Miss CCMS 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
3:00pm
Clay-Chalkville High School Auditorium
*proceeds benefit CCMS through providing non-public funds for teacher professional development opportunities, teacher
incentives, technology purchases (ex. Wireless laptops carts, wireless routers, Promethean Boards, Ipads, digital projector
mounts, etc.) and fulfilling other educational needs that arise throughout the year.
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Information
Packet
Pageant Criteria
Students planning to enter the pageant must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be currently enrolled in CCMS
2. No more than two Class 2 Offenses for this year (prior to and up to pageant date)
3. No Class 3 offenses prior to and up to the pageant date.
Entry Fees
PAGEANT ENTRY FEE
The pageant entry fee is $40.00 per contestant. Please remember that many local businesses or family members will be
happy to sponsor girls for the pageant. All fees are due by Friday, November 15, 2013. Turn them in to Mrs. Freeman
before second period ends. ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
PHOTOGENIC CONTEST ENTRY FEE
THE PHOTOGENIC CONTEST ENTRY FEE IS $10.00 PER CONTESTANT. This is an optional entry. All
contestants in the pageant do not have to enter the photogenic contest, however, all photogenic contest entrants must
participate in the pageant. Pictures should be 5x7 head and shoulders COLOR photos. Please do not write on the picture.
Pictures do not have to be professionally made. All photos will be returned to contestants after the pageant. Turn in
pictures no later than Monday, November 18, 2013. Please enclose photos in an envelope prior to turning them in.
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT
Each participant will have the option to purchase a pageant t-shirt. The cost of each t-shirt is $15.00. T-shirt money is
due by Friday, November 15, 2013. T-SHIRT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Pictures
PRE-PAGEANT
Belmont Studios (the company that handles our school pictures) will be ready to begin pageant pictures as soon as the
pageant starts. Contestants will be able to have their pictures taken during the pageant (when their group is not on stage).
Packages and pricing are attached to this packet. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO BELMONT STUDIOS and
brought to the pageant! NO PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN UNLESS THEY ARE PAID FOR ON SITE!!!!!!!!
POST-PAGEANT
The photographer will still be available after the pageant. Groups that are required to have their pictures taken after the
pageant are: Top 10, and all winners, including photogenic contest winners, Miss Congeniality, and crowd favorites.
Group pictures are required. Winners who have their pictures taken after the pageant will need to pay for an additional
package if they have already had an individual picture taken. Packages and pricing are attached to this packet.
Tickets
GENERAL ADMISSION
All tickets will be purchased the day of the pageant for $10.00 each, and they are all general admission tickets. These
tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Once all seats are sold, no one else will be admitted to the auditorium.
All children who will need their own seat in the auditorium will need a ticket. Participant entry fee will pay to admit
ONE person (this person will receive a special bracelet to wear to get backstage). Doors will open at 4:30pm. Miss CCHS
will also be held along with Miss CCMS, so make sure to arrive early to get a seat
Awards
SIXTH & SEVENTH GRADES
There will be a Top 10 (possibly less or more depending on the number of participants) announced just prior to the 2nd
Runner-Up, 1st Runner-Up and 6th Grade Princess. Each Top Ten Finalist will receive a certificate. Each runner-up will
receive a trophy. Each princess will receive a trophy, crown and flowers. There will also be a photogenic winner
announced after the top ten, as well as crowd favorite. The photogenic and crowd favorite award winners will receive
plaques.
EIGHTH GRADE
There will be a Top 15 announced (possibly less depending on the number of participants). After the Top 15 has been
announced, each participant will be asked an on-stage question that they will answer. Each Top 15 Finalist will also take
another walk. From the Top 15, there will be a 3rd Runner-Up, a 2nd Runner-Up, a 1st Runner-Up, 8th Grade Princess and
Miss CCMS. Each Top 15 Finalist will receive a certificate. Each Runner-up will receive a trophy. The 8th Grade
Princess will receive a trophy and crown. Miss CCMS will receive a trophy, a crown and flowers. When awards are being
given, the photogenic winner and crowd favorite winner will also be announced. For 8th grade only, there is also a Miss
Congeniality award. Miss Congeniality will also receive a plaque.
PHOTOGENIC AWARDS
Pictures entered in the Photogenic Contest are judged on pageant day by the same judges that judge the pageant. Judges
are looking for age appropriate hair and make up. Pictures should be 5x7 color photos. All photos will be displayed
during the pageant for everyone to view.
Miss Congeniality
The 8th grade only will vote for a Miss Congeniality. The voting will take place via secret ballot at one of the last pageant
practices.
Crowd Favorite
Crowd favorite is an award which allows the audience to vote for their favorite contestant. Each grade will have a crowd
favorite. Votes are $1.00 each and are only taken the day of the pageant. A table in the lobby will be designated for taking
money for the crowd favorite award. Encourage family and friends to bring a few extra bucks!!
Dresses/Attire
PAGEANT DRESSES
All pageant dresses need to be appropriate for middle school students. Please be mindful of any splits in the front or the
back of the dresses. Make sure that the back of the dress is not entirely out, and that the front midsection of the dress is
not too low or revealing. If you have any questions about a particular dress, you can email a picture of the dress to Mrs.
Freeman at stacyfreeman@jefcoed.com. Remember, if you are in doubt, email a picture of the dress before you rent or
purchase it. Also, if you need help finding a dress and you are interested in renting, ask other students who were in the
pageant last year or let Mrs. Freeman know that you are looking for a dress.
Around town…
Divine Design
RENTAL & SALES
Behind the Pants Store in Trussville
205.655.7977
Crowning Touch Boutique
RENTAL, SALES &
CONSIGNMENT
205.616.8410 (Diane)
Fit For a Crown
Inside About Face
Chalkville Mountain Road
205.281.0905 (Jennifer)
Joyce’s
RENTALS
129 Forest Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
205.491.0996
Just For You
RENTALS
Bessemer, AL 35023
205.428.0423
Elegant Touch
200 1st Ave E
Oneonta, AL
205.274.2936
Rent-A-Gown Formals
486 County Line Road
Trafford, AL
205.681.4960
Glitz & Glamour
1905 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
205.884.9050
OTHER ATTIRE
Each participant will need a pair of jeans and a sparkly shirt (any color) to wear for opening numbers.
Heels, boots, etc. can be worn for the opening number. Please keep the jeans some shade of blue, no black,
white, etc.
For practices, girls will not need to change clothes. If they would like to practice in their dress shoes, they
may bring those with them to school, and use them when appropriate during rehearsal
PAGEANT CHECKLIST
__ Pageant Entry Fee to Mrs. Freeman
__ Photogenic Entry Fee to Mrs. Freeman
__ Permission form to Mrs. Freeman
PAGEANT PRACTICE TIMES:
Each practice is after school until 5pm.
__ Bio Sheet to Mrs. Freeman
Thursday, Nov. 14
__ T-shirt Fee to Mrs. Freeman
__ Jeans to wear for opening number
Monday, Nov. 18
Thursday, Nov. 21
___Shirts to wear for opening number
___Shoes for opening number
__ Pageant Dress
__ Dress Shoes
__ Accessories for dress
__ Attend Mandatory Practices
__ Dress Check completed
QUESTIONS
Please refer any questions regarding the pageant to Stay Freeman: stacyfreeman@jefcoed.com or by
calling the school and leaving a message: 205.379.3100.
PAGEANT DAY! ALL GIRLS ARRIVE
IN OPENING NUMBER OUTFIT,
READY TO GO BY 2:30PM!!! WE WILL
START WITHOUT YOU!!!!!!!!
PARTICIPANT PERMISSION FORM
I, _________________________ give my child, _________________________, permission
to participate in the Miss CCMS Pageant. I have attended the informational
meeting and read the informational packet. I understand the responsibilities
and requirements that must be upheld by myself as well as my child.
___________________________________
__________________
Parent signature
Date
CONTESTANT BIO SHEET
(use back if necessary)
Contestant Name ______________________________________________ Grade ____________
Age___________ Parent(s) __________________________________________________________
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Favorite Subject: _________________________________________________________________
Hobbies:
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Talents: ____________________________________________________________________________
Dream Vacation: ___________________________________________________________________
Favorite TV Show: _________________________________________________________________
Future Ambitions:
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