Miss Czech-Slovak Wisconsin Junior Royalty Program (ages 13-17)
The Junior Royalty (formerly Queen's Royal Court) was designed for young women between the ages of 13-17 to provide a training ground for being a potential Queen Candidate when they become old enough. We have expanded this to include young men (even though not able to run for WI State Queen) of the same age who want to explore their Czech, Slovak, Moravian, Silesian, or Rusyn Heritage. Candidates will complete a private interview, kroje modeling, and a talent. Successful candidates will receive a sash and a tiara/crown. Young women and men may take part in the Jr. Royalty Program more than once (but will only receive one sash/tiara/crown regardless of how many years they participate). Candidates will receive constructive feedback from the advisors. If a candidate already has a sash and tiara/crown from past years, she/he is encouraged to wear them.
NEW FOR 2026! Heritage Workbooks!
The heritage workbook is designed to encourage the young person to take more interest and initiate more engagement with their heritage. Don't fret! It's not a lot of work, but it will help the members to learn more about their heritage. As these become available, they will be added to the Pageant Documents Page.
ALL applicants (regardless of years of participation) should complete the Year One (1) Workbook to bring with to private interviews. We suggest purchasing a 3 ring binder that you put this in (with sleeve protectors for the photos). This will enable you to add new workbooks for each year that you participate in the Junior Royalty Program and be an amazing resource for when you run for Miss Czech-Slovak WI State Queen some day.
BASIC RULES AND PROCEDURES (See Document Page for FULL Rules and Proceedures)
1. Young person must be 13 -17 years of age to be a member of Queen’s Royal Court and of part Czech, Slovak, Moravian, Rusyn, or Silesian descent or legally adopted by parents of this decent.
2. Young person must appear in Czech-Slovakian folk dress (kroj) for Kroj Critique.
3. Each contestant must present a talent presentation, participate in modeling her/his kroj on stage, read their heritage essay on stage, and answer questions in a short personal interview.
4. Candidates will compose an essay entitled “WHAT MY HERITAGE MEANS TO ME”. This shall be approximately 250 words and sent with the application. This essay will be presented by the entrant during the pageant events.
5. Candidates must be present at all events specified and at the crowning of Miss Czech Slovak Wisconsin State Queen on Saturday Evening to become an official member of the Queen’s Royal Court.
Applications must be received no later than May 31. Applications need to include:
* Completed entry form,
* Copy of family tree (may be a brief description) to substantiate heritage. You will make this as part of the Year One Workbook.
* Head and shoulders photograph for newspaper use,
* Kroj description
* Heritage Essay
* Heritage Workbooks do not need to be sent in. They may be brought with to their interview.
Applications should be sent via either
Email : [email protected] and/or
Mail: Trinity Pesko 475 S. Argyle Ave, Phillips, WI 54555
Questions may be directed toTrinity at [email protected]
There are no application fees.
Forms are available on the Miss Czech Slovak Wisconsin Sate Queen Pageant Document Page (click the brown link)
