I am very excited to announce the newly crowned Carissa Palumbo as Miss Middesex County Area for the Miss America Organization. Carissa wowed the judges at the pageant which was held at the Upper Room Full Gospel Church in Plainfield, NJ. Congratulations to first runner-up Jean Revier and second runner-up Jessica Markovich. To Lauren, Quanisha, Anna & Diana, you were all fabulous! Words cannot describe how proud we were to have you in our pageant. I want to thank our judges, sound people ,sponsors and all who volunteered their time to make the event a success. A special thank you goes to the beautiful Michelle Mooney, who served as host, and photographer Richard Krauss for the lovely photos. To Miss New Jersey, Miss New Jersey Outstanding Teen, all the visiting royalty, directors, family and friends, thank you all for your support! Love, Ceylone, Tiffany & Elise