Scholarship Pageant Focuses on Uplifting Young Women

The Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., on the campus of Fayetteville State University (FSU) will hold its annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant on Sunday, September, 29, 2013, at 6 p.m. in J.W. Seabrook Auditorium. The theme of this year's pageant, "The Blame Game," will focus on the growth and rebuilding of young women.

Ten beautiful and equally brilliant young women will have their intellect, talent, and poise on display as they vie for the coveted title. Competing for the Miss Black & Gold 2013 crown are Kristina Allen, Chiquanna Anderson, Jasmine Bogan, Jessica Edwards, Jaqualla McLaughlin, DyJae Mooney, Darielle Pickett, Tiffany Provost-Holloway, Jasmin Sessoms and Tianna Shelly. The contestants will compete in the following phases of competition: Scholarship, Interview, Introduction and Personality, Swimsuit, On-Stage Knowledge and Awareness, Talent, and Evening Gown. The winner will receive a scholarship and will represent the Epsilon Zeta Chapter at the Association of North Carolina Alphamen's District Miss Black and Gold Pageant in Rocky Mount, N.C., in November. She will compete against other chapter Miss Black and Gold winners from across the state.

The current Miss Black and Gold chose to compete on the platform of self-worth and has used her crown to promote a heightened awareness of the importance of valuing oneself. The Epsilon Zeta Chapter asks that you too join in the dedication this year. A portion of the proceeds will support local middle and high school female students attending the fraternity's Leadership Development Institute in June 2014.

Advance tickets are $3 and are available in the FSU ticket office in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium. Tickets are $5 the day of the show. The event is open to the public. Take advantage of the Miss Black & Gold promotional day as well. On September 24 ^th, see any member of the Epsilon Zeta chapter for a green ribbon symbolic of the pageant's dedication. Wear that ribbon to show your support and receive a discounted ticket for only $2!

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country.

For more information, please contact Ronald Blanks, chairman, at rblanks@broncos.uncfsu.edu.

Source: Uncfsu