Mr. American winner Michael Prather attracted hundreds of students to the Tavern on Wednesday evening, as they gathered to see which lucky girl would win a date with him in the dating game show Singled Out hosted by the Residence Hall Association.
About 25 contestants participated in the show, competing for a limo ride and dinner date with Prather. To find the perfect date, Prather had to 'single out' those he preferred by having them answer questions in categories such as hair, height, intelligence and superhero preference.
Kate Willcox, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs, stepped through the curtain as Mr. American's date after two rounds of questions.
"It was a lot of fun. I did it because I'm friends with him, so I'm looking forward to the date," said Willcox.
While Prather said he wished more people would have participated, he said he had a good time with the game show.
Singles who failed to meet Prather's standards were put to the test when Andres Pavia, the first runner-up in the Mr. American competition held Monday, singled out contestants to find a date. Pavia said he was pleased with the show overall.
"I don't really know my date, so it'll be a good experience to get to know someone new," said Pavia.
The show was hosted by Scott Goldstein, president of RHA, and Jackie Hyland, the national communications coordinator of RHA.
"I think the show went pretty well as a follow up to Mr. American. It was an awesome combo and something new on campus. A few hundred people came out to support us at both events," Goldstein said. "They were single and ready to mingle"
