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P A G E 0 3L E A D I N G W I T H L E G A C Y :From the e choe s of r esil ience tothe prom ise of t omor row, wegath er today in the spiri t of l egac y—one built on the c oura ge of t hosewho came before us an d car riedforw ard by t he b rill ianc e of tho sewho stand here no w. The M r. & MissJune teenth Schol arsh ip Pagea nt ismore than a sho wcas e of g raceand tal ent; it is a tribute to thedrea ms de ferr ed an d the futu resigni ted. Thro ugh the po wer o fknow ledge, lead ership, andunwa vering prid e, thes e youngmen and wome n rise—not just tocomp ete, but to c arry the torch offree dom, wisdom, and excell ence .They ar e m ore than conte stants;they are storytell ers of our past,arch itects o f ou r pr esen t, a ndvisi onaries o f our future. Tonig ht,as they stand in the glow of theirance stors' triu mphs , m ay we all beremi nded that le gacy is not me relyinhe rited—it is built, nurtured , andled wit h p urpo se. Welcome to theMr. & Miss Ju nete enth ScholarshipPage ant: W here Le gacy TakesCent er Stage. A C E L E B R A T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E A N D H E R I T A G E

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P A G E 0 4COMMUNITY VISIONYour generous support whether in theform of monetary donations or serviceswill directly impact the youthparticipants, helping to fund essentialelements such as scholarships, eventlogistics, venue fees, and programmaterials. As a sponsor, you will receiveprominent recognition during thepageant, including your logo on eventmaterials, banners, and otherpromotional platforms. You will alsohave the opportunity to directlyconnect with the youth and families weserve, showcasing your commitment toeducation, community, andempowerment.BUILDING THE TEAMWe would love the opportunity todiscuss ways you can support theMr. and Miss JuneteenthScholarship Pageant and help makethis event a success. Please feelfree to reach out to us to furtherexplore how we can partnertogether. Thank you for considering thisopportunity to make a lastingimpact on the lives of youngleaders in our community. We lookforward to your support andpartnership.The Mr. and Miss Juneteenth Pageant isan inspiring community event dedicatedto celebrating culture, leadership, andacademic excellence among youth in ourcommunity. Sponsored by ProjectFreedom 326, a 501(c)(3) nonprof itorganization, our mission is to providescholarships, mentorship, andopportunities for young individuals toshine and grow. We are hosting the Mr.and Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantthis year, and we need your support tomake this event a reality. We are seekingdonations and/or in-kind services to covervarious expenses associated with thisimpactful event. Included in thiscorrespondence is a breakdown of ourprojected expenses and how yourcontributions make a difference.Warm regards, Kritsten D. Smith Pageant Director Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship ProgramMrandMissJuneteenthPageant@gma i l . c o m | www.sc-juneteenth.com

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S Y M B O L S & C O L O R SP A G E 0 5Some say the color red repr esen ts the bl ood shedby peop le fighting fo r f reed om. Red is als oasso ciated wi th the c ultu res of the Yo ruba a ndCong o peo ple, who w ere a ffec ted b y the T rans -Atla ntic slave trade. REDGree n repr esen ts the natural weal th andpros perity of A fric an peopl e a nd our commi tmen tto g rowth.GREEN & BLACKThe wh ite an d b lue co lors of th e A meri can fl agrepr esent the com mitment of al l Amer ican s t o liveup t o the ideals of liberty and jus tice . WHITE & BLUES t a r : The star in the c ente r of the fla grepr esents Texas, the Lone Star Sta te, wher eJune teenth was first celebr ated . Th e st ar a lsosymb olizes that all formerl y en slav ed p eopl ebeca me American citizens on Jun etee nth. A r c : The arc across the fla g re pres ents a n ewhori zon and hope for the fu ture . B u r s t : The burst around the sta r re pres entsnew opportunities for Black peo ple.

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OUR W HY:OUR W HY: HONO R ING H I STORY ,HONO R ING H I STORY ,BUIL D ING F U TURE L EADER SBUIL D ING F U TURE L EADER SThe Juneteenth holiday mark s apivo tal moment in American hist ory—the liberation of enslaved Afri canAmer icans. It is a day to r efle ct,comm emorate, and honor theresi lience and strength of thos e wh ofoug ht for freedom. The Mr. and Mis sJune teenth Scholarship Page antexis ts to not only celebrat e th ishist orical milestone but al so t oprov ide young people withoppo rtunities to excel acad emic ally ,grow as leaders, and contri bute tothei r communities.Our mission is to empower y oungindi viduals to embrace thei rheri tage, cultivate their l eade rshi pskil ls, and pursue educatio naloppo rtunities. Through the Mr. andMiss Juneteenth ScholarshipPage ant, we aim to providescho larships that support h ighe reduc ation, while fostering a se nse ofprid e, responsibility, and unit y inthe next generation of Afri canAmer ican leaders.June teenth is more than jus t aholi day—it’s a testament topers everance, joy, and the ongo ingfigh t for equality. By show casi ng t hetale nts and potential of to day’ syout h, we celebrate our sha redhist ory and our collective prog ress .This pageant is a space whe re t hepast meets the present, and whe rethe next generation of lead ers draw sinsp iration from the legacy offree dom and empowerment.OUR CULTURE & HISTORYOur goals are s imple yet p owerf u l: to upli f t you ng pe o ple, honor our h istory , and inspi re ch a nge.We h ope t o prov ide c o ntest ants w ith t he re s ource s, me n torsh ip, an d con fidenc e the y need tosucc eed. B y off ering schol arshi p s, ce lebra t ing i ndivi d ual a chieve ments , and foste ring c ommun i tyenga gemen t , we are h e lping to c r eate a fut u re wh ere e v ery y oung p erson has t he op portun ity t othri ve.Than k you for b eing a part of t h is mo mento u s occ asion . Toge ther, we ho nor th e pas t, cel ebrat e thepres ent, a nd bu ild a brigh ter f u ture.OUR MISSIONOUR GOALSOUR GOALSP A G E 0 6

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W H A T T OW H A T T OA N T I C I P A T EA N T I C I P A T EP A G E 0 2"Lea ding with legacy meanshono ring the pa st whilebuil ding a futu re wherefree dom, unity , a nd progres sthri ve. A s we car ry on thelega cy of Juneteenth, wemust upl ift voices, empowercomm unities, and en surethat the p romise o f truelibe ration is realized forgene rations to come. "- Coach KayWe l ook for individuals who areconf ident, articulate,comp assionate, and ready toadvo cate for the values of unit y,empo werment, and education.At t he Mr. and Miss Junetee nthScho larship Pageant, we exp ectcont estants to representthem selves with dignity,resp ect, and pride. Yourpart icipation is not just a boutcomp eting—it's aboutembr acing the legacy ofJune teenth and serving as arole model in your communit y. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR CONTESTANTS Welc ome t o an u nforgettable celebration of c ultu re, heri tage , andachi evement. As conte stan ts, y ou a re ab out to embark on a jour neythat honor s the ri ch history of Junet eenth, whi le hig hlig htin g thetale nts, passions, and as pira tion s of today's yout h. We an tici pate apowe rful disp lay of grac e, in tell igen ce, and com muni ty sp irit as youshar e your uniqu e p ersp ecti ves on what Juneteenth me ans to yo uand how you can help shape a br ight er f utur e fo r al l.P A G E 0 7Scan the Code to Apply

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD GOALSTOTAL: $16,000+TICKETS: (500 seat auditorium)Talent Competition: $25 per person Formal Crowning Competition: $25 per personCoronation Ball: $30 per personAll Events Pass: $60Ticket Revenue Projection: $12,500+REVENUE STREAMSBusiness Card: $25 x 30 = $750Quarter Page: $50 x 20 = $1000Half Page: $75 x 10 = $750Full Page: $100 x 11 = $1,100Ads Revenue Projection: $3600+ADVERTISEMENTS IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL$100 per contestant x 11 category contestants = $1,100+$500 2nd Runner Up x 6 = $3,000+$750 1st Runner Up x 6 = $4500+$1,000 Top Prize x 6 = $6,000+P A G E 0 8SCHOLARSHIP AWARD GOALTOTAL: $33,000Your generous contribution will go dire ctly tow ard fund ing scho lars hipsfor our contestants, who ar e ch osen bas ed o n th eir acad emic exc elle nce,comm unity service, and dedi cati on t o le ader ship . Th ese scho lars hipsenab le our participants to purs ue h ighe r ed ucat ion, emb ark on p erso naldeve lopment, and continue t heir leg acie s of ser vice . In doi ng s o, y ourdona tion plays an integral role in help ing youn g in divi dual s fu lfil l th eirdrea ms and advance the valu es o f un ity, res ilie nce, and emp ower ment .You can purchase ads and ti cket s at www .sc- june teen th.c om

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SASHES & REGALIA: $500Whale Branch Auditorium Fee ($1,500) Etiquette Dining Event ($1,000) Coronation Reception & Event Decorator ($2,500)OPERATIONAL BUDGET: $8,350Print & Digital Materials for Event & Souvenir JournalsMeals and AccommodationsContestant Gear & PrizesStaff Stipends Videography & Photography TeamPAGE 10EVENT EXPENSES PROJECTION: $15,000Proj ect Freedom 326 is a 50 1(c) (3) orga niza tion , al l do nati ons are tax-dedu ctible to the fullest e xten t al lowe d by law . We wou ld b e ha ppy toprov ide you with a receipt for your rec ords and ack nowl edge you rgene rous support in our pro gram mat eria ls, on o ur w ebsi te, and at t heeven t itself.CROWNS $300VENUES: $5000

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T H A N KT H A N KY O U !Y O U !We t ruly belie ve th at yo ur su pport willhelp us c arry out o ur mi ssion andcont inue to po sitiv ely i mpact the lives ofyoun g peo ple i n our comm unity . We aregrat eful for a ny co ntrib ution you canmake, whe ther it be fina ncial or i n-kin d,and we lo ok fo rward to p artne ring withyou in th is im porta nt wo rk. Shoul d you have any q uesti o ns or needfurth er in format ion, pleas e feel free toreach out to dir ectly at MrandM issJuneteent hPageant@gma i l.comThan k you for consi derin g a d onati on tothe Mr. & Miss June teent h Sch olars hipPage ant, and f or yo ur co mmitm ent t oinve sting in t he fu ture of ou r you th. Proud Sponsor of the 2025

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