January 20, 2012
To:
Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville Candidate
From: Office of Student Activities
Re:
Miss Texas A&M University-Scholarship Pageant
The annual Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville scholarship pageant will soon be upon us!
This year, the pageant is broken down into two days. Candidates will have their personal
interview and speech portion with the judges on Friday, April 13 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm and the
pageant will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 pm in Jones Auditorium. Once again, we
are excited about the pageant production. Our theme this year has not been finalized, but you
will be notified.
Since this is a scholarship pageant, there is no bathing suit competition or talent portion. We
are in search of women who have the confidence to represent the University at a variety of
functions, including Hoggie Days, Homecoming, Family Weekend and more.
Attached is the official application for the scholarship pageant. The application can also be
downloaded at http://www.tamuk.edu/osa/index.html. The deadline to submit an application is
Friday, February 17th at 5:00 pm in the Office of Student Activities, located in MSUB 301.
Please read all attached materials and then carefully complete the application. Please make
special note of the 2.75 G.P.A. eligibility requirements for Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
The scholarship prizes are as follows (please note: Miss TAMUK winner must serve for an
entire year to receive the scholarship):
Miss Texas A&M-Kingsville
$2,000.00
1st Runner-Up
$1,250.00
2nd Runner-Up
$750.00
The application packet contains the pageant rules and regulations. If you have any questions
concerning the pageant, please feel free to stop by the Office of Student Activities in MSUB 301
or call 593-2760.
On behalf of the pageant committee, good luck as you prepare for the pageant!
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Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville Scholarship Pageant 2012
Pageant Candidate Application
Candidate: Please look over the form completely. You must type the application.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Nickname (if applicable)
Student ID Number (K00000000)
Local mailing address
City
State
Zip
E-Mail Address (VERY IMPORTANT – be
Local Phone (include area code)
accurate!)
Permanent home phone
Age
Cell phone
Date of birth
In the event we need to get in touch with you right away, where can we call you?
Father's name
Mother's name
Parents' mailing address
City
State
Parent’s phone (include area code)
Zip
Hometown newspaper
EDUCATION: High School
High School (include full name of school & city)
Year Graduated
Honors
Awards
Activities
2
EDUCATION: Texas A&M-Kingsville
Major(s)
Minor
Overall GPA
Honors
Awards
Activities
INTERESTS
Hobbies
Talents
Other interests
Previous pageant/fair/livestock show titles held
Ambitions and/or career goals
Strengths
Areas for improvement
3
FAVORITES
Favorite color
Favorite food
Favorite movie
Favorite actor
Favorite actress
Favorite TV show
Favorite author
Favorite book
My dream car or truck is:
My dream vacation getaway is:
My role model is (explain)
PAGEANT INFORMATION
How do you wish your name to be listed in the pageant publicity releases and announced on pageant
night?
During pageant night, you will be introduced three (3) times. Please fill in the following blanks. PLEASE
BE BRIEF - your bios cannot be extremely long due to time limitations. Do not change the format of the
bios - they must remain as is! Also, please carefully consider how you answer this form. This
information will be announced as written.
1. INTRODUCTORY BIO ( your name and candidate # will be automatically included)
SAMPLE: "Candidate #99 is Jane Doe, a junior majoring in Education from Alice"
Classification
Your major (include minor or double major)
Your hometown (include state and/or country)
2. SPEAKING BIO (your name and candidate # will be automatically included)
SAMPLE: "Candidate #99 is Jane Doe. Jane says her best asset is her honesty, while she believes her
worst weakness is her stubbornness. Jane's interests include sewing, reading, and
rollerblading."
Assets
List ONLY three (3) interests or hobbies
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3. FORMAL WEAR BIO (your name and candidate # will be automatically included)
SAMPLES: "Candidate #99 is Jane Doe. Jane is a 1997 graduate of Alice High School. Her goal is to
become a high school English teacher. Jane's parents are …….. "
Mr. and Mrs. John Doe of Alice OR John and Mary Doe of Alice OR Mr. John Doe of Alice
and Mrs. Mary Smith of Dallas OR Mrs. Mary Doe and the late John Doe of Alice OR Ms.
Mary Doe. (If you have any questions about how to list your parent(s), contact Student
Activities.)
High school you graduated from
Ambitions and/or career goals
Parent(s) name (s)
City (or Cities) where your parent(s) currently live
Candidate Statement and Signature
By my signature below, I certify that I have read and understand the rules and regulations of the Miss
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Scholarship Pageant. I also certify that I meet the requirements to be a
candidate and I agree to comply with the stated rules and regulations. I attest that the information I have
provided on this application is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge and available for public
record at the discretion of the Department of Student Activities at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. I
understand and agree that any untrue statements, misrepresentation of facts on my part, or failure to
comply by the rules and regulations may result in my immediate disqualification.
Candidate’s printed name
Candidate’s signature
Date
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Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville Scholarship Pageant
General Rules and Regulations
Please read carefully and initial next to each statement, then sign and date in the space
provided.
Eligibility
1.
I am a female 17 years of age or older.
2.
I am currently a full time student (12 hours for undergraduates, 6 hours for graduates)
at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
3.
I was enrolled and attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville during the fall 2011
semester.
4.
I possess, and if selected as Miss TAMUK, will maintain a cumulative 2.75 minimum
grade point average through spring 2013.
5.
I am not currently pregnant. Should this change I will contact the Office of
Student Activities and understand it may affect my eligibility.
6.
All scholarships will be awarded in the fall 2012 semester with no exceptions. All funds
are applied directly to my student account. It will be my responsibility to ensure the
appropriate forms are submitted.
7.
All Miss TAMUK rules and regulations continue to apply to me if I am awarded any of
the scholarships.
8.
The scholarship recipients must remain enrolled for a minimum of six (6) hours each
semester (not including summer sessions) at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, through
spring 2013.
Appearances
9.
Miss Texas A&M-Kingsville is expected to attend functions as deemed appropriate and
necessary by Student Activities (i.e. Hoggie Days, Mr. TAMUK Pageant, Family
Weekend, Homecoming, etc).
10.
The crown must be worn with the sash. However, the sash may be worn without
the crown.
11.
Miss TAMUK, when appearing in her sash, is representing the University. Thus, she
should be professional and courteous. It is important that Miss TAMUK always be
mindful that her behavior and actions reflect on her and the University at all times,
even when she is not wearing her sash. The sash should not be worn to personal
functions not previously cleared by the Department of Student Activities.
12.
All requests for personal appearances of Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville must
be forwarded through the Department of Student Activities. If you are contacted
personally, please notify Student Activities of the request for a personal appearance of
Miss TAMUK.
13.
The University reserves the right to use your name, likeness, voice, and/or biography in
connection with the pageant including use in promotional and advertising material.
14.
It is expected Miss TAMUK come to the Department of Student Activities on a weekly
basis to “check-in” and to determine any activities on the schedule.
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Forfeiture of Crown, Title and Scholarship
15.
If Miss TAMUK should be disqualified for any reason, the 1st runner-up will assume the
title. If the runner-up is ineligible, the succession will follow through the runners-up in
numerical order.
16.
Any personal appearances without prior consent of the Department may result in
forfeiture of the title.
17.
Should Miss TAMUK be scheduled and agree to appear and fail to make that
appearance, the title may be forfeited.
18.
I have read and understand that any violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct
(Available in the Department of Student Activities) or any of these Miss TAMUK Rules
and Regulations, may result in forfeiture of the title and scholarship. If the scholarship
has been awarded, it must be repaid.
19.
If Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville engages in behavior that is deemed by the
Department of Student Activities as immoral, unethical or unbecoming of the position,
she will have a hearing before the committee and the title may be forfeited.
Miscellaneous
20.
The Department of Student Activities is the primary sponsor of this pageant and all
candidates and winners will be under the direction of the Department of Student
Activities in matters pertaining to the title Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
21.
During the time allotted, I agree to find sponsorship for a minimum of one full page in
the pageant program.
My signature below certifies that I have read and understand the rules and regulations as set forth in this
document and that I meet the requirements and that I will comply with the rules and regulations stated.
Any untrue statement or failure to comply may result in the candidate’s disqualification. Furthermore, I
authorize the Department of Student Union/Student Activities to review my transcript, references, and any
other pertinent materials and information for eligibility purposes.
Candidate’s printed name
Candidate’s signature
Date
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Miss TAMUK
Scholarship Pageant
REVISED: 01-24-11
Candidate Schedule
CANDIDATE PREPARATION
Date
Event
Location
Time
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Candidate Orientation
Banquet Hall 201
Javelina Dining
Hall
6 pm – 8 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday,
February 28 & 29, 2012
Pageant 101
(must attend 1 day only)
MSUB 219A
6 pm – 8 pm
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Photo Session
MSUB Ballroom
A
& Courtyard
Noon – 6 pm
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Review &
Selection of Photos
MSUB 219A
6 pm-8 pm
Monday, March 19, 2012
Program Ads Deadline
MSUB 301
5 pm
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The Bigger Event
(community service)
MSUB
8 am - Noon
REHEARSALS
Within two weeks of the Miss TAMUK 2012 Pageant, the candidates will be required to attend
rehearsals which consist of dance, speech, mock interviews, tech and final dress rehearsal. The
candidate’s commitment may be required up to three days per week. A rehearsal schedule will
be given to the candidates at the orientation session (February 23rd). Please review your calendar
and set aside this important rehearsal timeframe.
This schedule including the times and meeting locations can change at the discretion of the Pageant
Coordinator. Notification for changes in schedule will be made primarily via email.
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