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Student Name

The student's name is written on a 4x6 index card and taped to the bottom or the inside of the float.

The student's name is written on a 4x6 index card and taped to somewhere other than the bottom or the inside of the float.

The students name is written directly on the bottom or inside of the float.

The student's name is written on teh outside of the float.

No name.

Appropriate Size

The float is made from a shoe or shirt box.

The float is made from a box larger than a shoe or shirt box.

The float is made from a box slightly smaller than a shoe or shirt box.

The float is made from a box the size of a large matchbox or smaller.

No box.

Name of Krewe on Float

The name of the krewe is clearly stated on the float. The lettering is neat and attractive.

The name of the krewe is clearly stated on the float. The lettering is less than neat and attractive.

The name of the krewe is not clearly stated on the float or the lettering is not neat and attractive.

The wrong krewe name is stated.

No krewe name is stated.

Theme on Float

The theme of the float is clearly stated on the float. The lettering is neat and attractive.

The theme of the float is clearly stated on the float. The lettering is less than neat and attractive.

The theme of the float is not clearly stated on the float or the lettering is not neat and attractive.

The wrong theme is stated.

No theme is stated.

Title of Float

The title of the float is clearly stated on the float. The lettering is neat and attractive.

The title of the float is clearly stated on the float. The lettering is less than neat and attractive.

The title of the float is not clearly stated on the float or the lettering is not neat and attractive.

The wrong title is stated.

No title is stated.

Depiction of Theme

The theme is clearly depicted throughout the float. All elements of the float support the theme.

The theme is clearly depicted throughout the float. Most elements of the float support the theme.

The theme is depicted on much of the float OR the theme is not clear to the observer.

The theme is depicted on a few parts of the float OR the theme is not the theme of the assigned/selected krewe.

No theme is depicted.

Neatness

The float has a sharp, neat appearance that is eye-catching and appealing.

The float is fairly neat and attractive.

The float is somewhat messy or unappealing.

The float is not neat or is very unappealing.

No float was submmitted for grading.

Creativity

The float is creative and includes elements that are surprisingly creative.

The float is somewhat creative.

The float is typical and meets the requirements for the competition.

The float is dull and boring, reflecting little effort or thought.

No float was submitted.

Models

The float inlcudes three dimensional models. All models are interesting, attractive, and make a positive contribution to the apprearance and support the theme of the float.

The float inlcudes two dimensional models. All models are interesting, attractive, and make a positive contribution to the apprearance and support the theme of the float.

The float inlcudes three dimensional models. The models are less than interesting, attractive, and/or do not make a positive contribution to the apprearance and support the theme of the float.

The float inlcudes two dimensional models. The models are less than interesting, attractive, and/or do not make a positive contribution to the apprearance and support the theme of the float.

No models are included.

Authenticity

The float looks like a real Mardi Gras float.

The float looks somewhat like a Mardi Gras float.

The float meets the requirements for the competition but is not realistic.

The float does not meets the requirements for the competition and is not realistic.

No float was submitted.