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Quick Recap:

On May 1st nearly 300 ladies auditioned to be part of the Jets Flight Crew.

On May 2nd 119 returned for Semi-Final Auditions. Of this group only 39 survived to the cut to move on to Finals. They would join twenty-one members of the 2009 Flight Crew who still need to audition, but were exempt from the first two rounds.

[Flight Crew Semi-Final Auditions]

During the week prospective candidates were interviewed by Flight Crew Director Denise Garvey.

And then this past Saturday, the Final Auditions were held at the Jets Training Facility in Florham Park, NJ.

The Finals consisted of two parts. First, a solo performance by each hopeful. The choice of music, dress, performance and any props where entirely up to her.

And they performed on a dance floor right constructed right in the middle of the practice field!

So as you can expect there were a wide variety of performances with practically every style of dance featured.

It’s DJ Laura D!
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From The Orlando Sentinel

Megan Clementi is qualified to rewire a home and drop-it-like-its hot.

Former Orlando Magic dancer Megan Clementi will compete for the Miss USA title this weekend in LasVegas. But Megan Clementi, who graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Central Florida, wants the public to understand she is more than just a pretty girl.

“Move over Miss America, Miss USA has talent too…lol I love the Miss America system, but I am excited that the Miss Universe Organization decided to hi-lite our titleholders that have ‘wacky talent’ since we are more than just pretty girls. Standing with me is Miss Maine who is a former professional basketball player. She played in Switzerland and Italy! Impressive, right?! All of you know that I am a dancer, but you may not know that I am a Sweetheart. After leaving the Magic, I applied for a position with the Sweethearts For Soldiers. This group is comprised of former NBA and NFL Dancers/Cheerleaders with our mission being to support our troops.”

From electrical engineering to shaking her bon-bon to wearing evening gowns, Megan Clementi is proving the educational system truly allows its young people to be all they can be.

Megan and Miss Delaware USA

Lots more at Megan’s Blog

You started out as a Hometown Hottie in 2004, and now you’re an MTV star. We think we deserve a cut of your next paycheck!

Oh, for sure! After being voted into the Top 10, I decided to move to L.A. permanently. It kind of launched my career. I am loyal to Maxim through and through.

What were you doing before you became a Hottie?

I was a loan coordinator at a mortgage company in Seattle. My roommate thought I should enter the contest, so we made a video of me dancing around my living room looking like an idiot. If you guys repost that video, I might boycott you.

And you were a Cheerleader for the Seattle Seahawks as well, right?

Yeah. We were technically called dancers, but we had pompoms, so it did get a little confusing. The problem is, you tell people you’re a dancer and they think you work at some place called Déjà Vu.

Let’s talk The Hard Times of RJ Berger. What’s it about?

RJ Berger is your quintessential nerdy high school kid, and his friend Miles is always trying to get them noticed and help them move up the social ladder. Anyway, in the very first episode, RJ’s member is exposed at a basketball game.

His member?

You know, his thingy! It turns out it’s quite large, so he gains a bit of notoriety. That propels them into more opportunities at school.

Who do you play?

If the show is like Superbad meets The Wonder Years, then I’m kind of the Winnie Cooper… but a little more scandalous.

Really?

Yeah, I’m the down-to-earth girl next door, but RJ is constantly having dreams of me ripping my
dress off in the hallway and showing up to school naked.

That sounds intriguing. So MTV is really doing a non-reality show?

People can’t comprehend that MTV is doing something scripted. It’s a really big deal for them. They’re kind of changing their whole image.

Have you partied with the Jersey Shore folks?

I did! They’re pretty fun, but I don’t know if my liver could handle hanging out with them on a daily basis.

Did the Situation show you his abs?

Definitely. I told him it looked like they were slipping a little bit, and I think it hurt the guy’s feelings.

Do you go out and party very often?

Not so much anymore. When I first got to L.A., I’d go out all the time, but now I’m way more of a homebody.

So what would be a better approach for a girl like you?

Just talk to me about normal things, like music. Also, I love guys who know something that I don’t know.

Such as?

Even if I have absolutely no idea what a dude is talking about, like stocks or something, it’s actually really hot.

[Maxim 2010 Hot 100]

By Kate Luce Angell
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On Sunday evening, Greensburg native Gina Cerilli will take the stage at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to vie for the title of Miss USA 2010.

Ms. Cerilli, 24, is the reigning Miss Pennsylvania USA 2010.

She also is a public relations specialist for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, a 2004 graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School and a former Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader.

Ms. Cerilli has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Philadelphia University and plans to go for a doctorate. She is the daughter of Lorraine and Greg Cerilli of Greensburg.

Ms. Cerilli was a Miss Pennsylvania USA runner-up in 2008 and 2009 and a Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA finalist in 2003 and 2005. She also has taught at the Barbizon School of Modeling and has worked as a certified personal trainer.

The Miss USA 2010 pageant can be seen live on NBC at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Gina Cerilli, second from left, stands with other title holders Elena LaQuatra, left, Ally Brandfass and Erica Goldsmith. They greeted the guests at the door at the recent National Kidney Foundation’s Gift of Life gala.

Twenty-six young ladies made the squad on Sunday night at Limelight. Final auditions were to take place this past Wednesday, but due to the Nashville flooding, the venue was changed from Wildhorse Saloon on 2nd Avenue and moved to Sunday. Proceeds from the ticket sales went to relief efforts for flood victims.

Retired veterans Stefanie S., Stephanie A., Melissa and Felicia made the final cut.

New Squad!

Alumni

Chocez and Shauna

Picking the Squad

Stef and Jenna

Tanzye

Jordan and Melissa

Pictures provided by alumni Carl, of EMG Promotions

Do you think you have what it takes to become an Ice Girl? Auditions set for July 10

What: 2010-11 New York Islanders Ice Girls Auditions
Where: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
NY 11553
When: Saturday, July 10th @ 12 p.m.
Who: Must be 18 years or older as of October 1st
What to bring: Headshot, resume, and figure skates
What to wear: Form-fitting athletic clothing, arrive photo-ready with hair
& makeup done
Pre-auditions will be held on Saturday, June 5th @ 12:30 p.m.
at Islanders Iceworks, 175 Underhill blvd., Syosset 11791

Are you Islanders Ice Girls material? Ice Girls open auditions for the 2010-11 season are scheduled for Saturday, July 10th at 12 p.m. at the Nassau Coliseum. All participants in this year’s audition must wear a form fitting crop top, athletic fit pants and have figure skates. IslandersTV will record the auditions and place it them on the team’s web-site video portal. Please bring a your photo and resume, as well as be prepared in full make-up and hair. All participants must be 18 years of age as of October 1, 2010 or above. On the day of auditions, participants must enter through the Coliseum Box-Office and there will be no charge for parking.

On Saturday, June 5th the Islanders will host “Pre-Auditions” for the 2010-11 Ice Girls Squad at Islanders IceWorks in Syosset at 12:30 p.m. This informal clinic will allow interested candidates to test their skating abilities, meet with the Islanders Ice Girls coach, and inquire about all the requirements for becoming a member of the NHL’s original Ice Girls team.

The Islanders Ice Girls were started in October of 2001 and was the first team of its kind in the National Hockey League. Over 20 NHL teams now have Ice Squads that assist with the NHL required ice maintenance at home games, team promotions, and community events throughout the year.

For further information please call Kim Bienia at 516-501-6783 or Erin Willey at 516-501-6874.

[Islander Ice Girls Auditions]

Ben-Gals Auditions started last month. Ben-Gal Finalist Angela sent us a few photos a few photos of hopefuls in the tryout process. They are all very excited and looking forward to the Finals Auditions this Sunday!