Becoming A

Miss Ball State University Outstanding Teen Contestant

 
2009 Pageant
Saturday, January 17, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Emens Auditorium
 
 
Eligibility
The Miss Ball State University Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant is open to any young woman who:
    Is between the ages of 13 and 17, who is not a graduating Senior;
    Is a United States Citizen;
    Is a resident of Delaware, Blackford, Jay, Randolph, Henry, Madison, or Grant County;
    Meets character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization;
    Is in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements;
    Is able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Ball
        State Program.
 
Informational Meetings
If you are a first time contestant, you are encouraged to attend one of the Informational meetings during the Fall Semester.
At the informational meeting you will receive a contract and other forms to be completed and returned in order to compete.
 
 
Miss Ball State Outstanding Teen Program Informational Meeting Dates
 

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 5:00  -6:00 p.m. in Student Center 305

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Student Center 305

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Student Center 305

 

All contracts and program information must be submitted no later than 6:00 p.m. - Monday, December 8, 2008. 

*A Paperwork Turn-In Meeting will be held Monday, December 8th at 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Student Center Forum Room (2nd floor).  A Notary will be available to notarize contracts.  Competition order may be selected if all participants can attend.


Contestants report to Emens Auditorium between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on the day of the pageant.

Interviews and rehearsals begin at 9:30 a.m. and the pageant begins at 5:00 p.m.


  
Contract, Forms & Program Requirements
The contract and forms are available below.
 
 2009 Teen Contract

Teen Resume Sheet

 Teen Platform Essay Sheet

Teen Talent Request

Advertising Forms

 

For the program book you will need to submit by the application deadline (December 8): 

    a head and shoulder photo (5x7 preferred, printed or digital, black & white or color);
    your name as you wish it printed;
    the school you attend;
    your year in school;
    your hometown;
    your platform title;
    your $100 sponsorship fee & list of your sponsors;
    and/or any advertisements you have sold
 
Each contestant must raise $100 in sponsorships and/or advertisement sales, due on the December 8, 2008 deadline.  Sponsorship Form
 
Competition Areas & Clothing Requirements

Competition Areas

  

Clothing Needs
6 minute Private Interview with judges (no opening or closing)   Business/Interview Suit
90 second Talent Performance (music must be submitted on CD; no live accompaniment will be allowed)   Appropriate outfit to coordinate with talent presentation
Evening Wear   An after 5:00 formal dress, any length
Active Wear   No swimsuits!  Cheer shorts & tank top with appropriate athletic footwear
On-Stage Question (asked immediately after opening number; 1 pop culture question)  Opening number clothing (to be determined)  
 
 

Who To Contact
For more information contact:
Carol Kosisko, Director
Miss Ball State Scholarship Program
(765) 285-1633
ckosisko@bsu.edu
 

 

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