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TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA - The Cherokee Nation will hold the annual Little Miss and Mister Cherokee contest on August 2 and 4.The contest for boys and girls ages 3-4 and 5-7 will be held on Tuesday, August 2 and boys and girls ages 8-10 and 11-13 on Thursday, August 4.
Contestants can begin registering at 5:30 p.m.; contest judging will begin at 6 p.m. Judging will be based on traditional dress, knowledge of Cherokee history, traditions and culture, and poise and personality.
Judges will choose a winner, as well as first and second runner-ups in each age category; all participants will receive a certificate. The award ceremonies take place immediately following the competition and refreshments will be served.
A copy of the child’s Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card must accompany the registration form, along with a short biography. Registration forms and a list of questions to study and additional information are available at Cherokee First, inside the W. W. Keeler Tribal complex located 3.5 miles south of Tahlequah, Oklahoma on Highway 62 or online at www.cherokee.org.
Registration fee for the contest is $5. Please make checks or money orders payable to the Cherokee Nation. Entry forms should be postmarked or hand-delivered no later than 5 p.m. on July 22. Send entries to Joyce Bunch, c/o pageant coordinator, P.O. Box 1169, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74465.
For more information, contact Joyce Bunch, phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2571), or Ida Webber, phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2447).
Related information paths:
* Little Miss and Mr Cheorkee Application
* Little Miss and Mr Cherokee Information
* Potential Questions for Little Miss and Mr Cherokee
| Related Cherokee Nation contact information: |
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Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org
Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager |
Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org
Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation |