University’s Outstanding Miss Columbus State University’s Outstanding Teen 2017 Miss CSU’s OT 2016, Anna Claire Brown

Important Dates: Rehearsal: January 13, 2017 2pm-6pm; University Hall Rehearsal: January 14, 2017 10am-2pm; University Hall Dress Rehearsal: January 19, 2017 Pageant Day: January 21, 2017 Interviews will begin at 11:30 am Pageant begins at 7pm; University Hall Spring/Summer 2017 Dates: For the Winner-- Miss Georgia Forum: TBA 2016 Miss Georgia Pageant: June 13-17, 2017 *”Move-in” will be Saturday, June 10* **Additional dates and responsibilities can be found in the Miss CSU contract**

Requirements Contestants must be between ages 13-17 Miss CSU OT is an open pageant, but the titleholder must be able and willing to travel to Columbus for appearances. Miss CSU OT will serve as an ambassador for Columbus State University Must be able to fulfill all obligations of being Miss GA’s OT CSU appearances through January 2017 Visit http://www.maoteen.org/

Paperwork $100 entry fee Paperwork Due: 12/1/17 Davidson Student Center Faxed to (706)568-2434 mailed to: 4225 University Ave. Davidson Student Center, Suite 271 Attn: Melissa Dempsey Columbus Ga 31907 Contestant application Resume Platform essay Contract Emcee Cards Link: Miss CSU OT website

Phases of Competition Interview (25%) Opening number: not judged but the first chance for the judges to see you onstage Fitness (15%): Judged on contestant’s ability to live healthy lifestyle Talent (35%): Max time-1:30 Evening gown/ onstage question (25%): Wear competition evening gown. On-Stage question given in same segment as Evening Wear competition

Opening number: “Winter Wonderland Themed” Wardrobe Opening number: “Winter Wonderland Themed”

Fitness Examples:

Wardrobe continued: Talent: appropriate for what you are performing Evening gown: age appropriate, doesn’t have to be expensive. Interview: age appropriate, and personality appropriate Examples: suit, dress, pants

Questions?? For more questions please feel free to contact Melissa Dempsey, Director of Student Life -706-507-8594 Dempsey_melissa1@columbusstate.edu Alexis Knox , Student Assistant of Student Life Knox_Alexis@columsbusstate.edu 706-372-4918