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CELEBRATING GRACE AND ELEGANCE OF WOMEN OVER 60

The 6th Annual Ms. South Texas Senior Pageant, held on Sunday, February 25th, at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, under the direction of Norma Colwell, pageant director, showcased the beauty and grace of contestants from across the Rio Grande Valley. The pageant celebrated women aged 60 and better, highlighting their elegance and inner beauty.

This year, Sylvia Guerra Fortuin from McAllen, Texas, was crowned Ms. South Texas Senior Queen. Sylvia will represent the Rio Grande Valley at local charity and social events. Leticia Valle Gonzalez from San Benito, Texas, was the first runner-up, and Velma Torres from Harlingen, Texas, was the second runner-up. The pageant featured judges’ interviews, philosophy of life, evening gowns, and talent competitions. For those interested in contributing or participating next year, please contact pageant director/CEO Norma Colwell at 956-564-3772 or email her at mssouthtexasseniorpageant@gmail.com

VIRGINIA FRIEND
MARY JO VELA, SYLVIA GUERRA FORTUIN & LILIAN KIM
PEGGY EISMAN
JESSICA ALVARADO GONZALEZ, DENDEA BALI, NORMA COLWELL, LILLIAN KIM
SYLVIA GUERRA FORTUIN
SYLVIA GUERRA FORTUIN QUEEN
LETICIA VALLE GONZÁLEZ
Mary Jo Vela
BRODY RIVERS
CAROL BROWN HINES, MAUREEN LIVERMORE-RATTRAY, NORMA COLWELL, & JAMES ECHAVARRIA AKA ROCK N ROLL JAMES
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