The Ms. Virginia Senior America 2009 Pageant was held July 24th, at the Hoffman Auditorium, Lee Center, Alexandria, Virginia.

State email address: www.msvirginiasenior.com

CONGRATULATIONS to the beautiful MAUREEN RIBBLE Ms. Virginia Senior America 2009,   and a special thanks to State Directors Suzann Howe and the State of Viginia's Sponsors for a another beautiful & elegant pageant!  

Maureen grew up in Alexandria, Virginia and was active in the youth group and children’s choir at her church. She added dance classes to her activities and at the age of 11 became a Mickey Mouse Club finalist. From there the stage beckoned. She performed in community events, USO shows and made it to the Ted Mack Amateur Hour in NYC.

After high school Maureen sang with orchestras throughout Virginia andthe DC area and was cast in her first leading role as Nellie in South Pacific with the American Light Opera Company. At age 19 she played the role of Peter in Peter Pan at the White House during the Johnson administration.

Maureen is trained in classical ballet, jazz, tap, voice and acting. She has had leading roles in many musicals at venues such as community theater, dinner theaters, Arena Stage, Lisner Auditorium and the Smithsonian Musical Theater Series. She has also taught dance and musical theater classes at numerous studios in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area.

She has had a cabaret act called” Romance of Broadway”, entertaining for corporate events and special events at the US Capitol. She was the first female soloist for the Grid Iron Club and performed for 25 years at their annual white tie and tails dinner given for the President, politicians and national dignitaries. She has sung and danced for 5 Presidents.

Maureen also uses her talents to give back to her community. She has volunteered as a Sunday school teacher and at Vacation Bible School. She also works as a volunteer tour guide at the Kennedy Center introducing school children and adults to our national cultural center. In 2009 Maureen is serving as the Volunteer Chairperson for the Kennedy Center Honors.

Today, Maureen continues to entertain through the National Theater of Washington where she performs in their Community Vaudeville program throughout the Northern Virginia area. She shares her one woman show “Music of the Greatest Generation” with seniors at community centers, retirement communities and nursing facilities. Maureen feels blessed to share her gift with these special people.

For information on the Ms. Virginia Senior America Pageant, please e-mail us at Senior America Management or call us at 1-800-369-1369 or (732) 746-2598.

The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world's first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the "Age of Elegance." It is a search for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. The Ms. Senior America philosophy is based upon the belief that seniors are the foundation of America, and our most valuable treasure. It is upon their knowledge, experience and resources that the younger generation has the opportunity to build a better society.