2017 2018 Contestant Application **************************************************** Application deadline is July 28th, 2017 at 12:00pm. No applications will be allowed after this specified date and time. NO EXCEPTIONS **************************************************** For more information please contact: Anna Diaz-Takes the Shield Oglala Lakota Nation Royalty Coordinator PO Box 2070 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 W: (605)867-2470 C: (605)441-9051 Fax: 605-867-2489 atakes88@gmail.com Contestant Application 2017-2018
Candidates must be: Page 1 1. Between the ages of 17-24 years of age. 2. A single female never had any children, no co-habitation, never been married. 3. An enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. 4. Of good moral character. Please attach the following with your application: 1. Certified Copy of your Oglala Sioux Tribe enrollment verification. 2. Three (3) letters of character recommendations (Teachers, Instructors, District Representatives, anyone other than immediate family members, non-relative of contestant; please attach address and phone numbers as we will be contacting these individuals). 3. Picture of yourself. Criteria points will be awarded for the following: Participation Public Speaking Interview Talent/Skill (Contemporary and Traditional) Dance Wednesday August 2nd, 2017: 5:00pm Potluck OST Council Chambers, Pine Ridge, SD. Contestants will be required to participate and bring a dish to the potluck dinner. You will be awarded points for your participation. Contestants will be interviewed and present their Talent/Skill (Contemporary and Traditional) in the OST Tribal Council Chambers Pine Ridge, SD. Thursday August 3rd, 2017: 5:30pm Public Speaking & Dance Competition Pow wow grounds. **Every Session all contestants will be required to participate in the Oglala Lakota Nation Grand Entry and Wacipi. You will be awarded points for your participation. Saturday August 5th, 2017: 11:00am Contestants will be required to participate in the Oglala Lakota Nation Parade, Pine Ridge, SD. You will be awarded points for your participation. 5:00pm Crowning of newly selected royalty. Contestant Application 2017-2018
Personal Information: (17 24 Years of Age) Page 2 Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Name of Parents/Guardians: Maternal Grandparents: Paternal Grandparents: Date of Birth: Age: Place of Birth: Lakota Name: Meaning: Educational Information: Name of High School/College currently attending: Major (if in college): Awards/Honors Received: Extra-curricular activity participation: What are your future educational goals: Answer each of the following questions on a separate sheet of paper (1 page min. per question): 1. Explain briefly why you would like to become 2016-2017 and how you would represent the Oglala Lakota Nation. 2. Provide information about your personal background, your family, interests, hobbies, and goals. Contestant Application 2017-2018
(17 24 Years of Age) Page 3 I understand, acknowledge and consent to the following: 1. That if the preceding requirements are not met and submitted by the established deadline; I may be disqualified for the 2016-2017 Royalty Competition. 2. That if I should become with child, found in an elicit cohabitation relationship or enter into marriage I will be required to forfeit my title and turn in my crown and sash. (In the unlikely event that this should occur, the runner-up will be crowned for the remaining 2016-2017 reign.) 3. SOCIAL MEDIA : Must have good standards of conduct on social media. With respect to any disputes arising it will be brought forward for sanctions and possible removal. 4. Must be willing to come forward when called upon for public engagements on behalf of the Oglala Lakota Nation. 5. All decisions made by the Royalty Committee and Judges are final. Name (print) Date: Signature: Date: Parental Consent If Under 18 years of age: I give permission and my consent for to be a candidate for the Oglala Lakota Nation Royalty competition. I also understand and acknowledge the aforementioned. Parent/Guardian Date Application deadline: Friday July 28th, 2017 at 12:00pm. No applications will be allowed after this specified date. NO EXCEPTIONS. Contestant Application 2017-2018
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