Commissioner Kendric Jones touts accomplisments and seeks reelection

"I believe in the future of Waller County and ask for your vote to continue building a better future for all Waller County residents," so says Commissioner Kendric D. Jones who is seeking reelection in the November 5, 2024 general election.

Early Voting is October 31 and ends on Friday, November 1, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., throughout the county, including the Waller County Community Center on Anderson Circle/FM 1098 (next to the Prairie View Post Office).

Jones was first elected as Waller County Commissioner for Precinct 3 on November 3, 2020 and was the youngest Democratic official in Texas. His platform was committed to pursuing progress through transparency as a fierce proponent of the residents of Waller County Precinct 3 and continues today.

Kendric defines democracy in its purest form, not only regarding it as his responsibility, but also his calling of bringing people together. Throughout his salient public service career, Kendric has been a staunch advocate for everyone he serves and represents. His focus has always been promoting measures and initiatives that improve quality of life for all. He believes that to be an effective leader, you must be a servant “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” He has proven to be a champion and voice for the community; learning their wants, needs, and aspirations, which shows his dedication, grit, and commitment to people. 

Some of Jones' first four-year plan of action and achievements include ensuring fair voting rights, improvement in the infrastructure, enhancement of parks and recreation, tax exemptions where appropriate, disaster preparedness and flooding mitigation, and a government that is transparent and accountable to the people.  

With four more years, Jones and his team are committing to better subdivision regulations, fix and improve more roads, better drainage, enhancing the parks and recreation, provide county assistant districts, tax reinvestment zones and enforce government transparency through increased Town Hall and Community meetings.

Jones is thankful to be of the people, by the people and for the people and looks forward to serving the people in the next four years.

Kendric is a native of South Park Houston and was born with a calling to be of service to his community. He is a graduate of Lamar High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Prairie View A&M University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from the Bush School of Public Policy at Texas A&M University.

During his college years at Prairie View A&M University, Kendric was engaged in several activities and programs for the benefit of the students. He also honed is leadership skills through participation in several organizations to include, the NAACP, Collegiate 100, Brothers Leading and Cultivating Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Gamma Chapter where he served as president. Kendric also served as President of the Student Government Association. As a senior student, Kendric extended his services to the community and was elected as a Council Member for the City of Prairie View in May 2018. After one term on the City Council, Kendric entered the primary election for the Waller County Commissioner’s Court for Precinct 3 and was elected on November 3, 2020 a four-year term.

Kendric has received many honors and recognition for his service and leadership over the years including Outstanding Student Leader, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Certificate of Achievement for his coordinating and hosting Leadership and Political Forums for the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters. Kendric is co-author with Nicole M. Jones, of The Mind Body and Soul, a book of quotes phrases and sayings of devotions for 365 days.

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Commissioner Kendric Jones is Men’s Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

Mr. Kendric D. Jones, Waller County Commissioner, Precinct 3, is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast team at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View will host the monthly event on September 21, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at the church on 2000 Phillip Street. Patrons are welcome to participate in the fellowship and the free breakfast and are asked to confirm attendance at stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net or call 936-857-3272.

Kendric is a native of South Park Houston and was born with a calling to be of service to his community. He is a graduate of Lamar High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Prairie View A&M University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from the Bush School of Public Policy at Texas A&M University.

During his college years at Prairie View A&M University, Kendric was engaged in several activities and programs for the benefit of the students. He also honed is leadership skills through participation in several organizations to include, the NAACP, Collegiate 100, Brothers Leading and Cultivating Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Gamma Chapter where he served as president. Kendric also served as President of the Student Government Association. As a senior student, Kendric extended his services to the community and was elected as a Council Member for the City of Prairie View in May 2018. After one term on the City Council, Kendric entered the primary election for the Waller County Commissioner’s Court for Precinct 3. On November 3, 2020, Kendric was elected County Commissioner, the youngest Democratic official in Texas. His platform was committed to pursuing progress through transparency as a fierce proponent of the residents of Waller County Precinct 3 and continues today.

Kendric defines democracy in its purest form, not only regarding it as his responsibility, but also his calling of bringing people together. Throughout his salient public service career, Kendric has been a staunch advocate for everyone he serves and represents. His focus has always been promoting measures and initiatives that improve quality of life for all. He believes that to be an effective leader, you must be a servant “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” He has proven to be a champion and voice for the community; learning their wants, needs, and aspirations, which shows his dedication, grit, and commitment to people.

Kendric has received many honors and recognition for his service and leadership over the years including Outstanding Student Leader, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Certificate of Achievement for his coordinating and hosting Leadership and Political Forums for the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters. Kendric is co-author with Nicole M. Jones, of The Mind Body and Soul, a book of quotes phrases and sayings of devotions for 365 days.

The Men’s Breakfast is commemorating its 20-plus years at St. Francis of Assisi with the management team including Dr. Glenn Berry, Mr. Darryl Johson, Mr. Charles Muse, Mr. Frederick V. Roberts, Mr. Donald Sowell, Mr. Michael Sowell, Mr. William Sowell and Mr. Herbert Thomas.

Bishop Kai Ryan to Celebrate at St. Francis of Assisi

The Rt. Reverend Kathryn 'Kai' M. Ryan, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas – West Region, will celebrate the Eucharist at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on Sunday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Ryan will also administer Confirmation to Mr. Ogboru Chujor and Reaffirmation of Ms. Adaeze Igwenagu. The public is invited to the service.
     
Ryan, a native of Raton, New Mexico, graduated from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN with the Bachelor’s degree and received her master of divinity from Seminary of the Southwest in 1992 where she currently serves on the Board of Trustees. Ryan served at All Saints, Austin, and in Mobile, AL, before moving to Dallas where she was called as rector of Ascension, Dallas in 1999.

Ryan’s breadth of experience in four dioceses, Provincial Synod and General Convention, her participation in the national Gathering of Leaders for young clergy and nearly 15 years in a culturally diverse parish as rector stand her in good stead for the ministry of Canon to the Ordinary.

Ryan has a history of cross-cultural ministry with which she hopes to enhance the diversity within the clergy of the Diocese of Texas. “I believe the Church’s breadth and depth requires a diverse body of clergy leaders [who will come from] a diversity of seminaries, backgrounds, cultures, generations and theological positions in order to build up the congregations and the Diocese for God’s mission,” she said.

Ryan enjoys athletics and competed in gymnastics, track, and cross country.   Her life in Christ and her leadership gifts were nurtured, while a youth, in camping ministry, the Happening movement, and parish committees, including one that resettled a refugee family.

Bishop Ryan is married to Timothy Ryan, an attorney, and they have two children, Ned and Eleanor and resides in Austin.

Dr. Keith Powell is Men’s Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

Dr. Keith Powell is speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast team at St. Francis of AssisiEpiscopal Church in Prairie View will host the monthly event on August 17, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at the church on 2000 Phillip Street.  Patrons are welcome to participate in the fellowship and the free breakfast and are asked to confirm attendance at stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net or call 936-857-3272.

 

Dr. Powell is the Pharmacist of the new Waller Rx Pharmacy, located on FM 2920, set to be opened this August.  He is a native of Port Arthur, Texas and a graduate of Lincoln High School.  He holds the Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University and the Dr. of Pharmacy from the School of Pharmacy at Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas.

 

He began his career in retail pharmacy practice in 2005 and served with Rite-Aid, CVS and Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy. He credits Mr. Lenny Saladino for his unwavering mentorship, guidance and wisdom over the years, for his point of ownership of the pharmacy brand. After some twenty years of operation and management Brookshire Brothers Corporation closed out its Waller operations, which awaken the entrepreneurial giant in Dr. Powell to fill the pharmaceutical void.   Along with his wife Donna and the dedicated staff, Powell will continue to provide the service to advance the better health of Waller and the surrounding municipalities under the Waller Rx Pharmacy.  Powell is thankful for the bountiful patronage from the Waller, Prairie View, Fieldstore, Hockley and Hempstead Families.  

 

Powell holds membership in several professional and civic organizations to include the American Pharmacist Association (previously known as the American Pharmaceutical Association), founded in 1852, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society and Theta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

 

Former Constable Duke Shariff-Bey is the special honoree and will be presented with a distinguished award for his dedicated service to law enforcement and community engagement by Mr. Herschell Smith, Constable, Waller County, Precinct 3. Constable Shariff-Bey is a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant with a background in Military Intelligence and the Air Force Equal Opportunity Program (First Command Equal Opportunity & Treatment NCO, Air Training Command). Sharif-Bey formerly serve as an officer with the Prairie View A&M University Police Department and is a retired Constable Precinct 3, Waller County Texas, Master Peace Officer Rated, also Police Instructor certified.  He is a founding member of the Brotherhood of Veteran Warriors.

 

The Men’s Breakfast is commemorating its 20-plus years at St. Francis of Assisi, and the current team include Donald Sowell (Coordinator), Glenn Berry, Darryl Johnson, Charles Muse, Frederick V. Roberts, Michael Sowell, William Sowell and Herbert Thomas.

Entrepreneur Byron Jennings is speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi

Entrepreneur Byron Jennings of Dallas, Texas is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on March 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on 2000 Phillip Street in Prairie View.  Patrons are welcome to participate in the fellowship and the free breakfast and are asked to confirm attendance at stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net or call 936-857-3272.

Jennings is the founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, the largest Black-owned payroll, HR, and benefits provider in the country that uses its own software. The company was launched in 2017 in Dallas, Texas by Jennings who is a group health benefits broker that educates the small business community on navigating employee benefit options and services small businesses across the United States.  To celebrate six years in business, Byron has plans to partnering with major health insurance carriers (e.g. Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Allstate) to promote group health plans that are eligible for premium refunds. 

Byron comments, “We have all heard that high risk yields a high reward, and more entrepreneurs are getting on onboard with the health plans that my company, Next Generation Payroll, is promoting without hesitation.  Adding a stop loss insurance plan to the deal essentially eliminates the risk by providing resources to pay for the occasional excessive health insurance claim.”

In addition to his Senior Manager’s role with Next Generation Payroll, Byron is an HR Business Partner with Go Kleen Janitorial Services-Houston; Business Manager with Mane Concepts Hair-Dallas; Learning Manager/Recruiter-The Real Insurance Lady-Houston and Talent Acquisition Manager/Consultant with Extra Care Md-Fort Worth. His engagements include assisting the businesses to reshape and develop organizational structure and roles of the employees/owner to help facilitate revenue growth and expansion through the acquisition of local competitors; to expand a single-suite salon to a thriving multi-location women’s salon; manage and negotiate purchases of additional facilities, create infrastructure, marketing, and growth strategies for well-established branding and offer consultative services to managing partners develop the leadership skills of their department managers and implementing a robust EHR software solution.

Jennings is a 2006 graduate of Prairie View A&M University with the Bachelor of Science degree Biology and the 2010 graduate of Texas A&M University with the Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. For those asking the question how did a scientist by education rose to the level of founding and running a business conglomerate? Byron says, “I believe that improving people, policy, process, culture, and awareness are key to creating efficiently run workspaces with high performers. The focal point of my experience revolves around helping employers construct ecosystems that are equally profitable and beneficial for the employee, manager, and stakeholder.”

The Men’s Breakfast is commemorating its 20-plus years at St. Francis of Assisi, and the current team include Donald Sowell (Coordinator), Albert Garfield, Glenn Berry, Darryl Johnson, Charles Muse, Frederick V. Roberts, Michael Sowell, William Sowell and Herbert Thomas.

For more information on Next Generation’s benefits and self-funded health insurance, visit their website at www.ngpayroll.com.

Roberts is Alpha Phi Alpha Alumni Brother of the Year

Frederick V. Roberts, a member of the Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was named Alumni Brother of the Year for the Texas District at the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Convention in San Antonio, Texas on February 9-11, 2024.

This marks the fourth consecutive award for Roberts who was initiated at the Eta Gamma Chapter in November 1974.

The award is based on the contributions to the fraternity at the national, region and district with participation in the fraternity's national programs and projects.  Additionally the brothers contributions to the development and enhancement of the brotherhood, contributions to the community and the university, civic engagement, professional development and overall citizenship and recognition for services to the community at large.

Some of Roberts' engagement serving as the Parliamentarian for the Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter,  the Prairie View A&M National Alumni Association, Prairie View Local Alumni, the Prairie View City Chamber of Commerce and the Prairie View Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association; Interim Communications Director, One Hundred Black Men of America, Metropolitan Houston Chapter, former Secretary Prairie View Economic Development Corporation 4B; member of Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity, National Association of Black MBA's and the National Association of Black Accountants.

Roberts other engagements include serving as a member of the Collegiate Advisory Committee for Eta Gamma Chapter, Advisor for the Collegiate 100, Frederick Douglass Leadership Institute and United Brand Association at Prairie View A&M University.  Additionally, Roberts provide leadership and Parliamentary Training for the Top Teens of America Prairie View Chapter, the Class of 2024 and the P3 Mentoring Programs at Prairie View A&M University.  Roberts is occasionally asked to serve as speaker for various events; direct programs and activities.  For the past 40 years, Roberts as served as Co-Chairman and Producer for the Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Pageant, producer for the Mr. Collegiate African American Leadership Program and Pageant.  Roberts is a Journalist and frequently writes stories for Prairie View Today, the Waller County Express, Waller Times, African American News and Issues and other media outlets.

Roberts is looking forward to representing the TCAC District at the upcoming Southwest Region Convention in New Orleans in March 2024.

Prairie View Alphas Wins Fifth TCAC District Awards

The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Gamma Chapter at Prairie View A&M University and Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter in Prairie View claimed its Fifth-consecutive Charles H. Wesley Brotherhood Award at the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters District Convention on February 10, 2024 held that Western Mariott Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.

The chapters’ win was based on their participation in the organization’s national programs and special Initiatives, to include support for Project Alpha (male mentoring), A Voteless People is a Hopeless People (voter education), Go to High School, Go to College, Brother’s Keeper (service for widows/senior Alphas), Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the March of Dimes at the university and the in the community at large. Representing the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters for the fourth straight year was icing on the cake for the Brothers who also won the National Award from the General Awards Committee in 2022.

In addition to the Wesley Award, members of Eta Gamma Chapter won the Step Show, the Debate Contest and the Collegiate Scholars Bowl and will represent the District at the Southwest Regional Award in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 23.

The Alumni Brother of the Year Award went to Frederick V. Roberts for his service to the fraternity, the brotherhood and community at large.

Miss Joceyln Dorsey, from the Eta Gamma Chapter was crowned the 2024 Miss Old Gold and Black and will represent the district at the convention in New Orleans. Dorsey's win is a repeat for the chapter with Chloe Nyree Tolbert winning the title in 2023.  Miss Eniyah Watson was 4th runner-up.

 
More than 40 brothers representing the chapters attended the convention and look forward to the regional convention seeking a sixth win of the Charles H. Wesley Brotherhood Award.

Aside from the Awards, the convention provided several opportunities for brothers to enhance their leadership development, chapter management and program development in the various workshops.  The Brothers also participated in a visit to the Camp Logan to pay homage to the decease Black Soldiers who were recently interned with full military honors. They also took part in the Community Forum and other general events.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, is the first fraternity for Black college men founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Joe Darden is president of Eta Gamma Chapter and Mark Spivey is president of Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter.  For information on the Prairie View Chapters, visit epsilontaulambda.com

Dorsey and Watson wins 2024 Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Pageant

The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Gamma Chapter (Prairie View A&M University) and Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapters, hosted its 39th Annual Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Pageant on January 26, 2024, which featured 18 of the most academically talented, ambitious and progress women at Prairie View A&M University vying for one of two crowns.

After seven-rounds of competition Miss Jocelyn Dorsey was crowned Miss Old Gold and Black - Eta Gamma Chapter and Eniyah Watson - Miss Old Gold and Black - Epilon Tau Lambda.  Both young women will represent the chapters at the Miss Old Gold and Black Pageant at the 60th Texas Conference of Alpha Chapters set for February 8-11 at the Westin Mariott in San Antonio, Texas.

The eighteen contestants selected from the field of forty-five applicants are Serina Alderson, Allonah Lee Ashworth, Christen Austin, Carrington Brice, Jocelyn Denyce Dorsey, Anaya J. Evans, Ashlei Sade Hunter, LaNiya Lawson, JaiRenee Mccoy, Amarys Royal, Teja L. Taylor, Saratha Thiam, Jyllian Walker, Eniyah Sanaa Watson, Courtnie P. Welch, Ajah White, Kennedy Janae Williams, and Ennissa Wright.

Other winners are Allonah Ashworth was named First Runner-up.  In addition to the title, Jocelyn was the winner of the Evening-wear, Onstage Interview and tied with Eniyah for second place in the Scholarship Competition; Saratha Thiam won the Personal Interview, Serina Alderson won the Projection and Talent Competitions and Kennedy Janae Williams won the Fitness and Lifestyle Competition.
 
Jocelyn is a junior Vocal Performance student from Houston, Texas.  She aspires to be a Contemporary Christian Artist, Entrepreneur and a Broadway Star.  She lives by Philippians 4:13:  "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."  Her platform is "Let your Real light shine: Excellence, Authenticity and Community; Inspiring students and my HBCU to pursue excellence in their studies and goals while learning to be their authentic selves and paying forward to their community through service.  Some of her achievements include Tommy Tune Award Winning Best Actress, TMEA All-State Women's Choir and National Opera Association 2nd Place (first HBCU to place). She is a member of the University Concert Chorale and the PVAMU Singers.  Her civic and community engagement include volunteering at the Houston Food Bank, Congresswoman Sheila Jacksoon Lee Toys for Tots, Arts Mentorship and Vocal and Acting Coach.  Among her favorits are Chandler Moore and Beyonce' (singers); Boiled Seafood; Dreamgirls, Love & Basketball and Elementals (movies); Dogs (she owns a pup); Bible and the Book of Ruth.  When asked her reason for competing, Jocelyn stated, "I have been eagerly waiting for an opportunity such as this. Being Miss Old Gold and Black would provide me with the opportunity to inspire, cultivate and pay it forward to my community and my beloved HBCU. I want to be a voice for the voices that are overlooked and counted out, I want to provide a fresh new perspective to the student body, as well as being an active role model of what it means to walk in authenticity, excellence and grace.
 
Eniyah is a junior Pre-Nursing student from Tyler, Texas and aspires to become a registered nurse.  Her experiences in leadership positions include being a certified Medical Assistant and Cosmetologist. Her civic and community engagement finds her volunteering for Back to School Drives, Salvation Army, Wyld Life, Young Life, and the Houston Foodbank service.  At the university she is the Captain of the Panther Dolls Dance Team which provides entertainment throughout the year, particularly the half time show at the Basketball games. If she was to give a high school address, Eniyah stated that she would address the importance to never give up on your dreams, no matter if is going to college, getting a job or any sort of career. She would emphasize the point that eventhough life has its bumps you should always strive for something whether it’s a big or small goal.   When asked why she wanted to become Miss Old Gold and Black, she said, "I wish to be Miss Old Gold and Black to represent what ‘Striving Against the Odds” looks like. Being able to help, comfort, and uplift those students around me. Having the chance to be an act of service in the school and to the community while also showing who I am while also making a positive impact on others.  Miss Watson would love to invite Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King to her fantasy dinner because of the leadership, commitment to civil and equal rights and their powerful movement to help others.
 
The pageant was coproduced and directed by Frederick V. Roberts, Javari Simmons and Terrance Bolton under the theme "Visions of the Golden Reignaissance and opened to a rousing rendition of Beyonce's Renaissance.

Pagent officials expect a repeat win at the TCAC Competion, which was won by Chloe Nyree Tolbert, Miss Old Gold and Black - Eta Gamma who represented the district at the Southwest Region Convention, held in Fort Worth, Texas in March 2023.  Gabrielle Orji, Miss Old Gold and Black - Epsilon Tau Lambda.  Past chapter winners include Coy Henderson Hooey, Brandi Byers and Destiny Jefferson.

20 PVAMU Coeds vie for Miss Old Gold and Black Title

The Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Pageant announces that 20 Contestants will vie for the 2024 title, scholarship and the opportunity to represent the chapters. The contestants were selected from a field of 48 candidates seeking to compete in the 37th Annual event sponsored by the Eta Gamma (Prairie View A&M University) and Epsilon Tau Lambda (Prairie View) Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Prairie View A&M University set for January 26, 2024.

The twenty contestants, the largest number for any pageant in the history of the program and the university, comes from varied backgrounds, experiences, talents, academic standing and classification, and career ambitions. The contestant's majors vary from Agriculture to Zoology with Business, Education, Engineering and Pre-medicine in between. Their future goals include educators, entrepreneurs, business and government leaders to doctors, lawyers, nurses, engineers and forever teachers.

Persons and organizations are invited to support the pageant with donations in scholarships, products or purchasing advertisement.  For information click the link.

The Producers and Staff are aggressively looking for an exciting production under the theme: VISIONS – of a Golden Reignaissance.™ Additionally, the contestants will participate in weekly sessions preparing for the big day. They will engage in personal and professional development seminars and workshops focusing on their talents, wardrobe selection, the art of the personal interview, modeling, etiquette and dining, dance, platform development and implementation and other career enhancement in addition to community service.

The pageant is a national program of the fraternity created in 1976 and hosted by its local chapters. The pageant is a source of excellence for women in character education, value clarification, economic and social empowerment, role-modeling, mentoring, commitment to service to humanity and to provide opportunities that present her in a positive way. At its 1976 convention in New York the first winner was Miss Denise Smith, representing Zeta Mu Chapter at Georgia State University. After a five-year the pageant returned in 1981 with the competition at the 1982 General Convention in Los Angeles, California.

​Since 1981, the Eta Gamma Chapter has hosted the Miss Black and Gold Pageant with the first pageant in 1982 at Prairie View A&M University. The Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter has co-hosted the pageant since 1982 with the selection of two queens, thus becoming the first and only sustaining alumni chapter with a representative in the Texas District Pageant.

Over the years, the chapters had winners at the Texas District level with TCAC winner Coy Henderson (Epsilon Tau Lambda), Nadia Greer (Eta Gamma), Adibisi Adele (Eta Gamma), Destiny Jefferson (Epsilon Tau Lambda) and the current winner Chloe Nyr'ee Tolbert (Eta Gamma) and 2nd runner-up Gabrielle Orji (Epsilon Tau Lambda), Kiera Hooey (Epsilon Tau Lambda) - 1st Runner-up; Briana Clark (Epsilon Tau Lambda), 2nd Runner-up in 2014; Joselyn Eusery (Eta Gamma) and Christina Balthazar (Epsilon Tau Lambda) being named to top Seven; and Nakisha Francois (Eta Gamma), Moriah Cobert, (Epsilon Tau Lambda) and Z’Nae Mangum (Eta Gamma) being named 2nd Runner-up to TCAC Miss Black & Gold.

The winners and former contestants have also benefited from the experiences as they competed in other pageants, including the Miss PVAMU: Brandy Byars, Moriah Colbert, Ivy Walls and Z’Nae Mangum have all claimed the Miss PVAMU title, while others have been named runners-up to Miss PVAMU - Mya Campbell - 1st, Kala Washington - 1st and Kala Robinson - 1st; and Melanie Hollis - 2nd.

​The Miss Old Gold and Black Pageant continues to be an important activity for the students at Prairie View A&M University and the young ladies give tremendous credit to the pageant for their achievements and success as student leaders and role models for other students.

 Additional information:  missblackandgoldprairieview@gmail.com