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Gurdon Lakes Pageant Is May 8

Clark County Youth Development Center (CCYDC) will sponsor the seventh annual Miss Gurdon Lake pageant May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the old Gurdon High School auditorium.

The pageant is open to children ages 0-21, who meet the requirements that are set forth by the pageant committee of CCYDC.

Pageant divisions are as follows, Infant, 0-4 years; Tiny Miss, 5-9 years; Pre-Teen, 10-12 years; Junior Miss, 13-15 years; and Miss Gurdon Lake, 16-21 years.

Competition will include introduction, sportswear, talent, evening gown, swimwear and projection.

The Pre-Teen division will compete on introduction, talent, sportswear and projection. The Junior Miss and Miss Gurdon Lake divisions will compete on introduction, talent, swimwear, evening gown and projection.

All participants are required to pay an entrance fee of $5 and submit a recent photo, preferably black and white. However, color photos will also be accepted.

The CCYDC pageant is the group's annual fund-raiser. The funds will assist in sponsoring programs, purchasing equipment for the center and supporting other worthwhile activities and projects in the community. The pageant also provides an opportunity for the youth to perform on stage and to develop poise and self-esteem.

The winners in each of the five division will receive a trophy, crown, participation certificate and banner.

In the Infant and Tiny Miss divisions, the winners will also receive $25. In the Pre-Teen, Junior Miss and Miss Gurdon Lake divisions, the winners will receive crown, banner, flowers, trophy and participation certificate.

Miss Gurdon Lake will also receive a $250 scholarship to enter a college or vocational school of her choice. The first and second runners-up in each division will also receive trophies.

Application forms are available at Clark County Youth Development Center, 810 South 5th Street in Gurdon. The center will be accepting applications through April 9.

For more information, call Delores Hodges at 353-6145 or 353-2593.