These slides were prepared to present at interest meetings for the 2016 Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant. At these meetings, prospective contestants learned more about the pageant and could even pick up an application.

1. THE 2016
MISS BLACK AND GOLD
SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Presented By:
The Xi Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha

2. HISTORY OF MISS B.&G.
The Miss Black & 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." For some time, several of
the Fraternity's five geographical regions have sponsored Miss Black & 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 Pageant was deferred following the first
event and reinstated during the Fraternity's 1982 General Convention in Los Angeles,
California.
The first national Miss Black & 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. The current, reigning Miss
Black & Gold at Georgia Southern University is Miss Jasmyn Cornell.

3. FACES & NAMES TO KNOW
Chris Ogletree
Xi Tau Pageant Chair
co01268@georgiasouthern.edu

4. CK Tataw
Pageant Coordinator
ct01577@georgiasouthern.edu

6. MISS BLACK & GOLD
JUDGING AND SCORING RULES
The 2016 Miss Black & Gold contestant line up will be composed of women that
display poise, self-confidence, fitness, communication skills, intelligence, and
beauty.
There are 7 sections to be judged during the Miss Black & Gold Scholarship
Pageant. A contestant can score a maximum of 135 points. Competition and
scoring by the pageant shall be as indicated in the following categories…

7. AWARD CATEGORIES
1. Judges Interview
2. Achievements and Projection (Introduction)
3. Talent
4. Swimwear
5. Evening wear
6. On-Stage Question
7. Scholarship
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-Best Talent -Best Swimwear

8. MISS BLACK & GOLD
JUDGING AND SCORING RULES
❖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: Business

9. MISS BLACK & GOLD
JUDGING AND SCORING RULES
❖ACHIEVEMENTS & PROJECTION- Introductions (10 points
max.) Before an audience, contestants will give their name, age,
college/university, highest level of Alpha Phi Alpha they are
representing (Chapter – Xi Tau), 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 30 seconds

10. MISS BLACK & GOLD
JUDGING AND SCORING RULES
❖SWIM WEAR (10 points max.) Form, figure, posture and carriage
are considered in an overall evaluation of health and physical well
being.
❖Attire: One or Two piece swimsuit in good taste. (Preferably solid
print).

11. MISS BLACK & GOLD
JUDGING AND SCORING RULES
❖CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (30 points max.)
Scoring is based on originality, technical ability, appropriateness of
selection and costume, and stage presence during performance and
cannot exceed three (3) minutes.
❖ Attire: Performing talent attire should be the attire the contestant
feels comfortable in and should be in good taste.

12. MISS BLACK & GOLD
JUDGING AND SCORING RULES
❖ORAL EXPRESSION, POISE AND APPEARANCE (30 points max.) This area of
the competition usually involves having the contestant respond to a 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.
❖Attire: Evening gown. No gloves of any kind. No heels should exceed 3 inches and the
toes are to be closed.

13. MISS BLACK & GOLD
JUDGING AND SCORING RULES
❖SCHOLARSHIP (30 points max.) 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.

14. CONTESTANTS
Contestants will be chosen using an application and interview process.
Please note that all that applicants are not guaranteed an interview. Applicants
who are chosen must attend interviews in order to maintain eligibility to
compete.
Along with a scholarship sponsored by the Xi Tau Chapter, Miss Black & Gold
will receive the opportunity to compete at the district (state) level in Fall 2016
along with the winners from other colleges and universities.

15. CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A contestant must be currently enrolled in at least 12+ hours at Georgia Southern
University.
A contestant must have completed at least one semester at Georgia Southern
University by date of pageant.
A contestant must be in good disciplinary and academic standing with the University.
A contestant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 unrounded at the time of
application.
A contestant must be a female whose age shall not be less than seventeen (17), nor
more than twenty-five (25) years.

16. APPLICATION PROCESS
The application can be accessed at any informational session and online. To
access the online application, visit MyInvolvement.
Applications shall be due on Sunday, November 29, 2016 no later than 11:45
PM. Physical applications can be turned in at the front desk, reception area of
the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. *Please request that the application
be placed in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mailbox.

17. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
Interest Meetings
November 10th 6:06 p.m.
RU 2040
November 12th 6:06 p.m.
RU 2042
November 16th 7:30 p.m.
RU 2044
November 18th 6:06 p.m.
RU 2044
November 29 2015 11:45 p.m.
Online application closes
November 29th
Application Notification
November 30th-Dec. 2nd TBA
Interviews

18. THE 2016
MISS BLACK & GOLD
SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Thank You