PAGEANT RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As role models and positive examples of the hopes and dreams of our ancestors, contestants are expected conduct themselves in a way that will
bring honor and pride in our community, as well as not do acts that would bring shame to themselves or the title of Miss Juneteenth, Mister
Juneteenth, Little Miss Juneteenth or Mister Juneteenth, Jr. Please read and review the following:
Miss Juneteenth, Mister Juneteenth, Little Miss Juneteenth or Mister Juneteenth Requirements:
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It is not a beauty pageant.
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College students not eligible to participate.
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Must meet age requirements: Miss and Mister: 13-19 years | Little Miss and Mister: 8-12 years
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All entrants must submit a 250-word essay that focuses on the theme, “Juneteenth Our History, Our Culture, Our Village” Entrants are
encouraged to use the City of Milwaukee Public Library System to develop their essay.
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A copy of your birth certificate and school ID are required.
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Be a Milwaukee County resident for at least six months.
Participants Must Have:
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An upstanding reputation in the community and not involved in illegal activities have no legal issues pending, have no convictions of
misdemeanors or felonies.
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Not have a child or be expecting a child submitting the application. Applicants cannot become pregnant during their title reign. This will be
grounds of forfeiture of her crown and the first runner-up will complete the term.
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Are to be in good physical health. If you have medical issues or concern, please notify the pageant coordinator and make a note of it on your
application. Your information will be held privately.
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Notify the pageant coordinators if there is any change of address, phone number or issues that might affect the pageant.
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Must be currently enrolled in school.
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Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
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Submit a completed application packet and have the written consent (signature) of their parent or legal guardian before participating in the
Juneteenth pageant program.
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To attend all rehearsals, which are mandatory. If an emergency does arise (medical), please notify the pageant coordinators.
•
Conflicting dates for school, work and any other extra-curricular activity do count as emergencies. You are expected to use time management
to meet personal and pageant obligations.
•
Should there be any unexcused absences from rehearsals, you automatically forfeit your spot in the pageant.
PAGEANT RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As role models and positive examples of the hopes
and dreams of our ancestors, contestants are
expected conduct themselves in a way that will
bring honor and pride in our community, as well as
not do acts that would bring shame to themselves
or the title of Miss Juneteenth, Mister Juneteenth,
Little Miss Juneteenth or Mister Juneteenth, Jr.
Please read and review the following:
Miss Juneteenth, Mister Juneteenth, Little
Miss Juneteenth or Mister Juneteenth
Requirements:
•
It is not a beauty pageant.
•
College students not eligible to participate.
•
Must meet age requirements: Miss and Mister:
13-19 years | Little Miss and Mister: 8-12 years
•
All entrants must submit a 250-word essay that
focuses on the theme, “Juneteenth Our History,
Our Culture, Our Village” Entrants are
encouraged to use the City of Milwaukee Public
Library System to develop their essay.
•
A copy of your birth certificate and school ID
are required.
•
Be a Milwaukee County resident for at least six
months.
Participants Must Have:
•
An upstanding reputation in the community
and not involved in illegal activities have no
legal issues pending, have no convictions of
misdemeanors or felonies.
•
Not have a child or be expecting a child
submitting the application. Applicants cannot
become pregnant during their title reign. This
will be grounds of forfeiture of her crown and
the first runner-up will complete the term.
•
Are to be in good physical health. If you have
medical issues or concern, please notify the
pageant coordinator and make a note of it on
your application. Your information will be held
privately.
•
Notify the pageant coordinators if there is any
change of address, phone number or issues
that might affect the pageant.
•
Must be currently enrolled in school.
•
Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or
higher.
•
Submit a completed application packet and
have the written consent (signature) of their
parent or legal guardian before participating in
the Juneteenth pageant program.
•
To attend all rehearsals, which are mandatory. If
an emergency does arise (medical), please
notify the pageant coordinators.
•
Conflicting dates for school, work and any other
extra-curricular activity do count as
emergencies. You are expected to use time
management to meet personal and pageant
obligations.
•
Should there be any unexcused absences from
rehearsals, you automatically forfeit your spot
in the pageant.
