December 17, 2015
To:
Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville Candidate
From: Office of Student Activities
Re:
Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville: Scholarship Pageant
The annual Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville scholarship pageant will soon be upon us!
The pageant is broken down into two days. Candidates will have their personal interview on
Friday, April 15 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm and the pageant will be held on Saturday, April 16 at
7:00 pm in Jones Auditorium. We are excited about the pageant production with this year’s
theme being “.
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 Fiesta Weekend and more.
Below is the official application for the scholarship pageant. The deadline to submit an
application is Monday, February 15th 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. All
application information must be typed directly on application pages. No handwritten applications
will be accepted. 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: all winners must be enrolled for the entire
academic year following pageant to receive the full scholarship):
Miss Texas A&M-Kingsville
$2,000.00
1st Runner-Up
$1,200.00
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 361-593-2760.
On behalf of the pageant committee, Good Luck!
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Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville Scholarship Pageant 2016
Pageant Candidate Application
Candidate: Please look over the form completely. APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Preferred Name (if applicable)
Student ID Number (K00000000)
Local mailing address
City
State
Cell phone
Zip
E-Mail Address (VERY IMPORTANT – be
accurate!)
Father's name
Age
Mother's name
Date of birth
Parents' mailing address
City
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
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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)
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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
weakness is her stubbornness. Jane's interests include sewing, reading, and rollerblading."
Assets
List ONLY three (3) interests or hobbies
1.
2.
3.
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
4. Welcome Speech (add as a separate typed document)
Please submit a 500 word or less Welcome Speech that can be presented at an official University event
(i.e. Hoggie Days, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Homecoming or Welcome Week events)
SAMPLES: “Hello Everyone and Welcome. My name is Jane Doe, Miss TAMUK 2016…”
In the event of high application volume, you may be asked to present this Welcome Speech to the
pageant committee as it will be used as part of the selection and screening process and will officially
determine your participation in this year’s pageant.
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 Office 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, 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, 9 hours for graduates)
at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
3.
I was enrolled and attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville during the Fall 2015
semester.
_______ 4.
I possess and, if selected as Miss TAMUK, will maintain a cumulative 2.75 minimum
grade point average through Spring 2017. Additionally, I allow the Office of Student
Activities to verify grade point average with the Dean of Students.
______ 5.
I am currently in good conduct standing. I will follow the TAMUK Student Code of
Conduct.
______ 6.
Scholarships will be awarded and evenly dispersed in the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
semesters 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 2017.
_______9.
Please notify pageant coordinator 24hrs prior to any absence. Missing more than 10% of
Miss TAMUK pageant activities, excused on unexcused, will need to be evaluated by the
pageant committee to further participate.
_______10.
Will be on time and prepared for all Miss TAMUK pageant related activities.
Appearances
11.
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).
12.
The crown must be worn with the sash. However, the sash may be worn without
the crown.
13.
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 Office of Student Activities.
14.
All requests for personal appearances of Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville must
be forwarded through the Office of Student Activities. If you are contacted
personally, please notify Student Activities of the request for a personal appearance of
Miss TAMUK.
15.
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.
16.
It is expected Miss TAMUK come to the Office 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
17.
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.
18.
Any personal appearances without prior consent of the Office of Student Activities may
result in forfeiture of the title.
19.
Should Miss TAMUK be scheduled and agree to appear and fail to make that
appearance, the title may be forfeited.
20.
I have read and understand that any violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct
(Available in the Office 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.
21.
If Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville engages in behavior that is deemed by the
Office 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
22.
The Office of Student Activities is the primary sponsor of this pageant and all
candidates and winners will be under the direction of the Office of Student
Activities in matters pertaining to the title Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
23.
During the time allotted, I agree to find sponsorship for a minimum of one full page in
the pageant program.
_______24.
All activities related to the Miss TAMUK pageant are closed to non-participants.
No exceptions.
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 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 Office of 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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Tentative Miss TAMUK Pageant 2016
Scholarship Pageant
Candidate Sessions
Date
Event
Location
Time
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Miss TAMUK
Informational Session
Alumni Room
Noon-1pm
Wednesday, February 10,
2016
Miss TAMUK
Informational Session
Alumni Room
5:30pm-6:30pm
Monday, February 15, 2016
Applications Due
Office of
Student
Activities
(MSUB 301)
Deadline - 5pm
Monday, February 15, 2016
Candidate Orientation
MSUB Alumni
5pm-6:30pm
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Pageant Pictures
MSUB
2nd Floor
2pm – 6pm
Monday, February 24, 2016
Meeting
MSUB 221 AB
7pm – 8:30pm
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Bigger Event
(Required attendance)
Javelina
Stadium
8am- Noon
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Meeting
TBA
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Meeting - Completed Speech
MSUB 219 AB
6pm-8pm
March 14-18, 2016
SPRING BREAK
Monday, March 21, 2016
Ads due
Office of Student
Activities
(MSUB 301)
Deadline: 5pm
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Rehearsal - Approve Outfits &
Begin Dance
Dining Hall
6pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Rehearsal- Interview Tips &
Dance
Dining Hall
6pm – 8:30pm
Monday, March 28, 2016
Rehearsal
Dining Hall
6pm – 9pm
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Rehearsal
Dining Hall
6pm – 9pm
MSUB 221
12pm – 5pm
Rehearsal
MSUB 221 AB
6pm – 9pm
Rehearsal
Jones
Auditorium
6pm – 9pm
Rehearsal
TBA
6pm-9pm
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Dress Rehearsal
Jones
Auditorium
6pm – 9pm
Friday, April 15, 2016
Interviews
(Required attendance)
MSUB, Alumni
5pm – 9pm
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Pageant
Jones Auditorium
5pm – 10pm
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Monday, April 4, 2016
through
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Tuesday, April 12 2016 &
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Mock Interviews
(15 min. session per candidate)
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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