Contestants must be a U.S. Citizen and must also have been a resident of California for at least 6 months prior to the local competition.
Contestants must have never been married or pregnant, and should be of good moral character.
Contestants must each raise $100.00, which will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network.
Personal Interview (25 % of total score):
Each contestant participates in a 10 minute private interview with the panel of judges. Scoring is based on overall communication skills including personality and intelligence, overall first impression and personal appearance, and whether the contestant possesses quality that would make her a good Miss America.
Talent (35 % of total score):
Each contestant performs a 1 minute 30 second routine of their own choosing. Scoring is based on skill, personaltiy, interpretive ability, technical skill level, stage presence and a totallity of all elements.
Evening Wear (20% of total score):
Each contestant appears onstage in an outfit of her own choosing representative of something she would wear to an "after five" social event. Scoring is based on overall first impression, sense of confidence, personality and stage presence, walk and posture, appropriateness of attire, and sense of attractiveness.
Swimwear (15% of total score):
Each contestant appears briefly on stage in a swimsuit of her own choosing. SWIMWEAR MUST BE APPROVED BY THE LOCAL DIRECTOR BEFORE COMPETITION. Scoring is based on overall first impression, statment of phycial fitness and health, overall physique which is pleasing to her height, weight, and bone structure, walk, posture and grace, sense of confidence, and presence on stage.
On-Stage Question (5% of total score):
The on-stage interview phase of competition is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage statement of her interests, opinions, and aspirations. Overall "first impression," charisma, and stage presence to be a spokeswoman for the state/local organization will be evaluated. Judges will give special attention to whether or not the contestant answered the question and if she had the commanding presence to make the audience want to listen to her.
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