Devon Butler : Video from the Miss Black & Gold Pageant

Asia Leathers: Pictures from the Miss Black & Gold Pageant



                                Entertainment provided by Da'Shaun Carrol and Matthew Moore



The contestants in their evening wear accepting awards

Miss Black & Gold 2011-2012 Bria Spivey

                                         Contestant 1 from the Miss & Black and Gold Pageant

                                      Contestant Number 4 from the Miss Black & Gold Pageant

                                         Contestant Number 3 from the Miss & Gold Pageant

Miss Black & Gold 2011-2012 Bria Spivey :My Personal Experience

Miss Black and Gold Experience

 Before Christmas Break, my mentor Kristen Bell asked me was I interested in being a participant in the Miss Black and Gold pageant. I said yes, and nonchalantly attended the interest meeting the next day. During the meeting the Alpha men spoke about how their pageant differed from all others on campus because it is seen as ‘the’ top pageant and is the longest awaited all year. They also stressed the seriousness of their pageant because a lot of money and time is invested into its planning. Now, I must admit I was very impressed with their description of the pageant though, I wasn’t sure I could make the time commitment. Over the Christmas Break I mentioned the pageant to my mother and I didn’t think about it afterwards. After Christmas break, the Alpha’s rounded up all the girls who signed up for the pageant for one last meeting beforehand and said that those who showed up would be the contestants in the pageant. We began with a little over twelve girls and overtime ended with a final number of five. The night of the pageant was by far one of the most exciting evenings of my freshman year.  To the audience the stage seemed quiet and unshaken; unbeknownst to them the backstage was completely hectic.  There were half-dressed girls running around backstage and outfits pertaining to different pageant segments laid over multiple classroom desks. 7:06pm finally came and it was time for the fabulous five contestants to begin with the opening number.  I remember all of us locking hands just before the curtain opened to say a prayer that we all performed to our best abilities. At the end of the night, when the names of the contestants who received awards were being called, I remember feeling happy just to have participated in the event. I was proud of myself for never giving up, even when the practices got longer and the demands became more trying. I proved to myself that I can do whatever I set my mind to even, when it’s something that I haven’t done before.  By the end of the night not only had I won the award for best performance but, I was also crowned Miss Black & Gold. It felt great to achieve so much as a result of commitment and hard work.

Jontee Lindsey: Interviewer with Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

 Andrew Suggs (spring 2011)- Andrew thought the show was good with a large turnout from the student body. He felt that the pageant showcased the contestants and their hard work and practicing for weeks really SID off."they showed up and showed out," were his words and he thought that Bre's monologue was his favorite talent.

> Efe Odigwe(spring 2011)- Efe thought the pageant was good and it was a good turnout. His favorite talent was the ABCs of Love,and while he wished he could have known the previous Miss Black and Gold,Kristen Bell, he knows she will be missed and the new Miss Black and Gold will be much appreciated.

Shamela Parker: Interview with Briana Johnson-Springs Contestant #2

Q and A with Contestant Briana Johnson-Springs "Ms. Black and Gold Pageant at Claflin uni.

Q. How did you balance your work schedule with time for the pageant?
A. At first it was hard but being in college you have to learn how to seperate work and play.

Q. did you enjoy your experience being in the pageant?
A.  i did enjoy the experince. It was something new because i had never been in a pageant before.

Q.did you become closer with the girls you were competing with?
A. i did become closer with them, we became ps' (pageant sisters)

Q.Where did P.S. come from? how did that become about?
A. it was like a joke. it was like we were on line, pledging but inseated of saying "line sisters" we said "pageant sisters"

Shamela Parker

Jasmine C. Gilyard's Interview with Jessica Dorsey Contestant #4

1. How does it feel being a contestant in the Ms. Black & Gold Pageant?

• I made some new friends. I enjoyed the fun i shared with the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha and the other contestants in the pageant. It was a great experience. 

1. Are you excited or nervous about the pageant?

• Both, right now I’m nervous, but I feel like when the night comes I will be excited.

1. Has it been a fun experience so far?

• yes.

4) What is your most memorable moment?

• When they tried to teach us the “T” stance

5) What made you want to become a part of this pageant?

• The experience of meeting new people.

Mrs. Black & Gold Pageant...Through the Lenses

 The Contestants During the Opening Number

 The Contestants of the Pageant, with the Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

The Winner, with Past Queens