You May Contact Us: Miss Cheerleader of America™ Lucy Wiesend, Program Director and Co-Founder Box 667, Taylor, MI 48180 Telephone: 734-946-1200 Fax: 734-946-1204 email: misscheerleaderofamerica@yahoo.com web page: www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com For application SEE THE APPLICATION PAGE or call 734-946-1200 or email name and address and school to misscheerleaderofamerica@yahoo.com Web Page & Design: 2001/2002 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2002/2003 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2003/2004 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2004/2005 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2005/2006 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2006/2007 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2007/2008 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2008/2009 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Updated 2009/2010 Miss Cheerleader of America™
Frequently Asked Questions About Miss Cheerleader of America™: 1). Normally there are 10 to 50 cheerleaders competeting (varies by size of state). 2). Normally there are one to three cash scholarship prizes awarded (varies by size of pageant).  One of the Top First Place Scholarship Award for 2007-2008 and 2006-2007 was $1000.00; 2005-2006 was $1500.00; others were $1000.00 depending on the size of the program.  Each other First Place Scholarhsip Award for the 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years was $1000.00. In some cases (depending on the size of the pageant) second and Third Place Scholarships ranged from $750.00 to $500.00 each. Of course, not every girl wins a scholarship, but the experience is wonderful and rewarding! 3). Selections are held over a weekend at a hotel within driving distance from the girls. Cheerleaders are assigned rooms - two to a room, usually alphabetically by school. There is an 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. bed check by two female staff members. 4). Parents will be sent hotel rate information when State Finalist are notified. 5). Cheerleader may opt to stay with parents in their room at the hotel. For this option; a letter must be mailed to the main office -- Miss Cheerleader of America™, Box 667, Taylor, MI 48180 -- THREE weeks before the pageant stating that the cheerleader wants to stay in parents' room. 6). Because girls come from such varied sports & education backgrounds -- small private schools to large public schools -- there is no cheer skills competition to give every girl a chance to win scholarships. 7). Girls may have help from female parent, sister, friend with hair and make-up. 8). Tickets for the pageant are $10.00 for parents, chaperones, relatives, or friends. Parents and friends also may attend the Banquet. (Prices vary depending on where pageant is held). Banquets usually are held on Saturday evening. Pageants usually are held on Sunday afternoon. 9). Interviews are short one-on-one with three or four judges held privately. Most girls leave interview room with a smile on their face saying how much fun it was. The judges are not out to get the girls or make them feel uncomfortable. 10). Unlike "beauty pageants," the girls who participate at Miss Cheerleader of America™ make good friends with others contestants. The girls have many things in common. Most of the cheerleaders have never been in a "pageant" before. They are proud to be cheerleaders. They are proud and honored to be Miss Cheerleader of America™ State Finalists.
Back stage is a flutter of activities, as the cheerleaders eat lunch and prepare to go on stage. Waiting to go on, this girl takes a peek at the audience to find her family and friend. Each cheerleader walks the runway (see below) in a beautiful gown, wearing her sash and tiara. Some girls wear their Homecoming or Prom gowns; other girls borrow a dress to wear for the event. (If you are one of our former State Finalists and would like to see you photo on our WEB SITE send it to us.)	Our Mission Statement: We are committed to providing recognition and opportunities for female high school cheerleaders to gain scholarship money to help them develop their talents and skills to the fullest for the benefit of themselves, their families and the community. We are dedicated to rewarding students who show leadership skills and a good heart today and will continue to be our leaders tomorrow!
Miss Cheerleader of America™ MC/Hostess and Assistant Director Natalie Wiesend introduces State Finalists...	Each year we invite the last year's Miss Cheerleader of America™ to join Natalie on stage. Here Miss Alabama Cheerleader of America™ 2002-2003 helps with introductions!
The Miss Cheerleader of America™ Staff (from left Kristen, Natalie, Kimmy and last year's winner) greet everyone at the check-in table and give them instructions for the weekend.	Cheerleader from across your state compete for the title of Miss Cheerleader of America™.  The cheerleaders make new friends and enjoy activities with other girls who share the same interests.