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What is the Miss America Pageant?
The two Miss Gateway titles are two of approximately 30 local preliminary titles that are awarded throughout the State of Missouri that go on
to compete for the title of Miss Missouri in June and the opportunity to represent the state at the Miss America Pageant, held in January in
Las Vegas. The Miss America Pageant celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2011. Started as a swimsuit competition in 1921 in Atlantic City,
New Jersey as a tourist event, the Miss America Pageant is rich in history and social significance and has maintained a tradition for nine
decades of empowering young women to achieve their personal and professional goals, while providing a forum in which to express their
opinions, showcase their talent and champion community involvement. Scholarships have been the cornerstone of Miss America since 1945
when Bess Myerson was the first Miss America to receive a scholarship. Last year, the Miss America Organization made available more than
$45 million in cash and scholarship assistance to the over 12,000 young women who competed at the local, state and national levels.
Is the Miss America Pageant Different Than Miss USA?
The Miss America Pageant exists to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to promote their voices in culture,
politics and their communities. It is recognized for showcasing talent and physical fitness as well as the scholastic opportunities it
provides. Catalina Swimsuits founded the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants in 1952 as a marketing tool. It involves the three
competitions of interview, swimsuit and evening gown. Miss USA and Miss Universe is owned by the Donald Trump Organization, while Miss
America is a not-for-profit organization that is operated at the local and state levels by grassroots volunteers.
What is the Miss Gateway St. Louis Title?
Miss Gateway St. Louis is a ‘closed’ pageant with only residents or bona fide students in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County,
Jefferson County or Franklin County eligible to compete. Out-of-area college students must comply with the “out-of-state college student”
bullet point listed below. If a contestant resides in the area outlined for Miss Gateway St. Louis, and meets the eligibility requirements, she
must compete for that title.
What is the Miss Gateway to the West Title?
Miss Gateway to the West is an ‘open’ pageant’ for any eligible contestants from elsewhere within the State of Missouri.
How do I Determine if I am Eligible to Complete?
The basic eligibility requirements are…
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be at least 17 years old and a high school senior.
Must be no older than 24 years of age December 31, 2012.
Must be single and never have been married.
Must meet character criteria as set by the Miss America Organization.
Must be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set by the Miss Gateway St. Louis Scholarship Program.
If an out-of-state resident, must have been employed in Missouri on a full-time basis (at least 40 hours a week) for at least six months
prior to October 15, 2011.
If an out-of-state college student, must have successfully completed a minimum of one semester (12 hours) and presently be enrolled
and attending classes on a full-time basis.
Please read Section 2 of the Local Contestant Contract for a complete listing of the eligibility requirements. Any questions about
eligibility will be forwarded to the Miss Missouri Board of Directors.
How are Contestants Scored?
Contestants will be scored in five phases of competition during the program. Each member of the judging panel will individually award
whole numbers ranging from 1-10 to each contestant in each individual competition. High and low scores, as in Olympic scoring, are
eliminated. This is the scoring for Miss America local preliminaries:
Talent: 35%
Interview: 25%
Evening Wear: 20%
Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit: 15%
On-Stage Question: 5%
Top Five Ballot
After the five phases of competition are completed, the five contestants with the most points for each title will be ranked by the judges in
the order they believe each should finish in the competition. A contestant receiving the first placement on a judge’s score sheet will
receive ten points, the second will receive five points, the third will receive three points, the fourth will receive two points and the fifth will
receive one point. The contestant with the most points accumulated in the Top Five Ranking is awarded the title. The outcome of the
pageant is based solely on the scores from the Top Five Ballot. These points will NOT be added to the scores from the previous
competitions.
What Are the Phases of Competition?
Talent
Talent shall be a selection no more than one minute and 30 seconds.
A talent introduction will be written by the production chairperson.
The only piano available at the auditorium is an upright piano.
Live accompaniment music is not allowed.
Contestants may not lip sync, or sing over songs with existing vocals (limited backup vocals are allowed on a track.)
If using an accompaniment track for your talent, it must be cut to the 1:30 minute time length prior to your arrival to compete in the program.
During talent rehearsal, each talent will be timed to ensure it is no longer than the 1:30 maximum length.
Contestants should bring two copies of their accompaniment CD in order to have one as a backup. The accompaniment track should be the
only song recorded on the CD. Please label CDs with your name, type of talent and song selection.
NOTE: The Talent phase of competition provides an insight into the woman’s preparatory and performance skills. Consideration is given to
whether the contestant’s talent section fits these skills and her personality. The Talent competition acknowledges the quality of the talent
being presented, the technical skill level, and the stage presence of the contestant.
Interview
The Private Interview is 10 minutes.
Contestants will stand behind a podium
Contestants will not make an opening statement…the contestant will be introduced and the interview will begin.
At the 9:30 mark, she is notified of the time by the head judge; at this time she has the option of making a 30 second closing statement.
Miss America has asked contestants to move beyond the traditional ‘pageant suits.” What you wear for interview should showcase your
personality, be appropriate for a professional interview and showcase you as a modern young “it” girl.
NOTE: The Private Interview phase of competition is an opportunity for the judging panel to learn as much as possible about the contestant
– her personal qualities and attributes to be Miss Gateway St. Louis or Miss Gateway to the West; her level of communication skills; her
opinions and aspirations; her sense of accomplishment, poise and presence as well as her ability to fulfill the job responsibilities of the
position.
Evening Wear
Contestants will model attire for a formal occasion, traditionally an evening gown.
NOTE: The Evening Wear phase of competition is designed for the judge to assess the contestant’s beauty, poise, grace and commanding
stage presence. The contestant’s total look is considered. Her evening wear (not the value of the evening wear) should compliment the
contestant’s individuality.
Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit
A contestant may choose a one or two piece, off the rack, swimsuit suitable for a family audience. Full top and bottom coverage are required.
A flesh-colored (nude) sandal with no more than a three inch heel should be worn. No acrylic shoes are allowed.
NOTE: The Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit is designed to see how well the contestant maintains a lifestyle of good physical health,
whether she meets the public expectation of a titleholder, and whether or not she has the confidence needed to be a titleholder. The
contestant’s drive, energy and presence are to be likewise considered.
On-Stage Question
Each contestant will be asked one on-stage question that may originate from their resume, pertain to their platform or be a general question.
NOTE: The On-Stage Interview phase of competition is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage statement of her interests, opinions
an aspirations.
How is the Judging Panel Selected?
Miss Missouri and the Miss America Organization set criteria for the selection of a local preliminary judging panel. Criteria includes:
A local judging panel may have five, six or seven members; one member of the panel must have attended a Miss Missouri sponsored judges
seminar or a certified judging seminar in another state.
At least one member of the panel must be a novice judge, having never judged in the Miss America Organization.
A judge can not judge more than four locals or two state pageants within a competition year.
Each judge must sign an affidavit attesting to their impartiality and confidentiality.
Auditors are required to be from the legal, financial or accounting field.
What is a Platform?
Contestants are required to have a platform issue to which they are committed and deeply involved. Current local and state titleholders
serve as advocates for a wide array of community issues including: eating disorders, rape education prevention, HIV and AIDS awareness,
volunteerism, breast cancer awareness, mentoring, American Red Cross, youth self-development, internet safety, and domestic abuse and
dozens of other issues. Contestants are asked to submit responses to three questions related to their chosen platform issue and their
volunteer efforts. It is important for contestants to be passionate and knowledgeable about their platform issue, and to have real
experience doing volunteer and community service work as judges will ask related questions during the interview competition.
What Awards & Scholarships are Offered?
In 2011, a total of $2,700 in cash scholarship was awarded in the Miss Gateway St. Louis Scholarship Program. The scholarship award for the
2012 pageant will be finalized by September 15, 2011 and will be posted on the program’s web site. Scholarships will be awarded, at a
minimum, to both titleholders and runners-ups. All scholarship will be awarded pursuant to Miss Missouri guidelines and must be requested
within one year of the program (October 15, 2012) or the scholarship is forfeited and remains in the Miss Gateway St. Louis Scholarship
Program scholarship account. Requests for scholarships awarded must be made in writing to the treasurer of the Miss Gateway St. Louis
Scholarship Program accompanied by a current invoice or statement from the college or university the young woman is attending.
Scholarship is paid directly to the college or university; no scholarship monies are paid directly to contestants or award winners.
Miss Gateway St. Louis 2012 and Miss Gateway to the West 2012 will compete for additional scholarships in the 2012 Miss Missouri Pageant.
In 2011, Miss Missouri awarded over $35,000 in scholarships. Over $300,000 in scholarship is awarded at the Miss America level. The Miss
America Organization also offers other special scholarships and awards for local, state and national contestants. Information on these
awards may be found on the Miss America web site at: www.missamerica.org/scholarships/scholarship-directory.
What are the Responsibilities of a Gateway Titleholder?
The 2012 titleholders will have responsibilities to the local program. They may include meeting scholarship and program sponsors, making
special appearances, public speaking and performing, as well as working with their platforms in the St. Louis community. They will also
begin preparing to compete for the title of Miss Missouri 2012. Preparation may include mock interviews, wardrobe review, talent
assistance and physical fitness/workout regime. The 2012 titleholders will also be required to attend Miss Missouri Orientation tentatively
set for March 24, 2012. The Miss Missouri Pageant will tentatively be held June 2-9, 2012, in Mexico, MO. The contestant winning the Miss
Missouri 2012 title will immediately begin working with the Miss Missouri Board of Directors to start preparing for the Miss America Pageant
to be held in January, 2013, in Las Vegas.
What is the Miss America National Platform?
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids by raising funds for 170 children’s hospitals across
North America, including two in St. Louis: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The 170 hospitals
affiliated with CMN help 17 million children each year – kids with cancer, birth defects, pediatric AIDS, accident traumas and every affliction
imaginable. These children’s hospitals are there 24 hours a day to provide state-of-the-art care, cutting edge research and community
outreach that benefit children in every state in the U.S.
In 2007, Miss America was named a goodwill ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network. In the new partnership, Miss America continues to
promote her personal platform, but also help raise awareness and funds for CMN. The new partnership reaches all levels of the Miss
America Organization. Service, one of the four points of the crown, has always been important to contestants striving for the opportunity to
be Miss America. To build on this, contestants are now asked to raise a minimum of $100 before they may enter a local preliminary. A
portion of all funds raised also goes back to the Miss America Organization and the individual state and local pageant programs.
The fundraising is done in three easy steps…
Each contestant must log onto www.missamerica4kids.org to create her personal fund raising web page.
Once registered, contestants will e-mail friends and relatives and ask for donations to support Children’s Miracle Network and the Miss
America Scholarship Fund using a simple pre-formatted e-mail system.
Friends and relatives will then log on to their contestant’s personal fund raising web page to make secure online donations using a credit
card or check.
Local directors will be required to verify that any contestant who has entered their local preliminary has achieved their $100 fundraising goal
to enter that local. All contestants must complete their fundraising through the missamerica4kids web site. Checks will not be accepted by
the Miss Gateway St. Louis program at the pageant; thus the $100 minimum fundraising must be completed on line prior to October 15, 2011.
CMN has also announced that funds raised in excess of $100 raised for the first local pageant will roll over and be available to use for the
contestant’s second local pageant. Once she wins a local pageant, any excess funds in her account are rolled over and can be applied
toward her $250 fundraising goal that she must meet as a contestant vying for the state title.
What is the Cost of Entering the Miss Gateway St. Louis Pageant
This is not an entry fee to compete for the Miss Gateway St. Louis and Miss Gateway to the West titles. However, each contestant at the
local level is required to fundraise a minimum of $100 for the Children’s Miracle Network. The biggest expense of entering the pageant may
be the wardrobe requirements. It does not matter how much a contestant spends on an interview outfit, swimsuit or evening gown. What
counts is how well the wardrobe fits and shows the contestant’s personality and her contemporary style. If you should win one of the
Gateway titles, there are additional expenses to prepare for Miss Missouri. Contestants at the state level are required to fundraise $250 for
Children’s Miracle Network. Wardrobe reviews will be held to determine if changes in wardrobe for the state competition is recommended,
thus additional money may need to be budgeted for purchasing a new evening gown, for example. There will also be production wardrobe
(including, but not limited to, swimsuit and opening production number) that each contestant will need to purchase. In the past, those
production costs have been $300 and higher.
How do I Enter as a Contestant?
Watch for information coming summer of 2012
The two Miss Gateway titles are two of approximately 30 local preliminary titles that are awarded throughout the State of Missouri that go on
to compete for the title of Miss Missouri in June and the opportunity to represent the state at the Miss America Pageant, held in January in
Las Vegas. The Miss America Pageant celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2011. Started as a swimsuit competition in 1921 in Atlantic City,
New Jersey as a tourist event, the Miss America Pageant is rich in history and social significance and has maintained a tradition for nine
decades of empowering young women to achieve their personal and professional goals, while providing a forum in which to express their
opinions, showcase their talent and champion community involvement. Scholarships have been the cornerstone of Miss America since 1945
when Bess Myerson was the first Miss America to receive a scholarship. Last year, the Miss America Organization made available more than
$45 million in cash and scholarship assistance to the over 12,000 young women who competed at the local, state and national levels.
Is the Miss America Pageant Different Than Miss USA?
The Miss America Pageant exists to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to promote their voices in culture,
politics and their communities. It is recognized for showcasing talent and physical fitness as well as the scholastic opportunities it
provides. Catalina Swimsuits founded the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants in 1952 as a marketing tool. It involves the three
competitions of interview, swimsuit and evening gown. Miss USA and Miss Universe is owned by the Donald Trump Organization, while Miss
America is a not-for-profit organization that is operated at the local and state levels by grassroots volunteers.
What is the Miss Gateway St. Louis Title?
Miss Gateway St. Louis is a ‘closed’ pageant with only residents or bona fide students in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County,
Jefferson County or Franklin County eligible to compete. Out-of-area college students must comply with the “out-of-state college student”
bullet point listed below. If a contestant resides in the area outlined for Miss Gateway St. Louis, and meets the eligibility requirements, she
must compete for that title.
What is the Miss Gateway to the West Title?
Miss Gateway to the West is an ‘open’ pageant’ for any eligible contestants from elsewhere within the State of Missouri.
How do I Determine if I am Eligible to Complete?
The basic eligibility requirements are…
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be at least 17 years old and a high school senior.
Must be no older than 24 years of age December 31, 2012.
Must be single and never have been married.
Must meet character criteria as set by the Miss America Organization.
Must be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set by the Miss Gateway St. Louis Scholarship Program.
If an out-of-state resident, must have been employed in Missouri on a full-time basis (at least 40 hours a week) for at least six months
prior to October 15, 2011.
If an out-of-state college student, must have successfully completed a minimum of one semester (12 hours) and presently be enrolled
and attending classes on a full-time basis.
Please read Section 2 of the Local Contestant Contract for a complete listing of the eligibility requirements. Any questions about
eligibility will be forwarded to the Miss Missouri Board of Directors.
How are Contestants Scored?
Contestants will be scored in five phases of competition during the program. Each member of the judging panel will individually award
whole numbers ranging from 1-10 to each contestant in each individual competition. High and low scores, as in Olympic scoring, are
eliminated. This is the scoring for Miss America local preliminaries:
Talent: 35%
Interview: 25%
Evening Wear: 20%
Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit: 15%
On-Stage Question: 5%
Top Five Ballot
After the five phases of competition are completed, the five contestants with the most points for each title will be ranked by the judges in
the order they believe each should finish in the competition. A contestant receiving the first placement on a judge’s score sheet will
receive ten points, the second will receive five points, the third will receive three points, the fourth will receive two points and the fifth will
receive one point. The contestant with the most points accumulated in the Top Five Ranking is awarded the title. The outcome of the
pageant is based solely on the scores from the Top Five Ballot. These points will NOT be added to the scores from the previous
competitions.
What Are the Phases of Competition?
Talent
Talent shall be a selection no more than one minute and 30 seconds.
A talent introduction will be written by the production chairperson.
The only piano available at the auditorium is an upright piano.
Live accompaniment music is not allowed.
Contestants may not lip sync, or sing over songs with existing vocals (limited backup vocals are allowed on a track.)
If using an accompaniment track for your talent, it must be cut to the 1:30 minute time length prior to your arrival to compete in the program.
During talent rehearsal, each talent will be timed to ensure it is no longer than the 1:30 maximum length.
Contestants should bring two copies of their accompaniment CD in order to have one as a backup. The accompaniment track should be the
only song recorded on the CD. Please label CDs with your name, type of talent and song selection.
NOTE: The Talent phase of competition provides an insight into the woman’s preparatory and performance skills. Consideration is given to
whether the contestant’s talent section fits these skills and her personality. The Talent competition acknowledges the quality of the talent
being presented, the technical skill level, and the stage presence of the contestant.
Interview
The Private Interview is 10 minutes.
Contestants will stand behind a podium
Contestants will not make an opening statement…the contestant will be introduced and the interview will begin.
At the 9:30 mark, she is notified of the time by the head judge; at this time she has the option of making a 30 second closing statement.
Miss America has asked contestants to move beyond the traditional ‘pageant suits.” What you wear for interview should showcase your
personality, be appropriate for a professional interview and showcase you as a modern young “it” girl.
NOTE: The Private Interview phase of competition is an opportunity for the judging panel to learn as much as possible about the contestant
– her personal qualities and attributes to be Miss Gateway St. Louis or Miss Gateway to the West; her level of communication skills; her
opinions and aspirations; her sense of accomplishment, poise and presence as well as her ability to fulfill the job responsibilities of the
position.
Evening Wear
Contestants will model attire for a formal occasion, traditionally an evening gown.
NOTE: The Evening Wear phase of competition is designed for the judge to assess the contestant’s beauty, poise, grace and commanding
stage presence. The contestant’s total look is considered. Her evening wear (not the value of the evening wear) should compliment the
contestant’s individuality.
Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit
A contestant may choose a one or two piece, off the rack, swimsuit suitable for a family audience. Full top and bottom coverage are required.
A flesh-colored (nude) sandal with no more than a three inch heel should be worn. No acrylic shoes are allowed.
NOTE: The Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit is designed to see how well the contestant maintains a lifestyle of good physical health,
whether she meets the public expectation of a titleholder, and whether or not she has the confidence needed to be a titleholder. The
contestant’s drive, energy and presence are to be likewise considered.
On-Stage Question
Each contestant will be asked one on-stage question that may originate from their resume, pertain to their platform or be a general question.
NOTE: The On-Stage Interview phase of competition is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage statement of her interests, opinions
an aspirations.
How is the Judging Panel Selected?
Miss Missouri and the Miss America Organization set criteria for the selection of a local preliminary judging panel. Criteria includes:
A local judging panel may have five, six or seven members; one member of the panel must have attended a Miss Missouri sponsored judges
seminar or a certified judging seminar in another state.
At least one member of the panel must be a novice judge, having never judged in the Miss America Organization.
A judge can not judge more than four locals or two state pageants within a competition year.
Each judge must sign an affidavit attesting to their impartiality and confidentiality.
Auditors are required to be from the legal, financial or accounting field.
What is a Platform?
Contestants are required to have a platform issue to which they are committed and deeply involved. Current local and state titleholders
serve as advocates for a wide array of community issues including: eating disorders, rape education prevention, HIV and AIDS awareness,
volunteerism, breast cancer awareness, mentoring, American Red Cross, youth self-development, internet safety, and domestic abuse and
dozens of other issues. Contestants are asked to submit responses to three questions related to their chosen platform issue and their
volunteer efforts. It is important for contestants to be passionate and knowledgeable about their platform issue, and to have real
experience doing volunteer and community service work as judges will ask related questions during the interview competition.
What Awards & Scholarships are Offered?
In 2011, a total of $2,700 in cash scholarship was awarded in the Miss Gateway St. Louis Scholarship Program. The scholarship award for the
2012 pageant will be finalized by September 15, 2011 and will be posted on the program’s web site. Scholarships will be awarded, at a
minimum, to both titleholders and runners-ups. All scholarship will be awarded pursuant to Miss Missouri guidelines and must be requested
within one year of the program (October 15, 2012) or the scholarship is forfeited and remains in the Miss Gateway St. Louis Scholarship
Program scholarship account. Requests for scholarships awarded must be made in writing to the treasurer of the Miss Gateway St. Louis
Scholarship Program accompanied by a current invoice or statement from the college or university the young woman is attending.
Scholarship is paid directly to the college or university; no scholarship monies are paid directly to contestants or award winners.
Miss Gateway St. Louis 2012 and Miss Gateway to the West 2012 will compete for additional scholarships in the 2012 Miss Missouri Pageant.
In 2011, Miss Missouri awarded over $35,000 in scholarships. Over $300,000 in scholarship is awarded at the Miss America level. The Miss
America Organization also offers other special scholarships and awards for local, state and national contestants. Information on these
awards may be found on the Miss America web site at: www.missamerica.org/scholarships/scholarship-directory.
What are the Responsibilities of a Gateway Titleholder?
The 2012 titleholders will have responsibilities to the local program. They may include meeting scholarship and program sponsors, making
special appearances, public speaking and performing, as well as working with their platforms in the St. Louis community. They will also
begin preparing to compete for the title of Miss Missouri 2012. Preparation may include mock interviews, wardrobe review, talent
assistance and physical fitness/workout regime. The 2012 titleholders will also be required to attend Miss Missouri Orientation tentatively
set for March 24, 2012. The Miss Missouri Pageant will tentatively be held June 2-9, 2012, in Mexico, MO. The contestant winning the Miss
Missouri 2012 title will immediately begin working with the Miss Missouri Board of Directors to start preparing for the Miss America Pageant
to be held in January, 2013, in Las Vegas.
What is the Miss America National Platform?
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids by raising funds for 170 children’s hospitals across
North America, including two in St. Louis: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The 170 hospitals
affiliated with CMN help 17 million children each year – kids with cancer, birth defects, pediatric AIDS, accident traumas and every affliction
imaginable. These children’s hospitals are there 24 hours a day to provide state-of-the-art care, cutting edge research and community
outreach that benefit children in every state in the U.S.
In 2007, Miss America was named a goodwill ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network. In the new partnership, Miss America continues to
promote her personal platform, but also help raise awareness and funds for CMN. The new partnership reaches all levels of the Miss
America Organization. Service, one of the four points of the crown, has always been important to contestants striving for the opportunity to
be Miss America. To build on this, contestants are now asked to raise a minimum of $100 before they may enter a local preliminary. A
portion of all funds raised also goes back to the Miss America Organization and the individual state and local pageant programs.
The fundraising is done in three easy steps…
Each contestant must log onto www.missamerica4kids.org to create her personal fund raising web page.
Once registered, contestants will e-mail friends and relatives and ask for donations to support Children’s Miracle Network and the Miss
America Scholarship Fund using a simple pre-formatted e-mail system.
Friends and relatives will then log on to their contestant’s personal fund raising web page to make secure online donations using a credit
card or check.
Local directors will be required to verify that any contestant who has entered their local preliminary has achieved their $100 fundraising goal
to enter that local. All contestants must complete their fundraising through the missamerica4kids web site. Checks will not be accepted by
the Miss Gateway St. Louis program at the pageant; thus the $100 minimum fundraising must be completed on line prior to October 15, 2011.
CMN has also announced that funds raised in excess of $100 raised for the first local pageant will roll over and be available to use for the
contestant’s second local pageant. Once she wins a local pageant, any excess funds in her account are rolled over and can be applied
toward her $250 fundraising goal that she must meet as a contestant vying for the state title.
What is the Cost of Entering the Miss Gateway St. Louis Pageant
This is not an entry fee to compete for the Miss Gateway St. Louis and Miss Gateway to the West titles. However, each contestant at the
local level is required to fundraise a minimum of $100 for the Children’s Miracle Network. The biggest expense of entering the pageant may
be the wardrobe requirements. It does not matter how much a contestant spends on an interview outfit, swimsuit or evening gown. What
counts is how well the wardrobe fits and shows the contestant’s personality and her contemporary style. If you should win one of the
Gateway titles, there are additional expenses to prepare for Miss Missouri. Contestants at the state level are required to fundraise $250 for
Children’s Miracle Network. Wardrobe reviews will be held to determine if changes in wardrobe for the state competition is recommended,
thus additional money may need to be budgeted for purchasing a new evening gown, for example. There will also be production wardrobe
(including, but not limited to, swimsuit and opening production number) that each contestant will need to purchase. In the past, those
production costs have been $300 and higher.
How do I Enter as a Contestant?
Watch for information coming summer of 2012
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