PVAMU Co-ed is Miss Missouri City USA

When Nikisha Ruby Francois was a student at L. V. Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas, her family and fellow students knew that she would become a star someday.  Well, the 21 year old senior majoring in biology at Prairie View A&M University moved into stardom as the new Miss Missouri City USA. Nikisha is the lovely daughter of Anthony and Ruby Francois. While at Hightower she served on the student council and was a member of the Choir.

As Miss Missouri City-USA, she will be competing in the 2017 Miss Texas USA Pageant at the Hilton Post Oak Hotel located in uptown Houston, Texas. The preliminary pageant will be held on Saturday, September 2^nd at 7:30p.m., with the finals on Sunday, September 3^rd at 2:00 p.m.  The Miss Texas USA is an official preliminary to the Miss USA® pageant independently conducted and produced by The Crystal Group, Inc., under license by the Miss Universe L.P.

At Prairie View A&M University, some of her achievements include being an honor student on the Dean’s List and holding membership and participation in several organizations to include Minority Association for Pre-medical Students (M.A.P.S) and the Student Outreach and Partnership Team (S.P.O.T). She is also the 2017 Miss Black & Gold-Eta Gamma Chapter and the winner of the talent, evening wear and onstage question competitions in the pageant. Some of her favorites include the songstress Jazmine Sullivan, singing, having a sumptuous seafood meal and spending time with family and friends.

Nikisha's ambition is to become a Medical Doctor and a practicing Cardiologist which is guided by the philosophy of Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengths me.”

In her quest to inspire youth to great heights, she has adopted the platform - FULL S.T.E.A.M AHEAD.  With this platform, she will encourage young minds to take a stronger interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. She will be an advocate for cultivating young individuals to scratch deeper than the surface when faced with challenges, as well as providing the proper tools to help our youth think in the abstract. She plans on helping to inspire the young scholars to be their best self and to aspire to great things despite what others think.

Part of my giving back is to speak to high school students on the importance of enjoying their youth. I would advise them to take their time because life is not running away from them and that high school is the beginning of the extensive journey of finding themselves. I want them to know that rushing through their journey they will miss out on the important lessons and even hurt themselves in the process.

Participating in the Miss Texas/USA pageant, as in most instances, come with a cost both financial and personal. Nikisha is humbly seeking some financial support to cover her registration and preparation for the pageant.  She would be grateful for any amount you can provide. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law and will be acknowledged in the pageant booklet.

Nikisha expresses her thanks in advance and looks forward for positive support as she plans to do her best to represent the residents of Missouri City in the Miss Texas USA Pageant and other activities throughout the year. Her goal is to bring another Miss USA title back to Missouri City as Crystal Stewart did in 2008 and hopefully the Miss Universe title also.

Contact:  Nikisha Francois

P. O. Box 5433

Prairie View, TX 77446

Email: nikisha.francois@gmail.com

Carmel High Alumnus crowned Miss Prairie View A&M University

Moriah Colbert, a Junior Architecture student was crowned the 85th Miss Prairie View A&M University in the 48th Miss Prairie View scholarship pageant held on April 19.  In addition to the title, Moriah won the Personal Interview, Talent, Evening wear and the On-stage Question portions in the pageant. Along with the title she will receive a $3,000 scholarship, On-campus housing and meal plan and the opportunity to represent the university.

Moriah is a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana and a graduate of Carmel High School where she participated in track and field. Her career ambition is to become a Licensed Architect and to use her skills to help low income communities thrive.

Some of her Awards and Achievements  include Dean’s List, National Honors Society of Collegiate Scholars member, Miss Black & Gold- Epsilon Tau Lambda 2016-2017, Miss Black & Gold (TCAC)- Miss Texas Gold, Miss Prairie View A&M University 2017-2018, Group Fitness Instructor of the Year and Deans Hallmark Award. In her spare time she participates in various organizations and community activities like Community Service Chair for P.W.A.P (Panther With A Purpose); MELANIN and AGC (Associated General Contractors )member, and attends Prairie View All Faiths Chapel Bible Study.

During her reign as Miss Prairie View A&M University, her platform is “Build a Better Future” where she plans on educating others on the false stigmas of homelessness and help students who are homeless or at risk of becoming so. Her own experience of being homeless gives her a profound understanding of the difficulties people endure without being provided adequate housing for their families. As a future architect she will continue to implement her platform in the workforce.

Part of her paying it forward she plans on assisting women's shelters and advocating for affordable housing to prevent and decrease the number of homelessness for women and children.

Contact Information:

UNITAN Communications

P. O. Box 5433

Prairie View, TX 77446

unitancommunications@yahoo.com

979-221-8430

Miss ETL is TCA Miss Black and Gold 2nd Runner-up

Moriah Colbert, Miss Black & Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda was named 2nd Runner-up in the 2017 TCAC Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant, held February 18 at the Texas Conference of Alpha Chapters' Annual Convention in Houston.


Colbert was among seventeen contestants representing chapters of the fraternity around the state and one of seven selected as semi finalists in the pageant. After five rounds of competition the finalists named in the pageant include Miss Black & Gold TCAC representing Pi Omicron Chapter at Texas A&M University, First Runner-up representing Eta Epsilon at the University of North Texas and Second Runner-up representing Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter, Moriah Colbert.


Nikisha Francois, Miss Black & Gold Eta Gamma also competed in the state pageant.

Colbert is a junior Architecture student from Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to the Miss Black & Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda title was the winner of the Personal Interview and Projection and Achievement Competitions and $1,000 cash scholarships.

The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant is an event whose primary purpose is to highlight and foster the extricable connection between success and etiquette among young women. It is a signature program of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., which provides scholarships to assist with financial obligations associated with post secondary studies and the opportunity to represent the fraternity in various programs.  The winner of the state pageant moves on to the Regional Pageant and if successful, moves on to the National Pageant.

Francois and Colbert to compete for Miss Black & Gold Texas Title

PRAIRIE VIEW:- Nikishia Francois (Miss Black and Gold Eta Gamma) and Moriah Colbert (Miss Black and Gold Epsilon Tau Lambda) are set to compete in the Miss Black & Gold Texas Pageant, sponsored by 2017 Texas Conference of Alpha Chapters at its annual conference on February 18 in Houston.

Francois and Colbert won their respective titles in the Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant, held on November 10.

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 received $1,000 cash scholarships and  the opportunity to represent the chapters.

Members of both chapters are hopeful for a repeat win at the pageant.

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).