1st Annual Miss Lyford CISD Pageant April 21, 2012-Lyford Cafetorium Mini Miss Lyford CISD 1:00pm Little Miss Lyford CISD 3:00pm Jr. Miss Lyford CISD 5:00pm Miss Lyford CISD 7:00pm Contestants should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to pageant. Divisions Mini Miss (1-2 grade) Little Miss (3-5 grade) Jr. Miss (6-8 grade) Miss (9-12 grade) Registration Deadline: March 9, 2012 at 4:00pm Fee: $20 Late Deadline: March 21, 2012 at 4:00pm Fee: $35 Return the application, registration fee, and copy of the most current report card to: Lyford Band PO Drawer 220 Lyford TX, 78569 You may also deliver the application in person to the Lyford Bandhall (next door to the cafetorium) DO NOT RETURN THE APPLICATION TO YOUR CAMPUS OR TEACHER For additional paperwork or questions you can contact Director: Victoria Vasquez de Leon (956) 347-3915 or email victoria.deleon@lyfordcisd.net Categories and Format of Competition Mini Miss and Little Miss will model a pageant dress and have a 15-second self introduction. Attire: Pageant or Sunday dress Junior and Miss divisions will have a 15-second self introduction, sportswear, interview and evening gown. Attire: Long Pageant or Prom Dress; Tailored Sportswear (something you might wear to a semi-formal weekend function) As this event will be representing the Lyford CISD and will be on school grounds, all dress codes must be followed. Failure to adhere to dress codes will result in a contestant being disqualified. Junior and Miss divisions will introduce themselves during the sportswear competition. The interview will take place during the evening gown competition. Questions will be taken from the applicant’s entry form ~ There will be NO SURPRISES. ***All contestants and at least one parent MUST attend the mandatory information meeting on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00pm in the Lyford Bandhall (next door to the cafetorium). Awards Division Crowns Beautiful Crown Custom Sash Trophy Savings Bond Featured write-up and photo in the Raymondville Chronicle and Valley Morning Star People’s Choice Custom Sash Trophy Names featured in the Raymondville Chronicle and Valley Morning Star All Runners Up and Future Crowns Beautiful Trophy Names printed in the Raymondville Chronicle and Valley Morning Star ***All contestants will receive a certificate for participating*** There will be a “Crown Miss,” a first runner up, and a second runner up in each category. In addition, audience members may purchase votes for $1 each to vote for their favorite contestant in each category for the “People’s Choice” winner. Each paid entry will receive a ballot to vote for candidates on the following categories: “Prettiest Smile”, “Best Hair”, “Miss Congeniality”, “Most Photogenic”, “Best Gown”, “Best Sportswear” (Jr Miss and Miss) Rules/Regulations Contestants must be a current student at Lyford CISD. A current copy of a report card must be submitted with the entry fee as proof of a student’s enrollment. Contestants must be in good standing with the school (no ISS/OSS/DAEP) Score sheets will be mailed out to those contestants who enclose a self addressed stamped envelope along with their application fee and entry form. Previous title winners will need to wait one year before entering again. Current members of the LHS Band are prohibited from entering. The director reserves the right to change the agenda of the pageant as well as the competition groups to accommodate the number of entries received. Judges’ decisions are final and any show of poor sportsmanship from contestants and/or audience members will result in disqualification of the contestant without a refund of fees from the pageant related event. Director, LHS band members, and the LCISD are not responsible for any accident, injury or theft that occurs to and from the pageant. ___________________________________ Contestant’s Signature _________________ Date ___________________________________ Parent’s Signature __________________ Date Entry Application ___Mini Miss (Grades 1-2) ___ Little Miss (Grades 3-5) ___ Jr. Miss (Grades 6-8) ___ Miss (Grades 9-12) Contestant’s Name ___________________________________________ Age Parents Address_____________________________________________ Phone# Email address Hair Color _________________ School Organizations/Clubs Honors/Awards/Accomplishments/Achievements Favorite subject Talents/Hobbies Life Ambition/Goal Favorite food Favorite music/song/artist Favorite Person Interesting Facts about You Eye Color