Talent & Speech: $25 Charge for each category
Contestants have the opportunity to perform a talent presentation and/or an oratory speech. These events will be scored and performed in a separate format than the regular final show and do not contribute to the overall scoring. Awards are given separate for talent and speech.
TALENT:
Delegates choosing to enter the talent competition must perform a two (2) minute talent routine. This may include, but is not limited to, vocal performance, dancing, cheering, music or the arts.
Judging Criteria: quality of performance, stage presence, artisitc technique and ability.
SPEECH:
The topic for 2008: "What is the biggest issue facing teens and how can I bring awareness to it?"
Delegates choosing to enter the speech competition must memorize and orally recite a 200 word essay for Juniors/Seniors and a 100 to 200 word essay for Preteens on the topic above. This includes all words (a, an, the, etc.).
Judging Criteria: articulation, creativity, stage presence, and message or content.
NOTE: These competitions has no bearing on the final outcome of the Program, and is judged by a separate
Photogenic - $25.00
You may enter one or two photos, black & white or color, no larger than an 8 X 10
SuperModel Competition - $50.00