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1 Scioto County Junior Fair The Scioto County Fair is one of Ohio s most outstanding Junior Fairs. The mission of the Junior Fair is to promote the interest of Scioto County youth through their exhibits and activities at the Scioto County Fair. Any boy or girl in Scioto County may participate in Junior Fair activities through 4-H. 4-H Educators Jo Williams Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Josi Brodt Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Developemnt Scioto County 4-H Policies 1. MEMBERSHIP - 4-H is the youth development initiative of Ohio State University Extension and is open to all boys and girls in Ohio. Youth involved in Extension based programs are enrolled as either 4-H members or 4-H participants. Eligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child is in kindergarten and age five as of January 1 and ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of H membership starts once an eligible individual enrolls in a 4-H group providing a planned series of educational experiences, under the direction of a trained adult, and within the scope and supervision of Ohio State University Extension. The following is a set of definitions related to the types of groups in which an individual can enroll. COMMUNITY CLUB - Collection of two or more youth who meet regularly under the direction of a club advisor to conduct business, plan the club program, and enroll in a variety of 4-H projects. Project learning is conducted on a self study basis or in project groups where instruction is provided to either direct or supplement the project experience. PROJECT CLUB - Collection of two or more youth who meet regularly under the direction of a club advisor to conduct club business, plan the club program, and enroll in the same or similar 4-H projects. Project learning is conducted on a self study basis or in project groups where instruction is provided to either direct or supplement the project experience. SPECIAL EMPHASIS GROUP - Series of experiential learning activities that are delivered in a group setting, not tied to any school curriculum, and focus on a topic of particular need, issue, or interest. This includes youth involved in 4-H camping programs, after school programs, etc., along with programs for 5 to 8 year olds meeting as part of or separate from a 4-H club. SCHOOL ENRICHMENT GROUP - Series of experiential learning activities that are delivered in a classroom or other educational setting, and provided to achieve selected 4-H learning outcomes as well as enrich the classroom curriculum. Any youth enrolled in one time Extension based programs like a workshop, clinic, or seminar, are considered 4-H participants. This is particularly true for youth participating in one time programs that are organized and resourced by Extension personnel. COMMUNITY CLUB ORGANIZATION - It is suggested that the club participants and advisors decide their own club name, meeting times, meeting place(s), club size, projects taken within the club, meeting agendas and programs. It is recommended that club advisors schedule meetings in advance and give a written list of those meetings to each member and their family. Advisors should also outline club expectations and

2 requirements (i.e. minimum meetings, required participation, etc.) with the 4-H er and their parent or guardian early in the enrollment process. 4-H clubs can be organized at any time throughout the year, however, a club enrollment must be completed by April 15 of the current year, with any changes complete by May 1, in order for a club s members to be eligible to compete in the Scioto County Fair. Members or clubs organized after May 1 may participate in club and county activities, but not county judging or fair displays. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY - 4-H is part of the Ohio State University Extension Program and maintains a strict nondiscrimination policy. Club advisors may limit the number of youth, project areas and programs offered (i.e. traditional members and/or cloverbuds). However, they cannot pick and choose members, based upon personal preference. If they are limiting their club membership, they must take members on a first come first enrolled basis. If a member contacts a club, and their membership is full, or the advisor does not offer the project the member is interested in, the advisor should refer them to the Extension Office. The Extension Office will then locate an appropriate club for the prospective member in their area. 4-H MEMBERSHIP ACROSS COUNTY LINES - Ohio State University Extension administers the 4-H youth development education program whose mission is to develop youth to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, caring, and contributing citizens. Each county in Ohio conducts the 4-H youth development program to accomplish this goal. In order to affirm Ohio Extension s position concerning cross county (and/or cross state line) 4-H membership and to establish guidelines in this area to fulfill the above mission, the following philosophy and process statements are provided. a) Youth are expected to affiliate with the program in their county of residence. b) 4-H membership in two counties simultaneously is not possible. c) Cross state line membership will be considered the same as for cross county participation. d) It is recognized that limited situations may occur where membership in a county other than the county of residence might be positive. The agents in both counties must be in agreement that the change should occur. This agreement should be based on their professional judgement in accord with the opening paragraph of this policy. e) Consideration for membership in a county other than the county of residence should be given only in situations where a positive educational experience will result. Any change motivated by perceived competitive or sale advantage, any change due to controversial issues, or other similar motivations will not be seen as justified reasons for consideration for membership in a county other than the county

3 of residence, and will be automatically rejected by the agents involved. f) Any consideration for membership in a county other than the county of residence, within the limits of this policy and not addressed by the above statements should be brought to the attention of the county chair, district 4-H specialist and/or district director by county 4-H agent. This support team will then provide leadership for decisions in these special situations. ADVISORS - Individuals cannot be both a member and an advisor or volunteer in the same year. Any one interested in becoming a 4-H advisor, who has never been a 4-H advisor, or who was not an advisor the previous year, must complete an application, be interviewed by an Extension staff member, and submit to fingerprinting and a criminal background check. Clubs carrying cloverbud projects and regular members must have a separate advisor designated specifically for cloverbuds. Subject to approval by 4-H agent, acceptable reference and background checks, orientation and training, individuals may be approved as a 4-H volunteer. All advisor/volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application Information Sheet and Code of Ethics Form to be returned with enrollment sheets and attend mandatory training. An advisor should be mature and responsible in order to help members learn by doing, appreciate and respect their fellow man, and help them mature into responsible young adults. All volunteers should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times and exhibit behavior fitting a role model. Volunteers should encourage learning, and lead members by example. Sportsmanship should be cultivated, encouraged and rewarded. Volunteers may be dismissed for inappropriate behavior. ADVISOR FAIR PASSES - 4-H clubs may have as many 4-H advisors as necessary to successfully teach 4-H members in their respective project areas. However, only two advisors for the first five (5) 4-H club members and one (1) advisor per the next five (5) members and so forth will receive fair passes. Advisors should actively participate in all club functions and attend all meetings. All new advisors, including those who were not advisors in the previous 4-H year, must attend a new advisors training meeting. MEETINGS - 4-H clubs must have a minimum of six (6) meetings from time of enrollment until fair, conducting business meetings which include some type of program and recreation. These six meetings DO NOT include weigh-in, clinics, workshops, etc. UNLESS an advisor holds a short business meeting and takes attendance at the event. Members must attend a minimum of five (5) meetings. Advisors can set their own meeting attendance requirements provided they meet the minimum requirements. Passes may be withheld from those individuals not meeting these requirements. It is up to advisors if they wish to have any make up dates for meetings. ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION - Each 4-H member must complete a 4-H Enrollment Form which must be signed by the 4-H member and his/her parent or guardian. Enrollment Forms must be turned in to the Extension Office. By April 15 for fair participation. ENROLLMENT DEADLINE - The enrollment deadline is April 15. All completed

4 enrollment sheets and registrations must be turned into the Extension Office by April 15. Any changes or additions must be made by May 1. If mailed, they must be postmarked by April 30. Clubs and members who do not turn in enrollment forms by May 1 will not be permitted to participate in fair judging activities for the current year. ALL projects taken by the 4-H members must be listed by May 1. In regards to fair competition, no projects can be switched or added after May 1, however they can be dropped. Members may join 4-H or change projects after May 1, but are ineligible for fair competition for that project year. PROJECT BOOKS - Most 4-H project books cost $5.00 each and can be ordered from the Extension Office using the 4-H publication order form. Please fax, mail or call in your order so it may be processed prior to your pick-up. Due to time and staff constraints, books cannot always be pulled immediately or while you wait. Although an inventory of books are kept at the Scioto County Extension Office, some items in demand, or needed in large quantities, may need to be ordered. Scioto County s order day is Wednesday of each week, therefore orders placed by Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., will be ordered on Wednesday. Most orders are processed within a week, and you will be notified when your order is available. The Extension Office strongly encourages 4-H members and volunteers to utilize project books. Members taking market livestock must complete their appropriate record books. Project records and books should be reviewed periodically by the club advisors. Project books will be required to be completed and brought to judging or count for points at the skillathon. It is left up to the individual club advisor how to handle the purchase and usage of project books. Please note any changes or revisions of project books and use the most recent edition. CLUB FINANCES - Clubs may collect dues or fund their club through county and club fundraisers. It is recommended that very little money be carried by a club from one year to the next. The club treasury is intended for use by the entire club, not certain individuals, and should be spent according to the majority s wishes. Excess club monies, or funds remaining after a club has dissolved, may be donated to the Scioto County 4-H Committee, Scioto County 4-H Endowment, Canter s Cave 4-H Camp Endowment, or a selected charity. Each club is required to review their treasury records annually and complete a treasury report (found in Treasurer s Book) to be returned in the club enrollment packet. FUNDRAISING - (1) Clubs are expected to participate in the county wide fund raising project or contribute toward the activities of the 4-H Committee in a meaningful way, such as a monetary donation or trophy sponsorship. (2) All individual club s fundraising projects MUST be approved by the Extension Office. If any project is controversial, the advisors will be asked to present their project ideas to the 4-H Advisory Committee for approval. (3) Ten percent (10%) of the profits from all individual club fundraisers must be turned into the Scioto County 4-H Advisory Committee. (4) Individual club raffles and lotteries are discouraged. Clubs are expected to take part in the county wide fundraising project to earn money for their treasury and to help fund county programs and activities. If a club opts not to do fundraising, they may pay $10 per member instead. The 4-H Committee utilizes monies collected through fund raising activities to fund county programs, activities, judging, awards, and camp scholarships. TEEN LEADERS - Older 4-H members in clubs are encouraged to assist the advisor in working with younger club members. Advisors are encouraged to give these

5 Teen Leaders specific responsibilities. Advisors should check the T.L. column of the enrollment sheet after any member s name who is a Teen Leader in their club. All Teen Leaders, who are 14 years old as of January 1of current year, or freshmen in high school and older, are invited to join the Scioto County Teen Leadership Club by contacting the Extension Office. PROJECT EVALUATION/JUDGING - Members are encouraged, but not required, to go through project judging and evaluation. Still, Clothing, Nutrition, Dog, Gilt, Carcass Contests, Creative Writing and Reporting, Demonstrations, Small Animals and Safety Speaking projects and activities are evaluated prior to the Scioto County Fair. Judging is not done at the Scioto County Fair for these projects and activities due to limited space at the fair and, in some cases, so selected members can compete at the Ohio State Fair. It is especially important for those individuals with projects evaluated prior to the fair to exhibit an appropriate display in the 4-H Building at the Scioto County Fair. Otherwise, they will not be eligible to receive any premiums or a fair pass. All other projects (unless otherwise stated) will be evaluated and displayed at the Scioto County Fair. Members can complete projects without being judged. EXHIBITING AT THE FAIR - Member Passes & Premiums - All 4-H members are encouraged to exhibit at the fair. They do not have to exhibit to complete their project, however, they must exhibit their project(s) at the fair to receive any premiums and/or a fair pass. Passes and premiums are paid by the Scioto County Agriculture Society for the display and maintenance of an exhibit at the fair. 4-H ers must have at least one completed project on display at the fair, and meet the minimum number of meetings required (5), in order to receive a fair pass. If a member s only project animal dies, their only project is unable to be exhibited, or it is judged prior to the fair (i.e. gilt, carcass, dog projects, etc.) the 4-H er may display an educational poster or exhibit (featuring a topic related to their project i.e., parts of the animal, learned techniques, etc.) in their club s booth or in a designated area in the 4-H Building. If these individuals complete an approved display or exhibit at the fair, they will then be eligible to receive their fair pass and a premium ($2.00) for their exhibit. See the 4-H Secretary for specific instructions regarding premium cards and appropriate displays. Exhibits must be displayed according to project guidelines and for the duration of the fair in order to receive premiums. Individuals not meeting these requirements, or removing their project display early, will forfeit their premiums. BOOTH/PROJECT DISPLAYS - All 4-H clubs, (only exception: those clubs having 100% livestock projects) must display their club projects appropriately in a booth exhibit in an assigned space at the fair in the 4-H Building. All clubs and/or members who do not exhibit appropriate project displays in their booths, or whose livestock is not on display at the fair, will not receive any project premiums or fair passes because they do not have an exhibit at the fair. 4-H booths will be assigned on a first come basis, and at the discretion of the staff member in charge. Booth reservation forms are located at the Extension office and online at and are due in the Extension Office no later than July 1 of each year. Booths and exhibits must remain on display until Sunday following the fair. Any early dismissals (i.e.: for state fair competition) must be approved prior to removal, if not clubs and/or members could face additional repercussions. 4-H Project and Award Premiums

6 1. Four-H members will receive premiums for not more than four (4) projects regardless of the number taken. A project is defined by a project number, ie. 135B Production Goat. A 4-H er may take more than one animal within that project but will be paid only for one project, not the number of animals taken within that project. 2. If a 4-H member belongs to more than one club, he/she can still receive only four (4) project premiums. 3. Each 4-H member will be evaluated by his 4-H advisor as to satisfactory project completion and exhibition requirements to okay project premiums. 4. Four-H members must exhibit their projects or an approved representative article* from their projects to receive premiums. To insure exhibition in the 4-H building, 4-H ers with all projects except livestock must enter them during booth set up times by presenting the project to the person at the registration desk and signing the entry form. Only those entered in the above manner will receive premiums. 4-H members, advisors, or parents may enter projects in the above manner.entries should be specific for project. Items not entered correctly or not specific to project may not be accepted and 4-H er may not receive premiums accordingly. 5. All 4-H premiums must be collected during the fair at posted times. No premiums will be paid after the fair. 6. Four-H members must collect their own premiums. They must present their fair pass to collect their premiums. No one, other than the 4-H er, can collect premiums. (Exception: In emergency or unusual situations, an advisor can collect a 4-H ers premium if approved by 4-H agent).exceptions are extremely limited. 7. Advisors must present fair pass to collect booth premiums. 8. Project premiums will be according to each project (no more than four total). Clothing, still, nutrition, small animal, dog $2.00; Large Market livestock (i.e. Steers, lambs, goats, swine) $5.00; Large market non-market (i.e. horses or breeding beef, sheep, swine, goat, dairy cattle.) $8.00; Poultry and rabbit $ Non-Market Four-H projects exhibited, judged and placed will receive award premiums as follows: 1st place - $4.00; 2nd place - $3.00; and 3rd place - $2.00, provided there are three or more exhibitors in each class judged. 10. Premiums will be paid as follows for showmanship: 1st place - $5.00; 2nd place - $4.00; and 3rd place $3.00. Premiums will not be paid for championship classes or livestock judging H ers may exhibit up to two horse projects and one production project at the fair. They may enroll in as many 4-H projects as they fill they can successfully complete. See general horse rules for additional details on horse project exhibit guidelines. 12. Each club that displays a booth will receive a $15 booth premium. The top 15 booths will be placed, awarded ribbons, and receive premium money as follows: 1st Place = $75; 2nd Place = $70; 3rd Place = $65; 4th Place = $60; 5th Place = $55; 6th Place = $50; 7th Place = $45; 8th Place = $40; 9th Place = $35; 10th Place = $30; 11th Place = $25; 12th Place = $20; 13th Place = $15; 14th Place = $10 and 15th Place = $5. Booth and Fair Beautification premiums will only be paid at the premium booth to club advisors. A beautification premium schedule will be posted in the 4-H Building. 13. In case of ties, duplicate award premiums will be paid by the Scioto County Senior Fair Board. 14. Failure to comply with fair rules will result in forfeit of premiums.

7 15. All premiums will be paid at a time and location designated by the Scioto County Fair Board. *An approved representative article can be something made from the project, a poster, scrapbook, etc, but cannot be the project book itself or a single picture of something made. A picture story or a poster is fine. Exception: Photography project where the requirements are a single print. 4-H volunteers, members and parents are expected to abide by all 4-H, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Junior & Senior Fair Board fair rules and deadlines. They should conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner at all times. It is each individual s responsibility to become aware of all of the aforementioned rules and ad deadlines. Rules and guidelines may be obtained from 4-H volunteers or the Extension Office. Individuals who do not follow these guidelines and rules of conduct are subject to disciplinary action from the appropriate county or state entity. Scioto County Ohio State University Extension 602 Seventh Street, Room 7 - Courthouse, Portsmouth, Ohio Jo Williams Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Treva Williams Extension Educator, County Director, and Family & Consumer Sciences Monadine Mattey Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Science Brad Bergefurd Extension Educator, Ag & Natural Resources Josi Brodt Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development Shelia Blevins Office Assistant Tammy Whitt Office Associate Renee Storey Lisa Kepler EFNEP Program Assistant FNP Program Assistant 4-H Club Work Four-H is the youth education program of Ohio State University Extension - a program that offers skills and training to tomorrow s leaders. This informal educational program is conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University and county governments, and combines the work of federal, state, and local Extension personnel and volunteer leaders. Traditionally, Four-H is open to any boy or girl in Scioto County who is at least 8 years old and in the third grade and not have passed their 19th birthday, as of January 1, of the current year. The Cloverbud 4-H program is open to boys & girls kindergarten and 5 years of age through 2nd Grade. Four-H members reside in every demographic area - farm, city and in between. The success of the 4-H program is attributed to volunteer leaders who are backed by the strong educational base of the land grant university staff in every county of the state. The mission of 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is carried out through the involvement of parents, volunteer leaders and other adults who organize and conduct educational subject/project experiences in community and family settings.

8 These youth contribute to energy conservation, environmental improvement, community service and food production. They participate in programs that aid youth employment, career decisions, health, nutrition, home improvement and family relationships. As a result of international cooperation with many countries, 4-H is also contributing to world understanding. Moreover, 4-H youth apply leadership skills, acquire a positive selfconcept and learn to respect and get along with people. Enrollment in Scioto County is through community clubs, special emphasis programs and the school enrichment programs. Opportunities for membership are available to all youth ages kindergarten through age 18 as of Jan. 1st throughout the county regardless of race, color, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or national origin. They meet in 4-H clubs with volunteer advisors and participate in a planned series of educational experiences under the direction and within the scope of the Ohio State University Extension. Youth ages kindergarten through 2nd grade are eligible for 4-H membership in the Cloverbud program. Junior Fair Queen Contest Contest date: June 21 at the Friends Community Center Introduction of Queen and Court Monday and Tuesday of the Fair. Mission Statement The Goal of this contest/pageant is to select a young lady who embodies what a teenage girl should be. She should be well spoken and carry herself with poise, respect and a sense of self-worth. She should be intelligent, energetic, honest and outgoing. She should be a leader who shows initiative and a sense of pride and commitment. The young lady we are in search of should be a well-rounded individual with her own voice and thoughts, who participates in activities not just for recreation, but to make a difference. She should participate in both her school and community beyond that which is expected of her. Overall, she should stand out from her peers and be a role model for those of all ages. The Panel of Judges 1. Judges, when possible, will be out-of-county individuals who are either involved in pageants, youth organizations, or both. When at all possible, the judges will be selected for their involvement in both, but they are not required to have both to be a judge for this contest. There is also the possibility that the judges could be queens from other county fairs or festivals. 2. The panel will be made up of a diverse group of individuals. When possible, there will be a mix of both male and female judges. However, this is not always possible due to the availability of judges. 3. At no time will any part of the judging process be performed by the OSU extension Educators, Fair Queen Committee, Sr. Fair Board/Ag Society. Contestants 1. The contest is open to Scioto County girls between 16 and 19 years of age, as of January 1 of the current year, not married nor been married, nor have borne a child. 2. Contestants must be a member or an alumnus of one or more of the organizations represented by the junior fair board - 4-H, Girl Scouts, FCCLA, FFA and VICA. 3. Contestants must be available the week of the fair. The Queen and her court are

9 expected to perform daily duties at the fair and should be available to complete those duties. 4. Each contestant and a parent must sign a commitment stating that they will fulfill their duties if selected to the fair queen court. Failure to sign this agreement will result in the contestant being removed from competition. If a contestant is selected and is found not to be fulfilling her commitments by the Fair Queen Committee, OSU Extension Educators, or Sr. Fair Board/Ag. Society, she will be removed from the court and forfeit all awards. Pageant Overview 1. All contestants will complete an Entry Form and an Activities Report, which is available from the OSU Extension office and on the county web page All forms must be returned to the OSU Extension office - Scioto County Court House, no later than 4:30pm on June 2nd, The Pageant will be held at the Friends Center in Portsmouth. Interviews will be in the afternoon and the remainder of the contest that night. The evening program is open to the public. 4. All contestants will go through a three-part contest/pageant: Activity Report Judging (Girls will not be present for this Judging), Interview Phase, and On-Stage Presence Phase. 5. Once competition is started the night of the pageant parents, guardians, and friends will not be permitted backstage with the girls and no cell phones will be allowed back stage with the girls. Activity Report Judging 1. Prior to interviews, the judges will review all participants' Activity Reports, which are completed by the contestants. Each report will be given a score based on the girls' Participation, Leadership, Achievement, and Initiative. 2. The majority of activities represented in the Activity Report should reflect the organization the contestant is representing. For example, if a contestant is representing 4-H, most of her involvement should reflect her time in that organization. School, Church, and Community will be seen as extras that show how well rounded the contestant is and should be listed as well. 3. Points will be given based on responses to 3 essay questions. These questions should reflect the contestant's personal opinions. 4. Activity Reports must only fit on the pages provided to the contestant. No additional pages may be used. It is highly recommended that bullets should be used when listing Activities and that Reports are typed. Narratives are strongly discouraged. Interview Phase 1. Each Contestant will be interviewed. 2. Contestants will be expected to dress as if going to a job interview. The dress code for interviews will be business casual. By casual we are expecting something nice like a sundress, pants suit, top and skirt combo, etc. Jeans and shorts with a t-shirt would be inappropriate. 3. The outfit the contestant chooses should reflect her personality and should represent the contestant in a tasteful manner and also be age appropriate. 4. Questions for interviews will be generated from the contestant's individual Activity

10 Reports. Some questions will also be general in nature and could be answered by all contestants. Questions can also be asked to determine the contestant's knowledge of the county fair. The Judges Will Generate All Questions. 5. Interview times will be assigned according to the order in which entry forms are received in the OSU Extension Office. We will follow a First come First serve basis. 6. During this phase, contestants will be judged on poise and personality, selfpresentation, personal appearance, and responsiveness to questions. 7. No evidence of involvement or additional materials should be brought to judging. Contestants should remember they are being judged at all times and may be seen by the judges at any time throughout the process. On-Stage Presence Phase 1. Each contestant will compete on stage and will answer one question from the judges (In the event that there are 18 or more contestants, only the top ten will compete in this phase). 2. Each contestant will answer the same question that has been generated by the judges. To ensure contestants do not duplicate answers, each contestant will compete on stage individually and will be kept in a separate area away from the stage prior to being asked the question. 3. This phase of competition will be judge the contestant's overall presentation, poise and personality, responsiveness to a question, and her ability to speak in front of an audience. 4. Each contestant will be asked to dress in a semiformal manner. Dresses are recommended, however, the price of the dress will not, influence the judging. Each contestant will choose her own dress and the dresses can range from anything from a nice sundress to something similar to a prom dress. The contestant should feel comfortable in what she is wearing and it should present her in a tasteful manner. The contestant's choice of dress should also be age appropriate. 5. Each contestant may be expected to walk across a stage, and possibly down or up a set of stairs, and answer a question. 6. The top five contestants will be named in random order following this phase of the competition. Scoring 1. Scoring is based on the State Fair Queen Guidelines and will be done on the following basis: Activities:...20 points Participation...Achievement Leadership...Initiative Essay Questions:...35 points Responsiveness to Questions...15 points Poise & Personality points Personal Appearance...5 points Overall Impression...5 points On-Stage Presence:...35 points Responsiveness to Questions...15 points Poise & Personality...10 points Personal Appearance...5 points

11 Overall Impression...5 points Total points Activities - Attention is given to the four main areas of Participation, Leadership, Achievement and Initiative. Up to ten points will be given for the responses to three essay questions. Answers to these questions should reflect the contestant's personal opinions. Due to the nature of this title, more weight is given to this area of competition. Poise and Personality - Attention is given to the contestant's poise, charm, carriage, and the confidence by which she carries herself. Personal Appearance - Attention is given to the overall appearance and the contestant's sense of style. Scoring is not effected by the price of the clothing. Attire should be suitable for a teenage girl and reflect her personality. Overall Impression - Attention is given to the overall image that is conveyed to the judges by the contestant. Girls are being judged at all times and should present themselves as such. Responsiveness to Questions - Attention is given to the contestant's communication skills and the substance of her answers. Questions will be generated from the contestant's activity report and also from basic fair knowledge. In the event of a tie, the scores given by the judges for the final question will break the tie. There can be no ties. Each contestant will be judged in the three main areas of Activities, Interview, and On-stage Presence. The judges will be the only people to see the scores. All paperwork and score sheets will be destroyed immediately after the judges tabulate the scores. The top five contestants' results will be put in a sealed envelope by the judges. This envelope will be put in a safe at the OSU Extension office and will not be opened until Monday night of the fair. The Queen and Her Court 1. The Queen and Court will not be named until Monday of the Fair. 2. On the night of the contest the top five names will be read in random order. Placing of the top five contestants will not be revealed until Monday of the fair. No one will know the results of the contest until the fair. 3. Once named to the court, all court members are expected to work as a team. No member is more or less important that any other member of the court. 4. The Queen will receive a crown, a trophy, a sash, flowers and a $ scholarship provided by the Senior Fair Board/Scioto County Ag. Society. This scholarship is only applicable if she seeks higher education. If she chooses not to further her education the fair board will pay her $ In order to receive the $ scholarship, the winner must enroll within two years of the time she is crowned. 5. 1st runner-up and the three (3) princesses will receive a trophy, sash and flowers. 6. All contestants will receive flowers.