will send you a packet with all the information. Back to Top
Will I be eliminated by what I write on the application forms or how do you eliminate? The answer is No one is eliminated from the pageant. Everyone stays for 11 days to rehearse 2 production numbers. They will be judged on talent, Interviews and evening gown walk by a panel of 7 judges. Entertain at Nursing Homes, be treated to luncheons and dinners by local dignitaries, take a tour and have lots of fun activities.
We are a very professional pageant that is celebrating 29 years of success. We will give you a list of 10 people you can telephone and ask them questions regarding our pageant. Back to Top
