Queen Contest Rules

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Age
1. Young woman must be enrolled in High School.
2. If elected Queen is a senior and attends college elsewhere, lst Runner-up will reign in her absence.
2. One contestant from each of the 4-H Clubs in Hays County
3. One contestant from each of the High School FFA Chapters in Hays County.
4. Queen candidates will be available to assist as needed during the Show and Sale.
1. Be available to pass out Ribbons at all events.
2. Pass out refreshments and assist the Buyers at the Sale.
3. Available for any other duties as assigned by the Chairman.
5. Queen will be announced during a scheduled time at the Horse Show and will rein for that year.

RESUME:

• A sealed resume with a signed seal with contestant's signature must be submitted to your Vocational Agriculture Teacher or County Agent by the same deadline as other show entries. The resume must contain the following:

1. Scholastic or Academic Achievements (25%) - (transcript of high school grades)
2. Extra participation (25%) - (Activities and achievements in FFA or 4-H, Civic, Community, School, Honors won, Offices Held)
3. Submit Picture with Resume - any size to help Judges identify contestant.

JUDGES'INTERVIEW:

1. Ten minute visit with each contestant (25%)
2. Poise and Appearance ( grace, grooming, posture, coordination, taste, and appearance in dress) (25%)

JUDGES:

   3 (three) People from outside Hays County

Receipt Of Award:

    The Hays County Livestock Exposition will give one (1) $250.00 scholarship to the Queen upon proof of enrollment with a college / university or technical trade school.