MISS TASTE OF THE TWIN CITIES
MISS HEART OF PILOT
OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT
Thank you for your interest in the Miss Taste of the Twin Cities Outstanding Teen
Pageant. The pageant is open to girls ages 13-17 who reside in or attend school in
Louisiana and will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Ouachita Parish High School
in Monroe. The deadline for entry into the pageant will be Saturday, January 24th and
the entry fee is $100.00.
Please see below for additional information regarding this year’s pageant. If you still
have questions after reviewing the enclosed information, please contact pageant Director,
Lisa Cole at lgcole2000@yahoo.com.
Completed applications along with two headshots should be e-mailed to Lisa Cole
(lgcole2000@yahoo.com). The $100 entry fee should be mailed to:
Pilot Club of the Twin Cities
Attn: Lisa Cole
PO Box 14422
Monroe, LA 71207
We look forward to meeting you!
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
TALENT (35%)
GENERAL
Talent performances cannot exceed 2 minutes. If the performance exceeds 2 minutes, the judges will be
notified and the score given will be adjusted accordingly. Only functional props may be used. No live
accompaniment is allowed. If the contestant is lip syncing, the judges must be notified.
SCORING IN TALENT
The Talent phase of competition provides an insight into the contestant’s preparatory and performance
skills. Consideration is given to whether the contestant’s talent selection fits these skills and her
personality. The Talent competition acknowledges the quality of the talent being presented, the technical
skill level, and the stage presence of the contestant. Each contestant is competing against herself and
MUST receive a score in a 1 to 10 point range, using whole numbers only. More than one contestant may
receive the same score. High and low scores are discarded.
CRITERIA FOR SCORING TALENT
Overall “first impression”: technical skill level; entertainment value; stage presence; and will you be proud
you selected this young woman when she performs her talent if she is selected as the titleholder?
INTERVIEW (35%)
GENERAL
Teen interviews are 6 minutes (8 minutes at the state competition). There is no self introduction or closing
statement. Contestants will be provided a podium which they may stand beside or behind. No personal
contact such as hand shaking is allowed with the judges. Contestants should wear clothing that is teen in
nature and may be a dress, slacks or jeans with a nice top or a skirt or other outfit that she might wear to a
job interview. When deciding what to wear for interview, select something you wear for an interview at a
high end boutique in the mall, or a similar job. Traditional pageant interview suits are discouraged.
SCORING IN PRIVATE INTERVIEW
The Private Interview phase of competition is an opportunity to learn as much as possible about the
contestant – her personal qualities and attributes to be Miss Taste of the Twin Cities’ / Miss Louisiana’s
Outstanding Teen. Her level of communication skills; her opinions and aspirations; her sense of
accomplishment, poise, and presence as well as her ability to fulfill the job responsibilities of the position
you have been requested to fill. Each contestant is competing against herself and MUST receive a score in
a 1 to 10 point range using whole numbers only. More than one contestant may receive the same score.
High and low scores are discarded.
CRITERIA FOR SCORING PRIVATE INTERVIEW
Overall “first impression”; exceptional communication skills with a commanding presence; personality;
personal appearance and beauty; validated opinions and responses; ability to fulfill job responsibilities;
sense of accomplishment; and knowledge and understanding of her platform issue.
EVENING WEAR (15%)
GENERAL
Contestants will model evening wear of their choice. This may include a floor length, or tea length evening
gown, or pants suit. It should be something that a young lady would wear to a formal occasion. It is
important that the evening wear be age appropriate.
SCORING IN EVENING WEAR
The Evening Wear phase of competition is designed for the judge to assess the contestant’s beauty, poise,
grace, and commanding stage presence. These must be projected “across the footlights.” The contestant’s
total look is considered. Her evening wear (not the value of the evening wear) should complement the
contestant’s individuality.
Each contestant is competing against herself and MUST receive a score in a 1 to 10 point range, using
whole numbers only. More than one contestant may receive the same score. High and low scores are
discarded.
CRITERIA FOR SCORING EVENING WEAR
Overall “first impression”; beauty; sense of confidence; personality and stage presence; walk, carriage and
grace; sense of style and appropriateness of the evening wear; and does she take command of the stage by
simply walking onto it?
ON-STAGE QUESTION (5%)
GENERAL
On-Stage question will be asked during Evening Wear. On-stage questions will be prepared by the director
and pageant committee. Questions will be of a general nature, and will be neither platform related nor
taken from the interview. The objective is to evaluate the contestant on how well she can “think on her
feet” and how she handles the pressure of speaking before and audience.
SCORING IN ON-STAGE QUESTION(S)
The On-Stage Question phase of competition is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage statement
of her interests, opinions and aspirations. One question will be asked and the judge is to only consider the
answer to the question.
Each contestant is competing against herself and MUST receive a score in a 1 to 10 point range, using
whole numbers only. More than one contestant may receive the same score. High and low scores are
discarded.
CRITERIA FOR SCORING ON-STAGE QUESTION(S)
Overall “first impression”; charisma and stage presence to be a spokeswoman for the organization; give
special attention to whether or not the contestant answered the question in context and in the time allotted;
did she answer the question and did she have the commanding presence to make the audience want to listen
to her?
LIFESTYLE AND FITNESS IN SPORTSWEAR (10%)
GENERAL
Attire for lifestyle and fitness in sportswear is black Soffe brand cheer shorts, the official Taste of the Twin
Cities pageant t-shirt (to be provided), and athletic shoes of your choice.
SCORING IN LIFESTYLE AND FITNESS IN SPORTSWEAR
The Lifestyle and Fitness in Sportswear competition is designed to determine the level of fitness of the
contestant and to obtain a glimpse into her daily routine and lifestyle. The contestant’s drive, energy, and
presence are to be likewise considered. Each contestant is competing against herself and MUST receive a
score in a 1 to 10 point range using whole numbers only. More than one contestant may receive the same
score. High and low scores are discarded.
CRITERIA FOR SCORING LIFESTYLE AND FITNESS
Overall “first impression;” physical fitness; physical beauty; sense of confidence and composure; display of
drive, energy and charisma; and does she meet the public expectation of a titleholder?
Official Teen Local Rules and Regulations
Age/Eligibility Rules
THE CONTESTANT MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING AGE/EDUCATION
ELIGIBILITY RULES:
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Must be at least at least thirteen (13) years of age on the first day of competition
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May not turn eighteen (18) years of age on or before July 31, 2014
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Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss program at any point during the competition year (April
2013 to March 1, 2014)
Residency Rules
ALL CONTESTANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING RULES WITHIN THE STATE
WHERE SHE IS COMPETING:
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Must reside in or be enrolled in, and attending classes on a full-time basis in an accredited school or
home schooling program in Louisiana.
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Must be a resident of the state for a minimum of 6 months prior to the first day of competition
(Local or State competition).
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Must have completed one full semester as a full-time student if she is competing in a state because
she is a student in that state.
General Rules
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Be a citizen of the United States.
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Be and always been female.
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Be single, never married, never pregnant nor have any children.
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Never have been convicted of a crime, nor have any criminal charges pending against her, and must
be of good moral character.
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Be in reasonably good health (to the best of her knowledge) and able to participate fully and without
limitation in any program activity.
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Not use or consume alcohol, tobacco, or any illegal substances.
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Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by Taste of the Twin
Cities’ Outstanding Teen, Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen.
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Be judged in all phases of competition, which includes personal interview, talent,
eveningwear, physical fitness, casual wear, and on-stage question.
I HAVE READ, REVIEWED, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
SIGNATURE:___________________________________Date:__________________
Contestant
SIGNATURE:___________________________________Date:__________________
Parent/Guardian
Miss Taste of the Twin Cities’ Outstanding Teen Application
13 years – 17 years old
Contestant #_____________
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Age:_____
Birth date:_________________
Social Security #:___________________
Home Phone #:______________________ Cell Phone:___________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
Email:_____________________________
Parent’s Names & Occupations:______________________________________________
Sibling’s Names & Ages:___________________________________________________
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Education: School & Grade:________________________________________________
Scholastic Honors:________________________________________________________
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School Ambitions:________________________________________________________
Career Ambitions:_________________________________________________________
Leadership Roles:_________________________________________________________
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Accomplishments:_________________________________________________________
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Volunteer/Community Service:______________________________________________
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What type of talent will you present:__________________________________________
(Please indicate the type of talent, if you will dance (ballet, tap, etc.) sing (classical, popular, etc.), play a musical instrument (which
one?), perform a comedy reading, dramatic skit, etc. and the title of your talent presentation.
Describe Activities you participate in to stay physically fit:________________________
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Other interesting facts about you:_____________________________________________
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Platform Issue (if any):_____________________________________________________
Secret Dream:____________________________________________________________
If I could change anything about myself what would it be:_________________________
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One of my favorite things to do:______________________________________________
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Taste of the Twin Cities Outstanding Teen is a preliminary to Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen Pageant.
The winner will compete in Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen Pageant next June in Monroe, La. For
information, please visit their website: http://misslouisiana.org/mlot.htm
I do hereby submit this form as my official entry in the Taste of the Twin Cities Outstanding Teen Pageant
and agree to abide by all the rules and regulations. Enclosed, please find my entry fee of $100.00. Checks
can be made payable to Pilot Club of the Twin Cities. I have also enclosed 2 photos (headshots only
please).
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Contestants Signature
____________________________
Date
*Please make sure to include the completed Application, signed Rules and Regulations, 2 headshots
and $100.00 Application fees. Completed forms can be e-mailed to Lisa Cole, Director at
lgcole2000@yahoo.com. Payment can be mailed to Pilot Club of the Twin Cities, PO Box 14422,
Monroe, LA 71207.