L.Z. Rainelle
West Virginia Veteran's Reunion &
"Miss Freedom Pageant"
Festival History:
May 26, 1988 started out like any other day in the town of Rainelle, West Virginia. Local folks had no idea that by the end of the day a bond would be formed that would join their town so closely to the concerns of military veterans from across the nation. A group of approximately 50 motorcycle riders (veterans themselves or veterans' family members) were traveling to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness for the live POW's. Traveling east on Interstate 64, their advance road guards come upon the tollbooths of the WV Turnpike. These individuals wanted to pay the tolls for all the riders, which were to follow, but were refused. Rather than fight the traffic snarl to the tollbooths, the riders decided to travel east on U.S. 60 from Charleston to the Interstate 64 at Sam Black Church......click here to read the rest of the story.
"MISS FREEDOM PAGEANT"
Where: RAINELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RAINELLE, WV
When: MAY 23, 2010
Time: 1 pm with Registration at noon
Attire: Patriotic Wear or RED, WHITE, and BLUE
ADMISSION: FREE
PHOTOGENIC:
Photos should be presented the day of the pageant.
Size: 1- 8x10 (Natural Photos ONLY!)
3 GRAND SUPREME TITLE HOLDERS (0-3, 4-7, & 8-12)
BABY MISS FREEDOM (0-3 yrs.)
LITTLE MISS FREEDOM (4-7 yrs.)
JR. MISS FREEDOM (8-12 yrs.)
7 DIVISION QUEENS
AWARDS IN EVERY CATEGORY:
Miss Freedom Queen, Miss Freedom Princess, Prettiest Smile, Prettiest Eyes, Best Patriotic Attire, Best (Red, White and Blue) Attire, Natural Cover Model, and Best Personality
OVERALLS:
(Optional Categories. $10.00 for all four. Due day of the pageant.)
Overall Pageant Personality
Overall Patiotic Attire
Overall Red, White, and Blue Attire
Overall Natural Photogenic
Please Note: Additional Supreme titles can be added if pageant numbers are large. Also, this is a festival and their will be festival attendance requirements. If you feel that you can not fulfill these requirements; please do not attend. If Supremes and Division Queens can not fulfill the requirements of their reign, you will be asked to pass your title and awards to the next highest scoring princess or queen. Please see below for a list of requirments.
Requirments:
~~Parade. The parade is on Saturday of the Memorial Weekend. There will be a float provided for transportation. Title holders are not required to help build float, but you are welcome to participate.
~~Presentation of SupremeTitle Holders (Queens are not required to attend)
~~At least 2 other events of your choice.
Suggestions:
1. If title holders school and schedule permits; the welcome reception would be a good choice. Due to it being on a Thursay during regular school times and during the week; I did not make it a requirement.
2. Candlelight Memorial Service. Friday evening
3. Car & Bike Show & Street Fair
4. Music Concert at the Events Center
5. Aerial Fireworks Display
6. 'Quilt of Tears' & 'Through the Eyes' Displays
more options as Festival nears.
Director: April Lewis Phone: 1-888-301-1906
Email: lewisinteriorswv@yahoo.com
This page was last updated: March 5, 2010
