QUESTION & ANSWER:
Children's Miracle
Network is now the official national platform of the Miss America Organization. This
year they are requiring each contestant to raise a minimum of $100 to benefit the Miss America Scholarship Fund and Children's
Miracle Network in order to participate in each local pageant.
Please go to this link
to set up your website for fundraising.
MAKE SURE TO PUT IN 2013 AS YOUR YEAR BECAUSE THE WINNER COMPETES AT MISS AMERICA 2013: http://www.missamerica4kids.org/
Q: What type of clothes
do I need for the competition?
A: In most cases, you may have them in your closet. It is not the most expensive outfit that will
win the title, it's the person. You will need the following:
Physical
Fitness in Swimwear (must be approved by the pageant board, there are
a few rules regarding these)
Talent
Outfit - whatever you feel necessary to perform your talent
Evening
Wear - This is something you would wear for a formal night
out on the town.
Interview
Outfit - This is can be a suit, dress, blouse and skirt, or pants
outfit, whatever you would wear for a job interview. This is your first meeting with the judges so first impressions could
be lasting!
Opening
Number Outfit - This will either be determined for you depending
on the theme of the pageant, or it might be something you have at home such as blouses and jeans or black dresses, etc.
Q: What is the Time
limit on Talent?
A: 90 Seconds
Q: What kind of commitment
do I make if I win the Title?
A: After you become Miss Omaha or Miss Douglas County, you will be required to make some appearances
and we will work with you on preparation for the State pageant in June. This should not affect your school in any way, because
as you know, the Miss America Organization is a Scholarship Pageant, and we understand the importance of you concentrating
on being a student first.
Q: What else is expected
of me?
A: You are a representative of this organization so we expect the utmost in respect for the title
you hold. You should conduct yourself in a manner befitting Miss America in all aspects of your life in front of the scenes
as well as behind. You will have fun, make great friends and grow as a titleholder towards your journey to Miss Nebraska and
Miss America and you will have the support of this organization behind you.