Things You'll Need:
- High school Junior (female)
- Good grades
- Time to participate
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Step 1
JUDGING PROCESS - SCHOLASTICS (20% Score)
5 scholars will review the high school transcript and evaluate the grades and test scores of the contestant.
Junior Miss is not about only the prettiest girls, but grades are important. Make sure your grades are up to par. -
Step 2
JUDGING PROCESS - INTERVIEW (25% Score)
The contestant will need to relate well to others, display her maturity in a 10 minute personal interview.
Some of the things looked for in the interview are: the ability to think and reason, self-assurance, manners, sincerity, spontaneity, warmth, goals, areas of interest, concern, family, good vocabulary, ease of presentation, awareness of the world, current events, relationships and cooperation with others, a list of accomplishments. -
Step 3
JUDGING PROCESS - TALENT (25% Score)
A 90 second presentation will allow the contestant to showcase her talent. Judges are on the lookout for technical ability, how appropriate of selection, stage presence and overall execution of your talent.
Appropriate choices would include: vocal performance, instrumental performance, dramatic reading, dance.
Your presentation is 90 seconds. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!! -
Step 4
JUDGING PROCESS - FITNESS (15% Score)
The contestant will participate in a fitness routine - in the spotlight while the judges watch for stamina, coordination, agility and flexibility. Also, there will be a choreographed group routine of aerobics.
The writer would recommend that you also work towards a good performance in this area. Exercise daily while preparing for this part of the pageant. -
Step 5
JUDGING PROCESS - SELF-EXPRESSION (15% Score)
The judges are looking for grace, poise, demeanor, carriage, posture and speaking ability. The topic will be provided by the Junior Miss committee and she will need to speak on the topic provided.
CAUTION: Do not try to memorize your speech. Introduce the idea, support it and conclude. 30 seconds is not long, make it count. -
Step 6
YOU
You will need to prepare to spend a lot of time on Junior Miss activities. Prepare for your pageant, your talent showcase, your charm and your skills.
You will need to be responsible for YOU.
Make sure there are not incriminating photos of you on the internet (myspace or facebook). You will be researched, scrutinized and looked to as a role model if you win a county, state or national title of America's Junior Miss.
Speaking from experience, my friend dedicated much of her time and energy to Junior Miss. It was exhausting, yet rewarding.
Be prepared, but have fun in all you do - future and present.
Best of luck to YOU!!!
Comments
sneedc said
on 12/1/2008 My daughter is already primping & prepping for this, she's only got what....three years to go! :-) thanks for the tips!
luv2blog said
on 11/22/2008 Great info. Pageant candidates will benefit from reading this. Thanks for writing!