9/2/12 Tyler Roses: Senior Pageant Performers bySarah Miller
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copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Dr. Syntha West, 73, of Tyler, wears her sash from winning Ms. Texas Senior America 2008.
copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Carol Swanson, 65, of Tyler strikes a pose by her collection of awards and trophies she has earned competing in pageants and dance competitions as a senior adult.
copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Carol Swanson, 65, of Tyler strikes a pose by her collection of awards and trophies she has earned competing in pageants and dance competitions as a senior adult.
copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Carol Swanson, 65, of Tyler holds the Top Novice Award for the best dancer with two or less years of experience. She stands next to her largest award, which is a group dance award for first place from Talent on Parade. Swanson competes in both dance and pageants for adults.
copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph JuneAnn Brown, 65, of Tyler, is a competitor in senior pageants.
copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Marilyn Rich-Johnston, 68, of Gladewater, holds a photo of her formal gown from last year's Ms. Senior Texas competition. "It's like a dream come true for me," she said about competing and making pageant friends, "I feel like a winner."
copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Marilyn Rich-Johnston, 68, of Gladewater, Dr. Syntha West, 73, of Tyler, Carol Swanson, 65, of Tyler and JuneAnn Brown, 65, of Tyler, are friends who share the passion of competing in pageants.
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copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Dr. Syntha West, 73, of Tyler, wears her sash from winning Ms. Texas Senior America 2008.
copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Dr. Syntha West, 73, of Tyler, wears her sash from winning Ms. Texas Senior America 2008.
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copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Dr. Syntha West of Tyler wears greets JuneAnn Brown of Tyler, who dressed as Lady Liberty for the Ol' Fashioned, Flag Waving Patriotic Children's Parade at Stepping Stone School in Tyler Tuesday. West and Brown were guest speakers at the event.
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copyright 2012 Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph