Miss Klamath County - Miss City of Sunshine
Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant

An official local preliminary of the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant

Become a 2011 Contestant

Email us about how YOU can become a contestant!

To compete in the Miss Klamath County-Miss City of Sunshine Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant, a contestant must meet basic eligibility requirements:

Be a resident of Klamath County for at least 6 months prior to the local competition or; be registered as a full-time student within Klamath County. Entrant must maintain the basis for which she claims eligibility throughout the local and state competition.

A contestant must be a minimum of 13 years of age by June 30, 2011.

A contestant may not turn 18 years of age on or before July 31, 2011.

A contestant may not have graduated from high school before July 31, 2011, except for 16 year olds (or younger) who graduated early.

Be a natural born female, never married, never pregnant, not an adoptive parent

Be a United States citizen

AREAS OF COMPETITION

Personal Interview (35% of total score)
Contestant participates in a private 10-minute press conference style interview with our panel of 5-7 judges. Contestant will be questioned on her background as presented on her fact sheet, educational & career goals, current events & social issues, interests, extracurricular activities, etc.

Talent (35% of total score)
Contestant performs a 2 minute routine.  Possible talents include singing, dancing, gymnastics, instrumental music, dramatic or comedy monologues, baton twirling, etc.  Any talent that can be presented live on stage will work!  Contact us if you have questions about your particular talent.

On-Stage Personality in Evening Wear(15% of total score)
Contestant appears on stage in an "after five" formal of her own choosing.  Our pageant maintains a rental closet of very contemporary gowns and other competition clothing to rent for a nominal fee to those interested in doing so.

Lifestyle & Fitness in Active Wear (10% of total score)
Contestant appears on stage in a one or two-piece active wear outfit and footwear of her own choosing.

On-Stage Question (5% of total score)
Contestant will respond extemporaneously to one or two questions asked of her on stage.