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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions about Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Competition)
1. What is the purpose of the pageant and when was it started?
The purpose (mission) of the Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Competition (MOG&BSC) is to be a source of excellence for women in
character education, value clarification, economic and social empowerment, role-modeling, mentoring, commitment to service to humanity and to
provide opportunities that present her in a positive way. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. created the MOG&BSC) created in 1976 in New York with
Miss Denise Smith, representing Zeta Mu Chapter at Georgia State University as the winner. The pageant went on hiatus and returned in 1981
with the competition at the 1982 General Convention in Los Angeles, California.
2. What is the role of Miss Old Gold and Black?
Miss Old Gold and Black’s role is to serve as an ambassador for the program through representation at various selected events, utilize the
pageant to promote her personal platform to bring about changes in the community, to serve as role model for young people and to encourage
them to graduate from high school and college. Miss Old Gold and Black serves a term until her successor is selected which could run for 10-12
months.
3. When and where is the pageant being held?
The competition is held at Prairie View A&M University on January 26, 2024. For information, write missblackandgoldprairieview@gmail.com.
4. Why should students participate in this pageant? How is it different from any others?
Students should participate in the pageant because it provides them the opportunity to develop the spirit of competition. Additionally, the
pageant provides programs for personal and professional development, self esteem and confidence building, enhancement of leadership skills and developing a sense of responsibility to helping the community. The pageant differs from others because the emphasis is on scholarship and
Not the superficial aspects of the contestants. The pageant is open to enrolled at the university with a minimum GPA of C+
5. Who is eligible to compete in the Pageant?
Eligible candidates must be: (1) Natural born females between the ages of 18 and 25 years, (2) currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
in good standing at the University with a 2.80 GPA and 30 Semester Hours (15 hours must be at PVAMU); and (3) be enrolled at the university
in the Fall 2024 Semester. Failure to comply with this request will result in forfeiture of prizes and title, etc.
6. What categories are the candidates judged in?
The candidates compete in the following categories and the percentage weight of each area: 1. Scholarship (30 Pts), 2. Personal/Private Interview
(25Pts); 3. Achievement/Projections (10 Pts) 4. Lifestyle and Physical Fitness (10 Pts); 5. Talent-Creative/Performing Arts (30 Pts); 6. Evening
Wear (15 Pts) and 7. On-stage Interview Question (15 Pts). Depending on the number of candidates, preliminary competitions will be
staged, with the top ten to fifteen candidates competing in the finals.
7. How much does the average person pay to participate?
The fee for the competition is $150 and is NON-REFUNDABLE. This fee covers pageant administration and production, refreshments, and
costuming, Refreshments and other amenities as may be received. Contestants are responsible for all other costs which could run from $300 to
$1,000 for pageant wardrobe, costuming and talent accompaniment, etc.
8. What are the Contestant’s Obligation?
The contestants agree to participate in all activities and special events leading up to the pageant to include rehearsals, programs, etc. The
contestant must sell at least (minimum) $700 in Advertisement for the Souvenir Booklet. Ads designated to support the pageant will not
be refunded. If the ad sales is not reached by the Established Deadline, the contestant may be disqualified and withdrawn from the pageant.
9. What titles are awarded?
The titles awarded are Miss Old Gold and Black Eta Gamma and Miss Old Gold and Black Epsilon Tau Lambda. The selection is based on the
highest points gained and the next highest. In addition a First Runner up is selected and will move up if either title holder cannot fulfill the
obligation to the title.
10. What prizes does the Candidates Win?
Miss Old Gold and Black Eta Gamma and Miss Old Gold and Black Epsilon each will receive ($1,000 in Scholarship payable in two installments).
She also receives support of other events approved by the pageant in advance. The First Attendant ($500 scholarship). Scholarships are
payable in two equal installments during the pageant academic year, beginning with the fall semester.
11. What other prizes are given?
Each candidate receives Pageant materials to include T-shirt, Photos, and other gifts that may secured by the pageant. Preliminary winners in
Creative Arts - Talent, Projection, Evening wear and Interview competitions receive special plaques or trophies.
12. Who to contact for more information:
Pageant contact: Javari Simmons - 469-554-5822 or Frederick V. Roberts – 979-221-8430
EMAIL: missblackandgoldprairieview@gmail.com, or write: Miss Old Gold and Black, Box 5433, Prairie View, TX 77446-2906.