Applications still being accepted for 2016 Miss Rain Day Pageant
WAYNESBURG – Applications are still being accepted for the 2016 Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant.
The pageant, now celebrating its 38th year, will be held July 24 at the Waynesburg Central High School Auditorium.
The pageant is open to girls ages 14 to 17 as of Rain Day, July 29, 2016, who reside in Greene County.
A kick-off banquet is planned for May 17 at the Glass Room located in Benedum Hall on the Waynesburg University campus. Throughout the summer, contestants will take part in many activities, including a dinner/theater trip, a Wild Things baseball game, community service project, rehearsals, photo shoots, and, of course, the Rain Day Festival.
Each contestant will compete in a personal interview, sportswear, talent and evening gown competition. Rain Day Scholarship, Inc. will award scholarship savings bonds for winners 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.
The new Miss Rain Day 2016 and her court will serve as guests of honor during this year’s Rain Day Celebration. All contestants will be presented with a savings bond just for participating.
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 her outstanding academic achievements based on her current grade point average.
The entry fee to compete is $60 payable before the deadline of May 6. The entry fee is $70 to enter the pageant between May 7 and 12 with the final deadline of May 12.
To obtain further information or an application, please 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.