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The Queen Silver Star Program

History

The Queen Silver Star Program is a pageant that runs in Vernon, British Columbia,every winter. It takes place every February during the Vernon Winter Carnival. The program dates back as far as 1961 when Rhonda Oliver Briggs was crowned Queen Silver Star the first. 58 years later, the program is still running.

Activities and Qualifications

The Queen Silver Star Program is open to girls ages 15 to 18. The girls running must have a local sponsor. The contestants attend classes on self defense, modeling and deportment, speech craft, makeup/skin care, interviewing skills, local history, health and fitness, hair care, financial awareness, etiquette, and automotive skills for six months.