The pageant is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the Clarion Area Senior High School Auditorium. Anyone who is a resident of Clarion County or attends a school in Clarion County and in grades 7-9 may participate. Deadline for submission of this application is at the Orientation Tea on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. This Orientation Tea is from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Sutton-Ditz House Museum located at 18 Grant Street, Clarion.
First Rehearsal includes a talent review on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Clarion Area High School located at 214 Liberty Street. All contestants must perform their talent. Song selections will be on a first come first serve basis.
You need to bring the following items to this meeting:
All costumes, props and accessories for your 2 minutes 30 second talent presentation. All contestants must have 2 cut-copies of their music. There will not be an accompanist for the rehearsals or pageant. ALL TAPES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE FIRST REHEARSAL.
- Interview Outfit (i.e. Church Dress, Dress Suit, Pant Suit, etc., plus all accessories).
- Evening Wear (i.e. Cocktail Dress, Long Gown, Palazzo Pants, etc., plus all accessories).
- Runway Competition - (i.e. Friday night fun wear, plus all accessories).
- Opening Number -- $35.00 fee
Each contestant must contact Pageant Photographer, Fred Graff, to schedule a time for the “Miss Photogenic” Award. You can contact Fred at (814) 797-5594 to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIENTATION TEA AND ALL REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY!
THE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
1. Orientation Tea - 6:30 to 8:00 Wednesday, September 9 - Sutton-Ditz House Museum, 18 Grant Street
2. First Rehearsal - 10:00 to 2:00 Saturday, September 12 - CAHS
3. Rehearsal - 10:00 to 4:00 Saturday, September 19 - CAHS
4. Rehearsal - 1:00 to 4:00 Sunday, September 20 - TBD
5. Dress Rehearsal - 4:00 to 10:00 Thursday, September 24 - CAHS
6. Pageant Day - Saturday, September 26
Tickets for the pageant go on sale at the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry on August 3, 2009. RESERVED SEATING ONLY AT $10.00 EACH.
ONE FINAL NOTE, the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry WILL NOT endorse solicitation for individual sponsors. If you choose to pursue individual sponsorship, they will not be recognized in the Pageant Program Book.
PHASES OF COMPETITION
35% -- Interview & Essay -- 5 minute interview
15% -- Evening Wear (Your choice)
15% -- Runway -- Friday night fun wear (Your choice)
35% -- Talent -- 2 minutes 30 second presentation
Interview Award -- Best Overall Interview Score
**Essay Award -- 100 words or less
Topic -- Will be announced at the first rehearsal. Each contestant will be asked to write their essay and submit it at the first rehearsal.
**This will be judged independently and previous to the pageant. The results will be announced at the competition. Winning essay will be used in the pageant production.
Miss Photogenic Award -- 3 photos will be taken of each contestant, judged independently and used in the pageant production. The results will be announced at the competition. Each contestant must contact Pageant Photographer, Fred Graff, to schedule a time for the “Miss Photogenic” Award. You can contact Fred at (814) 797-5594 to schedule your appointment as soon as possible. THESE PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN BY FIRST REHEARSAL.
Miss Congeniality Award -- Contestants will vote the day of the interviews
TENTATIVE AWARDS
Miss Junior Teen ALF -- $750.00 Savings Bond
1st Runner-Up -- $350.00 Savings Bond
2nd Runner-Up -- $200.00 Savings Bond
Miss Congeniality -- $100.00 Savings Bond
Miss Photogenic -- $100.00 Savings Bond
Interview Award -- $150.00 Savings Bond
Essay Award -- $150.00 Savings Bond
All contestants -- $50.00 Savings Bond
Release Form
*Note: In the event of a tie, the prizes will be divided.
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