Ticket Information

Holly (Phoenix); Siobhan (Chandler) 

JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Ability to introduce herself on stage and meet new people
2. Ability to share about her family and being Irish
3. Her overall well-roundedness in life – school, family, extracurricular, service, etc.
4. Poise and manners
5. Written Essay
6. Finalists will present their Essay on stage

This program is designed to introduce Irish American girls ages 13 through17 years old and their families to the Arizona Colleen Pageant Program. Two titleholders of Arizona Outstanding Irish Teen will be recognized on stage during the selection night for the Arizona Colleen. A prize will be awarded each young woman.
 

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 11, 2008.

ESSAY DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2008 (You may submit the essay anytime prior to and including that date.)

ESSAY (See Sample)
You may select ONE from among three topics that are chosen each year. The Personal Essay Sample details the structure, guidelines, and how to submit it to us. Relax and have fun. There may be an opportunity to "present" the essay so best to keep it in a comfortable flow that reflects your personality and style. These may be about a challenge or obstacle you've overcome or a topic that demonstrates your aspirations, ambitions, intellect, social responsibility, or Irish heritage. The subject may be something like who is your favorite Irish American and why? Where do you want to visit in Ireland and why?

The work must be your own, however you may have your draft proofed by someone else for typographical and grammatical errors.

The 2008 Teen topics are:
1. How would you describe a good role model for young women today?
2. What woman in past or present history do you admire the most and why?
3. What do you feel the Irish have contributed to society in the U.S.?
 

SCORING
The following weights are placed on the phases of competition:
Application 10%
On-Stage Speaking (Introduction) 10%
On-Stage Interview with Judges 25%
On-Stage Question about being Irish 10%
Poise and manners 20%
Essay 25%
Total 100%
 

FIVE FINALISTS:
On-Stage Essay Reading – 10 points
 

EVENT – Sunday, January 27, 2008, 6-9 pm
A handout will list the contestants and sponsors. A casual event overall, casual business or dresses for the contestants. Natural hairstyles are required for contestants. Teens will be presented before the judges individually with an opportunity for each to make an introduction and then for each to interact with the judges’ panel in a comfortable setting. Location: Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix

Finalists will be selected to read/present their essay on-stage.

Titleholders will be announced and presented with sash and prize package.
 

DUTIES
Titleholders will participate in the Arizona Colleen Pageant and will ride in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. They are invited to participate in area events throughout their reign.
 

PRIZES
Titleholders debuted at the 2008 Arizona Colleen Pageant; received tickets to Childsplay's A Tale of Two Cities at the Tempe Center for the Arts; tickets to Greasepaint Youtheatre's musical Into the Woods at Stagebrush Theatre in Scottsdale; tickets to the 2008 Emerald Ball in Phoenix; rode in the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade; on-stage at the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Faire; guests of the Queen at Celtic events at the Arizona Renaissance Festival; tickets to Arizona Science Center's Titanic Exhibit and participated in their "Third Class Bash;" bouquet of flowers; monogrammed duffle bag designed for the event from It's in the Bag; and rode in the Tolleson, Arizona parade. Special thanks to our generous Sponsors!