2010 APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Pageant Details and Entry Forms

for Queen, Junior Queen, and Princess Pageants

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MARCH 5, 2010.

Congratulation to our 2009 Royalty!

Queen Morgan Koch of Savannah High School
Junior Queen Blayre Helm of Savannah of Savannah Middle School
Princess Kaycia Williamson of Parkway Elementary School in St. Joseph

Pageants

• Queen Pageant -- 8 p.m.
• Junior Queen Pageant -- 7 p.m.
• Princess Pageant -- 6 p.m.

Rehearsals

• Queen Practice -- 7:30 p.m.
  
• Junior Queen Practice -- 6:45 p.m.
  
• Princess Practice -- 6 p.m.
  

Queen Pageant

• Essay on separate sheet of paper (200 words or less): "Why are the Pony Express and the Air National Guard such important parts of St. Joseph history?"
• Sportswear (not swimsuit). You will be asked to give a brief introduction, including your name, age, etc.
• Modeling (professional/dressy appropriate attire) for an in-depth interview with emcee.
• Interview (formal evening gown).

Winner may go on to participate in the Miss Missouri Pageant.
Entry Fee: $45.
Contestants are limited to 20. Contestants may be judged in advance on their photos and essays.

Awards and prizes
Queen and First Attendant will ride in Apple Blossom Parade on May 1, 2010.
Queen will receive $500 cash.
Queen will also receive a 16x20 portrait of herself in crown -- compliments of J McBee Photographic Studio and Gallery, a crown and flowers.
1^st Attendant will receive $300 scholarship money. She will also receive a crown and flowers.
2^nd Attendant will receive $200 scholarship money. She will also receive a crown and flowers.

Entry forms must include application, fee, essay and a non-returnable photo. You must submit your entry form by March 13 (postmarked or hand-delivered) to the location below:
J. McBee Photographic Studio & Gallery
3315 N. Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506

Pageant photos will be taken by McBee at the Pageant Luncheon and Workshops (see below).

Click here for a .doc file of the queen entry form.

Click here for a .pdf file of the queen entry form.

Pageant Workshops for Queen Contestants

Junior Queen Pageant

Girls, aged 11-14 (inclusive) as of March 13, 2010.
Entry Fee: $35.
Contestants are limited to 20. Contestants may be judged in advance on their photos and essays.

Competition in the following categories:

• Essay on separate sheet of paper (200 words or less): "Why is the Pony Express an important part of St. Joseph history?"
• Modeling (party/dressy appropriate attire, NO FORMALS ALLOWED) for a short interview with emcee.

The judging committee may narrow the field to 20 contestants (if necessary), who will appear on stage the night of the contest at Missouri Theater and may read their essay and be interviewed on stage.

Awards and prizes

Junior Queen and first attendant will ride in Apple Blossom Parade on May 1, 2010.
Junior Queen will receive $300 cash.
Junior Queen will also receive a 16x20 portrait herself in crown -- compliments of J McBee Photographic Studio and Gallery, a crown and flowers.
First and second runners-up also will receive an award.