2012 APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Pageant Details and Entry Forms

for Queen, Junior Queen, and Princess Pageants

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MARCH 16, 2012.

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Congratulations to our 2011 Apple Blossom Royalty!

Blayre Helm, Queen
Rylan McClurg, Junior Queen
Gabriella Higgins, Princess

2011 Apple Blossom Royalty

Blayre Helm, 16, was crowned the 2011 Apple Blossom queen on April 2 in Potter Theater at Missouri Western State University. She set Apple Blossom history by becoming the first young woman to win princess, junior queen, and queen -- the Apple Blossom Triple Crown. She is a junior at Savannah High School. Her court includes First Attendant Candace Jimenez, 18, Bishop LeBlond High School and Second Attendant Amanda Schmidt, 17, Central High School.

Rylan McClurg, 13, Spring Garden, was crowned Apple Blossom junior queen. Her first attendant is Alexa Dixon, 11, Bessie Ellison, and second attendant is Brooklynn Wattenbarger, 12, Robidoux.

Gabriella Higgins, 9, Hyde School, was crowned Apple Blossom princess, with First Attendant Kartyr Bigham, 9, Pickett School and Second Attendant Sage Nightingale, 7, Maysville School.

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Pageants

Saturday, March 31, 2012
Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond St., downtown St. Joseph

• Queen Pageant -- 10 minutes following conclusion of Junior Queen Pageant
• Junior Queen Pageant -- 10 minutes following conclusion of Princess Pageant
• Princess Pageant -- 6 p.m.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals are scheduled for Friday, March 30, 2012.
Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond St., downtown St. Joseph.

• Queen Practice -- 7:30 p.m.
  
• Junior Queen Practice -- 6:45 p.m.
  
• Princess Practice -- 6 p.m.
  

Queen Pageant

Young women, aged 15-19 (inclusive) as of March 16, 2012.

Competition in four categories

• Essay on separate sheet of paper (200 words or less): "What is the most exciting place you have visited and why?
• Sportswear (not swimsuit). You will be asked to give a brief introduction, including your name, age, etc.
• Modeling (professional/dressy appropriate attire) for an in-depth interview with emcee.
• Interview (formal evening gown).

Winner may go on to participate in the Miss Missouri Pageant.
Entry Fee: $50.
Contestants are limited to the first 20 entrants. Contestants may be judged in advance on their photos and essays.

Awards and prizes

• Queen and First Attendant will ride in Apple Blossom Parade on May 5, 2012.
• Queen will receive $500 cash.
• Queen will also receive a 16x20 portrait of herself in crown -- compliments of J McBee Photographic Studio and Gallery, a crown and flowers.
• First attendant will receive $300 cash, a crown and flowers.
• Second attendant will receive $200 cash, a crown and flowers.

You must submit your completed entry form, fee and essay by March 16 (postmarked or hand-delivered) to the location below:
J. McBee Photographic Studio & Gallery
3315 N. Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506

Portrait appointments will only take 15 minutes, and you will select your entry portrait immediately after the session. There is no cost for this portrait. Appointments are available from March 1st through the 16th. They’re open late on Wednesdays.

• Complete your application.
• Write your essay.
• Include your fee (Make checks payable to Apple Blossom).
• Contact J. McBee Portrait Gallery for your photo appointment.
  

Click here for a Microsoft Word file of the queen entry form.

Pageant Workshops for Queen Contestants

Junior Queen Pageant

Girls, aged 11-14 (inclusive) as of March 16, 2012.
Entry Fee: $40.
Contestants are limited to the first 20 entrants. Contestants may be judged in advance on their photos and essays.

Competition in the following categories:

• Essay on separate sheet of paper (200 words or less): "If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?"
• Modeling (party/dressy appropriate attire, NO FORMALS ALLOWED) for a short interview with emcee.
  

Awards and prizes

• Junior Queen and first attendant will ride in Apple Blossom Parade on May 5, 2012.
• Junior Queen will receive $300 cash.
• Junior Queen will also receive a 16x20 portrait herself in crown -- compliments of J McBee Photographic Studio and Gallery, a crown and flowers.
• First and second attendants will each receive an award.
  

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2011 Apple Blossom Princess candidates..