TCAC Miss Old Gold & Black Pageant

2024 

CONTEST
INFORMATION

Please review the information to help prepare ALL contestants to successfully compete in this year's pageant. 

JUDGES SCORING RUBRIC

2024 THEME: Mission Impossible/Men In Black 


CATEGORIES:



REQUIREMENTS: 



WARDROBE:


OPENING SCENE - Chic Modern Business. COLOR: Black Pants or Skirt Suit w/Neck Tie // ACCESSORIES: Gold. SHOES: Black/Match 


SWIMSUIT - Your Choice. Tasteful. Active wear is an acceptable option. 


TALENT - Your Choice. Chapter is responsible for loading props to the venue, on-stage and off the stage.


FORMAL // Q&A - Chapter representative is needed to escort your queen. Questions given after the interview. 

Opening Scene

Swimsuit Option

Panel Interview Option

Formal Wear

Rehearsal Schedule 

LOCATION: University of Texas at San Antonio Retama Ballroom


PHYSICAL ADDRESS: One UTSA Circle, Main Campus, University Center Room 2.02.02 San Antonio, TX 78249


NOTE: The auditorium is on the 2nd Floor of the Student Union Center. Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot/garage. 


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9:00 AM - Rehearsal (STAGE)


11:00 AM - LUNCH BREAK


2:00 PM -  Panel Interview Business 


3:00 PM - FINAL Rehearsal 


3:30 PM - Wardrobe/Hair & Make Up (Dressing Room Location)


6:00 PM Pageant


SCENE 1: OPENING SCENE - This scene is a GROUP PERFORMANCE and includes CHOREOGRAPHY. Each candidate will give a formal ORAL INTRODUCTION to the audience.  


(5 Minute Intermission) 


SCENE 3: TALENT - Your Choice. The chapter is responsible for loading props to the venue, on-stage and off the stage. No longer than 3 minutes  


(5 Minute Intermission) - Host will 


SCENE 2: SWIMSUIT - Your Choice. Tasteful. Activewear is an acceptable option. 


(5 Minute Intermission) 


SCENE 4: FORMAL // Q&A - A chapter representative is needed to escort your queen. Questions given after the panel interview.


Check-In & Registration


Lodging & Transportation

The chapter you are representing is 100% responsible reserving and paying for your lodging. 

Transportation is NOT provided from hotel to the campus. 


PHYSICAL ADDRESS: One UTSA Circle, Main Campus, University Center Room 2.02.02 San Antonio, TX 78249


NOTE: The auditorium is on the 2nd Floor of the Student Union Center. Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot/garage. 



Resources

SAMPLE BIOGRAPHY: 


Christina Iman Jones attends Southern Methodist University where she is a Distinguished Scholar, Hilltop Scholar, and Meadows School of the Arts Scholar. She is currently a sophomore majoring in Dance and Health & Society with a 3.86 GPA. Christina has been involved in Boys and Girls Club, Feed the Homeless at Austin Street, Houston Food Bank, Grace in Motion (housed at Brookdale Senior Living), The Better Block Project-The Park at Forrest Audelia, and Operation Gratitude Service. Christina attended the Kinder High School for Visual and Performing Arts and has been a member of Houston METtoo Dance Company for three years and Houston Contemporary Dance for two years. She believes that the art of dance builds focus; confidence; determination; physical and mental fortitude! Her mantra in life is to always live with purpose and a giving spirit. She is currently an apprentice at B. Moore Dance Company where she learns and performs various dance repertories across the country including most recently at The Joyce Theater in New York City. Through this art form, Christina has been able to build and establish professional relationships. Christina is also a Student Intern with the Southern Methodist University football team in the Recruiting Operations Department. In her role, she assists in the recruitment of potential student-athletes looking to attend SMU by setting up special events, hosting campus visits, and engaging in mailing campaigns. All of her opportunities have afforded her to develop leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. When Christina is not studying or dancing, she enjoys watching movies and spending time with family and her twin brother, Miles. She is also strong in her faith and attends The Luke Church in Humble.



SAMPLE ORAL INTRODUCTION: 


Greetings ladies and gentlemen my name is Shayla Nicole Jackson a 21 year old senior mechanical engineering major hailing from Fort Wo, Texas. I am honored to represent the Eta Gamma chapter of from the illustrious Praire View A&M University. I am an active member the National Society of Black Engineer, The  American of Society of, and Women In Stem. On campus I am involved in many organization including, student governement association along with serving as presidnet of the Women's Associaiton. My plans upon graduation include becoming a president of major cooperation adn to continue my education and obtain my masters in business education. My platform focused on closing the wealth gap by improving financial literacy among black men and women through self-investment and service to our commnunity. My overall goal is decrease poverty and create more black billionaires. I live by these words, "it's not what you cannot do, but what you can do" as a daily reminder of the power within to be resilent in the face of adversity. I am your gracious and driven contestant #2 Shaly Nicole Jackson. Thank you!



CATWALK PLAYLIST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7_sqdkaAfo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBmMU_iwe6U

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=essence+wizkid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1tepSE457s


FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions


Got Questions?

Chair: Reuben Lael Griffin 

214.729.8948

reubenlael@gmail.com