The Sigma Kappa Sorority presented the King Of Our Heart: All Male Beauty Pageant on Monday Oct. 28.
“King Of Our Heart is a male pageant that is open to all males on campus. We have more contestants participating this year than in the past.
These 16 contestants will participate in four different categories including, an opening dance number, talent, Q&A and a change war,” said Erin, a sister of the Sigma Kappa sorority.
The opening dance number included songs that most every member in the audience knew, such as “It's Raining Men.”
As a fun treat for the audience, the Sigma Kappa sorority joined to assist the constants in a dance number to One Direction’s, “You Don't Know You’re Beautiful.”
After the dance, a member of Sigma Kappa walked one of the constants to the microphone where he would introduce himself, say what class he was in and his major.
Many different types of majors were announced from a double major to math and physics, all the way to undeclared.
The talent portion followed, and many of their talents varied from singing and dancing to a music melody mash-up. There were a few who were brave enough to do different talents as well.
Devon Johnson, who was voted Mr. Congeniality, performed a skit with a sister of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The girl pretended to be mad at him for something that he said or did, so Devon tried to serenade her with different songs, such as “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars. She wasn't impressed until he did a rendition of “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston. Needless to say, the skit ended on a happy note.
Garret Josemans talked thoroughly about his double major in math and physics. He was able to passionately discuss a variety of topics and relate them all to his love of science.
Dani Roberts performed stand up comedy as his talent. He informed the audience on how he and his mother, being Korean, communicate with each other.
Steven Sommer had an image of a fireplace projected behind him, and did a dramatic reading of Kayne West's “Gold Digger.”
Neil Reyes taught the audience how to tie a bow tie, which proved to actually be a challenge since one judge gave up. Also,many contestants wrote poems or did their own renditions of songs, showing their school spirit.
For example, Tim Miller wrote a poem with a simple rhyme scheme expressing his love for Longwood. He concluded his performance by twerking in front of the audience.
Tristan Cunningham wrote a poem dedicated to daughters and sisters, expressing how difficult it is to be a girl. After his poem, he did an amazing performance with fellow NPHC members.
Paul Clamp did a card trick, but he only used three cards “this, this and that.” It astonished the audience because it only took him three cards to confuse and wow everyone.
After the talent competition, they awarded Devon Johnson with the title of Mr. Congeniality.
Following the titling of Mr. Congeniality, they called a change run. The constants had little red cups and had to get as much change as possible from the members of the audience.
There was a bit of delay, as well as anticipation, while the audience waited to hear who the top eight would be.
While the audience was waiting, the Sigma Kappa Sorority sisters went up to the microphone and told jokes, and there was an impromptu dance number with the constants.
Shortly after the delay, the top eight were announced and each one had to answer a question such as “Who is your greatest influence?”
After the question portion of the pageant, there was a break and the Longwood Company of Dancers did two dance performances, and the local step team performed as well.
The 2012 King Of Our Heart made a small appearance and did his own dance routine. He also crowned the new King Of Our Heart who was, Steven Sommer.
The money for the tickets and from the change run went toward the Sigma Kappa Foundation, whose main attempt was to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s.
“We sponsor this pageant for Sigma Kappa's Ultraviolet campaign that raises awareness and funds for The Sigma Kappa Foundation's philanthropies.
These philanthropies include Alzheimer's/Gerontology, the Maine Sea Coast Mission, Leadership Development, Sister's in Need and Education,” said Erin, a sister of Sigma Kappa.
The audience definitely got their money's worth and was highly entertained for a few hours. It's an event worth attending, not only to get a good laugh from the numerous performances, but to help raise money for these worthwhile causes presented by Sigma Kappa and given to their foundation.
Contestants in the King of Our Heart: All Male Beauty Pageant wow the crowd with unique performances from dancing to card tricks.
