Interview: 40%

• You will have a panel interview with three judges. The interview is 2-4 minutes in duration. The judges have a copy of your biographical sketch, and many of the questions are based on information that you have provided. Please keep a copy of your bio-sketch so that you can review before your interview.
• Your outfit is your choice but should be age-appropriate and business dress.
• The judges' score will be based on poise and self-confidence.

Evening Wear: 30%

• Evening wear should be age-appropriate and should be formal.
• Freshmen are encouraged to wear a dress with a full skirt, not a form-fitting sequined dress.
• The judges' score will be based on appearance, age-appropriate dress selection, walk, and poise.

Community Service: 5%

• Service will be judged from information in your biographical sketch and from your interview response to a question on community service.
• Scores range from 1-5 points.
• Judges recognize that younger contestants are just beginning community involvement and will not judge them as strictly.

Overall Impression: 25%

• You will be on stage several times through the pageant:
  • during the opening number (unscored);
  • while stating your name and contestant number with your class;
  • during the evening gown competition; and
  • during your personal introduction and selected comment.
• Seniors will receive a question, category, or statement to complete.
• Judges will work with you on this area of the competition.

Score Recap