Ms. BPCC & Miss Tiny Cavalier
A tradition since 1990, a pageant is held annually in the spring to select a student to represent Bossier Parish Community College as a hostess, spokesperson, and ambassador both on campus and in the community.
Contestants are judged on leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship, service to the college and the community, poise, personality, professionalism, ability to express opinions and thoughts in a clear and articulate manner, as well as personal presentation and attractiveness. The titleholder is expected to be a person of high moral character and a student with a great deal of school pride and spirit. This role requires some public speaking, and any student interested in applying should feel comfortable in the public eye.
Ms. BPCC 2025 – Tatum Kathryn Malone; 1st Runner Up – Maria Fernanda Beltran; Congeniality Award – Allyson Elisabeth Hutto; Miss Tiny Cavalier 2025 – Amelia Grayce Pilinski; 1st Runner Up – Chloe Isabella Robbins.
Contestants may enter the pageant twice. Various prizes are awarded including a full-tuition waiver plus books for the titleholder.
In conjunction with the Ms. BPCC pageant, the college also hosts a Miss Tiny Cavalier competition. This is an all-natural pageant with the objective of selecting a young lady to represent Bossier Parish Community College alongside Ms. BPCC in her year of service. This is not the typical glitz style pageant. It showcases the natural beauty of the child and allows the child’s individual personality to shine through.
Contestants are judged on beauty/appearance, personality, projection, and poise; and, various prizes are awarded.
2026 Pageant Date
- TBD
All Ms. BPCC Pageant contestants must meet the following qualifications:
- Plan to attend BPCC next fall and spring semesters
- Have and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- Be nominated by a student organization, academic department, or faculty/staff member
- Have completed 2 regular academic semesters (fall/spring) or have at least 12 credit hours at BPCC
- Be a full-time student enrolled in 12 hours or more and maintain full-time status through next spring semester
Mock Interviews: Friday, March 14, 2025 | 1:00 pm | F-220
Attire: Business casual
Purpose: To familiarize the contestants with the professional interview process and with proper interview etiquette
Official Interviews: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 5:00 pm | F-220
Attire: Corporate/business attire
Purpose: To introduce the contestants to the judges in a formal one-on-one interview-style setting
Judging: Each contestant will interview individually for approximately 12 minutes.
Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas while remaining poised
- Ability to project confidence and intelligence
- Ability to interact comfortably with the judges
Rehearsal: Friday, March 21, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | BPCC Theatre (Approximately 1½ hours)
Attire: Casual and comfortable (Bring the shoes to be worn in the pageant.)
Purpose: To familiarize the contestants with all aspects of the Pageant
Pageant: Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | BPCC Theatre (Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m.)
Part I: Opening Introduction in Casual wear
Attire: Casual outfit of contestant’s choice
Purpose: To introduce the contestants to the audience
Judging: Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Overall ability to present a positive first impression in both personality and appearance
Part II: Evening Gown and On-Stage Question
Attire: Formal evening gown
Purpose: To display style, grace, and beauty while demonstrating
the ability to remain poised in impromptu situations
Judging: Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Ability to present a positive impression in style, grace, and beauty
- Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas while remaining poised
- Ability to project confidence and intelligence
- Voice quality
Photography: All contestants must be at the theatre on the day of the pageant no later than 4:00 p.m. dressed in evening gowns for pictures. A professional photographer will be available and will offer photograph packages at reasonable prices for purchase. A proof book will be provided to the Office of Student Life. Contestants will be notified when orders can be placed.
The winner of Ms. BPCC will...
- Serve as the official student hostess, spokesperson, and ambassador for the college both on campus and in the community
- Be a role model for other students, as well as display good moral conduct and embody school spirit
- Display a respectful and positive attitude throughout year of service
- Assist with all Office of Student Life events and campus-wide events
- Provide a minimum of 10 hours of community service per fall and spring semesters to be coordinated with the Director or Program Coordinator (Reading to elementary school classes, visiting hospitals/nursing homes, etc.)
- Attend local high school pageants (Shreveport/Bossier area) and other area pageants as coordinated by the Director or Program Coordinator
- Present awards/scholarships at area high schools and/or area pageants
- Attend LCTCS Day(s) in Baton Rouge (if applicable)
- Attend the annual BPCC/Bossier City Christmas program
- Attend a minimum of 3 athletic events per year (Baseball, basketball, softball, cross-country)
- Join at least one student organization on campus
- Meet with the Director or Program Coordinator twice monthly to coordinate appearances
- Mentor the upcoming Ms. BPCC by attending interest meetings, mock interviews, pageant interviews, pageant rehearsal, and the pageant
- Prepare a farewell speech and slideshow for pageant at end of reign (Resources provided)
- Assist with the onstage portion of the Miss Tiny Cavalier pageant as well as mentor the winner as a sister queen throughout the year
- Additional duties as needed or requested by the college
Changes or additions to event appearances/participation will be made at the discretion of the Director or Program Coordinator of Student Life.
Interview (1-15 points)*
- Overall first impression
- Personal appearance
- Personality
- Intelligence
- Validated opinions
- Speech, vocabulary, and grammar
- Responses in context
- Emotional control (composure)
- Style
Casual wear (1 – 10 points)
- Overall first impression
- Sense of attractiveness
- Technique including walk, posture, and grace
- Sense of confidence
- Personality and stage presence
- Appropriateness of attire
- Style
Evening Gown (1 – 10 points)
- Overall first impression
- Sense of attractiveness
- Technique including walk, posture, and grace
- Sense of confidence
- Personality and stage presence
- Appropriateness of attire
- Style
On-Stage Question (1 – 10 points)
- Overall first impression
- Emotional control (composure)
- Articulation; diction
- Ability to communicate to the audience; body language
- Quality of response (intelligence, validated opinion)
Poise (1 – 10 points)
- Overall first impression
- Poise; grace
- “Sparkle” and charisma
- Outer beauty reflected from an inner beauty
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE = 55
*Ties should be broken by the interview score.
The following forms MUST be submitted by the entry deadline:
Printable Versions
All Miss Tiny Cavalier Pageant contestants must meet the following qualifications:
- Be related to a currently enrolled BPCC student, faculty or staff member
- Be 4-6 years of age by the day of the pageant
A copy of each contestant’s birth certificate is required for age verification.
Rehearsal: Friday, March 21, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. | BPCC Theatre (Approximately 1½ hours)
Attire: Casual and comfortable (Bring the outfit and shoes to be worn in the pageant.)
Purpose: To familiarize the contestants with all aspects of the Pageant
Pageant: Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | BPCC Theatre (Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m.)
Attire: Sunday dress with natural hair
- NO pageant dresses, sequins, netting, petticoats, or crinoline
- NO jewelry except for small stud earrings
- NO makeup
Judging: Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Overall ability to present a positive first impression in both personality and appearance
- Ability to make eye contact with audience and judges
- Outer beauty reflected from an inner beauty
- Ability to relax and have fun
- “Sparkle” and charisma
Photography: All contestants (accompanied by one parent or guardian) must be at the theatre on the day of the pageant no later than 5:00 p.m. dressed for pictures. A professional photographer will be available and will offer photograph packages at reasonable prices for purchase. A proof book will be provided to the Office of Student Life. Contestants will be notified when orders can be placed.
Beauty/Appearance (1-10 points)
- Overall first impression
- Natural beauty
- Soft, natural hair with no makeup
Personality (1-10 points)*
- Overall first impression
- Non-verbal communication
- “Personality”
Projection (1-10 points)
- Overall first impression
- Overall pertness of the contestant
- Eye contact with audience and judges
Poise (1-10 points)
- Overall first impression
- Poise; grace
- “Sparkle” and charisma
- Outer beauty reflected from an inner beauty
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE = 40
*Ties should be broken by the personality score.
The following forms MUST be submitted by the entry deadline.
- Miss Tiny Cavalier Pageant Official Entry Form
- BPCC Release Form
- Copy of birth certificate
Printable Versions
Anyone interested in entering either competition is encouraged to attend at least one of the following meetings.
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 12:30 pm | Office of Student Life (F-220)
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm | Office of Student Life (F-220)
- Friday, February 7, 2025 | 2:00 pm | Zoom (Meeting ID: 788 526 0968)
The entry deadline and contestant meetings will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in the Office of Student Life (Building F, Room 220). Ms. BPCC contestants will meet at 5:00 pm. Miss Tiny Cavalier contestants will meet at 6:30 pm. These are MANDATORY MEETINGS for all pageant contestants! Failure to attend could result in disqualification. Contestant headshots will be taken for the judges’ books and contestant numbers will be drawn at these meetings.
The following forms MUST be submitted by the entry deadline:
- Ms. BPCC Contestants
- Miss Tiny Cavalier Contestants
- Official Pageant Entry Form
- BPCC Release Form
- Copy of birth certificate
Admission
BPCC students, faculty, and staff – Free with ID
Children 10 and under – Free
General Admission – $5.00
Contact Information
Office of Student Life
Building F-220
318-678-6035
studentlife@bpcc.edu