NEWS from………………..
Battleship Memorial Park
Immediate Release

36th ANNUAL BATTLESHIP CREWMATE CONTEST ANNOUNCED

Applications for the 2003-2004 USS ALABAMA Crewmate Contest are available at Battleship Memorial Park. Forms may be picked up at the ticket office at the Park beginning January 6, 2003 and returned no later than February 3, 2003.

Entrants for the 36-year-old contest must be women who have reached their 19th birthday by February 21, 2003 and must not of reached their 22nd birthday by the same date. All applicants must be single, must not have or ever have been married, must not have or ever have had children, and have a high school diploma or GED certificate. If chosen, the same provisions apply throughout the term of the Crewmate assignment.

The Crewmates represent Battleship Memorial Park and the State of Alabama at a variety of public relations activities throughout the state. Selection criteria include poise, appearance, application information, references, and interviews with a selection panel.

The new Miss USS ALABAMA will receive a $2,000 scholarship, Miss USS DRUM a $1,500 scholarship, and the other 3 Crewmates will each receive a $1,000 scholarship, all to the college of their choice.

No fees or sponsorships are required to enter the contest. All uniforms and accessories worn at official functions are provided at no cost to the Crewmates by the Battleship Commission, as well as all travel expenses for out-of-town activities. All functions are fully chaperoned by officials of Battleship Memorial Park.

The Battleship Commission makes every effort not to interfere with the education or employment of the Crewmates, but time will be required away from both to perform Battleship duties. Young women interested in entering should talk to teachers and employers before accepting the honor of being a Crewmate.

2002-2003 Crewmates are: Miss USS ALABAMA-Jony Carter, Miss USS DRUM-Haley Battiste, Wendy Beason, Holly Dickson, Melissa Morris.