Jr. Miss

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Jr. Miss Mr. SCMS Pageant
Parent Informational Meeting for
Contestants and Ushers Thursday, October 23rd
530 pm Cafe
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Purpose Date

• Sponsored by Teen Living FCCLA
• (Family, Career and Community Leaders of
  America)
• Pageant is a fundraiser for FCCLA STAR Event
  Competitors to attend the National Leadership
  Conference in Washington, DC
• Pageant Date Saturday, May 16, 2014
• Doors open at 300 pm
• Program begins at 500 pm promptly

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Pageant Goal

• A beauty pageant is a competition that mainly
  focuses on the physical beauty of its
  contestants, although the SCMS pageant will
  incorporate personality and answers to judges'
  questions as judged criteria.
• The goal of the pageant is to promote self-esteem
  and public-speaking abilities of the contestants.

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Entry Fee for Contestants(not ushers)

• Pageant Entry Fees 30 Entry Fee due when
  Application is submitted
• 30 per contestant.
• Pageant Entry Fees are required to be submitted
  three weeks before the day of the pageant.
• This ensures that all awards, gifts and
  publication arrangements have been completed for
  the day of the pageant.

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Most Photogenic

• A great photo happens when you feel comfortable
  in the moment and the photographer captures it at
  the perfect time.
• It is a combination of composition, background,
  lighting, and timing.
• Your hair, makeup, wardrobe, and accessories must
  all harmonize with each other to create a
  feeling.
• Submitted Photos may be professional or amateur
• Submitted photos are to be handed to Ms. Herrin

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Round One (All Contestants)

• Lady in Red (Dressy/Casual Attire)
• Colors Must at least have a pop of Red. Grey,
  White and Black.
• No Jeans, tube tops, spaghetti straps
• Dress / Skirts must be fingertip length
• Contestants will introduce themselves during the
  Lady in Red category.
• Formal Attire (Long Pageant Gowns or Long Prom
  Dress)
• Male Ushers will assist the contestants in their
  walk-through

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Round Two (Top 15 Contestants)

• Formal Attire (Long Pageant Gowns or Long Prom
  Dress)
• Contestants will have an onstage question.
• Questions will be given to contestants three
  weeks before the pageant for their preparations.
• Male Ushers will assist the contestants in their
  walk-through.

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Awards

• Jr. Miss SCMS
• 1st Alternate
• 2nd Alternate
• 3rd Alternate
• Miss Photogenic
• Miss SCMS Congeniality
• Congeniality means easy to get along with
  sociable friendly. A congenial person is
  considered to be good company in various
  circumstances, compatible.
• Mr. SCMS (Awarded by high scores from Usher
  Assessments)

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Preparation

• Application
• Youth Groups
• School Activities
• Sports
• Clubs
• Church activities you regularly attend
• Mention any unusual hobbies
• Good grades

Make yourself unique and stand out!!
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Posture and Poise

• Walking straight with your head held high is a
  sign of good posture, which is essential at a
  pageant.
• Practice walking in your shoes dress
• Do NOT buy higher shoes than you can walk in just
  to not have your dress hemmed.
• PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!

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Makeup and Hair

• Makeup should be at a moderate approach
• Look up hairstyles of pageant winners online
• take printouts to your hairdresser to discuss the
  options and suitability to your facial features

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Formal Dress

• Choose a dress that is age-appropriate and that
  makes you feel good when you wear it.
• Attire that reveals midriff, bust, and/or not
  floor length will not be permitted.
• Contestants will not be allowed to participate in
  the category.
• Dress Code will be strictly enforced.
• Make a plan Take into consideration every factor
  of the process from beginning to end when looking
  for the perfect dress
• Budget and timing
• Style Research
• Fitting and Alterations
• Practice walking in it

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Lady in Red Casual Wear

• Colors Must at least have a pop of Red. Grey,
  White and Black.
• Be Creative
• "dressy casual" in style, not formal dresses
• Attire that reveals midriff, bust, and/or shorter
  than finger-tip length will not be permitted.
  Contestants will not be allowed to participate in
  the category.
• Dress Code will be strictly enforced.

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Ushers

• 15 Entry Fee due when Application is submitted
• Fee Payment and Application does not entitle you
  as an SCMS Usher.
• A Self-Assessment and a Teacher Assessment will
  be given.
• The top high scored applicants will be awarded as
  an Usher for the Junior Miss SCMS Pageant

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Character Pillars

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship
• Integrity
• Honor

• The ushers mini school teachers will complete an
  assessment using the Character Pillars as a
  guideline.
• Exploratory teachers will vote on each usher
  (Mr. SCMS candidate) grades 6-8.
• The usher with the highest amount of points
  (self-assessment, mini school assessment, and
  exploratory assessment) will be awarded Mr.
  SCMS. 

• Accepted Ushers must be committed to practices
  with the pageant contestants

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Usher Attire

• Black or Gray Dress Pants 
• Black or Gray Suit Jacket
• Dress Shirt (Red, Black, Gray, or White)
• Tie  (Red, Black, Gray, or White)
• Black Dress Shoes
• Black Belt

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