Hunt is on for Miss Crystal Lake at business expo

The annual Miss Crystal Lake Pageant will be an exciting part of the Crystal Lake Business Expo 2008 at 5:30 p.m. March 29 at Crystal Lake South High School.

The pageant organizers, the Crystal Lake Park District and the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce are seeking local girls, ages 16 to 21, to participate as contestants. Miss Crystal Lake receives a $1,000 cash award to be used to further her education. Additional scholarship awards may be available for runner-up contestants.

The winner of the Miss Crystal Lake Pageant competes in the Miss McHenry County Pageant, and if she wins, advances to the Miss Illinois County Pageant.

Starting in January all contestants will begin preparing for the pageant by attending workshops on personal development, community knowledge and communication.

The regular meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, but may vary certain weeks. Girls who have registered will receive a full schedule at the Mandatory Parent and Contestant meeting Jan. 22. Participants will be expected to attend many community functions as well as perform community service.

The months of preparation will culminate in the pageant March 29, where participants will compete in the categories of formal wear, business attire, question/answer session and the awarding of the crown and scholarship.

Registration forms are available online at www.crystallakeparks.org or at the Administrative Office located at One E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake.

The registration fee for the program is $53. Crystal Lake Park District residents can register and pay the $35 resident discount fee.

For information, call Connie Cooke at (815) 459-0680, ext. 213.