MISS BLACK AND GOLD
Transcript: Welcome Ladies Staff Members Bro. KeiShawn Terrell Bro. Rickey Williams SWIM WEAR (10 points max.) History For some time, several of the Fraternity's five geographical regions have sponsored Miss Black and Gold Pageants as a part of their conventions. Since the early 1970's, there has been increasing support of these pageants on a national scale. The first national Miss Black and Gold Pageant was held during Alpha's 1976 General Convention in New York City. Miss Denise Smith, representing Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, was awarded the first crown. I. JUDGES INTERVIEW (25 points max.) In a 10-minute interview with each contestant, a panel of judges will look for perception, a sense of values, clarity of expression and concern and ability in human relations. Attire: Dress Chapter District- Lexington Regional- Toronto, Canada National- Las Vegas Before an audience, contestants will give their name, age, college/university, highest level of Alpha Phi Alpha they are representing (Chapter, District, Region), outline their achievements in school, social, civic, or community activities, plans for future and philosophy of life while projecting a good public speaking ability. The time limit for this event is one and one-half minutes (90 seconds). The Miss Black and Gold Pageant is an event whose primary purpose is to highlight and foster the inextricable connection between success and etiquette amongst young women. This pageant spotlights the young women's poise, self-confidence, communication skills, intelligence, and beauty. In all, the Miss Black and Gold Pageant encompasses true womanhood, success, and confidence. Academic excellence and scholarship are greatly stressed in the competition with the Fraternity providing the contestants with scholarships to assist with the financial obligations associated with post secondary studies. The Miss Black and Gold Pageant, under the sponsorship of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is an outgrowth of the long tradition of Alpha Chapters’ designation of outstanding young ladies to serve as "Chapter Sweethearts." The Fraternity recognizes the valuable support rendered to it by the many friends of Alpha Phi Alpha - and this endeavor serves as one mechanism to applaud such support. Contact: missblackandgoldetarho@gmail.com History Continued September 18th, 2019 Form, figure, posture and carriage are considered in an overall evaluation of health and physical well being. Attire: One-piece swimsuit in good taste. Overview Under the current format with winners being selected at the chapter level, the district (state) level, the regional level, and then the national level, this will be the Fraternity's 30th annual Miss. Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant! AWARD The contestant's academic achievements will also be scored. The contestant should provide a college/university certified declaration of GPA for the previous semester, as well as cumulative GPA to date. CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (30 points max.) VI. SCHOLARSHIP (30 points max.) ACHIEVEMENTS & PROJECTION (10 points max.) This area of the competition usually involves having the contestant respond to a question on current events, issues of national concern, etc. Each is asked the same question. Scoring in this category is based on the contestant's grooming/appearance, grace, poise, posture and carriage along with coordination and composure. Also considered, is the contestant's ability to articulate, her wit, intelligence, imagination, and her ability to think on her feet. Further, her ability to speak with eloquence and magnetism when answering questions are strongly considered. This is a thirty (30) second time limit event. Attire: Evening gown. No gloves of any kind. No heels should exceed 3 inches and the toes are to be closed. Scoring and Criteria ORAL EXPRESSION, POISE AND APPEARANCE (30 points max.) MISS BLACK AND GOLD Scoring is based on originality, technical ability, appropriateness of selection and costume, and stage presence during vocal, instrumental, dramatic, acrobatic or gymnastic, or dance performance and cannot exceed three (3) minutes. Instrumentalists, other than a pianist must provide their own instruments and any labor changes connected with transporting such instruments. Contestants are responsible for providing talent props and any other equipment necessary for their performance. Attire: Performing talent attire should be the attire the contestant feels comfortable in and should be in good taste. Level of Competition Questions ?