I would like to invite you to be a contestant in the Miss Spirit of America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant (formerly Miss Point Mallard’s Outstanding Teen Pageant), an official preliminary to Miss Alabama’s and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. Competition is Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the historic Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, 112 Second Ave. N.E., Decatur.
Participation is limited to the first 20 contestants who submit completed paperwork and the $100 entry fee by Monday, June 16, 2014. The entry fee supports the Miss Spirit of America Pageant scholarship fund.
Orientation begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Princess. Because we will be on an extremely tight schedule, it is imperative that you arrive on time and dressed in shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes ready to rehearse. Production rehearsal starts at 8:30 followed by individual talent rehearsals. You should bring your entire competition wardrobe, including makeup and hair styling needs, to orientation. Volunteers will be available to assist you. Interviews also will be at the Princess and lunch will be provided by a pageant sponsor. Teen competition begins at 2 p.m.
The prize package for Miss Spirit of America’s Outstanding Teen 2014 includes an official Miss America’s Outstanding Teen local preliminary pageant crown and sash, congratulatory bouquet and state competition entry fee paid.
“Christmas in June” is our theme and will feature Emma Caroline Gaddy, Miss Point Mallard’s Outstanding Teen 2013 and fourth runner-up to Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen. Reigning Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Green will be our special guest and will co-emcee the pageant with Miss Point Mallard 2013, Katie Malone.
Here is a checklist of what you must submit:
Ø Local contract
Ø State contract acknowledgment (from Miss Alabama’s OT webpage – SEE BELOW)*
Ø Contestant Contact Information
Ø A copy of your birth certificate with raised notary seal (DO NOT send your original birth certificate!
Ø Talent introduction card
Ø 6 copies of your Contestant Resume (interview sheet) on white 8 ½ x 11 paper*
Ø 6 copies of your platform statement*
Ø 6 black and white copies of your photograph (5x7 preferred) on white 8 ½ x 11 paper OR a CD containing a HIGH RESOLUTION JPEG copy of your photo.
Ø Proof of registration with MissAmerica4Kids.org (Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. CMNH is the national community service organization of Miss America) for the 2015 pageant cycle. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CMNH BUT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER!
Ø $100 entry fee (non refundable). Make check payable to Miss Spirit of America Pageant
Ø $50 “promise to compete” check made payable to Miss Spirit of America Pageant. This check will be returned to you at contestant orientation on the morning of the pageant. Checks will not be returned to any contestant who fails to notify me by noon Tuesday, June 17, 2014 of her decision to withdraw from competition.
*go to www.missalabama.com, then click on Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen on the right of the page. When the page opens, click on the FORMS tab. Then click 2013-14 FORMS tab, then find the 2014-15 State Contract, State Contract Acknowledgment and platform and resume instructions under the Preliminary Contestants heading.
MAIL YOUR APPLICATION PACKET TO
Miss Spirit of America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant
c/o Barry Sublett
1714 Ballard Drive S.E.
Huntsville, AL 35801-1619
Please use the NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED option if you send your packet by Fed Ex.
REMINDER: APPLICATION DEADLINE
IS MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2014
PAGEANT PARTICULARS
For opening number, contestant introductions and onstage question, you will wear an age-appropriate cocktail dress of any color.
For the fitness competition, you will need: Red Spandex shorts; red fitness shorts, a sports bra, white tank top, white ankle socks and white tennis shoes. The pageant will supply hair ribbon.
PHASES OF COMPETITION
8-minute private INTERVIEW: This is your opportunity to show the judges who you are. Do not be anxious. It is simply a conversation with five people who want to get to know you. Overall first impression, poise, composure, confidence, expression, speaking ability, knowledge and personality are evaluated. You will be asked questions from your contestant resume sheet as well as questions about current events, teen-related issues and general knowledge. Be prepared! If you do not know the answer to a question, simply say “I am not familiar with that subject, issue,” etc. Don’t try to answer a question you know nothing about. Judges will not deduct points if you are unfamiliar with the subject of the question.
When preparing your contestant resume (interview sheet), please make sure it is neat and on one page. It will be seen by the judges exactly as it is submitted to the Miss Spirit of America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant.
FITNESS COMPETITION: On pageant day, the pageant choreographer will teach you a simple aerobics routine. You will perform it in groups of three and then individually. Stamina, agility, composure, confidence, tone and personality are among things judges consider.
TALENT COMPETITION: Your talent selection must be no more than 90 seconds long. (If you have competed at the local/state level in the past, please note: The 90-second time limit is now a Miss America’s Outstanding Teen rule --- not an option). Send a CD recording of your music with your paperwork and bring a copy with you as a backup. Please be sure the recording is of good quality. If you are an instrumentalist, you do not need to send a copy of your music. Technical ability, entertainment value, confidence and stage presence are among things judges evaluate.
ON-STAGE QUESTION: This competition will follow opening number and you will wear your opening number outfit. Your question will be formulated from information on your contestant resume. You will be judged on content of answer, poise, confidence and personality. Your outfit will not be judged or factored into your score.
EVENING GOWN: This is the glamorous portion of the pageant and will be the last phase of competition. Judges consider poise, confidence, composure, sense of style and attractiveness. They also evaluate whether the contestant is wearing the gown or if the gown is wearing her. It is the contestant --- not the gown --- that is judged.
ACCOMMODATIONS
There is no official host hotel for the pageant. If you need overnight accommodations, here is a list of recommended hotels. Please make your reservation IMMEDIATELY as rooms are limited.
Courtyard by Marriott Garden Plaza Hotel (soon to be Doubletree)
(256) 355-4446 (256) 355-3150
1209 Courtyard Circle SW 1101 Sixth Ave NE
Decatur, AL 35603 Decatur, AL 35601
Hampton Inn Hometowne Suites
(256) 355-5888 (256) 308-0811
2041 Beltline Road SW 125 Jameson Place SW
Decatur, AL 35603 Decatur, Al 35603
Quality Inn LaQuinta
(256) 355-2229 (256) 355-9977
2120 Jameson Place SW 918 Beltline Road SW
Decatur, AL 35603 Decatur, AL 35601
Microtel by Wyndham Comfort Inn
(256) 301-9995 (256) 355-1037
2226 Beltline Road SW 3239 Point Mallard Parkway
Decatur, AL 35601 Priceville, AL 35601
You also can Google hotels in Madison (15 minutes from Decatur) and Huntsville (22 minutes from Decatur).
If you have any questions or if I can clarify any of the information above, please do not hesitate to call me at (256) 318-5945. If I miss your call, please leave voicemail. You also can e-mail me at .
I look forward to seeing you in Decatur on June 22!
Barry
Barry Sublett
Director