With pageantry in the air, Alpha Sigma Tau sorority is hosting its annual Mr. Green and Gold Pageant. The pageant will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Union Theater.
Mr. Green and Gold participants will compete in four rounds of competitions very similar to the recent Miss Southeastern competition.
“[The pageant will consist of] casual wear, swim wear, talent and formal wear,” said Alpha Sigma Tau event chairman Allyson Gaspard. “Swim wear is appropriate of course. But for the talent, the guys come up with something they would like to showcase. In the past, talents have consisted of dancing, telling jokes, breaking apples with your hands, tying a bowtie, etc. Also, we do have questions that we ask throughout the rounds.”
Last year’s winner, Jonathan Duhon will also be returning to the pageant to host alongside Alpha Sigma Tau member sophomore Caroline St. Amant.
The pageant will be an enjoyable and memorable event for those participating as well as audience members. All students are encouraged to attend.
“Students should go because it’s fun,” said Gaspard. “It’s a nice stress-reliever from class, and it really is nothing but laughs. And if you know someone participating, it’s even better. If a contestant is a part of an organization, he has the members out in the audience cheering them on. We’ve held the pageant twice so far, and every time I have only heard positive feedback. It’s just an overall fun time.”
As the pageant is approaching, many are beginning to anticipate what the guys will bring to the stage this year.
“My favorite part of the pageant has to be the Talent Round,” said Gaspard. “It’s fun seeing the different talents the guys come up with. Last year, a contestant reenacted the dancing scene from Hitch and another went fishing in the audience. And for the question rounds, it’s interesting to see what answers the guys come up with right there on the spot.”
Like many other pageants, Mr. Green and Gold offers prizes, including plaques and gift cards, for the top contestants.
Awards include a first place winner who also is crowned Mr. Green and Gold, first runner up, Best Talent and People’s Choice.
“For the winner, runner up and best talent, we have selected five judges who rank each contestant throughout the rounds,” said Gaspard. “For People’s Choice, the audience sends in their favorite contestant, and we tally up the scores.”
For those wishing to participate, it is not too late to sign up. Any male hoping to be crowned the next Mr. Green and Gold can contact an Alpha Sigma Tau sorority member for an application. The registration fee is ten dollars, which includes a t-shirt. All applications are due by November 5.
Those wanting to attend can buy their tickets ahead of time for five dollars or pay seven dollars at the door or visit Alpha Sigma Tau members in the Student Union during the week of November 16.