Thank you for choosing to participate in the 2010 Vernon Hills Pageant! Each year, three young ladies are chosen to represent our village as Little Miss Vernon Hills, Junior Miss Vernon Hills, and Miss Vernon Hills. As a contestant you will experience fun activities, meet new people, and find ways to become more involved with the Village of Vernon Hills. While we believe that the pageant can be a rewarding experience for all who are involved, but we do ask that you consider carefully your own desires and expectations for the pageant prior to applying for the competition. Although many talented, graceful, smart young ladies will compete for the title, only three can be crowned in the end. Please feel free to come to us with any questions, comments, or concerns along the way. We hope that you have as exciting of a time participating in the pageant as we do planning it!
APPLICATIONS:
LITTLE MISS JUNIOR MISS MISS
Applications must be retunred to the Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive
by Friday, May 14, 2010 by 5:00 PM
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Little Miss: Contestants must be between the ages of 6 – 9 by the pageant date and cannot turn 10 prior to 10/01/10.
Junior Miss: Contestants must be between the ages of 10-15 by the pageant date and cannot turn 16 prior to 10/01/10.
Miss: Contestants must be between the ages of 16-22 and cannot turn 23 prior to 10/01/10.
*Please remember that we, as the Vernon Hills Pageant Directors, do not decide what the age requirements are. We are obligated to follow the age groups mandated by the Lake County Community Pageant System.
COMPETITION PROCEDURES
Each contestant will compete and be scored in the following three categories:
INTERVIEW: 35% of Score
Each contestant will be interviewed the day before the on stage portion of the pageant. Contestants will be judged on their ability to communicate effectively in an interview. The judges will be looking for young ladies who can be articulate and express their opinions well.
Little Miss: Interview outfit should be a nice, casual sundress or skirt outfit. Skirt length must not be shorter than 3” above the knee. You should wear dress shoes or dress sandals but no flip flops! Please make sure you feel comfortable walking in your shoes!
Junior Miss: Interview outfit should be a nice suit, skirt outfit, or sundress. Nothing too fancy for this portion of the pageant. Skirt length must not be shorter than 3” above the knee and remember that you will need to sit down in this outfit. You should wear dress shoes that you feel comfortable walking in.
Miss: Interview outfit should be a professional suit or skirt outfit that would be worn to a job interview or business meeting. Skirt length must not be any shorter than 3” above the knee and anything too tight is not advised. Remember that you will need to sit in this outfit! You should wear heels (taupe are preferred but not required) that you feel comfortable walking and standing in.
DAYWEAR/SPEECH: 35% of Score
Each contestant will be required to model in a casual dress/suit and deliver a speech about an age appropriate topic. Speech guidelines can be found further on in this packet. Contestants will be judged on their ability to speak to a large group as well as stage presence.
Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss: Daywear outfit and shoes should be the same described for interview. You can wear a different outfit than that of interview but it is not required.
FORMAL GOWN/POP QUESTION: 30% of Score
The final portion of the competition will require each contestant to model in a formal gown. Each contestant within an age group will then answer the same pop question (contestants will be secluded prior to answering their question). Contestants will be judged on grace, poise, beauty, and elegance of carriage during their presentation.
Little Miss: Your party dress can be long or short. If you choose a short dress, it must be no shorter than 3” above the knee. Wear shoes that compliment your dress and are comfortable.
Junior Miss: Your formal evening gown can be long or tea length. No dress should be shorter than tea length. Wear jewelry and shoes that compliment the dress and are comfortable.
Miss: Your formal evening gown must be long. Wear jewelry and shoes that compliment the dress and are comfortable.
IMPORTANT DATES
(PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN ATTEND ALL OF THESE EVENTS)
| Friday |
Informational Meeting |
5:00pm – Little Miss Contestants |
| May 21, 2010 |
The Sullivan Center |
6:00pm – Junior Miss Contestants |
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Meeting Room B |
7:00pm – Miss Contestants |
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| Sunday |
Formal Portraits
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10am – Little Miss Contestants |
| June 13, 2010 |
Flash Digital Photography |
11am – Junior Miss Contestants |
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Westfield Hawthorn Mall |
12pm – Miss Contestants |
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| Wednesday |
First Rehearsal |
5:30pm-7:30pm All Contestants |
| June 23, 2010 |
The Sullivan Center |
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Meeting Rooms A&B |
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| Saturday |
Second Rehearsal |
2pm-6pm All Contestants |
| June 26, 2010 |
The Sullivan Center Stage |
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| Saturday |
Interviews |
2:30pm – Little Miss Contestants |
| June 26, 2010 |
The Sullivan Center |
3:30pm – Junior Miss Contestants |
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Meeting Rooms A&B |
4:30pm – Miss Contestants |
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| Sunday |
The Sullivan Center Stage |
4pm |
| June 27, 2010 |
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(Contestants arrive at 3:15pm) |
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| Sunday |
4th of July Celebration |
8:45 Queens & Runners-Up |
| July 4, 2010 |
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| Saturday |
Lake County Pageant |
2010 Vernon Hills Queens |
| November 6, 2010 |
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| OPTIONAL EVENTS |
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| Monday |
Bowling/Pizza Party |
6:30pm |
| June 21, 2010 |
Brunswick Zone Hawthorne Lanes |
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| Thursday |
Arbor Theater Concert/Potluck |
7:00pm |
| June 24, 2010 |
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ELIGIBILITY
- To be eligible to participate and be queen in Vernon Hills, the following must be agreed to:
- I am a resident of Vernon Hills with a 60061 zip code.
- I am of the appropriate age for the title I am competing for.
- I will serve as Little Miss, Junior Miss, or Miss Vernon Hills until my successor is selected or appointed.
- I will make myself available for interviews, personal appearances, testimonials, and other various commitments that the Vernon Hills Pageant has made and will make for me.
- I give permission for my likeness to be replicated for any media form as consented by the Vernon Hills Pageant at its sole discretion.
- I understand that I may not be a current titleholder of another pageant in order to compete in the Vernon Hills Pageant.
- If I permanently move out of Vernon Hills (the 60061 zip code), enter another pageant other than the Lake County Community Pageant, or in any other way become ineligible, I will immediately relinquish my crown and prizes to the next eligible runner-up. The Vernon Hills Pageant committee will administer this provision with the utmost integrity and sensitivity.
- I understand that I must be available to represent Vernon Hills at the Lake County Community Pageant.
- I understand that I must dress and act appropriately when representing Vernon Hills. I must also represent myself appropriately if I choose to participate in any social networking websites.
- I am a United States Citizen.
- I am single, have never been married, and have no children.
- I understand that if at any time during my reign I am arrested, convicted of a crime, or engage in drinking alcohol or smoking, I will be forced to immediately relinquish my title to the next eligible runner-up.
A Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
Vernon Hills Park District
Flash Digital Photography
Brunswick Zone - Hawthorne
Crown Trophy
Westfield at Hawthorn
Vernon Hills YMCA
