Miss Montana Princess
The Miss Montana Princess Program is for young ladies age 6 (six) through 9 (nine) by June 1st of the
program year. The purpose of the program is to mentor those young ladies who have an interest in
someday competing in the Miss Montana Scholarship Program and promoting community service.
Princesses do not compete for a title, but will participate in some aspect of the stage production
numbers.
Princess requirements:
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Must attend all events required during program week
Be attentive, possess listening skills, capable of following directions on stage and off
Enjoy being on stage and in public
Be age appropriate in actions and attire
Understand that it is an honor and privilege to serve as a Princess of the Miss Montana
Scholarship Program
Additional requirements:
Princesses will need to have one plain colored party dress (either knee or ballerina length, but not floor
length) white shoes, closed toe is preferred, no heels as the floor is slick, no athletic shoes or acrylic
junior heels, and white anklets (wearing of pantyhose is discouraged). Gloves and purses will not be
allowed on stage. Jewelry should be kept simplistic; pierced (stud or button style) earrings are
permissible. Capes and hoop skirts are discouraged. Princesses may not wear any head adornments
other than simplistic barrettes.
Princesses must be able to follow directions. They must be able to interact nicely with each other and
their adult helpers and be respectful of others at all times. It is anticipated that the Princesses will
refrain from crawling, mauling and acting disorderly around each other and the program contestants.
The Princesses will have their own dressing room and bathroom facilities for the program. They may
not leave the group or enter any other room without supervision from the director or designated helper.
Princesses must not enter the stage at any time other than the time they are designated to perform.
Princesses must be present for all activities as set on the agenda. Only the director can approve any
absences. A parent/guardian will be required to sign their Princess in at the beginning of required
events and sign them out at the end of required events. A Princess will not be allowed to leave with
someone other than those listed on the registration and/or release forms.
Parents/family members of Princesses are not allowed backstage at any time! Princesses must come
fully dressed and prepared for each event.
The only time photos are allowed to be taken by family is during the first meeting with the contestant.
Photos are NOT allowed to be taken during the performances.
Information and Instructions for Submitting Paperwork
The following should be submitted to the Miss Montana Scholarship Program NO LATER THAN
May 1, 2015. We CANNOT accept late applications!
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Official Application Form
Health Information Form
Signed Release
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Program Book Information Form
Program Book Photo – jpeg photo or on disc, or emailed to
michaelandsara2009@hotmail.com
Registration Fee of $150.00 (checks should be made payable to the Miss Montana
Scholarship Program). Please note the registration fee is non-refundable.
All paperwork should be mailed to:
Miss Montana Scholarship Program
Attn: Princess Program
PO Box 504
Glendive, MT 59330
Please keep a copy of all information for your records.
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MISS MONTANA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
PRINCESS APPLICATION
Princess Name:
Age:
Date of Birth:
Address:
City:
State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Parents:
Zip Code:
Mother’s Name:
Father’s Name:
Email:
(Please note, all information will be forwarded via email)
If asked to be a Princess by a Contestant, please list Contestant’s name:
Princess T-Shirt Size (Please Circle Size):
Youth S
Youth M
Youth L
Adult S
The $150.00 registration fee includes the following:
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Free admittance for Princess to all three nights of the 2015 program
Official Princess Tiara
One general admission adult ticket to each night of the 2015 Miss Montana Scholarship
Program. (Additional tickets can be purchased for other family members)
Photo in the 2015 Miss Montana Scholarship Program book
Mentorship with Miss Montana state finalist
Mentorship with Miss Montana 2014
One adult and one Princess ticket to the Royal-Tea
Introduction on stage each night of the Miss Montana Scholarship Program
Member of the 2015 Miss Montana Princess Program
Participation in the Miss Montana Scholarship Program Parade (weather permitting)
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PRINCESS HEALTH INFORMATION FORM
Note: This information is needed to assist in treating your child should any problem arise.
Name:
Parent’s Telephone: Home:
Cell:
Other:
Allergies (medication, food, etc.:
Medical conditions:
Medical Insurance Policy Number:
Provider:
Doctor:
Phone:
The following individuals are authorized to pick up my daughter: (Please list only those individuals
you are giving permission to sign your daughter out of events)
NAME:
RELATION:
CONTACT NO.:
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PRINCESS GENERAL RULES AND
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1. No one is permitted backstage at any time, except Security, Stage Personnel and Pageant
Officials. No one may enter to the Princess area at any time, except authorized personnel.
2. All problems or complaints should be reported to the Miss Montana Scholarship Program
Princess Director immediately. Regardless of how small or large a complaint, please report it.
A PROBLEM CANNOT BE SOLVED IF NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT IT EXCEPT THE
PRINCESS.
3. Any Princess whose conduct is deemed unbecoming by the Miss Montana Scholarship Program
Board will be asked to withdraw from the Princess program.
4. All Princesses must be checked in and out with the Miss Montana Scholarship Program
Princess Director, or her designee, for every mandatory appearance.
5. All Princesses must be picked up immediately after each appearance. If a Princess is not
picked up immediately after each appearance, appropriate authorities may be called.
6. Transportation, Housing and Meals – You must provide your own transportation, housing and
meals while participating in the Miss Montana Scholarship Program Princess Program.
7. The application fee covers ONE ticket for each night of the competition for a parent/guardian
as well as ONE adult ticket to the Royal-Tea. All other family members and friends of the
Princess must purchase tickets. I understand that the adult ticket and the Princess badge MUST
be shown to enter building, or additional tickets must be purchased to enter.
As the parent/guardian of a Miss Montana Scholarship Program Princess participant, I acknowledge
this application for my daughter to participate in the Miss Montana Scholarship Program Princess
Program, with production rehearsals, preliminary competitions and final show for the 2014 program as
well as other scheduled events. The Miss Montana Scholarship Program Princess hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the Miss Montana Scholarship Program, the Miss Montana Organization,
all Program/Board Directors and volunteers and any other entities which might be construed as liable
from and against any and all claims for personal injuries, death, damages, cost and/or other expenses
including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from or in any way connected with the use of the facilities
for this program.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE SAME:
Parent/Guardian
Date
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PRINCESS PROGRAM BOOK INFORMATION
There will be a special section in the 2015 Miss Montana Scholarship Program Book devoted to the
Princesses. This form and the required photo must be submitted with the application no later than May
1, 2015. Due to the timeframe necessary to process the program book, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT
LATE PHOTOS OR PROGRAM BOOK INFORMATION. You would not want your Princess
not to be in the book!
Please submit the following:
ONE Photograph:
The photo can be color or black & white. The photo in the program book will be reproduced in
black & white. The photo must be submitted as a jpeg photo or on a disc with the application material,
or emailed to michaelandsara2009@hotmail.com Please be sure the photo is of high resolution.
ONE Copy of this form:
Please complete the information below for the program book EXACTLY as you wish it to
appear with the photo:
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Princess Name:
Age:
(as of June 1, 2015)
Parents’ Names:
EX:
John & Jane Doe OR
John Doe & Jane Doe OR
John & Carol Doe and Jane & Larry Smith
Hometown:
Brief biography of the Princess to be included in the Miss Montana Scholarship Program Book:
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MISS MONTANA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
PRINCESS SCHEDULE
(DRAFT SCHEDULE – updates will be provided to applicants)
 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
1:15 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
Check in/Parent meeting (DCHS auditorium – Kendrick Ave Doors)
Meet Your Contestant
Rehearsal
Picked up by Parent/Guardian (Band Room Doors on Kendrick Ave)
Check in DCHS
Full Dress Rehearsal – Please do not wear your performance dress for this
rehearsal. Wear comfortable clothing BUT you must wear your Mary Jane type
shoes that you will be wearing for performances.
Picked up by Parent/Guardian (Band Room Doors)
 Thursday, June 11, 2015
1:45 p.m.
Check in
2:00 p.m.
Rehearsal – comfortable clothing with Mary-Jane style shoes
3:00 p.m.
Picked up by Parent/Guardian
6:30 p.m.
Check in FULLY DRESSED and ready for performance
7:00 p.m.
Curtain
Immediately after program end, Princess to be picked up
 Friday, June 12, 2015
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Check in FULLY DRESSED in performance dress for official photographs
Picked up by Parent/Guardian
Check in at the High School on Merrill Avenue for parade – wear Princess tshirt and any shorts/capris/jeans. (weather permitting)
1:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social at E.P.E.C. on Merrill Avenue
IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT THE E.P.E.C. -- Picked up by
Parent/Guardian – Princesses cannot go to ice cream social without parent!
6:30 p.m.
Check in FULLY DRESSED and ready for performance
7:00 p.m.
Curtain
Immediately after program end, Princess to be picked up
9:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. (not mandatory) Gala and Teen Coronation Reception – E.P.E.C.: $5.00
Admission, Appetizers, Dance
 Saturday, June 13, 2015
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Check in for Royal-Tea – Location to be determined. Please do not wear your
performance dress for this even. Wear a nice dress/outfit appropriate for Tea
Royal-Tea/Costume Fashion Show
Picked up by Parent/Guardian
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6:30 p.m.
Check in FULLY DRESSED and ready for performance
7:00 p.m.
Curtain
Immediately after program end, Princess to be picked up
After the Final night – coronation party at the E.P.E.C.
Princesses are to enter DCHS from the Kendrick Avenue Band Door entrance. The Princess must be
signed in by parent/guardian. All parents/guardians and guests must enter through the main auditorium
doors on Kendrick Avenue.
Parents/Guardians will NOT be allowed to enter the building with the Princesses. Princesses are
to come fully dressed/prepared for each and every appearance. Princesses will be brought to the
doors to be released to parents.
ABSOLUTELY NO CAMERAS/VIDEO CAMERAS allowed during performances.
Rehearsals are CLOSED – parents/guardians/general public are NOT allowed in rehearsals.
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