Overview, Guidelines, and Responsibilities of
Miss American Legion Teen and Miss Poppy Pageant
The Pageant will take place June 5, 2027, at 11:00AM and interviews will began at 9:00AM at Best Western of Alexandria, 2720 N. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria Louisiana 71303.
Eligibility criteria
Baseline Requirements:
· Affiliation with The American Legion: Participants will a direct descendant of an American Legion member, or a person who is sponsored specifically by an American Legion Post or an Auxiliary.
· Residency: Contestants must reside in Louisiana, either by living, working, or enrolled in school.
· Age: The age requirement will be from 15 to 17 years of age for Miss American Legion Teen and 12 to 14 years of age for Miss Poppy.
· Good character: Contestants must be of good moral character, emphasizing traits like integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Judging criteria:
The selection process will feature multiple components, with judges looking beyond physical appearance. The evaluation criteria will include:
· Interview: An interview is a standard pageant component to assess a contestant's personality, communication skills, and ability to serve as an ambassador
· Patriotism and Americanism: Given the American Legion's focus on these values, contestants will likely be evaluated on their knowledge and support of American principles and veterans' causes.
· Platform and community service: The pageant will judge contestants on a specific platform or project related to community service, mirroring the charitable goals of the event.
· Evening gown: An evening gown competition will judge poise, confidence, and stage presence.
· Sport Attire: Contestants will model an outfit that represents their favorite sport or athletic activity. Judging will be based on creativity, appropriateness, presentation, and how well the attire reflects the contestant’s personality and interest in physical activity.
The specific responsibilities for Miss American Legion Teen and Miss Poppy, are determined by the organizers at Angola Memorial Veterans Post No. 433.
The winner will be awarded a monetary prize of $500 (Miss American Legion Teen), $250 (Miss Poppy), and would be expected to fulfill several duties during her year-long reign.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities (Suggested) (Guardian Approved)
1. Public relations and ambassadorship
· Represent The American Legion, Angola Memorial Veterans Post No. 433 #46710285N, Angola Memorial Veterans Post No. 433, and their values: The winner would serve as the public face, representing its commitment to patriotism, community service, and support for veterans.
· Appear at state events: This includes attending the Department's annual conventions, conferences, and other key meetings, determined by the committee.
· Media appearances: She would likely be responsible for speaking with local and statewide media to raise awareness for the pageant's beneficiaries and the Legion's mission.
2. Fundraising and program support
· Promote the pageant's beneficiaries: She would be expected to actively champion the causes for which the pageant raises money, including the members, their family, Boys/Girls State, and the PAWS program.
· Fundraising efforts: She would participate in and led fundraising events, leveraging her platform to maximize donations.
· Support department programs: The winner would assist with the promotion of existing post and department programs, such as the School Award Medal Program.
3. Veteran and community advocacy
· Visit veterans and military families: A significant part of her role would involve visiting veterans’ homes, posts, hospitals, and community centers to uplift and advocate for veterans and their families.
· Promote Americanism and patriotism: Following the American Legion's mission, she would help promote Americanism through community events, school visits, and parades.
4. Post-to-post engagement
· Travel across Louisiana: A primary responsibility would be to travel to different posts across the state, sharing her platform and inspiring other members to get involved.
· Networking with Legionnaires: She would serve as an active liaison, building relationships and fostering camaraderie among Legionnaires and Auxiliary members.
Summary of responsibilities
· Primary role: The official public representative Angola Memorial Veterans Post No. 433 of The American Legion, Department of Louisiana.
· Advocacy: Championing the pageant's specific causes and broader veteran issues.
· Engagement: Attending Department events, visiting posts, and connecting with Legionnaires and their families.
· Outreach: Raising awareness and garnering support for The American Legion's mission and programs throughout the year.