Miss New Jersey

Sylvia Pogorzelski

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done was when I climbed a huge waterfall in Jamaica and then I went cliff jumping!

Please list any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
High School: Hanover Park High School; Year Completed: 2003
Trade School 1: Real Estate School; Area of Study: Real Estate; Year Completed: 2004; Degree: Real Estate License
College: Seton Hall University; Area of Study: Business/Communications; Year Completed: 2007;

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Boys and Girls Club - I have worked 12 hours.
American Heart Association - I have worked 3 hours.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - I have 2 appearances scheduled for April and May where I will be a guest speaker for this organization; I will be working 4 hours.
Friends of Krakow Organization - I have worked 2 hours.
Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter - I have worked 5 hours.
American Red Cross - I have worked 3 hours.

What would be your "dream job" in life?
To be the T.V. host of "Wild on E!"

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I started ballroom dancing when I was 14 years old. I spent one year dancing just for fun and at the beginning of my second year I started dancing with a serious partner. My partner was more advanced then I and I knew I had to catch up to his level. After only 1 year of dancing together we entered the Manhattan Amateur Competition. In the end, all of our practicing and hard work paid off when we placed 4th out of 64 couples in our very first dance competition together.

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Ballroom and Latin dancin, I love to watch movies and listen to music, Playing piano, Traveling, Reading, Skiing in the winter and going to the beach in the summer, Spending time with family and friends.