Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen

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Miss Shelby County Outstanding TeenContestant Checklist

Name:_____________________________________________________________________

Age (as of July 20th): ________Grade: ____________DOB: _________________________

E-mail Address:____________________________________________________________

Home Address: __________________________________________________________

Home Phone:________________________Cell phone:__________________________

School Attending: ___________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ______________________________________ Phone: ____________

Please Copy Photos and All Forms on good quality paperCheck Box to Ensure ALL Applicable Information is Included

Photos will NOT be returned

Teen Contestant Checklist $100 Entry fee by July 5th, 2013 (check payable to Miss Shelby County Pageant) 8 copies of non-returnable headshot photograph on 8 x11 good quality copy paper for the Judgesbooks.Name must be written in pencil on the back of each copy. Photos will NOT be returned. Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen Local Hold Harmless Agreement (signed & notarized) Official Pink or Blue Copy of Birth Certificate Do NOT Send Original! 8 copies of TYPED Contestant Resume 8 copies of TYPED Contestant Platform Miss Alabamas Outstanding Teen Contestant Contract Acknowledgement of Understanding and

Statement of Eligibility for 2013-2014 Talent Request Form (talent 90 seconds or less) Self-addressed envelope for return of birth certificate 2 Copies of Talent Accompaniment CD Also bring 2 copies with you to the pageant! If e-mailing photo, send in JPEG format and submitted by July 13th , 2013

Mail completed Application Packet with name clearly printed on outside

envelope to:Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen Pageant- YOUR NAME

P. O. Box 1762

Columbiana Al 35051


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Opening Number Information

Opening Number Attire A bright colored cocktail dress..

9 The dress MUST NOT be extremely short. Keep in mind, the judges will beseated below the stage.

9 If your dress is strapless, the bust MUST fit correctly and you MUST use tape tosecure the top to secure and ensure there are no wardrobe malfunctions.

Appropriate heels (2-3 inches) sandals, peep toes, or pumps. Jewelry to accessorize your dress

Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen

Competition InformationEach contestant is judged by the selection panel immediately after each event. The score will range

between 1 and 10. The high and low scores for each contestant are discarded in each area of competition.

The Phases of Competition are listed below in order:Private Interview 25%Your private interview will last 6 minutes. Judges during private interview can ask you a question ona span of subjects such as current events and your fact sheet (resume). Know what is happeningaround you and within you. Be prepared. Judges will be asking questions related to your resume,community, school, social issues and current events as they pertain to your age in our society.What to Wear: Contestants should wear attire suitable for a job interview skirt suit or dress withcoordinating shoes.Physical Fitness 15%The physical fitness portion is designed to show a contestants youthful vitality. A short and simplefitness routine will be taught to the contestants the day of the pageant which will be performed

onstage for the fitness competition.What to Wear: Contestants will wear a Khaki shorts with a solid white top, along with white anklesocks and white Keds. These items should easily be purchased at Hibbets or Academy or anyAthletic Sporting Goods Store.We would like everyone to appear uniform during the fitness segment.Talent 35%Each contestant will perform a talent presentationno longer than 90 seconds or less.Talents may include, but are not limited to vocals in every medium, dance in all forms, gymnastics,baton, instrumentals, and drama. The talent competition distinguishes each contestants skills andpersonality, interpretive ability, technical skill level, stage presence, and totality of all elements (e.g.costume, voice, choreography).What to Wear: A costuming choice that is appropriate and in good taste for the chosen talent and age of

the contestant. Please note Talent must be completed within 2 minutes.Evening Gown/Onstage Question 25%

Evening gown is a very glamorous part of the competition. Each contestant will be judged on overallfirst impression, stage presence, poise, and personality. You will be asked ONE onstage question inyour evening gown. The question will be on a current event or social issue.What to Wear: Dresses should be floor length formal, well fitting, and appropriate for the age of thecontestant.


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Pageant Day Backstage Rules:

NO ONE IS ALLOWED BACK STAGE,

IN DRESSING ROOMS, OR IN THE HALLS

OUTSIDE OF THE DRESSING ROOMS

OTHER THAN CONTESTANTS AND PAGEANTOFFICIALS!

MISS SHELBY COUNTY STRIVES

TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF EACH CONTESTANT

AND PROVIDES BACKSTAGE PAGEANT MOMSTO ASSIST WITH CLOTHING, HAIR, MAKEUP

AND OTHER CONTESTANT NEEDS.

Please Make Note:

AT ANY TIME DURING THE DAY, IF WE FIND A PARENT, FRIEND, ORSOMEONE WHO IS NOT A PAGEANT OFFICIAL IN A RESTRICTED AREA

(AS NOTED ABOVE) THE CONTESTANT ASSOCIATED WITH THAT

PERSON WILL IMMEDIATELY BE DISQUALIFIED AND DISMISSED.


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Miss Shelby County Outstanding TeenPageant Day General Rules:

1. RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS! Treat everyone involved with the pageant the way you

want to be treated. Our volunteers have put in a great deal of work and time to get everything readyfor today. Make sure you thank them!

2. HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS AND SMILE! These are the days that you will miss the most!Be sure to introduce yourself and get to know the people you will be competing with. It makes theday much more enjoyable when you know you are with friends.

3. NO VIDEOS OR PHOTOS DURING THE PAGEANT. NO ONE can take pictures or videosduring the pageant due to Miss Alabama pageant rules. This rule must be respected and obeyed.Anyone not obeying these rules will be asked to leave.

4. NO FRIENDS OR FAMILY ALLOWED IN DRESSING ROOMS OR BACKSTAGE!Again, we have great volunteers helping out backstage! Anything you need, we will do our best tomake happen!

5. NO OUTSIDE HAIR STYLISTS OR MAKEUP ARTISTS ALLOWED! Contestants shouldcome to the pageant prepared to do their own hair and makeup. This will be great practice for futurepageants in the Miss America system.

6. NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN AUDITORIUM. We want to avoid spilling anythingand to respect the facility guidelines. Also, we do not want to ruin your pageant day garments norfellow contestants. All food & drinks will be provided for you by the pageant in a designated area.

7. PAY ATTENTION DURING REHEARSALS! We have a very tight schedule and want toensure each contestant learns the routines for opening number, fitness, and evening gown in the timeallotted.

8. TALENT MAY BE REHEARSED on the night before pageant ONLY.

9. CELL PHONES MUST be turned OFF or on SILENT during the pageant and must not be usedby contestants during pageant day except during breaks.


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Miss Shelby County Outstanding TeenFully Prepared for Pageant Day

Everything should be mailed to the Miss Shelby County Pageant

WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS PACKETS BY FAX OR E-MAIL,

ONLY BY U.S. MAIL

DO NOT REQUIRE A SIGNATURE FOR PRIORITY MAIL!

Mailing Address:

Miss Shelby Outstanding Teen PageantP. O. Box 762

Columbiana, Alabama 35051

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY July 5th

, 2013

TO ENSURE YOUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE ANY MISSING

INFORMATION, PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING

ITEMS: Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen Hold Harmless/Contract & Information

Sheet Contestant Resume

BE PREPARED!9 Know Your Resume!

9 Know Your Platform!

9 Be Familiar with Current Events and Social Issues.

Copies of contestant resumes will be given to each judge for

questions to be asked in your interview.


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Talent Request Form

Name:_____________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

Talent Category in which you will perform please be specific:

___________________________________________________________________________

Name of

Selection:__________________________________________________________________

Composer or Author: ________________________________________________________

Will You Use CD Accompaniment Track?YesNoWill You Use Props?YesNoType of Prop:_____________________________________________Microphone Preference:

Stand

Hand Held

InstrumentPianoOther (please specify) __________________________________

No Mic

TALENT INTRODUCTION(30 Words or Less Please Type)


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MISS SHELBY COUNTY OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANTHOLD HARMLESS/CONTRACT AGREEMENT 2014

As a Contestant in Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen, I agree to the following terms:

1. I attest that I am a citizen of the United States of Alabama, am not married, have never been married,

am not pregnant, have never been pregnant, am not now and have never been involved in any act ofmoral turpitude in which criminal charges are pending.

I verify that I reside at the following address:

2. I verify with my birth certificate that I meet the age requirements of the Miss AmericasOutstanding Teen organization. I have turned 13 years of age before March 1, 2013 and I will not turn18 years of age before March 1, 2014. I attest that I have not entered my senior year of high school. I

am ____ years of age, my birthday is _________________________,and I am in the __________ grade at ___________________________________(name of school)

3. I agree to send $100.00 Non-Refundable Entrance fee to Miss Shelby County as part of theeligibility requirements to be a contestant in Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen.

The following items of this contract have been read and understood by (name of contestant)________________________________________ and her parent(s) and /or legal guardian(s)

__________________________________________________________________________.

If named Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen 2014, I agree to the following terms:

1. The official name of the pageant is Miss Shelby County; Outstanding Teen. This is a preliminarypageant of Miss America/Miss Alabamas Outstanding Teen pageant. We understand that the namesMiss Shelby County Miss Alabamas Outstanding, and Miss Americas Outstanding Teen are not to beused for any profit in any way. No commercial endorsementusing these names is allowed. ______(Initial)2. The crown presented to the winner of Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen is to be

maintained in excellent condition. The Application of hairspray should be done prior to placing the crownon the head. If the crown is lost, stolen, or damaged , it will be replaced at the cost of the winner.______(Initial)

3. There are several appearances the winner is expected to make in the Shelby County area during heryear of service. These appearance include:

Liberty Day Parade

Christmas ParadeMiss Alabamas Outstanding Teen Pageant 2014 Orientation in SylacaugaMiss Alabamas Outstanding Teen Pageant 2014 Competition in Sylacauga ______(Initial)

4. The contestants involvement in other organizations should be brought to the immediateattention of the director, by presenting the director with a full list of activities and dates forfunctions related to those activities. ______(Initial)

5. The winner should check immediately with director of extra-curricular activitiesto ensure there will be no conflict with the required dates. ______(Initial)

6. Outside coaching is prohibited without the express permission of the director. If the


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winner of the pageant is receiving outside coaching, this should be disclosed immediatelyafter the contestant wins the pageant. ______(Initial)

7. The winner of the pageant may not compete for and/or hold another title while holdingthe title Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen. (Please contact the director with any questionsregarding this rule). ______(Initial)

8. If the winner of the pageant should not uphold and maintain the dignity of the pageant,provides false or misleading documents, engages in prohibited acts, suffers a disability, which in thesole and exclusive judgment of the director may impair her ability to complete the year of service, shewill forfeit any and all rights to the title and the successor will receive these benefits. This includescompeting in the state pageant, scholarship money, prizes, gifts, and any other benefits to which thewinner is entitled. ______(Initial)

9. Body piercing and/or tattoos are STRICTLY prohibited. (Body piercing includes: lips,tongue, eye brows, more than 2 ear pierced holes in each ear, and other inappropriate areas ofpiercing). ______(Initial)

10. The wardrobe needed to compete on the state level is the responsibility of the parent(s)and/or legal guardian(s) . This includes all related clothing, photographs, and othernecessities required. All wardrobe items must be approved by the Miss Shelby County Directorprior to purchase. ______(Initial)

11. The necessary items related to the state competition wardrobe will be assembled byJanuary 21, 2014 for final approval by the Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen director. The

approval is the final decision and no changes to the wardrobe may be made following thatdate. ______(Initial)

12. Clothing selected for the state competition must be in good taste, age appropriate, and notrevealing, distasteful, or inappropriate. ______(Initial)

13. The winner of the pageant is Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen at all times. She is tobe appropriately dressed when on appearances. Hair and nails should be properly groomed and make-up in good taste. The director may require certain clothing for appearances and blue jeans are neverappropriate for an appearance (unless specified). ______(Initial)

14. Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen is required to represent the sponsors of the Miss Shelby CountyOutstanding Teen Pageant; this includes utilizing the services and products awarded to Miss ShelbyCounty from the sponsors. Failure to utilize the services and products donated by the sponsors shallresult in a forfeiture of all or some of the scholarship winnings awarded to Miss Shelby CountyOutstanding Teen 2014. ______(Initial)

15. Wearing the crown in public without the permission of the director is prohibited. ______(Initial)16. The winner of the pageant will maintain knowledge of current events and stay abreast of state and

national current and social events in preparation for the state pageant. ______(Initial)17. The winner will maintain a good physical appearance and agrees not to lose or gain an excessive

amount of weight unless directed by a physician. ______(Initial)18. Talent practice and preparation is necessary to properly prepare for the state pageant. Talent

presentations may be expected at some appearances. The winner will properly rehearse andprepare for any presentation of her talent during her year of service as Miss Shelby CountyOutstanding Teen. ______(Initial)

19. Community service projects will be agreed upon and worked on with the community. This will bedone with the guidance and direction of the pageant staff. ______(Initial)

20. The winner will provide the Miss Shelby County Director and Board with one color and one black andwhite copy in both paper and electronic format of a professionally photographed headshot wearing her

crown within 30 days of being chosen Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen. No publicity/pressreleases/autograph pads, etc. can be generated without this photo. ______(Initial)21. The style and/or color of the contestants hair will not drastically change without discussion with the

pageant director. ______(Initial)22. The contestant will remain alcohol, drug, and tobacco free during her year of service. ______(Initial)23. Any use of profanity is prohibited. The use of profanity includes the use of profanity on MySpace,

Facebook and Twitter or other social networking accounts. Any profanity should be immediatelyremoved from these accounts prior to the pageant. ______(Initial)


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24. If the winner of the pageant has a MySpace or Facebook account, she and her parents understand thatthe account will be monitored for content by the director and board. This includes accepting thedirector and board member as a friend on both of these accounts.Use of inappropriate photos in conjunction with the pageant title is prohibited. Remember, this is apublic forum and your reputation can be determined by this content. ______(Initial)

25. Any concerns should be brought to the immediate attention of the pageant director orboard member. ______(Initial)

26. The Miss Shelby County Director will consult with the contestant and approve thecontestants talent selection for the state competition. ______(Initial)

27. The contestants will maintain good eating habits and a healthy lifestyle. ______(Initial)28. The contestant will meet with the Director on a regular basis. ______(Initial)29. The Miss Shelby County Director must approve any appearance request. ______(Initial)30. The parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) may accompany the winner to any official appearance. The

Director or a member of the Miss Shelby County Board will also attend official appearances. This isfor the safety of the contestant. ______(Initial)

31. Critiquing of the contestant is meant to enhance the performance of the contestant and never meant tobe negative, hurtful, or demeaning. ______(Initial)

32. The winner will be a gracious attendee at the events and will not look bored, distracted, or tired.______(Initial)

33. The winner will always be on time for appearances. ______(Initial)

34. The winner, her name, biography information and photograph will be present on the Miss ShelbyCounty web site on the Internet. This website is accessible through the Miss Alabama website.Duplication of information from the website is prohibited without express written permission of thedirector. ______(Initial)

35. A photograph of the winner duplicated onto autograph pads will be used during appearances andspecial events. ______(Initial)

36. We agree to hold harmless the Miss Shelby County Director and Board and other pageant officials forany person injury, theft, damage and loss or property during the designated time of appearances,meetings, workshops, rehearsals and competitions. ______(Initial)

37. The birth certificate enclosed with the application is proof of eligibility. ______(Initial)38. Winner clause. No former Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen may recomplete for the title in

future years.Succession clause. In the event Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen 2014 is selected as Miss

Alabamas Outstanding Teen 2014, there will not be a successor named. ______(Initial)39. We understand that any regression from the rules set forth in this contract and the state contract already

signed can result in the title and the right to compete in Miss Alabamas Outstanding Teen beingforfeited. ______(Initial)

40. We agree that it is by choice that _______________________________________(contestant)competes in the pageant. ______(Initial)

SIGNATURE PAGE DIRECTLY FOLLOWS


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MISS SHELBY COUNTY OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANTHOLD HARMLESS/CONTRACT AGREEMENT

SIGNATURE PAGE

The contestant and her parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) understand the terms and conditions of this contract and

hold harmless agreement and are signing this document with duress and are entering this contract and agreementfreely and without reservation.

Contestant Legal Signature:__________________________________________ Date________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________________________ Date_________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________________________ Date_________________

I agree not to hold the Miss Shelby County Pageant Staff/Committee, The Miss Alabama Pageant or Miss AmericaPageant, Pageant Director/Staff, or anyone affiliated with the pageant responsible for any personal injury, loss ofitems, or damage while attending the pageant.

_________________________________________________________________ Date_________________Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian

Notarize document here. The notary must include the raised seal.

My commission expires:

Sworn to me this__________day of______________2012

_________________________________Signature of Notary


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MISS SHELBY COUNTY OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANTHOLD HARMLESS/CONTRACT AGREEMENT

CONTESTANT INFORMATION SHEET

All Fields Requires- Please Type or Write Clearly

NAME:________________________________________________________

BIRTHDAY: ___________________________ AGE: __________________

PARENTS NAME: _____________________________________________

PARENTS E-MAIL ADDRESS*: __________________________________*Please list an e-mail address that is checked frequently

PARENTS HOME PHONE: _____________________

PARENTS CELL PHONE:_______________________

PARENTS HOME ADDRESS: ____________________________________

____________________________________

NAME OF SCHOOL: ____________________________________________

GRADE: _____________________ CURRENT GPA: _________________


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Instructions for Completing the Miss America Contestants Resume

Please remember. This is your opportunity to demonstrate to the judges why they shouldconsider you for the job of Miss America. You may list as many or as few items under eachcategory as you desire. Your only restriction is that it must follow the established format and itmust fit on one page. This page, combined with the Platform Statement, will compr ise your entireapplication for this job. The judges will receive exactly what is submitted. Any items submitted thatdo not fit the established criteria will be returned for correction only once. Any items, which do not meetthe criteria or are submitted after the deadline will not be given to the judges. If your resume arrives onthe day of the deadline, but does not meet the criteria, there will not be time to return it to you; therefore, itwill not be given to the judges. The contestant may explain the lack of judging materials during herinterview, if she so chooses.

1. Go to the word processing program of your computer.

2. Start a new document

3. Set margins for 1" on all four sides. The font style may not be any smaller than 10 and no larger than12 point type, using the Times New Roman font style. Please refer to the attached sample to verify youare following the requested format.

4. With the justification set for left, type Name: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar twice.Then, type your name as you wish the judges to know it. (If your name is LaCricia Deborah Smith andyou want to be known as Deborah Smith, please type Deborah Smith).

5. Then, move to the next line and type Title: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar twice.Then, type your state title.

6. Then, move to the next line and type, Hometown: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space baronce. Then, type your hometown including the city and the state.

7. Move to the next line. Now set your justification to the right. Type Date of Birth: in bold. Hit thespace bar two (2) times, and type the month, day, and year of your birth. (Ex. October 10, 1979)

8. Move Justification to the left. Double space down. Education: in bold. Hit the tab bar three timesand then type your most recent school first. If it is grad school indicate it as such. List degree seeking(all on the same line as the name of the school), move to the line underneath that to list yourundergraduate school and degree sought/achieved, and below that list your high school.

9. Double space down. Hit the tab bar once. Type Platform Issue: in bold. Hit the tab bar threetimes. Type the TITLE of your platform, MAKING SURE IT LINES UP WITH THE INFORMATIONABOVE IT. DO NOT TYPE ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE TITLE.

10. Double space down. Hit the tab bar once. Type Scholastic/Career Ambition: in bold. Hit theTab bar once, MAKING SURE IT LINES UP WITH THE OTHERS ABOVE IT. Then type the type ofdegree/education you would ultimately like to achieve and beneath that, list your career ambition.

11. Double space down. Hit the tab bar once. Type Talent: in bold. Hit the tab bar three times.Type the type of talent and specific selection. MAKE SURE IT LINES UP WITH THE INFORMATIONABOVE IT. (i.e. Pop Vocal - Crying, Tap Dance - Staying Alive, etc.)


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Instructions for Completing the Miss America Contestants Resume

12. Double space down. Type Scholastic Honors: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each itemshould be separated by a semi-colon (;).

13. Double space down. Type Leadership Roles: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item shouldbe separated by a semi-colon (;).

14. Double space down. Type Accomplishments: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each itemshould be separated by a semi-colon (;).

15. Double space down. Type Interesting Facts: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item shouldbe separated by a semi-colon (;).

16. Double space down. Type Employment: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item should beseparated by a semi-colon (;).

17. Double space down. Type Marketing Plan: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. In sentence form,

explain how you would market the Miss America Brand. Please include any relevant experience youhave had which may uniquely qualify you to serve in this position. Please be aware that a portion of theMiss America job description will include marketing the Miss America Organization to corporate sponsors,commercial sponsors, and other national organizations. (Both For-Profit and Non-Profit)

18. Double space down. Type Legacy: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. This should be typed insentence form. Please write what your legacy, as Miss America will be. This statement should answerthe question, A year after giving up your title as Miss America, what will we remember about your year ofservice?

19. Double Space down. Type Why I should be Miss America this year: in bold. Hit the space bartwice. Explain to the judging panel why you should be selected Miss America and, more importantly, whyyou should be selected Miss America this year. Why is it critical for you to be Miss America right now?

Please remember that the entire form MUST FIT ON ONE PAGE using the Times New Roman fontstyle.You must leave a 1" margin on all four sides of the page. Use your best judgment on what is mostimportant for the judges to know about you. Use your space wisely. Attached you will see an example ofwhat it should look like. Any variations from this form will be returned to you and will not be accepted.

Your materials will not be retyped. The judges will receive your original work.

This form will be given to the judges along with your platform statement. You will notice there is arequired signature line at the bottom of the platform statement. When these two pages are put together,they will create your entire application. Your signature will cover the materials listed ON BOTH PAGES.

Your signature verifies that everything on your forms is true and accurate. If it is proven that anyinformation on these forms is not true, correct, and factual, you risk losing your local/state title.

Some spacing issues may arise. Simply follow the example provided (i.e. in some cases you mayneed to hit the tab bar four times instead of three times). Do not attempt to change margins, fontsize options, or deviate from the requested criteria as set forth in this document.


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Name: Jane DoeTitle: Miss StateHometown: Anytown, America

Date of Birth: December 29, 1981

Education: University of State sophomore Bachelor of Science, Liberal ArtsFrederick Douglass High School

Platform Issue: Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters of Business Administration

Talent: Pop Vocal/Fallen

Scholastic Honors: Recipient of National Coca-Cola Scholarship; Recipient of the Metropolitan Urban League NationalScholarship; Deans List; Member of the Presidents Leadership Council at the UCF

Leadership Roles: Created and implemented a comprehensive Cultural Diversity Education Curriculum for grades K-12 intwelve Public Schools; University Student Body Senator; H.S. Sr. Class Pres.; College Sorority President.

Accomplishments: Recipient of the J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to Community;Recipient of the National Conference for Community and Justice Humanitarian Award; Performer, Grand Ole Opry in Nashville;

Have completed two (2) marathons; Piano Performance scholarship at State University.

Interesting Facts: First person on either side of my family to attend college; Youngest of five children with a 13 year gapbetween me and my next oldest sister and an almost 20 year gap between the oldest and myself.

Employment: Internship with a Law Firm; Internship with local ABC television affiliate; Student Assistant at State University .

Marketing Plan: I would combine my experience as an intern with a major national marketing firm with my strong belief in theMiss America Organization to establish a three-step plan to market this national program. I would work at educating thesecorporate and commercial sponsors on the truth of our organization. Through meetings with key decision makers within theseorganizations, I would change their attitudes toward the benefits of partnering with our organization. Finally, I would then askfor the sale and demonstrate to them how a joint partnership will further the goals of both organizations.

Legacy: My hope is that in the year of my service as Miss America, I would leave a marked, concrete, and measurabledifference in this nation regarding the way we respect each others cultural heritage. I hope that through my continued

involvement on the national level with the National Conference for Community and Justice that we will hold events at thegrassroots level which not only discuss that topic, but bring about local and state-wide policy changes in which we addresscultural diversity in the workplace.

Why I should be Miss America this year: It is critical that this national face and embrace its cultural diversity issues and itmust be done now. The traditional ethnic make-up of our country is rapidly changing and unless we confront and inoculate the

potential conflicts which might arise, we are headed to potential racial conflicts we have not seen since the 1960s. Theseconflicts are generally caused by fear and ignorance. Through a nation-wide spokesperson who can give this issue a face and avoice, we can begin the educational process which needs to take place. The reality is that Miss America can have her greatestsphere of influence among our nations youth. By placing Miss America in the midst of our nations young people and we startthe process of changing mindsets and, ultimately, changing the way in which they will treat one another in the future. The issuesrelated to Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness are not just related to race, but also to religion, cultural differences,and sexism. There is no greater role for Miss America than to educate, empower, and embrace the issue of cultural diversity atthis point in our nations history.


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Instructions for Typing the Platform Essay

Please remember. This is your opportunit y to explain to the judges what your chosen platform isand why it is important for the Miss America Organization to embrace this platform. In addition , itshould explain how your platform will further the Miss America Organization brand to thepublic. This ONE (1) page, single-spaced document combined with the Contestants Resume, will

comprise your entire application for this job. The judges will receive exactly what is submitted. Any itemssubmitted that do not fit the established criteria will be returned for correction only once. Any items, whichdo not meet the criteria or are submitted after the deadline will not be given to the judges. If your PlatformEssay arrives on the day of the deadline, but does not meet the criteria, there will not be time to return itto you; therefore, it will not be given to the judges. The contestant may explain the lack of judgingmaterials during her interview, if she so chooses.

1. Go to the word processing program of your computer.

2. Start a new document

3. Set margins for 1" on all four sides. The font style may not be any smaller than 10 and no larger than12 point type using the Times New Roman font style.

4. With the justification set for left, type Name: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar twice.Then, type your name.

5. Then, move to the next line and type Title: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar twice.Then, type Your state title.

6. Double space down. Set your justification to center. They type inBold and underline the title ofyour Platform.

7. Double space down. Write what you feel is critical for the judges to know about your platform andwhy it is necessary for you to have the job of Miss America to promote this issue. What you write will bewhat the judges know about your platform, your role in successfully dealing with this issue, and the rolethe Miss America Organization may play in your plan.

8. This essay may include some of the following items (this is not to be meant as an exhaustive list): A clear definition of the platform and the specific issues you wish to address A plan on how you have or will create awareness of the platform The way in which you have or will change attitudes regarding the issue The way in which you have or will change behaviors related to this issue The way in which your platform issue will move the Miss America Organization forward Your media plans Your marketing strategy How you propose to fund your ideas/plans Any significant accomplishments you have made in regard to your issue.

9. At the bottom of the page, you MUST set the justification to the right. Type a line of 26 spaces. Below

that line, you must type Signature/Date. Once you have printed the document, you must sign and datethis document.

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