2009 MISS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PAGEANT

Orientation/Registration Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Or Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2400 Meisler Hall 3:30 P.M.

The Miss University of South Alabama Pageant has a proud and exciting tradition of its affiliation with the Miss Alabama and Miss America Organization. This program awarded over $4,000 in scholarships at the 2008 pageant. Scholarships are foremost in the pageant and have afforded many young women the opportunity to further their education. The pageant is sponsored by the University of South Alabama, Pi Kappa Phi and Coca-Cola. This year the pageant will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the University of South Alabama Mitchell Center.

It's Easy to Compete!

• Each Contestant Will Receive No Less Than A $250 Scholarship
• No Entry Fees
• Limited Time Commitment
• Minimal Cost

Judging Criteria:

• Interview - 25%
• On-Stage Question - 5%
• Talent - 35%
• Evening Wear - 20%
• Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit - 15%

All contestants who participate in the Miss University of South Alabama Pageant must be:

• Female
• Between the ages of 17 and 24 (no older than 24 on December 31, 2009)
• A high school graduate
• Single, and never married
• Of good moral character
• Clear of any judicial probation or suspension from the University of South Alabama
• A citizen of the United States
• Must have completed one semester as a full-time student or be a resident of Alabama for 6 months prior to the date of the pageant.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours undergraduate, 6 hours graduate) at the University of South Alabama at the time the pageant is held.