5th-8th- A Very Special Pageant T-Shirt Contest

This annual pageant began in 2011 at Fountain Lake School in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was started so that children with special needs could receive recognition and praise for their unique beauty, personalities and talents.  The pageant has grown in popularity. Contestants and escorts come from many counties around Hot Springs.  Any school-age boy or girl with special needs is welcome to participate in the pageant.  One of the highlights of the pageant is the talent showcase.  Contestants and escorts who choose to participate in the talent show have wooed the audience with singing, lip syncing, dancing, cheering, gymnastics and cheering.  All contestants receive a crown and sash, with one overall winner named in each division. All escorts receive a trophy. Talent participants are awarded a medal. If you have never attended A Very Special Pageant, you need to make plans to do so.  Many people have stated that it is one of their favorite events of the year.

This year's event is titled "Over the Rainbow" and has a Wizard of Oz theme. Using the t shirt template provided, design your shirt with this theme in mind. If your shirt wins it will be the shirt used for the pageant this year and will be worn by many people around Garland County! 

AR Standards 5th: CR1.5.2 P5.5.1 P6.5.1 R7.5.1 R9.5.1
AR Standards 6th: CR 1.6.2 CR1.6.3 R8.6.1 R9.6.1 
AR Standards 7th: CR3.7.1 R8.7.1