Francois and Colbert wins Miss Black & Gold Titles

Pageant winners and Judges L-R: Shante' Moore, Charles

 Lewter, IV, Moriah Colbert, Nikishia Francois, Olivia

Johnson, Quinn Jenkins, Coy Hooey & Kenneth Dentson.

PRAIRIE VIEW:- After six areas of competition in the 2016 Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant, held on November 10, Nikishia Francois and Moriah Colbert were selected as winners of the 2016-17 Miss Black and Gold Titles.

Francois, a sophomore Biology student from Missouri City, Texas, was named Miss Black & Gold Eta Gamma and was also the winner of the Talent, Evening Wear and Onstage Interview competitions.  While Colbert, a junior Architecture student from Indianapolis, Indiana, was named Miss Black & Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda and was also the winner of the Personal Interview and Projection and Achievement Competitions.  Both young ladies will receive $1,000 cash scholarships and will represent the chapters in the 2017 Texas Miss Black & Gold Competition at the Texas Conference of Alpha Chapters conference on February 18 in Houston.

Olivia Johnson, a junior Mechanical Engineering student from Cypress was named first runner up and will receive a $500 cash scholarship.  Other winners include Marilyn Dunn and Jade Morris for Academic Achievement and Kaneshia Davis for the Swimwear competition.

The pageant producers are pleased with this year's event and looks forward to next year's pageant.

Kayla Robert to Host 2016 Miss Black and Gold Pageant

Miss Kayla Robert, a 2016 contestant has been selected to host the 2016-17 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant set for November 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium at Prairie View A&M University.

Kayla  is a 20-year-old junior Electrical Engineering major from Houston, Texas. She is on the Dean's List as well as a Prairie View A&M University Distinguished Scholar. She is the former Miss University College 2014-2015, a member of the Purple Jackets, the National Society of Black Engineers, a General Electric Power Intern as well as the current Vice President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

The 31st Annual Pageant, themed The Harlem Renaissance: Queens take on Harlem, features Nakia Alomaja, Madelyn Bartley, Arieonna Cage, Moriah Colbert, Kaneshia Davis, Marilyn Dunn, Kyasia Fields, Nikisha Francois, Olivia Johnson, Jade Morris, Nia Scott, Jada Vaughn-Olajide and Terika Williams. 

Two ladies will be selected, one as Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma and Miss Black and Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda.  They will represent that chapters at the Texas Council of Alpha Chapter Miss Black & Gold competition February 18 in Houston. 

For information on the pageant, sponsorship and tickets, contact: missblackandgold2016@gmail.com. Admission: $7 (Students) and $10 (General) at the door.

The pageant is sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the producers are Frederick V. Roberts (Epsilon Tau Lambda) and Keenen Middlebrooks (Eta Gamma), and the Choreographer is Kenneth Epting (Sigma Gamma Lambda).

Prairie View Panther Dolls to Entertain at 2016 Miss Black & Gold Pageant

The high stepping and vivacious young women of the Prairie View Panther Dolls will be featured dancers at the 2016-17 Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant, set for November 10 in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium at Prairie View A&M University.

The Panther Dolls were created in the 1990's by Miss Pamela Thomas to provide half-time entertainment at the University's basketball games.  You could say the group took command of the indoor sports as the Marching Storm's Black Foxes commanded the football arenas around the state.  The dancers also participates in other events at the university to include spirit days, Panthers on the Hill recruitment and off campus activities. 


The troupe consists of Bria Anderson, Eboni Appling, Brenna Armstrong, Akeria Black, Shamyron Brown, Jamesha Cherry, Tayler Davis, Dajzette Edgerson, Desiray Epps, Alyssa Henderson, Marissa Jacquet, Amanda James, Tera Jones, Torre Mavericks, Kierra O'Neal, Kendra Parsons, Kendol Pitts, Aloria Prince, Ariyanna Richardson, Tiffani Thornton and Mea Ware.  Miss Nina Wright, Program Coordinator in the Office of Student Engagement is the Artistic Director and Sponsor.

The 31st Annual Pageant, themed The Harlem Renaissance: Queens take on Harlem, features Nakia Alomaja, Madelyn Bartley, Arieonna Cage, Moriah Colbert, Kaneshia Davis, Marilyn Dunn, Kyasia Fields, Nikisha Francois, Olivia Johnson, Jade Morris, Nia Scott, Jada Vaughn-Olajide and Terika Williams. 

Two ladies will be selected, one as Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma and Miss Black and Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda.  They will represent that chapters at the Texas Council of Alpha Chapter Miss Black & Gold competition February 18 in Houston. 

For information on the pageant, sponsorship and tickets, contact: missblackandgold2016@gmail.com. Admission: $7 (Students) and $10 (General) at the door.

The pageant is sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the producers are Frederick V. Roberts (Epsilon Tau Lambda) and Keenen Middlebrooks (Eta Gamma), and the Choreographer is Kenneth Epting (Sigma Gamma Lambda).

13 Coeds Vie for 2016 Miss Black and Gold Title

After an informational setting and two rounds of interviews, the contestant's field for the 2016 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant is narrowed down to Nakia Alomaja, Madelyn Bartley, Arieona Cage, Moriah Colbert, Kaneshia Davis, Marilyn Dunn, Kyasia Fields, Nikisha Francois, Olivia Johnson, Jade Morris, Nia Scott, Jada Vaughn and Terika Williams.

The fifteen contestants will vie for the titles of Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma and Miss Black and Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the 34th annual pageant set for November 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium, Willie A. Tempton Student Center at Prairie View A&M University.

The contestants come from varied backgrounds, economic status and experiences and are expected to continue the tradition of the Prairie View Chapters.

The pageant is seeking sponsorship for its scholarships, advertisements, gifts and prizes for the contestants.

For pageant information, contact Frederick V. Roberts at missblackandgold2016@gmail.com.

Announcing 2016-17 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant

Pageant fever is in the air as the members of the Eta Gamma Chapter and Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gear up for the 2016 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant.

This year's pageant, themed: "A Harlem Renaissance: Queens Take on Harlem” will feature some of the most dynamic, talented and progressive young women enrolled at Prairie View A&M University.  The event will take place at the university on November 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium, Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center.

Applications are now being accepted for the pageant. Interested young ladies my write to missblackandgold2016@gmail.com or missblackandgoldpv.wixsite.com/missblackandgoldpv for more information.

Last year, Miss Jocelyn Eusery of Cypress was crowned Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma and Miss Christina Baltazar of Houston was crowned Miss Black and Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda.  Both young ladies represented the chapters at the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Miss Black and Gold Pageant and were named semifinalist.

The pageant is open to young women with at least 30 semester hours, 2.80 GPA and good citizenship.

Eusery and Baltazar competes for Miss Black and Gold Texas

The 2016 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant is now history and the two winners Jocelyn Eusery (Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma) and Christina Baltazar (Miss Black and Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda) are on their way to the next stop: The Miss Black and Gold Pageant set for February 13 in Waco, Texas.

 Eusery is a 20-year-old junior Marketing Major and Accounting Minor from Cypress, Texas. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, and serves as the Service Vice-President of her Chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She aspires to pursue a career in Marketing and Communications. In addition to volunteering with her Sorority, she volunteers at Second Baptist Church, Christ Restoration Tabernacle, and with Alex’s Lemonade Stand. She admires Aurelia Spalding, Sanaa Lathan, and Ne-Yo and enjoys Dance, Speaking, and Family. Her Platform is Raising Awareness of Lupus. Her talent is Dramatic Interpretation.

Baltazar is a 19-year-old sophomore Education student from Houston, Texas. She is the Sophomore Homecoming Queen and an awarded member of the Student Leadership Institute. In her spare time, she volunteers with many on campus activities including Tour De Pink, Panther Preview Day, and PAWS – Panthers at Work and as an active member of PALS. Christina aspires to become a teacher. She admires Afeni Shakur, Lena Horne, Marcus Garvey, and Warren Buffet. She enjoys reading, watching television, and seafood. Her Platform is F.O.C.U.S. - Following Our Callings and Uniting Students. Her talent is Dance.

Both ladies are looking forward in continuing the tradition of winning the overall and first runner up positions in the pageant.

The Brother of both Eta Gamma Chapter and Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapters will be competing for the Chapter of the Year Awards, the Charles H. Wesley Award and Scrapbook, along with Brothers competing in the Hobart Jarrett Debate Contest and the Belford Lawson Oratorical Contest and the Collegiate Scholars Bowl. Brother Yoshinga Oyemi wil compete for Brother of the Year.

Balthazar and Eusery Wins 2016 Miss Black and Gold Titles

   Jocelyn Eusery    Christina Baltazar      Precious Oke

The 2016 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant, themed "Black Butterfly", culminated with two winners, namely Jocelyn Eusery (Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma) and Christina Baltazar (Miss Black and Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda).

Following five rounds of competition, Eusery and Baltazar emerged as winners and will represent the chapters in the 2016 Miss Black and Gold Pageant hosted by the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters in Waco on February 13.  The first runner up in the pageant is Precious Oke.

Eusery is a 20-year-old junior Marketing Major and Accounting Minor from Cypress, Texas. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, and serves as the Service Vice-President of her Chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She aspires to pursue a career in Marketing and Communications. In addition to volunteering with her Sorority, she volunteers at Second Baptist Church, Christ Restoration Tabernacle, and with Alex’s Lemonade Stand. She admires Aurelia Spalding, Sanaa Lathan, and Ne-Yo and enjoys Dance, Speaking, and Family. Her Platform is Raising Awareness of Lupus. Her talent is Dramatic Interpretation.

Baltazar is a 19-year-old sophomore Education student from Houston, Texas. She is the Sophomore Homecoming Queen and an awarded member of the Student Leadership Institute. In her spare time, she volunteers with many on campus activities including Tour De Pink, Panther Preview Day, and PAWS – Panthers at Work and as an active member of PALS. Christina aspires to become a teacher. She admires Afeni Shakur, Lena Horne, Marcus Garvey, and Warren Buffet. She enjoys reading, watching television, and seafood. Her Platform is F.O.C.U.S. - Following Our Callings and Uniting Students. Her talent is Dance.

Oke is a 20-year-old junior Nursing major from Houston, Texas. She volunteers with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and as a Mentor at Higher Dimensions Church. She is a member of the National Student Nurses Association. Precious aspires to become a Nurse Practitioner and own her own medical practice. Her favorites are Wizkid and Davido as well as enjoying Rice and Stew with Plantains. Her Platform is Increasing Community Involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Her talent is Dance.

The winners of the district pageant will travel to Little Rock, Arkansas for the Regional Pageant in April 2016.

Meet the 2016 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant Candidates

The Brothers of Eta Gamma and Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are pleased to present the 2016 Contestants in the 30th Annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant, set for February 5 in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium at Prairie View A&M University.

In addition to the titles, the young women are competing for scholarships and prizes and the opportunity to represent the chapters in the Texas District Miss Black and Gold and participate in events throughout the year.

Last year Adibisi Adeniji Adele (Miss Eta Gamma) and Kierra Hooey (Miss Epsilon Tau Lambda) were contestants in the Miss Black and Gold Texas Pageant and Adibisi was crowned Miss Black and Gold Texas, with Hooey winning the First Runner position.  Adibisi went on to win the Miss Black and Gold Southwest Region 2015.

Tickets for the pageant are $7 for students and $10 general admission.  For more information or to reserve tickets, write: missblackandgold2016@gmail.com.

The pageant is being produced and directed by Frederick V. Roberts, Ivan Butler, Lynn Smith, Keenen Middlebrook and Sean Lewis, and choreographed by Emerald Walker of the Classic Dance Ensemble.

2015-16 Black and Gold Pageant Contestants – Black Butterfly

1. JA’MAIYA LEE is a 19-year-old, sophomore nursing major from Dallas, Texas. She is an active member of the Prairie View A&M Student Nurses Association, the Prairie View A&M Cheer Team, Mentoring Incoming Freshmen, and the Purple Jackets Service Organization. Her platform is Beautifully Made, Beautifully You, which focuses on bringing awareness to the importance of self-confidence and inner strength. She enjoys indulging in movies and music from a variety of artists and actors. Ja’Maiya aspires to become a nurse specializing in pediatric oncology. Her talent is Dance.

2. BROOKE GRADY is 20-year-old sophomore education major from Gary, Indiana.  She is a member the Prairie View Productive Poets,
Collegiate 100, Chi epsilon Alpha, O.F.F. Ministry, and L.O.V.E. Ministry. She also hosts her own radio show on the campus PVUKO Station as well as being a frequent contributor to the Panther Newspaper. She enjoys writing in all forms. She aspires to become a Principal. Her talent is Spoken Word

3. KAYLA ROBERT is a 19-year-old sophomore Electrical Engineering major from Houston, Texas. She is on the Dean’s List as well as a Prairie View A&M University Distinguished Scholar. She is a former Miss University College as well as an active member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers. In her spare time she volunteers with on campus organizations as well as with Habitat For Humanity building homes. Kayla aspires to become an Applications Engineer as well as obtain her MBA. Her Platform is Build YOU! And it focuses on developing oneself to their highest potential. Her talent is Dance.

4. MICALA CLAY is a 19-year-old sophomore Biology major from Texas City,

Texas. She is an active mentor and tutor at Jones Elementary School and Arnold Middle School as well as a frequent volunteer at the House of Help in Hempstead, TX. Micala aspires to become a pediatrician. When no volunteering, she enjoys dancing, shopping, and watching various television shows. She admires Misty Copeland, Oprah, and President Barack Obama. Her Platform is Enlighten & Inspire, which aims to shine a light on Sickle Cell Anemia and its prevalence and effects within the Black Community. Her talent is Dance.

5. TAYLOR SMITH is a 20-year-old sophomore Chemical Engineering student from McKinney, Texas. She is a recipient of various awards from Prairie View A&M University, and she serves as Miss College of Engineering. She is the Secretary for the National Society of Black Engineers, a Senator within Student Government Association, and a member of the Purple Jackets. Taylor aspires to become a professional engineer. She admires Michelle Obama and enjoys baking. Her Platform is Too Blessed to be Depressed which seeks to bring awareness and encouragement to those suffering with depression. Her talent is Spoken Word.

6. PRECIOUS OKE is a 20-year-old junior Nursing major from Houston, Texas. She volunteers with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and as a Mentor at Higher Dimensions Church. She is a member of the National Student Nurses Association. Precious aspires to become a Nurse Practitioner and own her own medical practice. Her favorites are Wizkid and Davido as well as enjoying Rice and Stew with Plantains. Her Platform is Increasing Community Involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Her talent is Dance.

7. JOCELYN EUSERY is a 20-year-old junior Marketing Major and Accounting Minor from Cypress, Texas. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, and serves as the Service Vice-President of her Chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She aspires to pursue a career in Marketing and Communications. In addition to volunteering with her Sorority, she volunteers at Second Baptist Church, Christ Restoration Tabernacle, and with Alex’s Lemonade Stand. She admires Aurelia Spalding, Sanaa Lathan, and Ne-Yo and enjoys Dance, Speaking, and Family. Her Platform is Raising Awareness of Lupus. Her talent is Dramatic Interpretation.

8. CHRISTINA BALTAZAR is a 19-year-old sophomore Education student from Houston, Texas. She is the Sophomore Homecoming Queen and an awarded member of the Student Leadership Institute. In her spare time, she volunteers with many on campus activities including Tour De Pink, Panther Preview Day, and PAWS – Panthers at Work and as an active member of PALS. Christina aspires to become a teacher. She admires Afeni Shakur, Lena Horne, Marcus Garvey, and Warren Buffet. She enjoys reading, watching television, and seafood. Her Platform is F.O.C.U.S. - Following Our Callings and Uniting Students. Her talent is Dance.

9. DESTINY BURCH is a 20-year-old senior in Nursing major from Arlington, Texas. She is a member of the Prairie View A&M University Student Nurses Association. She volunteers at the Lois Lodge Women’s Shelter. She aspires to become a registered nurse. She admires Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, and Sanaa Lathan. She enjoys seafood and shopping. Her Platform is Ministry and Empowerment. Her talent is Mime/Praise Dance.

10. JASMINE HAYLES is a 19-year-old sophomore Nursing major from St. Louis, Missouri. She is an active member of Club Chic and the Prairie View A&M University Student Nurses Association. She volunteers with Campus Cleanup as well as at Food Shelters. She aspires to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She admires Maya Angelou and enjoys listening to poetry, visiting art galleries, swimming, running, and shopping. Her Platform is Love Your Life which seeks to show ladies the importance of self-confidence and self-worth.  Her Talent is spoken word.

11. BRIANNA BEACHAM is 19-year-old sophomore Education major from Allen, Texas. She is an honor student and member of the Prairie View A&M Cheer Team. In her spare time, she volunteers with PV Go Green. She aspires to become a Special Education Teacher. She admires Beyoncé and enjoys shopping and traveling. Her Platform is Mentoring Our Future Panthers, which seeks educate youth on the impact of attending an HBCU. Her Talent is Dance.

11 PVAMU Co-Eds Vie for Miss Black and Gold Title 2016

Prairie View, TX:  Pageant excitement is in the air at Prairie View A&M University as eleven of the most dynamic, talented and progressive young women vie for the titles of Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma and Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapters on February 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium.  The pageant, in its 30^th year at the university, is sponsored by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

The contestants in the pageant are Ja’maiya Angelique Lee (Nursing-Dallas), Brooke Grady (Education-Gary, IN), Kayla L. Robert (Elec-Engineering-Houston), Micala D. Clay (Biology-Texas City), Taylor O. Smith (Chem-Engineering-McKinney), Precious O. Oke (Nursing-Houston), Jocelyn Jacora Eusery (Marketing-Cypress), Christina C. Baltazar (Education-Houston), Destiny Burch (Nursing-Charlotte, NC), Jasmine Hayles (Nursing-St. Louis), and Brianna N. Beacham (Education-Allen).

In addition to the titles, the young women are competing for scholarships and prizes and the opportunity to represent the chapters in the Texas District Miss Black and Gold and participate in events throughout the year.

Last year Adibisi Adeniji Adele (Miss Eta Gamma) and Kierra Hooey (Miss Epsilon Tau Lambda) were contestants in the Miss Black and Gold Texas Pageant and Adibisi was crowned Miss Black and Gold Texas, with Hooey winning the First Runner position.  Adibisi went on to win the Miss Black and Gold Southwest Region 2015.

Tickets for the pageant are $7 for students and $10 general admission.  For more information or to reserve tickets, write: missblackandgold2016@gmail.com.

 

The pageant is being produced and directed by Frederick V. Roberts, Ivan Butler, Lynn Smith, Keenen Middlebrook and Sean Lewis, and choreographed by Emerald Walker of the Classic Dance Ensemble.