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2013 MISS COLLIERVILLE

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
YOU could be the next Miss Collierville’s Outstanding Teen!
Thank you for inquiring about being a contestant in the 2013 Miss Collierville Scholarship
Pageant. You are about to embark on a very exciting experience filled with new friendships
and new opportunities. Throughout your pageant experiences you will sharpen qualities of
character and talent that you can use the rest of your life.

We hope you will find the official information from the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant
regarding your wardrobe, competitions, and scholarships beneficial. It may seem like quite a
lot but most people find it very helpful.

There is a special section on Page 2 of this document that tells you how to use these
electronic forms. These are also the same forms used for the Miss Memphis Pageant. That
should help you if you are also entering those wonderful pageants.

You may want to keep all correspondence from the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant in a
three-ring binder. If additional mailings or e-mails are sent to you, just add them to the
binder.

Please note that deadlines exist for certain pageant information. If you have forms that are
ready to send prior to the deadline date, please send them in. You do not have to wait until
the deadline. It would be best to call several days after you have mailed the information to
ensure we have received it.

If there is anything we can do or if there is any information that you do not understand,
please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you in any way that we can.

2013 will be the 18th year for the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant. We want to
wish each of you the best of luck in your preparations for the 2013 Miss Collierville
Scholarship Pageant.

Sincerely,

Ed Coleman & Dr. Christina Vranich

Miss Collierville Scholarship Organization
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Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant

2013 Contestant Information

Being Miss Collierville’s Outstanding Teen is a great honor,

a great responsibility, and a great experience.

The Miss Collierville Pageant is more than a beauty pageant. It is part of the Miss America
Organization, which provides millions of dollars in scholarship money to contestants
throughout the United States. In addition to the scholarships, the Miss Collierville Pageant
offers you the opportunity to sharpen qualities of character and talent that you can use the
rest of your life.

As part of the Miss America Outstanding Teen program, we have added the Teen division to
the Miss Collierville Organization. For more information on this national program, visit
www.maoteen.org.

This year will we have a Princess Mentoring Program for girls ages 6-11. This is not a
pageant, but a series of mentoring workshops. Each Princess will become a “little sis” to the
Teen and Miss contestants during Pageant weekend. See misscollierville.org if you have a
friend or relative who would like to be a part of this program.

Who is Miss Collierville’s Outstanding Teen? She is a role model who cares about her
role and other teen’s roles in society. She is an attractive and poised young woman with a
confident and commanding presence. She is talented and intelligent, and she is an
independent and eloquent communicator. Miss Collierville’s Outstanding Teen is a leader by
virtue of her experiences and takes pride in her health and physical fitness.

As Miss Collierville’s Outstanding Teen you will represent Collierville and Shelby County as a
youth ambassador. You will gain through the rich personal experience of meeting and
associating with many exciting people from Collierville and across Tennessee.

Because the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant is part of the Miss Tennessee and Miss
America program, Miss Collierville’s Outstanding Teen will represent our town at the Miss
Tennessee Outstanding Teen Pageant held in Jackson on March 23, 2013. The winner of the
Miss Tennessee Outstanding Teen Pageant competes in the Miss America Outstanding Teen
Pageant held in Orlando, FL in August 2013.

As you consider this opportunity today, remember that you could be the next Miss Collierville
Outstanding Teen, Miss Tennessee Outstanding Teen, and Miss America Outstanding Teen.
It’s all up to you.

How To Use These Electronic Forms:

 Now that you have opened this packet of information, save the packet to your desktop.
 Print it out and place it in a binder so you can review.
 When you’re ready to send in your forms, delete all the miscellaneous information, leaving only the
informational forms you need to complete.
 Complete the Contestant Fact Sheet and Platform per those instructions. Type neatly and make sure your
answers are easy to read.
 Save the completed application and forms to your computer. Save it under your name. For example, resave
it as “2013 Miss Collierville Teen_ MARY SMITH”
 You can then e-mail the forms directly to misscollierville@aol.com
 When e-mailing the pageant, make sure you always place your NAME in the Subject Line.
 Please note that there are some forms that you will need to PRINT out, have signed or notarized and then
you will have to mail to the Miss Collierville office. Other information is contained in this packet about the
deadlines and entry process.
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QUALIFICATIONS

To enter the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant, or any other Miss America local preliminary,
contestants must meet certain basic requirements and agree to abide by all the rules of the
local, state, and national Miss America Pageants now in effect or as announced hereafter. To
be a contestant in the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant you must:

For Miss Collierville’s Outstanding Teen:

 Be a female
 Resident of Tennessee six months prior to the local pageant.
 No younger than 13 on February 2, 2013.
 No older than 17 on February 2, 2013.
 If you are 17, you must be a high school junior in February 2013. If you are a
17 year old Senior, you will be in the Miss Collierville Pageant.
 Be a citizen of the United States of America.
 Be of good moral character.
 Be a resident of the listed counties.

Shelby County, TN

 Not be married, never have been married, never have had a marriage annulled,
never cohabitated or have had a child.
 Be available for public appearances during the 2013 pageant year as Miss
Collierville’s Outstanding Teen.

COMPETITION

The Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00
p.m. at the Harrell Theater in Collierville.

The Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant is divided into five phases of Competition, including
private interview, fitness wear, talent, evening wear, and on-stage questions. Each
contestant is scored individually from one to ten in each category. Please review the Scoring
section for in formation specific to the Teen Division.

SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS

Scholarship
The Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant will award educational scholarships to the winner
and alternates. Teen winners receive a cash award.

Awards, Prizes, & Gifts

Winners receive the official Miss America preliminary teen crown and a plaque/trophy.
Plaques/trophies will be awarded to the alternates. The winners will receive prizes and gift
packages including assistance with competition wardrobe, numerous gifts from Collierville-
area businesses, and gift certificates.

All scholarships, awards, prizes, and gifts are subject to final confirmation and will be officially
announced during the pageant.
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SPECIAL EVENTS

Orientation Meeting
The Orientation Meeting is your first official function as a contestant in the Miss Collierville
Pageant. At the Orientation you will meet the Miss Collierville Committee and other
contestants. You will receive a complete orientation to all pageant events and activities. Your
parents are also invited to this event. Dress is nice casual.

Workshops
Pageant-related workshops are held to motivate you and help you prepare. Attendance at
these workshops is optional.

Rehearsals
Group production rehearsals and private talent rehearsals will be held prior to the pageant.
Attendance at all rehearsals is very necessary. Rehearsals are closed to the general
public, but parents are always invited!

YOUR YEAR AS MISS COLLIERVILLE’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

As the winner of the Miss Collierville Teen Pageant, you will continue to meet new and
interesting people and your subsequent civic activities will add to your self-confidence and
poise. You will serve as an ambassador for the city at social, civic, and community events. A
chaperone will be designated and accompany you to personal appearances as needed.

Miss Collierville Outstanding Teen is also involved in several programs throughout the year
similar to Miss Collierville. She will compete at the Miss TN Outstanding Teen Pageant on
Saturday, March 23.

We are pleased to have associations with the following organizations: Town of Collierville,
Collierville Parks & Recreation, Main Street Collierville and Volunteer Mid-South. Many of our
events will be associated with these groups.

ENTRY FEES

Teen Contestants
There is a $100 entry fee for Teen Contestants. You can also sell advertising. We also ask
that you sell tickets to the pageant. All contestants will receive a packet of tickets. See the
Ticket information section for more details.

ADVERTISING SALUTE PAGES

You are asked to sell advertising to show your how your community is supporting you. All
advertising copy and money must be submitted by January 12. Any artwork that you would
like in your ad should be mailed with your check. Photos are only accepted on Full Page Ads.

Business Card Size = $25

1/4 Page = $50
½ Page = $100
Full Page - $150
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MISCELLANEOUS

Photography
John & Becky Childress at J&B Childress Portrait Studio (901) 521-8181 will provide you with
a free photo session and a free photograph for the 2013 Miss Collierville Pageant. A date will
be named in December and in early January for you to get photos made. You will be able to
select your photo. It will be emailed directly from the photographer to the Miss Collierville
Organization. All photography must be completed and turned in by January 12.

Community Service Platform

As with the Miss America Pageant, each contestant is to have a community service platform
or issue that she feels strongly about. It is best to choose a platform in which the contestant
has a strong personal commitment, involvement, and conviction.

Contestants must submit a one-page, double-spaced, typewritten essay on the platform of

their choice. You will be provided three questions, which you will have to answer in your
essay, including the reason you chose this platform and your involvement with the platform.

Teen contestants are not judged for their current involvement in their platform but for the
potential the platform. Call for more information.

Wardrobe
You are responsible for your own competition wardrobe as a contestant in the Miss Collierville
Pageant. The Miss Collierville Pageant encourages you to be reasonable in the expenditures
for your preliminary wardrobe. Additional information on wardrobe specifics is available by
contacting the Miss Collierville Organization.

You will need an interview outfit, a fitness/aerobic wear outfit, a talent outfit, and an evening
gown. There will also be an opening production number outfit.

Opening Production Outfit Requirements: INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED HERE WHEN

THE PRODUCTION TEAM DETERMINES THE OPENING PRODUCTION DRESS NEEDS.
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APPLICATION PROCESS

If you would like to enter the Miss Collierville Pageant, please follow the steps below. If this
is your first time in entering any Miss America preliminary, don’t worry. We will be glad to
assist you step-by-step. Many of our contestants are first time entrants.

To Enter the Miss Collierville Pageant:

1. Call or email the Executive Directors and express your interest in entering the
program.
2. Complete the INFORMATION FORM and send it to the email address.
3. Complete/Compile the following
 The completed Miss Collierville application (You may download this Word
document, print it on your computer, save it and then e-mail it to us. See other
directions found on Page 2 of the packet.) A sample application can be found on
the website.
 A good quality, professional photograph (black & white or color; preferably 5 x
7). You can send a high resolution digital file via e-mail. (This can be sent
directly from the photography, J&B Childress.)
 A copy of your current high school. Ask for this now as it often takes several
weeks to obtain.
 A copy of your birth certificate or driver’s license to verify your date of birth.
 A typed one-page essay on your platform. See the sample in this packet.

3. Mail all the information to:

Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant

319 Park Manor Lane
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8340

Or email files to:

misscollierville@aol.com
queenquestion@gmail.com

4. Included in this packet are additional contestant information points, and a detailed
schedule of events. This information must be completed and returned by the deadline.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions concerning the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant or need an
application, please call or email the Executive Director.

This information is being provided to assist interested contestants with the answers to the
most commonly asked questions. This is not a finalized list of rules, regulations, and
guidelines for the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant.

Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant

319 Park Manor Lane
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8340
misscollierville@aol.com
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CONTESTANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please note that all events are subject to finalization and may change.
TBD
TBD
January 12, 2013:*
January 12, 2013*
January 12, 2013:
February 1, 2013
February 1, 2013:
February 1, 2013:
PAGEANT DAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2013
Teen Interviews:
Talent Rehearsal:
Teen Pageant
Miss Pageant
Wardrobe Load In:
Orientation/Informational Meeting
Workshop: Interview (DATE/LOCATION TBD)
DUE: Contestant Fact Sheet, Platform Essay, Talent Request
Form
Photo
DUE: Salute Page Ad/Money; Contestant Contract, Talent
Introduction, Copy of Transcript, Copy of Birth Certificate, and
Broadcast Release
All CMN Monies due
DUE: Talent CD (2 copies)
There no exceptions to this deadline.
Ticket Money/Unused Tickets
Individual Talent Rehearsals from 2 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Contestants will be provided a scheduled time. Each contestant
will be given ten (10) minutes to rehearse with music. Doors will
be closed to the public. Contestants may have two (2) people
(coach, friend, or family member) available to assist you. Please
make sure this person is not tardy as we will begin at the
scheduled start time without them.
Group Production Rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. until 10 p.m.
11:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Contestants will be provided a scheduled time. Contestants
MUST be at the location at least thirty (30) minutes prior to their
scheduled interview time. No exceptions.
Teens: Immediately Following Your Interview
Each contestant will be given five (5) minutes to rehearse with
music. Doors will be closed to the public. Contestants may have
a coach, friend, or family member available to assist you. Please
make sure this person is not tardy as we will begin at the
scheduled start time without them.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
Contestants will have their opportunity to load in before their
scheduled interview , whichever is the earliest time for the
contestant to come to the theatre. Contestants may have one
(1) FEMALE assistant to help with load in. No assistants, friends,
nor family members are allowed to remain in the dressing rooms
after load in has been completed. Hair and makeup assistance
will be announced later. Please be sure to contact them upon
their arrival (or in advance) if you will be needing their
assistance in any capacity. All contestants must be backstage by
1:00 p.m. Theatre doors open at 1:30 p.m.
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DEADLINES

Information may be mailed, emailed, or given to the Director during any pageant event
prior to the deadline. (Note: Any forms requiring signatures may not be emailed unless
you have given your digital signature.)

All pageant information should be mailed to:

Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant

319 Park Manor Lane
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8340

DO NOT HAND DELIVER PAPERWORK UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS

WITH THE DIRECTOR. We are not responsible for any unsolicited materials left at this
address. Money should not be mailed or left outside.

Information Form As soon as you are interested in the pageant*

Typed Contestant Fact Sheet January 12, 2013*
Platform Essay January 12, 2013*
Contestant Questionnaire Sheet January 12, 2013*
Good Quality Photograph January 12, 2013*
Salute Page Ad Information January 12, 2013*
Salute Page Money January 12, 2013
Talent Introduction January 12, 2013*
Contestant Contract January 12, 2013
Copy of Transcript January 12, 2013
Copy of Birth Certificate/Driver’s License January 12, 2013*
Broadcast Release January 12, 2013*
CMN Monies February 1, 2013
Talent CD (2 copies) February 1, 2013 (No exceptions!)
Ticket Money/Unused Tickets February 1, 2013 (No exceptions!)

*May be emailed.
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INFORMATION FORM
 This form notifies the Miss Collierville Scholarship Organization of your
interest in the pageant.
 Please complete THIS PAGE and email to us as soon as your are interested in
learning more about the pageant.
 This will put your name on our mailing list. This is a no obligation form. You
can ask for your name to be removed at anytime.
 You will be sent information on workshops, etc.

INDICATE WHICH PAGEANT: TEEN

CONTESTANT NAME:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS

MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER:

AGE (As of Feb. 2, 2013)

SCHOOL:

YEAR IN SCHOOL:

TYPE OF TALENT IF COMPETING (Vocal, DANCE, ETC.)

PARENTS NAME:

PARENTS EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTS MAILING ADDRESS

PARENTS MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER

HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT OUR PAGEANT?

Email this Form or copy and paste the questions in an email to:

misscollierville@aol.com
queenquestion@gmail.com
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Instructions for Completing the

Miss Collierville Contestant FACT SHEET
Please remember this is your opportunity to demonstrate to the judges why they should
consider you for the job of Miss Tennessee. You may list as many or as few items under each
category as you desire. Your only restriction is that it must follow the established format and
it must fit on one page. This page, combined with your Platform Statement, will comprise
your entire application for this job. The judges will receive exactly what is submitted. Any
items submitted that do not fit the established criteria will be returned for correction only once. Any
items, which do not meet the criteria or are submitted after the deadline, will not be given to the
judges. The contestant may explain the lack of judging materials 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 than “12” point type, using the Times New Roman font style. Please refer to the
attached sample to verify you are 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 Jamie Ruth Marie Watkins and you want to be known as “Jamie Watkins”, please type
“Jamie Watkins”).
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 bar once. 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 the space bar two (2) times, and type the month, day, and year of your birth.
(Ex. October 10, 1979)
8. Move to the next line. Now set your justification to the right. Type “Age:” in bold. Hit the
space bar two (2) times, and type your age as of FEB. 4, 2011. (Ex. 18 years old)
9. Move Justification to the left. Double space down and type “Education:” in bold. Hit the
tab bar three times and 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 your undergraduate school and degree sought/achieved,
and below that list your high school.
10. Double space down. Hit the tab bar once. Type “Platform Issue:” in bold. Hit the tab
bar three times. Type the TITLE of your platform, MAKING SURE IT LINES UP WITH
THE INFORMATION ABOVE IT. DO NOT TYPE ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE TITLE.
11. Double space down. Hit the tab bar once. Type “Scholastic/Career Ambition:” in bold.
Hit the Tab bar once, MAKING SURE IT LINES UP WITH THE OTHERS ABOVE IT. Then
type the type of degree/education you would ultimately like to achieve and beneath that,
list your career ambition.
12. 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 INFORMATION ABOVE IT. (i.e. Pop Vocal - “Crying”, Tap Dance - “Staying Alive”,
etc.)
13. Double space down. Type “Scholastic Honors:” in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each
item should be separated by a semi-colon (;).
14. Double space down. Type “Leadership Roles:” in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each
item should be separated by a semi-colon (;).

15. Double space down. Type “Accomplishments:” in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each
item should be separated by a semi-colon (;).
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16. Double space down. Type “Interesting Facts:” in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each
item should be separated by a semi-colon (;).

17. Double space down. Type “Employment:” in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item
should be separated by a semi-colon (;).

18. Double space down. Type “How has the world you come from shaped your dreams and
aspirations?” in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Please answer the question in sentence
form.

19. Double space down. Type “Of all the ways you could succeed in your life, why have you
chosen to succeed in the Miss Tennessee Pageant?” in bold. Hit the space bar twice.
Please answer the question in sentence form.

20. Double Space down. Type “What social issue, other than your platform, will have the
greatest impact on your generation and why?” in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Please
answer the question in sentence form.

The entire form MUST FIT ON ONE PAGE using the Times New Roman font style.
You must leave a 1" margin on all four sides of the page.

Use your best judgment on what is most important for the judges to know about you. Use
your space wisely. 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 a REQUIRED SIGNATURE LINE at the bottom of the
platform statement. When these two forms are put together, they will create
your entire application. Your signature will cover the materials listed ON ALL
PAGES. Your signature verifies that everything on your forms is true
and accurate. If it is proven that any information on these forms is
not true, correct, and factual, you risk losing your local title.

Some spacing issues may arise.

Simply follow the formatting provided.
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SAMPLE
Name: Jane Doe
Title: Miss Collierville
Hometown: Anytown, Tennessee
Date of Birth: December 29, 1998
Age: 15

Education: Frederick Douglass School

Platform Issue: Celebrating Cultural Diversity

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
National Scholarship; Dean’s List; Member of the President’s Leadership Council at the UCF, President’s List,

Leadership Roles: Created and implemented a comprehensive Cultural Diversity Education Curriculum for grades
K-12 in twelve 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
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Employment: Internship with a Law Firm; Internship with local ABC television affiliate; Student Assistant at State
University.

How has the world you come from shaped your dreams and aspirations?
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Platform Essay
See the Sample Platform Essay found on the next page.

1. Clearly define the platform issues to which you are sincerely committed and for which
you will be an activist during the year of your service.

2. What, if any, are your most significant accomplishments to date in regard to your
platform issue?

3. Specifically, what do you wish to accomplish during your year of service as an activist
for your platform issue?

______________________________________________
Signature/Date
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SAMPLE
Jane Doe
Miss Collierville Outstanding Teen 2013

Youth Involvement:
Molding Well-Rounded Children Through Community Service

1. Clearly define the platform issue to which you are sincerely committed and for which you
will be an activist during your year of service.

The issues facing our youth and communities are very complex. We are all familiar with the startling
statistics on drug use within our state and local communities. When children lack enthusiasm and direction,
they often turn to substance use to escape. I want to help children discover their talents and special abilities
-- whether it is sports, performing arts, artistic ventures or academic endeavors. By discovering their talents
and abilities, children will begin to build self-esteem and develop leadership skills. Since the tragic events of
September 2001, our nation has become focused on building stronger communities. The involvement of
young people in community service is more important than ever. When citizens and children work together,
a sense of community is regained and maintained. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s citizens and tomorrow’s
leaders.

2. What, if any are you most significant accomplishments to date in regard to your platform
issue?

I have a wealth of personal experience relating to the building of self-esteem and the discovery of talents.
Through my 10 years of baton twirling experience, I have learned adversity, courage, discipline,
responsibility and teamwork. This sport has taught me skills that are helping me to succeed in today’s
society. In the five years I have been a volunteer, I have noticed a difference in the lives of these girls as
they have progressed. Thanks to the self-discovery of their athletic talents, these young women are learning
how to strive for goals, be persistent and believe in themselves. Using my experience with Special
Olympics and other community activities, I am developing plans to further my platform and reach out to
students and adults throughout Collierville.

3. Specifically, what do you wish to accomplish during your year of service as an activist for
your platform issue?

During my year of service as Miss Collierville, I would combine the aspects of my program with the
Governor’s Safe and Drug Free Tennessee program. Specially, I would motivate our youth by conducting
presentations to schools. I want to encourage young people to find an interest within their lives, focus on
their special talents, and make a difference in their communities. Secondly, I want to mobilize organizations
and communities to strengthen the character and competence of our youth. Since engaging young people
requires the sharing of resources and leadership I would encourage our schools and communities to work
together for a common community goal. There are numerous programs, such as America’s Promise,
D.A.R.E., Red Cross, Junior Achievement, United Way and 4-H, that are already doing great community
work. I want to help strengthen these local programs and help our communities understand that well-
rounded young people can help fulfill the promise of America.

______________________________________________
Signature/Date
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Miss Collierville Contestant Questionnaire

 This Will Be Used For On-Stage Questions and The Script
 Make All Answers short and in sentence form.

 Do not exceed Two Pages for this entire document.

NAME:
What is your favorite:
Movie:

Song:

Place to Visit:

Food:

Book:

Sport:

Sports Team:

Actor:

Actress:

Singer:

Author:

Television Program:

Wardrobe Accessory:

Thing to do on a Weekend:

Charity: ___

Way to Spend a Day Off:

When answering the following questions, please keep them to two sentences or less:
What were you like when you were a child?

Who is the most influential person in your life?

What is the one thing about you that people you meet may not immediately realize?
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Miss Collierville Contestant Questionnaire

NAME:

What was one defining moment in your life?

What is one important thing you have learned from being in pageants?

If you are crowned Miss America, what do you want to accomplish during your reign?

Secret wish or dream:

Name the state you’ve always wanted to visit and why:

I’m motivated by:

The one thing I can’t live without:

If I could change one thing about myself:

What do you think has been the most significant invention in your lifetime?

My best friend would describe me as:

Something interesting about my family:

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me:

One thing I’d like to try that is out of character for me:

Do you have any pets? If so, what kind and what is the name:

Makeup or hair care tip:

Fitness routine:
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Talent Request Form

Please print or type.

TALENT MUST NOT EXCEED TWO MINUTES.

Name:

Phonetic Spelling of Your Name

as to be Announced by Emcee:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone Numbers:

Please indicate type of talent:

Full Title of Music Used in

Your Talent Presentation:

Composer:

Publisher:

Will You Use a CD Accompaniment? Yes No

If No, Please Explain Your Accompaniment:

If Your Talent is a Reading, Monologue or Theatrical Presentation, Give the Name of the
Book, Play or Writing You Will Use:

Copyright:

Author:

Publisher:
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Give Full Description of How You Will Present Your Talent. Be Specific.

What Microphone Requirements Will You Require?

Wired Hand Mike Wireless Hand Mike

Please Explain How You Would Like to Use Your Microphone?

What Other Technical Requirements Does Your Talent Require?

Describe Any Props or Sets You Will Use in Your Talent Presentation.

Give Your Background of Talent Training or Professional Experience:

Name, Address, and Telephone Number of Talent Coach:

**You must attach a copy of your script/lyrics if performing a drama presentation.**

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Talent Introduction
Please type.

Contestant Name:

Introduction:
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Broadcast Release

I give my consent to the use of videotapes, film, photographs and recordings of me in the
Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant and related events for broadcast and other uses, web
site, commercial or otherwise, by the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant, the Miss
Tennessee Pageant and the Miss America Pageant, Inc.

In giving this consent, I release the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant, the Miss
Tennessee Pageant and the Miss America Pageant, Inc. its agents and assigns, from any
liability for any violation of any personal or property rights which I might have in
connection with such materials, and waive any right to approve accompanying written or
narrative method.

I am not of full legal age, consent is hereby given by my parent/guardian.

Contestant Name (Please Print):

Signature of Contestant’s
Parent/Guardian:

Date:
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2013 Miss Collierville Program Book

Contestant Salute Page Information

Name (as you want it to appear in the program book)

Age (as of pageant date)

Hometown or Community where you live: _____________________________

Education (College & Year or High School as

of pageant date)

Major

Platform

Talent (type and name)

Career Goal

Parents Names (Mom & Dad LAST NAME) _____________________________

Please TYPE all AD copy on this sheet, or staple business cards here. You may make
comments in the below.
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Ticket Information

The Miss Collierville Pageant is asking you to sell at least ten (10) tickets. The
contestant selling the most tickets (over 25) will receive a cash Public Relations
Scholarship.

Each contestant will receive a bundle of teen (10) tickets in early January. You are
responsible and liable for all tickets and the money you collect from ticket sales. Tickets are
numbered and all tickets will be accounted for. Additional tickets may be obtained.

Ticket money and unsold tickets must be presented no later than one day prior to the
pageant.

You are welcome to turn in any ticket money prior to this date.

TEEN PAGEANT: Teen Tickets are $10. Program books are $2. The auditorium doors open 30
minutes before the show

Start now by asking your family, friends, neighbors, church friends, high school and college
friends, classmates and others to make plans to attend the pageant. Keep a list and then call
them back when you receive the tickets. You may want to solicit your family to help you sell
tickets.

We do not accept credit cards.

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Wardrobe

We are looking forward to working with you during the Miss Collierville Scholarship
Pageant. The following is an outline of the contestant competitions and wardrobe needs
for the pageant and events surrounding the pageant. These are the competition and
wardrobe regulations provided by the Miss Tennessee and Miss America Pageants. We
urge you to be reasonable in expenditures for your wardrobe by borrowing and renting
your wardrobe.

Please feel free to let your clothing, hairstyle, talent and overall image reflect your true
personality and the image of today’s young women.

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact your Executive
Director.

Orientation Meeting
Nice casual outfit. This will be your first opportunity to meet the other contestants, their
parents and the Miss Collierville Committee.

Rehearsals/Workshops
Rehearsal clothes are casual, comfortable, but should be neat. Remember Collierville’s
changing weather so please layer appropriately. You may want to bring your competition
shoes to rehearse in.

Opening Production Number

You are not JUDGED in this outfit. It is only for the opening production number. More
information will be provided on this, but normally it’s a cocktail dress that would you
would have in your closet.

Fitness Wear (TEEN CONTESTANTS)

Teen Contestants must wear a two-piece aerobic or tennis outfit of any color and style.

Talent
Contestants can wear any type of outfit that would be appropriate for the presentation of
their talent.

Evening Wear
Most contestants wear long evening dresses for this competition.

On Stage Interview
You will wear the same outfit as you will wear for your Evening Gown. Usually the on-
stage interview is incorporated into the Evening Wear competition.

Finale
You will wear the same outfit as you will wear for the Evening Wear Competition.
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Miss America Outstanding Teen Scoring System

This is the official information as presented to the judges who will judge you in your local
pageant. This is the updated official Miss America Organization’s scoring system.

All competitions scored on a scale of 1.0 - 10.0 using whole numbers only with each
contestant’s high and low score dropped from each phase of competition.

TEEN SCORING

Interview 25%
On-stage Question 5%
Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit 15%
Talent (2-Minute time Limit) 35%
Evening Wear 20%
Total 100%

In the Teen division, these competitions will select the top five. The judges will then rank the
contestants in the order they individually believe the contestants should finish on a final
ballot.

SCORING IN PRIVATE INTERVIEW

The Private Interview phase of competition is an opportunity to learn as much as possible

about the contestant – her personal qualities and attributes to be Miss Local/State; her level
of communication skills; her opinions and aspirations; her sense of accomplishment, poise,
and presence as well as her ability to fulfill the job responsibilities of the position you have
been requested to fill.

You will enter the room and stand behind a podium. Questions will begin immediately. At the
end of the 5 minute/30 second time limit, you will have an opportunity to make a final closing
statement or clarify any information from your interview. Your final closing statement must be
less than 30 seconds.

CRITERIA FOR SCORING PRIVATE INTERVIEW: Overall “first impression”; exceptional

communication skills with a commanding presence; personality, personal appearance and
beauty; validated opinions and responses; ability to fulfill job responsibilities; sense of
accomplishment; and knowledge and understanding of her platform issue.

SCORING IN LIFESTYLE & FITNESS

The Lifestyle and Fitness section is designed to see how well the contestant maintains a
lifestyle of good physical health, whether she meets the public expectation of a titleholder,
and whether or not she has the confidence needed to be a titleholder. The contestant’s drive,
energy, and presence are to be likewise considered.

CRITERIA FOR SCORING LIFESTYLE & FITNESS: Overall “first impression;” physical fitness;
physical beauty; sense of confidence and composure; display of drive, energy and charisma;
and does she meet the public expectation of a titleholder?
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SCORING IN TALENT

The Talent phase of competition provides an insight into the young woman’s preparatory and
performance skills. Consideration is given to whether the contestant’s talent selection fits
these skills and her personality. The Talent competition acknowledges the quality of the
talent being presented, the technical skill level, and the stage presence of the contestant.
Talent is up to two minutes in total.

CRITERIA FOR SCORING TALENT: Overall “first impression”, technical skill level;
entertainment value; stage presence; and will you be proud you selected this young woman
when she performs her talent if she is selected as the titleholder?

SCORING IN EVENING WEAR

The Evening Wear phase of competition is designed for the judge to assess the contestant’s
beauty, poise, grace, and commanding stage presence. These must be projected “across the
footlights.” The contestant’s total look is considered. Her evening wear (not the value of the
evening wear) should complement the contestant’s individuality.

CRITERIA FOR SCORING EVENING WEAR: Overall “first impression”; beauty; sense of
confidence; personality and stage presence; walk, carriage and grace; sense of style and
appropriateness of the evening wear; and does she take command of the stage by simply
walking onto it?

SCORING IN ON-STAGE QUESTIONS

The On-Stage Interview phase of competition is designed for the contestant to make an on-
stage statement of her interests, opinions and aspirations. One or two questions may be
asked and the judge is to only consider the answer (s) to the question(s).

CRITERIA FOR SCORING ON-STAGE QUESTIONS: Overall “first impression”; charisma and
stage presence to be a spokeswoman for the state/local organization; give special attention to
whether or not the contestant answered the question in context and in the time allotted; did
she answer the question and did she have the commanding presence to make the audience
want to listen to her?