Applications sought for Rain Day pageant
Rain Day Scholarship Inc. is accepting applications for the 2019 Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant. The pageant, celebrating its 41st year, will be held July 28 at Waynesburg Central High School Auditorium. The pageant is open to Greene County girls ages 14 to 17 as of Rain Day, July 29.
A kickoff banquet is planned for May 14 at the Glass Room located in Benedum Hall on the Waynesburg University campus. Throughout the summer the contestants will take part in several activities, including a dinner/theater trip, a Wild Things Baseball game, community service project, rehearsals, photo shoots and the Rain Day Festival. Each contestant will compete in a personal interview, sportswear, talent and evening gown competition. Scholarship awards will be presented in the following categories: Miss Photogenic, Miss Personality, Rain Maker Award, Kelly Smotzer Memorial Award, Remo Bertugli Memorial Award, John O’Hara Award, Top Talent, Evening Gown Winner, Sportswear Winner and Personal Interview Winner.
Rain Day Scholarship, Inc. in the spirit of its mission will again offer the Scholastic Achievement Award introduced in 2012. This optional award recognizes a candidate for outstanding academic achievements based on her current grade point average.
The entry fee to compete was $60 payable before the deadline of May 1. To enter between May 2 and 4, the entry fee is $70. Final deadline is May 4. For further information or an application, contact Rain Day Scholarship Inc. by calling 724-747-4506 or 724-592-6032 or visiting www.missraindaypageant.org. Applications are also available at the local high schools, local dance studios and local piano and vocal teachers.