Queen Obligations
How many social media posts are Campus Queens required to make each day?
0, Queens are not required to post every day
How many events are Royal Court Queens required to have each semester?
Royal Court Queens are required to have 3 events each semester
How many fraternity events are Greek Courts required to attend each semester?
Technically 0, however, Queens should always strive to support the Brothers.
What are the traditional components of a platform?
a. Name
b. Objectives of platform
c. Overall candidacy/reign goal
d. Potential events/initiatives to be implemented
How much money does it cost to compete in a pageant?
Depends on the person (Get a few share outs from Guest Queens)
What is the daily clothing attire for Campus Queens?
Technically, there isn't one, however, all Queens should strive to dress
appropriate casual everyday
How many community service events are Campus Queens required to have each semester?
Royal Court Queens are required to carry out at least 1 community service event/initiative during the breaks of their reign
What makes Howard University Courts different then other schools?
What is we have the largest royal court
What is similar about a contestant interview and the on-stage Q&A?
Queen contestants should always aim to relate their answers back to their platform objectives and goals of their reign
What is the call time for pageant day?
Typically early morning/afternoon (8am - 12pm)
How do Campus Queens purchase their clothes for events?
Depends on the court (Get a few share outs from Guest Queens)
How many events are Greek Court Queens required to have each semester?
Technically 0, however, it is very important to carry out your platform through programming, partnerships, and service.
How many games are Royal Court Queens allowed to miss during their reign?
3
What should the aspiring Greek Court Queens’ platform align with?
The Fraternity’s mission, motto, goals, etc. (It is important to be intentional and knowledgeable about the court you are choosing to run for and organization you are vying to represent)
When do you meet the judges?
After the pageant...maybe
How many strikes are Royal Court Queens allowed to accumulate before being removed from their position?
3
What is the process for hosting an event as a Campus Queen?
a. Submit event proposal to Liaison/Advisor
b. Liaison/Advisor submits proposal to Howard University Engage
c. After the event is approved, submit a room request
d. Purchase necessary food/materials
e. Have fun!
What, when, and where is the event Royal Court Queens attend during the summer?
HBCU Kings & Queens Conference, July, New Orleans, Louisiana
How should aspiring Queen’s platforms be conveyed in their application?
In a detailed way, that follows an outlined format
How many traditional components of a pageant are there and what are they?
a. Introductions
b. Platform Speech/Oratories
c. Talents
d. Bio/Question & Answer
How do Campus Queens determine the purpose of their events and measure the impact of events and their overall reign?
Constantly referring back to their platform to ensure they embarked on/achieved most if not all of their platform objectives and executed proposed events/initiatives
Who was the first Miss Howard, and what year was she crowned?
Mazie Hubbard in 1929
How many interviews do aspiring Royal Court Queens have to complete, and when are they?
2, the interview to make the ballot after submitting an application and the interview before pageant day for a pageant interview score
How many times can you apply to compete in pageants on campus?
There's no limit