With the platform of 'The Importance of Music Education for Our Youth', Geralyn made numerous appearances throughout her reign advocating her belief of the positive and long-term benefits that music education provides for our children. Equally important was her secondary platform, 'Believing in your Dreams', speaking to young children and adults on the importance of developing and maintaining self-esteem, and achieving one's goals. It did not take long before she was sought out to speak at many colleges, universities, elementary, middle and high schools.

Along with speaking at our state educational facilities and visiting many children's shelters, Geralyn has taken the big stage and opened up concerts for Teen Pop Singer 'Aaron Carter', American Idol's 'Justin Guarini', the Fabulous 60's singing group 'The Duprees', the Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra just to name of few. Geralyn was also honored as the Grand Marshal for the 2004 Mummers Parade as well as being presented with three proclamations, both state and local, for her accomplishments, compassion, work and dedication to our youth as Mrs. New Jersey America 2003.

When asked 'What was her favorite appearance?', her response is, “I cannot name one appearance, because they were all wonderful. However, when I received feedback during my reign about how I made others feel about themselves…by affecting one's life with words or actions in order for them to move in a more positive direction, to strive harder to become whatever it is that they dream of becoming…is STILL the greatest feeling in the world to me.”

“Being honored with the title and crown is a blessing. Using the crown as a vehicle to help others achieve their goals is the true meaning of being a successful and memorable titleholder.”

- Geralyn Choltco Watson

Due to the confidentiality of protecting the children of our shelters, many appearances could not be photographed.

Jafra 'Mrs. Photogenic' Award presented by Beth O'Driscoll	Geralyn Watson is….. Mrs. New Jersey America 2003!!!	With her husband Chuck

With GSP Conductor Anthony LaGruth	Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra	With GSP Executive Director Darlene Dreyer

	This little guy asked if I was the 'Queen of Music'?

Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra


The Fabulous Duprees

	Mayor of Bayville

Being interviewed by NBC

Speaking at a CFFS Golf Tournament in support of the area's youth shelters.	Signing an autograph for NBC's Rick Phillips

Speaking with Special Education Students	The students and teachers thanking Geri by singing “You Are So Special To Me”

With the school greeter, Keith.

The students made a special cake welcoming Mrs. New Jersey America








With Dick Watson and performers entertaining at various nursing homes.

Mayor of Pine Beach	Fourth of July Parade

In the Center For Family Services Newsletter

With the Mayor of Camden Celebrating 175 years

At the 2004 Mummer's Parade


Honored as the Grand Marshal

Trying something new!!!


At Jafra Cosmetics (Sponsor) ~ (Left) With District Representative Beth O'Driscoll




Article published in Rowan Magazine

Professor & Conductor Mr. Sal Scarpa	With the Dean of Fine & Performing Arts Dr. Donald Gephardt (If he looks like Congressman Richard Gephardt, it's because they are brothers)	With Art Professor Dr. Neff

With Pastor George and his wife Janet


You never know who you'll meet???


With good friend and owner of the Excalibur, Charlie Erhardt.




With good friend and owner of 'aclassactfx.com' confetti and streamer supplier, Bob Martin.

Speaking at a Senior Valentine's Luncheon.	With Dick Watson (no relation)

	With TV and News Journalist Bob Shryock

	With Sharon Pote, Lorraine Beckett and Deputy Mayor Walt Lenkowski

First fans, now friends!	With American Idol's Justin Guarini

Justin's Mom

Photographer and friends Frank & Rene Jennings at the Toms River Halloween Parade


With Bob Shryock (left) and Mayor Lenkowski (right) at the Annual Golf Tournament to support funding for our school programs.


With representatives of Jafra Cosmetics International



With Miss Philadelphia Ronica Licciardello


Speaking at a VFW

	First a Judge, now good friends, Mrs. New Jersey America 1984, Evalon Lucien and daughter Anna

With Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield












At the Woodbury Parade


Signing autographs at the mall in support of the Ronald McDonald's Toys for Tots Foundation


At the Atlantic City Convention Center for Concord Engineering


With representatives from the Center for Family Services after having books, games and musical instruments donated to a shelter.
(Right) President of CFFS – Richard Stagliano


With Teen Pop Star Aaron Carter


Opening the show speaking on the 'Importance of Music Education'
before introducing Aaron Carter

At the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City for Yee Engineering


With good friend Bob Austin, Corporate Principle of Yee Engineering


With Miss New Jersey America, Erica Scanlon
Both share a great LOVE for animals.








Being swamped for autographs.

Thanking everyone for their love & support	With Acting Manager and good friend Cathy Parker	With my Uncle Phil!!

With more good friends (left) Tom & Robyn (center) Dick Watson (right) and students Kristen & Lauren


More hugs!

With good friend Nicoletta	With Dr. Stewart and his wife Susan

CFFS President Rich Stagliano and VP of Child/Family Services Eileen Henderson	Pastor George and wife Janet

Donna and Elber	Kathryn and Doug

In honor of Hawaii, having fun with the Hula Dance


On the front & back covers of ‘Musically Yours’ Publication ~ Reaching the US as well as the Netherlands, Israel, England & Germany

page 1	page 2
page 3	page 4

Geralyn’s swimsuit photo selected from the Mrs. America Competition as part
of the on-line catalogue for Carol Wior Swimsuits



East Windsor ~ March 13, 2004


Invitation to family and friends for the 2004 Farewell Pageant




An emotional and proud moment between father & daughter.

With Louise Ferla & Pat Oravetz	With her father, Bill

Geralyn, her husband Chuck and their Pekingese Sammi

It was a great year…one that I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life! Not only for being blessed to have the title of Mrs. New Jersey America, but to be fortunate enough to have the crown lead me down the paths it has led me. To my husband Chuck, family and friends and the wonderful people I have met along the way, who have now become friends, thank you for being a part of my amazing journey.

Much love,
Geralyn ‘Geri’ Watson

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