Okla Chahta Clan of CA, Inc.

Princess Contest Judging Criteria

Reflection Essay:

This is a very big part of the point system.  The essay should reflect the contestant desire to be princess, her pride in and knowledge of her tribe.  Must be in the contestant’s own thoughts, wording and feelings.  If written by parent/ guardian or sponsor…we need to know why i.e. – child is too young or has a disability.  We are very understanding and this will not affect the points at all.

Traditional Dress:

This is a MUST!!!  Dress includes:  Dress, Apron, Beaded Choctaw Necklace, Beaded Hair Comb, Moccasins, Ribbons, and White Scarf worn in traditional manor.  Each dress item will be given separate points so even if you do not have everything, you can still run.  If you need help finding items let us know and we will be glad to help. Dress Ruffle MUST be the SAME color as dress, NOT white if you are ordering your dress from an outside source, you MUST request this to make sure.  This white ruffle is NOT traditional and may count AGAINST you for dress points.

This is the Traditional Dress                                             This is NON Traditional

(Ruffle SAME color as dress)                                                  (Ruffle WHITE, NOT color of dress)

Another Example, this is OCC princesses & Choctaw Nation Princesses 

NO white/Different than dress color RUFFLES

Talent:

This can be singing, musical instrument, poetry, beading (bring examples of your work), cheerleading etc.  Anything you feel you can do well…such as these the talent doesn’t have to be traditional. However Pow Wow Dancing not preferred.

Interview with the Judges:

The judges will be looking for knowledge of tribe and traditions, traditional clothes & why we wear them, as well as poise, talent, self confidence and desire.  This is in NO way a beauty contest so do not feel shy. Your beauty is in your desire to learn and carry the traditions of the tribe.

Photo(s):

Must be real photo, not a photocopy.  You are not being judged on looks but the photo is needed for publications, etc. NO PHOTO…NO (photo) POINTS!

Dance:

Participation in the traditional dances at the gathering are not required however are observed by judges.  Participation shows incentive.

Ticket Sales:

These will be pre-determined by what you sell on a point per amount basis ~ please see point sheet for more info. *This may be subject to change.

Tie Breaker:

This will be a written essay on “What I would like to say to my peers” or “What I would like to say to my elders”.  This essay may also be used for other reasons such as acceptance speech or in announcements or publications.

For more info please contact Victoria Harrison at 

(661) 703-2018 or 661-393-6552

P.O. Box 80862 Bakersfield, CA 93384

or by email at: Princess Victoria or oklachahta@igalaxy.net

Also, we will be updating the web page at http://www.oklachahta.org/ soon so please visit regularly for more info or postings.  

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REVISED: November 2003