Contestant Packet

2013 National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant

“Contestant Packet”

Location: Paradise Palms Convention Center, 12907 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, Florida

Host Resort: Days Inn Beach, 12818 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, Fl. 850-233-3333

Must tell them you are with the "Group" National Southern Miss to receive the group rate. Reserve room early!

Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 Time: 2:00pm CST

Interviews: Little 8:30am, Junior 9:30 am, Teen 10:00 am, Miss 10:45 am, Mrs. 11:45am

National Queens arrive at 10:00am to meet & greet with contestants.

10:00am- 12:00am Get a feel for the stage area. Feel free to check it out, practice, walk, etc.

Stage area open for National Queens to help contestants who want to go over opening & Introductions ..

Stage area closed at Noon so Nationals Queens can do final practice of opening & introductions. It will reopen at 1:30pm for admission.

Baby - Junior Pageant competition - 2:00 p.m. Modeling, Swimwear, & Talent Competition right afterwards.

Teen, Miss & Mrs. Pageant competition - 6:00 p.m. Modeling, Swimwear, & Talent Competition right afterwards.

Admission is $15.00. Parents, Family, Vendors, hairdressers, coaches, EVERYONE PAYS Admission.

Only Contestants & National Queens are admitted free. The Doors will open at 1:30pm to the public.

Age Divisions:

Baby (Under 24 Months), Teeny (2-3), Tiny (4-6), Little (7-9), Junior (10-12), Teen (13-16),

Miss (17-24), Mrs. (married, single 21 & up, divorced, or with child)

Baby, Teeny & Tiny Division is judged on the following:

Personality 20%, Poise 20% - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20%

Baby, Teeny & Tiny will compete in a stage walk only. Walk pattern is your walk of choice. They will do introduction, but it is not scored.

Little & Junior are judged on the following

10% interview (3 minute), Personality & Poise 20% - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20% - 5% on-stage question & 5% Introduction.

Teen, Miss & Mrs. are judged on the following:

40% interview (5 minute), 50% evening gown, 5% on-stage question & 5% Introduction.

The On-Stage Questions will come from their interview or bio/application.

Attire for Pageant.

Nationals is not a Natural pageant nor is it a high glitz pageant. It is in between at Semi-Glitz to Glitz.

Some contestants wear some make-up and some may even wear a hair piece or extentions. If it enhances her beauty and she is still age appropriate, it is fine.

It is Nationals & not a local pageant or a prelim pageant & with each level of competiton the competition does get higher.

It is the overall look that gets the job done. Some girls do not need all the extra bells & whistles to shine & some do.

For Baby, Teeny & Tiny, short pageant dress is recommended. Little can be either short or long, depending on the girl.

Junior should be long pageant dress. Teen, Miss, & Mrs. should be evening gown/pageant gown.

Introduction should include: (Name, division, contestant number, title, state, system, & a little flavor is ok, but keep it under 20 seconds.)

Introductions will be after the initial opening and parade of contestants. Older divisions 1st. Very simple.

Contestants will follow their division National Queen out and line up beside her.

Then do introductions one at a time beginning with younger divisions & then they will leave the stage.

All Queens & Contestants must/will wear Patriotic outfits of their choosing for the opening & introductions. Think patriotic, flag, red, white, blue, etc.

The walk pattern is walk of choice, BUT for Little-Mrs. it must include a point at the podium for their on-stage question.

There is no rehearsal, you will have time after 10:00am check-in to spend some time on the staging area, go over the opening with our National Queens,

do some final practicing, get a feel for it and ask questions at that time.

Optional OOC, Modeling, Swimwear, & Talent Competitions

0-3 OOC

Entry is $15.00 & winner receives a trophy

Modeling & Swimwear

These optional categories are $50 each. Winners receive National Title, Scholarship, Crown & Sashes.

Can be ANY outfit or swimsuit of your choice.

You may choose your own music but it "MUST" be submitted with application.

The modeling & swimsuit routines for ages 4-12 should be routine style, a sassy version of your walk.

You may incorporate dance style moves but it is not a dance routine.

Remember you are modeling. For ages 13-up it must be Runway style, not routine.

Modeling & Swimsuit time should be geared for 60 seconds. It is limited to 90 seconds max.

Talent

This optional category is $50. Winners receive National Title, Scholarship, Crown & Sashes.

Can be ANYTHING and is limited to 2 minutes max. Special props must be discussed with director.

You may choose your own Music but it must be submitted with application.

1 Modeling Queen, 1 Swimwear Queen, & 1 Talent Queen will be crowned from Tiny - Junior ages 4-12.

1 Modeling Queen, 1 Swimsuit Queen, & 1 Talent Queen will be crowned from Teen - Mrs. Divisions ages 13-up..

No double crowning; Division winners are not eligible to win Division & Modeling, Swimwear, or Talent.

Questions: Email: nationalsouthernmiss@yahoo.com

Phone: 850-674-9685 or 850-762-4561

Please make checks payable to: National Southern Miss

Mail Entry Fees & All Paperwork to:

National Southern Miss

10126 NW Prowant Ln., Clarksville, Fl. 32430

THE DEADLINE TO ENTER PAGEANT IS 1 OCTOBER, 2013 or a late fee of $25.00 is required.

Late entries are accepted with a late fee!!

National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant

MODELING * SWIMWEAR * TALENT * & 0-3 OOC

REGISTRATION FORM

Name: __________________________Division:______________

Modeling: __________

Song Title:___________________________________

Artist:______________________________________

Swimwear: __________

Song Title:___________________________________

Artist:______________________________________

Talent:_____________

Description on Talent:__________________________

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Contestant Checklist

Name:____________________ Division:___________

_____ Entry Fee (Prelim to Nationals Pageant Queen) $75 ages 0-9 & $100 ages 10-up.

_____ Entry Fee (Reigning Queen from "ANY" Pageant in the USA) $125 ages 0-9 & $150 ages 10-up.

_____ At Large Entry Fee (No Current Crown) $175 for 0-9 & $200 for 10-up.

_____ Good Luck Ad Fee: $25 with Photo & 15 words of Good Luck from Sponsor, Family or Friends. (Mandatory)

_____ Good Luck Ad Photo: "Email Photo with the 15 words". (Mandatory)

_____ Good Luck Ad: Email 15 words of good luck with the photo. (Mandatory)

_____ Application.

_____ SIGNED Contestant Rules & Regulations Form

_____ Modeling, Swimwear, Talent Registration Form

_____ Optional Competitions:

0-3 OOC _____ Music Included. $15

_____ Modeling _____ Music included. $50

_____ Swimsuit _____ Music included. $50

_____ Talent _____ Music included $50

_____ Optional Progam Ad Sales (For a 50/50 split) to be awarded at Pageant to girl selling the most Program Ads.

_______ Number of Ads Sold: ______ 1/4 Page $25.00, ______1/2 Page $50.00, ______Full Page $100.00

_______ Total of Program Ads Sold $__________

_____ Optional Categories: $15 each

_____ Photogenic (max 4 photos $15 each)

_____ Best Attire

_____ Best Personality

_____ Score Sheets Fee $5 for scores to be emailed after pageant. This cannot be paid LATER! NO EXCEPTIONS!

________ PROGRAM BOOK $15.00 $ _________

________ Prepurchase of Admission Tickets $15.00 each # _______ X $15.00 = $___________

______ Total Fees enclosed with packet

Now Accepting Paypal & Credit Cards to: nationalsouthernmiss@yahoo.com

2013 National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant

APPLICATION FOR: Baby 0-23 months, Teeny Ages 2-3 yrs, Tiny Ages 4-6 yrs, Little Ages 7-9 yrs

(MUST SUBMIT ORIGINAL APPLICATION PLUS 2 COPIES FOR THE EMCEE & DIRECTOR)

FULL NAME _____________________________________________________________________________

PREFERED NAME _____________________________ BIRTHDAY ________________________ AGE ______

SPONSORED BY _____________________________________________________________________________

REPRESENTING ______________________________________________________________________________

PARENTS ____________________________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS______________________________________________ CITY _______________________

STATE ________ ZIP __________ E-MAIL _________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE (______)_____________________ SCHOOL _____________________________ GRADE _____

HOBBIES ____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

HONORS ____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET _______________________________________________________________

WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT _______________________________________________________________

FAVORITE TV SHOW _____________________________ FAVORITE MOVIE STAR ____________________

FAVORITE FOOD ________________________________ FAVORITE COLOR __________________________

SOMETHING SPECIAL OR UNIQUE ABOUT YOU _____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT TITLE ___________________________________________________________________________

Entry Fee (Prelim to Nationals Pageant Queen) $75 ages 0-9 & $100 ages 10-up.

Entry Fee (Reigning Queen from "ANY" Pageant in the USA) $125 ages 0-9 & $150 ages 10-up.

At Large Entry Fee (No Current Crown) $175 for 0-9 & $200 for 10-up.

Entries must include application, Check off sheet, signed rules, all money, "Emailed" photo for program with 15 words of good luck from sponsor,

family or friends & all music CD's for Talent, Swimwear or Modeling. Applications postmarked after deadline require a $25.00 late fee.

MY ENTRY FEE IS: _______________

One "Emailed" Photo & 15 words of Good Luck for Program Contestant Division page is required at $25.00: $_________ (Mandatory)

I AM ENTERING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONALS AT $15.00 EACH!

_______ BEST ATTIRE _______ BEST PERSONALITY _______ PHOTOGENIC - AT $15.00 EXTRA FOR EACH. UP TO 4.

(OPTIONALS) = $ _______

The following competitions compete for a National Title, National Crown & National Sash and a Scholarship.

LITTLE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS MODEL QUEEN COMPETITION. $50.00 __________ OPTIONAL

(Must include Music CD with application)

The 1 Contestant who scores the highest in Modeling from little model or miss model will also receive (Model of the Year) Award add to her banner.

LITTLE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS SWIMWEAR QUEEN COMPETITION. $50.00 __________ OPTIONAL

(Must include Music CD with application)

LITTLE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS TALENT QUEEN COMPETITION. $50.00 __________ OPTIONAL

(Must include Music CD with application)

You must be entered into all 4 competitions to be eligible for supreme. Supreme's Scholarship is based at the same rate of return as the Miss Scholarship is.

The contestant with the highest overall score wins Supreme and will have SUPREME added to her National Banner.

_____ Optional Progam Ad Sales (For a 50/50 split) for a Scholarship to be awarded at Pageant to girl selling the most Program Ads. See rule # 12.

We awarded Lauren Braham $2,500.00 at the pageant for selling the most Ads. This is an easy scholaship to earn.

We require every contestant to sell at least one full page Ad for the Program.

_______ Number of Ads Sold: ______ 1/4 Page $25.00, ______1/2 Page $50.00, ______Full Page $100.00

_______ Total of Program Ads Sold $__________

PROGRAM BOOK $15.00 & in color $ _________ or $20.00 the day of the Pageant.

SCORE SHEETS $5.00 $ ________ Scores to be emailed after pageant. This cannot be paid LATER! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Prepurchase of Admission tickets to Pageant $15.00 each #_______ Total $ ___________

TOTAL ENTRY FEE $ _______________

Now Accepting Paypal & Credit Cards to: nationalsouthernmiss@yahoo.com

I certify by my signature below, that I have read, understand and will comply with the Pageant rules and regulations set forth below and on the pageant website

at www.prowant.net rules and information page for the National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant. CONTESTANTS AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS TODD ROWANT

OWNER & NATIONAL DIRECTOR, THE NATIONAL BOARD, THE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT, MISS FLORIDA PALM PAGEANT, Miss Georgia

Palm State Scholarship Pageant, all prelim pageants, THE DIRECTORS, THE VOLUNTEERS & THE PAGEANT LOCATION FROM DAMAGES NCURRED THROUGH LOSS,

THEFT, ACCIDENT OR INJURY CAUSED BY OR DURING HER PARTICIPATION IN THE PAGEANT OR ANY RELATED EVENTS. I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE

READ THE OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY THE NATIONAL PAGEANT AND THAT I WILL COMPLY WITH THEM IN EVERY WAY, AND THAT THE

PERSONAL DATA THAT I HAVE SUBMITTED IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE STATE PAGEANTS LISTED ABOVE AND THE NATIONAL SOUTHERN

MISS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT TO USE MY DAUGHTERS PICTURE FOR PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISEMENT PURPOSES AS NEEDED.

PLEASE SIGN BELOW.

____________ ______________________________ _ ___________________________

DATE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN CONTESTANT

Return Signed Application to: National Southern Miss

Make Checks payable to: National Southern Miss

Send Application to: National Southern Miss 10126 NW Prowant Ln., Clarksville, Fl 32430

2013 National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant

APPLICATION FOR JUNIOR 10-12, TEEN 13-16; MISS 17-24; & Mrs. 21-up, Married, Divorced or Single Parent

(MUST SUBMIT ORIGINAL APPLICATION PLUS 5 COPIES FOR THE JUDGES, EMCEE & DIRECTOR)

FULL NAME __________________________________________________________________________

PREFERED NAME _____________________________________BIRTHDAY _________________ AGE ______

PARENTS NAMES ________________________________SPONSORED BY ____________________________

REPRESENTING ___________________________________________________________________________

HOME MAILING ADDRESS _____________________________________CITY _________________________

STATE _______ZIP ________ E-MAIL _____________________________PHONE # (_____) _______________

SCHOOL _______________________________CITY _____________________STATE ______ZIP _________

COLLEGE _________________________________________________CITY ___________________________

COLLEGE MAJOR ________________________________STATUS/GRADE _____________ GPA _________

PLATFORM OF INTEREST __________________________________________________________________

ORGANIZATIONS _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

HONORS ________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL TRAINING ________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT OCCUPATION ____________________________ FAVORITE HOBBY _______________________

PREVIOUS TITLES _________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT TITLES __________________________________________________________________________

FAVORITE CHARITY ________________________________________________________________________

MY BEST ASSET AND QUALITIES ARE _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

HOW WILL YOU PROMOTE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS: ______________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

WHY I ENTERED THIS PAGEANT SYSTEM: _____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

MY GOAL IN LIFE IS: _______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ________________________________________________________________

Entry Fee (Prelim to Nationals Pageant Queen) $75 ages 0-9 & $100 ages 10-up.

Entry Fee (Reigning Queen from "ANY" Pageant in the USA) $125 ages 0-9 & $150 ages 10-up.

At Large Entry Fee (No Current Crown) $175 for 0-9 & $200 for 10-up.

Entries must include application, Check off sheet, signed rules, all money, "Emailed" photo for program & 15 words of good luck from

sponsor, family or friends & all music CD's for Talent, Swimwear or Modeling. Applications postmarked after deadline require a $25.00 late fee.

MY ENTRY FEE IS: _______________

One Photo "Emailed" & 15 words of Good Luck for the Program Division Contestant page is required at $25.00: $_________ (Mandatory)

I AM ENTERING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONALS AT $15.00 EACH!

_______ BEST ATTIRE _______ BEST PERSONALITY _______ PHOTOGENIC - AT $15.00 EXTRA FOR EACH. UP TO 4.

(OPTIONALS) = $ _______

The following competitions compete for a National Title, National Crown & National Sash & a Scholarship in the following areas.

NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS MODEL QUEEN COMPETITION. $50.00 __________ OPTIONAL

(Must include Music CD with application)

The 1 Contestant who scores the highest in Modeling from little model or miss model will also receive (Model of the Year) Award add to her banner.

NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS SWIMWEAR QUEEN COMPETITION. $50.00 __________ OPTIONAL

(Must include Music CD with application)

NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS TALENT QUEEN COMPETITION. $50.00 __________ OPTIONAL

(Must include Music CD with application)

You must be entered into all 4 competitions to be eligible for Supreme. Supreme's Scholarship is based at the same rate of return as the Miss Scholarship is.

The contestant with the highest overall all score wins Supreme and gets SUPREME added to her National Banner.

_____ Optional Progam Ad Sales Competition (For a 50/50 split) for Scholarship awarded at Pageant to girl selling the most Program Ads. 1 Full Page Ad is required. See rule # 12.

We awarded Lauren Braham $2,500.00 at the pageant for selling the most Ads. This is an easy scholaship to earn.

We require every contestant to sell at least one full page Ad for the Program.

_______ Number of Ads Sold: ______ 1/4 Page $25.00, ______1/2 Page $50.00, ______Full Page $100.00

_______ Total of Program Ads Sold $__________

PROGRAM BOOK $15.00 $ _________

SCORE SHEETS $5.00 $ ________ Scores to be emailed after pageant. This cannot be paid LATER! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Prepurchase of Admission tickets to Pageant $15.00 each #_______ Total $ ___________

TOTAL ENTRY FEE $ ____________

Now Accepting Paypal & Credit Cards to: nationalsouthernmiss@yahoo.com

I certify by my signature below, that I have read, understand and will comply with the Pageant rules and regulations set forth below and on the pageant website at

www.prowant.net rules and information page for the National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant. CONTESTANTS AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS TODD ROWANT

OWNER & NATIONAL DIRECTOR, THE NATIONAL BOARD, THE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT, MISS FLORIDA PALM PAGEANT, Miss Georgia

Palm State Scholarship Pageant, MISS ALABAMA PALM PAGEANT, and all Prelim Pageants, THE DIRECTORS, THE VOLUNTEERS & THE PAGEANT LOCATION FROM

DAMAGES iNCURRED THROUGH LOSS, THEFT, ACCIDENT OR INJURY CAUSED BY OR DURING HER PARTICIPATION IN THE PAGEANT OR ANY RELATED EVENTS.

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY THE NATIONAL PAGEANT AND THAT I WILL COMPLY WITH

THEM IN EVERY WAY, AND THAT THE PERSONAL DATA THAT I HAVE SUBMITTED IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE STATE PAGEANTS LISTED

ABOVE AND THE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT TO USE MY DAUGHTERS PICTURE FOR PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISEMENT PURPOSES AS NEEDED .

PLEASE SIGN BELOW.

____________ ______________________________ ____________________________

DATE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN CONTESTANT

Return Signed Application to: National Southern Miss

Make Checks payable to: National Southern Miss

Send Application to: National Southern Miss 10126 NW Prowant Ln., Clarksville, Fl. 32430

CONTESTANT RULES & REGULATIONS FORM

PLEASE SIGN & RETURN (with Contestant Packet)

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SOUTHERN MISS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE JUDGE'S DECISION IS FINAL AND IF ANY DISPUTE IS MADE

ON MY BEHALF, I COULD BE DISQUALIFIED FOR BAD SPORTSMANHIP.

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CONTESTANT NAME (PRINTED)

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Contestant Signature

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Parent Signature

2013 Pageant Rules

**By signing your application, you are consenting to have read, understand & agree to abide by the Pageant Rules & Info Sheet.

(1) At-Large Contestants will compete in the age division they are in the day of the national pageant. All other contestants must compete in the age division they competed in at their State pageant.

Contestant must be a legal resident of the United States. Pageant is open to the entire United States of America.

(2) Contestants must have never been married, ever been pregnant or ever had a baby. (Exception is the Mrs. Division). Contestant & those named Queen shall possess poise, personality, intelligence, charm and be of good moral character, always act in a lady like manner & never convicted of a crime. Should there be a problem of any kind during the pageant, during a Queen’s reign or related events or by a contestant it is to be brought to the attention of the Director. Any unruly, unsportsmanlike, or any unbecoming conduct by a local queen, Queen, contestant or any member of her entourage, or any disregard for the rules and regulations of this pageant could result in immediate dismissal from competition without refund.

(3) Furthermore, during all Queens reign, Queens cannot marry, become pregnant (Exception is the Mrs. Division), or be convicted of a crime during their reign. Queens shall possess poise, personality, intelligence, charm and be of good moral character, always act in a lady like manner & never suspended or expelled from school & never convicted of a crime. All Queens must agree to keep all internet sites, myspace, face book, photos, media, etc… at a level that would not bring discredit to themselves or their title that they hold. In the event that a Queen gets involved in any situation that could bring into question any of the above issues it is the Queens responsibility to notify the Director in a timely manner, so that we do not hear of any issues or possible concerns from other sources 1st. Situations will be addressed on a case by case basis. All Queens must understand and agree that, should the National Southern Miss Pageant system & director determine that your title be relinquished; Queens will be required to return all prizes given to her without reprisal. Depending upon the severity of the action or behavior, it could result in a permanent barrier from future competition in the National Southern Miss Pageant system. If you should lose your National title, you will not be allowed to compete in the National Southern Miss Pageant system again! If a queen loses her title, she will have to return all prizes including but not limited to crown, banner, trophy, and gifts without reprisal and is responsible for any legal fee's, attorney fee's and or court costs incurred by the pageant system in recouping these items mentioned.

(4) If you win the National Southern Miss title. We ask that you refrain from entering other pageants during your reign, so you can focus on promoting your title Nationally. If you enter other pageants it may effect your end of year scholarship amount. The National Southern Miss Pageant Director must be made aware of any appearances you will be making & give you prior approval. Must always act in a ladylike manner, dress very appropriately for appearances, and always wear crown and banner. Always get dress attire approved by Director. There will be Several scheduled mandatory appearances to be determined: As a minimum: 2 in Alabama, 2 in Georgia and 2 in Florida. Plus attendance at Nationals to Crown the next years Queen & at all State pageants that advance to Nationals to receive the minimum end of year scholarship. Additional required appearances for the Queens will be determined by their area they live in. Queens are also highly encouraged to attend & participate in all area pageants, parades, festivals & events throughout their area of residence. The more you promote your title through appearances and events you attend will cause more entries next year in the states & National Pageant. Scholarships are based on contestants and appearances. You are encouraged to recruit contestants to enter. The more contestants there are, the more scholarship money that is available. Making appearances beyond the mandatory events and the scheduled events is highly encouraged but you must contact the director for approval. We feel strongly that the more you promote your title and the pageant system, the more entries there will be, which will cause scholarships to be higher each year.

(5) Miss & Mrs. Queen are responsible for making contact with the National Director, not other family members. All other divisions should be a parent. All Queens must be on time for all appointments & appearances.

All Queens are required to contact the National Director monthly by phone or email. All National Queens must sign a contract with National Southern Miss immediately following the Pageant.

(6) All National Queens agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the National Director & National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant Executive Committee Board now in affect or announced thereafter. Pageant will be conducted under the rules set forth by the National Southern Miss Scholarship Executive Committee Board and a contestant agrees that the time, manner, and method of judging the pageant shall be solely within the discretion of the Executive Committee Pageant Board and the judges decision are final.

(7) If there are more than 10 in a Division we will announce the top 5 in random order, then anounce their placing.

If there are more than 20 in a division we will announce the top 10 in random order, followed by the top 5 in random order, then we will announce their placing.

(8) No refunds unless the pageant should be canceled. Entry fees, optional fees, Photogenic photo's & your mandatory good luck photo & 15 words of good luck to go below your photo for the program contestant division page (This must be emailed also for the best quality).

(9) The number of applications accepted in each age division will not be limited.

Contestant line-up will be 1st application in is the last contestant out. Last application in is the 1st contestant out.

Meaning the contestant who turns in their "COMPLETED" application 1st will be the Last Contestant out in their division. And the last contestant to turn their application in will be the 1st one out.

(10) The registration date to enter is No Later Than 1 Oct. 2013. A $25.00 late fee will be required for any late entries that are accepted.

(See Application for entry fee).

All Entries must be complete & include application, Entry fee, & your mandatory good luck photo "EMAILED" along with 15 words of good luck

to go below your photo for the program contestant division page must accompany application. Optional fees, Music CD's & Photogenic photo's must be included with your application.

(11) NSM is a Open/At Large Pageant. Contestants are welcomed to compete in the National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant whether you have a current crown or not.

Or if you have a current crown, enter with a discount if you meet the following criteria.

1. A current pageant title holder from any Pageant or a contestant of any pageant system within the United States of America.

2. Any contestant who competed in one of the pageants that are a prelim to National Southern Miss.

3. A State Queen of the prior year preliminary state pageant who was ineligible to compete due to her being the prior year reigning State Queen.

4. Any National Queen who has a birthday that changes her age division. Any Optional Queen from Modeling, Swimwear or Talent can compete in the other

Contact the national directors with any questions on this.

(12) "A Good Luck Ad" is required by All contestants. All contestants must be sponsored by family, friends or business with one $25.00 "Good Luck Ad" of 15 words or less that will go below their picture in the program

on the contestant division page with the others in the Division. Good Luck Ad Sponsor will be announced on stage by Emcee during her walk.

"Program Ad Pages" can be purchased at $100.00 for a full page, $50.00 for a 1/2 page and $25.00 for a business card size ad.

It is requested that each contestant sell at least one full page Program Ad Page.

Must be submitted with a hard copy with application and also emailed to nationalsouthernmiss@yahoo.com.

Contestant selling the most Program Ad Pages will receive 1/2 of the total program ad sales from all contestants on stage as a Scholarship that night & the other 1/2 goes into the Queens Scholarship fund.

Lauren Branham received a $2,500.00 Scholarship at the Pageant for this in 2012.

If we have 40 contestants & everyone sells just one this will be a minimum of a $4,000.00 Scholarship savings bond if everyone sells only one.

We will also have a separate Program ad sales competition for the reigning Queens for an additional scholarship for Queen who sells the most ads.

(13) The National Southern Miss Talent, Swimwear & Modeling Queen competitions are open to all contestants ages 4-up. Entry is only $50.00 each. They will be scored separately from the seven division competitions as separate optional competitions for a National Title, scholarship, crown & sash. Please understand that entering these optionals seriously increases your opportunity at a National Title in the event you do not win your division. This is because we do not double crown. These competitions will take place shortly after the Division competitions are completed. In this order: Talent, Modeling and then Swimwear.

You choose you music and you must turn in a CD with your song with your application or we'll choose an upbeat song for you with a good beat to walk & Model to.

You will have a time limit of 60 seconds, 90 Max. for Modeling & Swimwear at which time if you are not done the Sound person will fade your music out.

The Swimwear & Modeling competitions are scored 1-25 in each of the following 4 areas:

(1) Beauty: of Face and Figure, (2) Attire: Color, Style & Fit, (3) Presentation: Modeling Ability, Posture & Confidence, (4) Overall Appearance:

Two (2) swimwear & (2) Modeling National titles will be crowned. Ages 4 - 12 & 13 - up.

(Ages 4-12) Routine style modeling suggested. (Ages 13-up) Runway style modeling suggested.

National Southern Miss Talent, Swimwear & Modeling Queens receive a National Title, Scholarship, a Custom High End National Level Full Round Crown, Double rhinestone stoned lined high end white sash finely embroidered in Red & Blue trimmed Banner & makes appearances with division Queens.

(14) Compete for the National Title of National Southern Miss Talent Queen. It is open to all contestants ages 4-up. Entry is only $50.00. It will be scored separately from the division competitions as a separate optional competition for a National Title. This competition is optional but Please understand that entering this optional seriously increases your opportunity at a National Title in the event you do not win your division. The Talent competition will begin 1st followed by Modeling and Swimwear. Chose your best Talent and have the time of your life competing for this great National Title.

It is optional to enter these competitions. All entries will be judged on their Talent & Judges Appeal.

You must advise us on what you will be bringing to facilitate your talent when you turn in your application. If it is to music you must include a music cd with your application.

You will have a time limit of 2 minutes at which time if you are not done the Sound person will fade you out.

Two (2) National titles will be awarded in the Talent competition & will be crowned:

"Little National Southern Miss - Talent Queen" (Open to ages 4-12) & "National Southern Miss - Talent Queen" (Ages 13-up)

(15) The National Pageant will not double crown. Should you win your age division and the Talent, Modeling or Swimwear competition you will be crowned for your age division only, which takes precedence. In the event this happens the 1st runner-up in the Talent, Modeling & Swimwear competitions will be crowned. This allows us to Crown more National Queens and provide more Queens with scholarships.

Order of precedence for 2013 pageant is Division, Talent, Modeling then Swimwear.

Please understand that competing in the Talent, Swimwear and the Modeling competitions gives you 4 opportunities at a National Title. Don't limit yourself to Division only!

Also, in order to be considered for the SUPREME competition you must be entered into all 4 competitions.

The contestant with the highest total score of the 4 competitions will be named National Southern Miss Supreme Queen. We will add Supreme to her banner after the pageant.

(16) We will have a professional photographers at the pageant for your convenience. You can contact them for photo's to be taken before, during & after the pageant.

No one is allowed on or near the stage during crowning or after the pageant. This is so we can get the required professional photos we need.

(17) We do not want ANYONE near the stage area, the judges area or near the auditors at anytime. Anyone doing so will be promptly asked to leave or law enforcement will be called. Your cooperation is appreciated.

(18) No outside food or drinks inside auditorium at the pageant of any kind. Water is OK!

(19) A $40.00 service charge will be charged for any returned checks. Checks not picked up within 30 days will be turned over to the states attorney and/or collection agency at your expense.

(20) Baby, Teeny & Tiny will not have a on stage question, but will do introduction (Not Scored). They will be scored Personality 20% - Poise 20% - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20%.

Little & Junior will be scored 10% on a three minute interview, Personality & Poise 20% - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20% - Public Speaking: 5% Introduction & 5% for a on-stage question of something that came up in interview or from their bio/application. Introduction should include (Name, division, contestant number, title, state, system, & a little flavor is ok, but keep it under 20 seconds), It will be during the initial introductions and parade of contestants.

Teen, Miss & Mrs. will be scored 40% on a five minute interview, and 50% on evening gown competition, 5% on Introduction & 5% for a on-stage question of something that came up in interview or their bio.

Introduction should include (Name, division, contestant number, title, state, system, & a little flavor is ok, but keep it under 20 seconds), It will be during the initial introductions and parade of contestants.

Interview Times are: Little Miss 8:30am, Junior Miss 9:30am, Teen Miss 10:00am, Miss 10:45am, Mrs. 11:45am.

In the event a contestant has a verifiable conflict of time for interview & is addressed in writing more than 30 days in advance of the National Pageant the National Director will make the decision of any time adjustments.

Photogenics must be either mailed with application or turned in at registration at 9:00am. Not photogenics will be accepted after 9:30am.

All photogenics must be picked up after the pageant. No photos will be mailed that are left at the pageant.

(21) No solicitation is allowed at the National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant without prior approval from the National Director. Such as but not limited to promoting or recruiting for any other pageant system. You will be asked to leave promptly & if necessary Law Enforcement will be called to escort you from the premises! We look forward to you joining us in the fun and excitement of competing for these National titles, Scholarships & promoting the National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant System.

(22) We will begin with our opening number by our National Queens who will be in Patriotic wear & their introductions. Followed by a review of contestants in a parade of contestants, division by division, starting with Baby thru Mrs., followed by their introductions. Baby, Teeny & Tiny are not scored on introductions. All Queens and contestants will wear Patriotic outfits of their choosing for the opening and introductions. Think patriotic, flag, red, white, blue, etc.

Then on to the division competitions & individual walks. Then a final group line-up after each division for judging optionals. (Best dress & best personality) Remember, not everyone enters these optionals.

Little - Mrs. will receive a stage question, so walks must include a stop at the podium during their walk. Questions will come from the judges & be from either interview or your bio's/applications.

Talent, Modeling & Swimwear (in that order) will begin after all divisions are competed & all judges score sheets have been turned in to the Auditors.

(23) Please understand that the scoring & auditing of all division competitions and all the optionals may take some time to tally & require a intermission. Your patience is appreciated.

(25) All contestants that are crowned MUST remain for photos & contract signing after the pageant.

(26) The National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant system is going to extreme measures to insure that the Judges that are selected to Judge Nationals are not familiar with any past or present director, contestant or current reigning Queen. The National Board is contacting an outside source to contact another States State Pageant Judges Board (unknown to us) to screen, select and communicate with. Also, upon the Judges arrival they will remain with a judges escort at all times. This is so that no contestant, family member, emcee, director or anyone on the National Board, etc has any contact at any time with the judges. Are system is very animate about insuring fairness in every possible way. You can watch the paper trail/score sheets go from the judges, to the Auditor and then to the emcee. At no time will this chain of custody be broken by anyone. Also If we can think of any other things to insure the fairness of our system we will implement them also.