Miss Czech-Slovak Wisconsin Queen's Royal Court
The Queens' Royal Court is 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. Candidates will complete a private interview, kroje modeling, and a talent. Successful candidates will receive a sash and a tiara. Young women may take part in the Royal Court more than once. Advisors will meet with candidates to discuss areas of strength and areas needing growth so they may be ready to compete for queen.
RULES AND PROCEDURES
1. Young woman 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 woman must appear in Czech-Slovakian folk dress (kroj) for Kroj Critique.
3. Talent act is limited to no more than 4 minutes. Each contestant must present a talent presentation. The talent may be singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, dramatic reading, poetry, writing, a presentation related to an ethnic subject, or any of several other possibilities. The list is unlimited. If tape is used for accompaniment, it must be strictly instrumental, not vocal. An accompanist is allowed to perform on stage with candidate.
4. A description of the Czech-Slovak folk dress must be sent in with entry form. This will be read aloud as the folk dress is modeled on stage during Kroj
Event. Describe in detail as one would to a blind person. Mention if it is handmade, if candidate helped make it and if any part of the trim or cloth or
costume is from an ancestor’s dress. No more than 250 words in length. Assistance is available and some Krojes are available for
loan.
5. 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 must be read by entrant during the Royal Court events.
6. Candidates must be present at all events specified and at the crowning of Miss Czech Slovak Wisconsin State Queen on Saturday Evening to become a 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.
* Head and shoulders photograph for newspaper use,
* Kroj description
Applications should be mailed to Luanne Angelo, 124 N. Eyder Ave, Phillips, WI 54555.
Questions may be directed to Luanne at 414-436-5162 or langelo6546@gmail.com
There are no application fees.
RULES AND PROCEDURES
1. Young woman 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 woman must appear in Czech-Slovakian folk dress (kroj) for Kroj Critique.
3. Talent act is limited to no more than 4 minutes. Each contestant must present a talent presentation. The talent may be singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, dramatic reading, poetry, writing, a presentation related to an ethnic subject, or any of several other possibilities. The list is unlimited. If tape is used for accompaniment, it must be strictly instrumental, not vocal. An accompanist is allowed to perform on stage with candidate.
4. A description of the Czech-Slovak folk dress must be sent in with entry form. This will be read aloud as the folk dress is modeled on stage during Kroj
Event. Describe in detail as one would to a blind person. Mention if it is handmade, if candidate helped make it and if any part of the trim or cloth or
costume is from an ancestor’s dress. No more than 250 words in length. Assistance is available and some Krojes are available for
loan.
5. 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 must be read by entrant during the Royal Court events.
6. Candidates must be present at all events specified and at the crowning of Miss Czech Slovak Wisconsin State Queen on Saturday Evening to become a 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.
* Head and shoulders photograph for newspaper use,
* Kroj description
Applications should be mailed to Luanne Angelo, 124 N. Eyder Ave, Phillips, WI 54555.
Questions may be directed to Luanne at 414-436-5162 or langelo6546@gmail.com
There are no application fees.
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