Miss Sparta Pageant Judging Criteria (% relates to overall total of 4 categories) Private interview (40%) Overall “first impression” Personal appearance Personality Mental attributes Validated opinions Speech, vocabulary and grammar Responses (in context) Style Emotional control Public Presentation (15%) Overall “first impression” Does the contestant understand the topic? Is she sincere? Speech, vocabulary and grammar Posture, poise and grace How does she present herself in respect to her topic? Is she or could she be a good role model? Talent (30%) Interpretive ability Technical skill level Stage presence-onstage personality Integration of elements (costume, choreography, music, etc.) Synchronization Execution Evening Gown/Question (15%) Overall “first impression” Overall appearance Walk, posture, carriage and grace Impromptu and composed response to onstage question Personality.