2012 Miss Fashionetta Program Book

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Omega Omega Chapter Presents

Miss Fashionetta 2012 Shining Pearls of Excellence and Elegance

Sunday, March 18, 2012 5PM Rabobank Arena, Theatre and Convention Center Bakersfield, CA

America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids Everyone has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity. Our involvement is key to ensuring a healthy future for our children. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Kappa Omega Omega Chapter has taken the initiative of this challenge that First Lady Michelle Obama has set before us to reduce childhood obesity.

Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthy and able to pursue their dreams.

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Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one out of three children are overweight or obese in America. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40 % of the children are overweight or obese. If we don’t solve this problem, one third of all children born during year 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma.

The Let’s Move! initiative has established a variety of programs across the country. The 2012 Miss Fashionetta Scholarship Pageant Participants rose to the Let’s Move! challenge! They competitively encouraged each other, friends and their families to move and make healthy choices towards: Healthy Eating Physical Activity Consumer Awareness Better Health Awareness/Health-Conscious Decisions Spreading the Let’s Move! Message throughout City of Bakersfield, CA Let’s Move! directs children and families on the path to a healthy future. Let’s Move! also equips individuals by giving helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices.

The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Omega Omega Chapter encourages you, your neighbors and friends to move toward healthy lifestyle choices…Everybody…Let’s Move!

“The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake.”

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~ First Lady Michelle Obama

PROGRAM

MISS FASHIONETTA 2012 SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 5 PM Negro National Anthem ..............................Linda Mack Welcome .................................... Ruscel Reader, President Introduction of Master & Mistress of Ceremonies ......................................... Holly Mitchell Master of Ceremonies ~ Alpha Nesbitt Mistress of Ceremonies ~ Jaimi Banks Greetings ..................................................... Jocelyn McGill Miss Fashionetta 2010 Introduction of Miss Fashionetta 2012 Participants Miss Olivia Bryant Miss Patricia Clayton Miss Araiye Medlock Miss Marasia Minniweathers Miss Curtischay Sanders Miss Aleya Thompson Miss Tyler Thompson Miss Cimone Whitmore Special Presentation .................. Supervisor Karen Goh Fifth District, Kern County Brief Overview of Let’s Move Campaign and Miss Fashionetta 2012 .............. LaShane Williams Introduction of Judges ................................. Ruby Kelley Door Prizes ............................................ Shimeaka Garrett Introduction of Mr. Beautillion 2012 Mr. Debonair & Little Miss Ivy Angel Debut ............... Kimberly Fulton & Kim Graim Mr. Debonair & Little Miss Ivy Angels Praise Dance

“Let Me Go” by Detrick Haddon Choreographer: Lula Stewart Explanation and Presentation of Awards & Certificates

Miss Fashionetta 2012 Promenade of Sheroes “Every Day” by Darwin Hobbs Greek Roll Call ..................................... LaShane Williams Introduction of Former Miss Fashionetta Participants ................................................................. Debra Dunn Yonke

Introduction of Emerging Young Leaders .... Caren Floyd & Janet Shell Introduction of Special Guests ................ Ruscel Reader Door Prizes Guest Performer .................................. Ms. Kristal Jackson Miss Fashionetta 2012 Talent Debut ......... Linda Mack Guest Performer .................................. Ms. Kristal Jackson Miss Fashionetta 2012 Grand Finale (Featuring the participants, their parents and escorts) “Exhale (Shoop, Shoop) song” by Whitney Houston Choreographer: Diane McGee Door Prizes Omega Psi Phi Presents Mr. Beautillion Introduction of Committee Chairmen ................................. Holly Mitchell Guest Performer Awards Presentation Explanation of Awards .................Linda McKnight Announcement of Awards: Display Board Award ...................Sharon Woolfolk Basileus Award .................................... Ruscel Reader Miss Congeniality .............................. Sonja Snordon Grand Talent ........................................... Linda Mack Miss Personality ......................................... Jeanie Hill Final Walk of Miss Fashionetta 2010 Miss Jocelyn McGill Remarks and Announcements ................ Holly Mitchell Coronation of Miss Fashionetta 2012 2nd runner up to Miss Fashionetta 1st Runner up to Miss Fashionetta Crowning of Miss Fashionetta 2012 ....... Holly Mitchell Salute to Miss Fashionetta 2012 Official Photos of Miss Fashionetta 2012 Participants, Family and Sorority Members

Thank You and Good Night Drive Safely

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Greetings from Our Chapter President: It is an honor and a pleasure to welcome you to the 19th annual Miss Fashionetta extravaganza. Our theme for the 2012 Scholarship Pageant is "Shining Pearls of Excellence and Elegance." The young ladies, families and sorority members have worked hard over the last 5 months to bring to you the culminating event that showcases the community's best of the best. Just as a beautiful pearl is one of the most valuable gems, so are our lovely young ladies who are prized for their intelligence, great spirits, loving and willing attitudes and elegance among others.

Throughout the program, they have attended self esteem and etiquette workshops, sessions on college admissions, career exploration and job expectations. The students have attended worship services and have participated in community service activities. As a result of their total involvement and dedication to the program goals and objectives, Miss Fashionetta young ladies are ready to meet the challenges that await them.

This year, Mr. Beautillion participants are back in the mix. The participants are organized by the local chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. We are excited to see the young men in the program as they bring their flair and swag to the event. Little Miss Ivy Angels and Mr. Debonairs will again grace the stage with their confidence and charm.

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Omega Omega, Bakersfield, are excited about developing a program that focuses on education and scholarship and one that encourages excellence at all levels. Through the program, the high school participants will earn scholarship monies for college and will receive invaluable experiences that will help them to grow and succeed.

Special thanks to my husband, Robert Reader, for serving as one of the Miss Fashionetta photographers and for encouraging me throughout the program. Special thanks to the sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha for your dedication to our youth. Special thanks, also, to our parents who brought their children to us, and to the community for continuing to support us as we work to maximize the achievements of our students. We celebrate them in advance for what we know they will accomplish later in their lives. They are our priceless and treasured gems, "Shining Pearls of Excellence and Elegance."

Sincerely,

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Greetings from the General Chair of Miss Fashionetta 2012 It is my pleasure to bring you greetings from the Miss Fashionetta 2012 Steering committee. The Ladies of Kappa Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc are pleased to present to you eight wonderful, bright, energetic, intelligent and beautiful High School young ladies who are the representatives of our 19th scholarship pageant Miss Fashionetta…a trademark program of our sorority and a tradition in our local community over the last three decades.

Over the last six months, these young ladies have worked very hard and they have truly lived up to our theme, Shining Pearls of Excellence and Elegance. First, I want to thank each of them for their commitment to the rigors and demands of our program. You only need to look at the calendar of activities included in this program and you will see that these young ladies have consistently demonstrated their commitment to this program by participating on a weekly basis in talent and dance rehearsals, attending workshops, participating in community service projects and joining us in church service each month. Ladies, it has been a long six months, but your commitment has paid off and we are grateful to you. Parents, we too are thankful to you for the role you have played in encouraging your daughters, transporting them to and from activities and participating in rehearsals and calendar events as well. These are your beautiful daughters and we thank you for blessing us by “lending them” to us for the past few months.

Tonight, you the audience will have the opportunity to watch these ladies shine in Excellence and Elegance as they highlight many of their gifts and skills that they will use as our leaders of tomorrow. We thank you for supporting them by attending tonight and purchasing tickets and ads from them to help them meet their scholarship goals.

In addition, we will once again present our Little Ivy Angel and Mr. Debonair participants. These “little ones” between the ages of 4 and 8 will entertain you with their praise dance and their introductions. Thank you to each of their parents and grandparents.

This year, the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc have partnered with the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for a special presentation during our annual program. Tonight, you will be pleased to meet the handsome and intelligent High School Young Men who are members of the Mr. Beautillion Program.

To my husband, Ronnie Mitchell, I am thankful for his support throughout the program. He never complained as I left the house almost two evenings of every week for rehearsals, in addition to the numerous weekend events. In fact, he often supported me by attending and helping me prepare for many of the events. Thank you so much for your encouragement and I love you for always being there for me.

My thanks also goes out to all of my children and family, especially my daughter Kamilah, Miss Fashionetta 2005. She has accompanied me and helped me prepare for rehearsals and events, encouraged me when I was tired, and all the while being patient with me in assisting her as she prepares for graduate school. Thank you to the rest of my family who have put their “ life issues’ on hold to allow me to complete chairmanship of this program.

Finally, thank you to the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Omega Omega Chapter for their demonstrated dedication to this great event. It could not have been a success without their commitment of their time, energy, finances and support. May we, with your prayers and support of course, continue to Serve Mankind in Our Community.

Mrs. Holly Mitchell

MF 2012 General Chair Kappa Omega Omega Chapter, Bakersfield

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Greetings from The Ladies of

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Kappa Omega Omega Chapter President: Ruscel Reader Angela Sanders Betty Williams Brenda Owens Camille Mosley Parkinson Camille Tomlin Caren Floyd Cecelia ‘Faye’ Lee Celadore ‘Kiki’ Wilson Cheryl Reid Christie Ludlow Claudette Benjamin Corey Hurd Cynthia Stephens Daphne Harley Davina Hoyt Debra Dunn-Yonké Debra Ludd Dechelle Smothers Diane McClanahan Diane Plotner Doris Wilson

Elsie Youngblood Ena Williams Enjoli Black Erika Chesley Felicia Nagle Gayle Winters Gina Gordon Lopez Gwen Johnson Harriet Edwards Helen Rodgers Holly Mitchell Irma Carson Janet Ford Shell Janice Watson Jeanie Hill Jennifer Floyd Joanne Wolaridge Joyce Brown Judy Billingsley Kalisha Hudgins Karen Bert Kathryn Shaw

Katie Walker Kimberly Graim Kimberly Rufus Kristal Hicks LaShane Williams Lillie Hooks Linda Freeman Linda Hoyle Linda Mack Linda McKnight Liz Jackson Lula Stewart Marilyn Jones Martha Johnson Mary Dulan Mary Tomlin Mary Williams Smith Michelle Shannon Odella Johnson Pamela Milligan McGee Pamela Smith Pamela Wright

* Alpha Kappa Alpha General Members

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Patrinella Osbey Paula Parks Raquell Jones Ruby Kelley Ruscel Reader Shanique Chester Sherry Belk Shimeaka Garrett Shirley Gordon Sonja Snordon Stephanie Prince Susianna Anderson Teleah Bell Brown Vivian Gayles Wanda Bradford Wilma Anderson Wright Yvonne Johnson Zadie Hurd *Christina Loudon *Keisha Edwards *Monika Woods *Sara Taylor

MISS FASHIONETTA 2012 STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS GENERAL CHAIRMAN HOLLY MITCHELL CO-CHAIRMEN LASHANE WILLIAMS & KIMBERLY RUFUS ACTIVITIES Sonja Snordon * Holly Mitchell Kimberly Rufus LaShane Williams AUDITORS Zadie Hurd* Gayle Winters B E A U T I L L I O N L I A SO N Stephanie Prince* LaShane Williams Debra Dunn Yonké Raquell Jones Wilma Anderson Wright Faye Lee Holly Mitchell DECORATIONS Mary Tomlin* Joyce Brown Jeanie Hill Camille Tomlin DOOR PRIZES Shimeaka Garrett* FINANCE Vivian Gayles Kiki Wilson Linda McKnight FOOD COMMITTEE Caren Floyd* Diane McClanahan Pam Smith

FINANCIAL &

BUDGET OFFICE

LINDA MCKNIGHT

JUDGES Ruby Kelley* Jennifer Floyd I V Y A NG E L &M R . D E B O N AI R Kimberly Rufus* Lula Stewart (Choreographer) Kim Graim Sharon Woolfolk Odella Johnson LOGISTICS Janet Ford Shell* Diane McClanahan Corey Hurd Harriet Edwards Kim Graim Janice Watson Sharon Woolfolk Judy Billingsley P A R E N T /S O R O R R E L A T I O N S Ruscel Reader* Jeanie Hill Sonja Snordon Holly Mitchell Sharon Woolfolk Linda McKnight P H O T O G R AP H Y & V I D E O G R AP H Y Gina Gordon Lopez* Sharon Woolfolk Janice Watson Mary Dulan

*denotes committee chair

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P R O G R AM & M E NT O R S Holly Mitchell* LaShane Williams Kimberly Rufus PUBLICITY Erika Chesley* T AL E N T Linda Mack* Kristal Hicks T E C H NO L O G Y Raquell Jones* Linda McKnight Debra Dunn Yonké Pamela Wright Wilma Anderson Wright Harriet Edwards Shaun Chester TICKETS Susianna Anderson* Linda McKnight Kiki Wilson TROPHIES & FLOWERS Enjoli Black* WEBSITE ADS & PROGRAM BOOK

Raquell Jones* Debra Dunn-Yonké Sharon Woolfolk Linda McKnight Shimeaka Garrett Wilma Anderson Wright Pamela Wright Enjoli Black Holly Mitchell

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC KAPPA OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER OFFICERS 2012 President ....................................................................... Ruscel Reader Vice President ..............................................................Janet Ford Shell Secretary......................................................................... Raquell Jones Assistant Secretary ...................................................... Kimberly Graim Treasurer .........................................................................Vivian Gayles Assistant Treasurer ........................................................Sonja Snordon Financial Secretary ............................................. Celadore ‘Kiki’ Wilson Correspondence Secretary ................................................. Caren Floyd Parliamentarian/Protocol ................................................... Zadie Hurd Chaplin ........................................................................ Harriet Edwards Ivy Leaf Reporter.............................................................. Erika Chesley Historian ......................................................................... Holly Mitchell Philacter......................................................................... Gayle Winters Hostess .................................................................. Susianna Anderson

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2012 MISS FASHIONETTA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oct 1, 2011 ....................................................................... Orientation Tea, St. Peter’s RCCM Oct 3, 2011 .......................................................................... Ad Workshop, Hall’s Ambulance Oct 12, 2011 ................................. Hands- On Ad Sales Workshop, Bakersfield Adult School Oct 16, 2011 ................................................................ Church Service, Holy Temple COGIC Oct 16, 2011 ............................................. Program Overview/Lunch/Storyboard Introduction Oct 22, 2011 ........................................................................ Ad Turn In, Holy Temple COGIC Oct 24, 2011 .................................................................................. October Dance Rehearsal Oct 28 & 29, 2011 ................................................................................. Buena Vista Campout Nov 2, 2011 ............................................ Career College Night; Fact Sheet Overview, CSUB Nov 5, 2011 .......................................................................................................... JDRF Walk Nov 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2011 ..........................................................November Dance Rehearsals Nov 8, 2011 ....................................................................................... Wes Moore Day, CSUB Nov 20, 2011 ........................................ Church Service, Church of God/ Canned Food Drive Dec 2, 2011 ............................. “Meet the Sorors” at Chapter Meeting, Hodel’s Family Dining Dec 3, 2011 ......... Senior Shower of Love Christmas Caroling, Valley Convalescent Hospital Dec 5 & 12, 2011 ......................................................................December Dance Rehearsals Dec 10, 2011 ....................................................................... Ad Turn In, Holy Temple COGIC Dec 11, 2011 ........................................ Church Service, Cain AME Memorial & Photo Shoot Dec 27 & 29, 2011 .............. “Baby A-J Think It Over” Project Workshop, Clinica Sierra Vista Jan 1, 2012 ........................................................... Miss Fashionetta 2012 Website Goes Live Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2012................................................ January Dance & Talent Rehearsals Jan 15, 2012 ...................................................Church Service, Compassion Christian Center Jan 16, 2012 ........................................................................ MLK Community Service Project Jan 21, 2012 ..................................... Community Canned Food Drive, El Jaguar Café & Grill Jan 28, 2012 ......................................... Black College Tour, Los Angeles Convention Center Feb 2, 2012 ............................................ African Children’s Choir, Bakersfield Senior Center Feb 3, 2012 .. Chapter Meeting-Participants & Sorors “Go Red” American Heart Association Feb 4, 2012 ........................................................... Parent/Soror Old Fashion Fish Fry Social Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2012 ..............................................February Dance & Talent Rehearsals Feb 9, 2012 ............ African American Spies during the Civil War-Lecture, DoubleTree Hotel Feb 11, 2012 ................................................................................Self Awareness Workshop Feb 19, 2012 .......... Worship Service-Pleasant View Baptist/Lunch at El Jaguar Café & Grill Feb 25, 2012 .......................................... Black History Parade/Marathon Program and BBQ Feb 26, 2012 ..........................National Day of Literacy “African-American Read In—1960’s” Mar 3, 2012 ................................................................................................... Final Ad Turn In Mar 5,9,10 & 12, 2012 ..................................................... March Dance & Talent Rehearsals Mar 16, 2012 ............................................................................................... Dress Rehearsal Mar 18, 2012 .............................................. MISS FASHIONETTA PRESENTATION NIGHT! www.missfashionetta.com - 8 -

MISTRESS AND MASTER OF CEREMONIES MS. JAIMI BANKS AND MR. ALPHA NESBITT Jaimi Banks is a Bakersfield native. As a junior at South High School, Jaimi participated in the 1991 presentation of Miss Fashionetta where she won 1st Runner-Up, the Basileus Award and Grand Talent. A tremendous singer, Jaimi started singing at the age of 4! She has had the opportunity to sing with such artists as Beverly Crawford, Donald Malloy, Daniel Johnson, Karen Clark Sheard, Byron Cage and Terrell Carter.

Ms Banks earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from University of Phoenix and is a Social Service Worker III at Corcoran State Prison. Along with music, Jaimi loves playing softball and spending time with her family including parents James and Linda, sisters Kim and Kelly, brother-in-law Reggie and niece & nephew Kailyn and Timothy.

One of her favorite scriptures is Philippians 3:13,14

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Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Alpha Nesbitt, born and raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is currently the Assistant Dean at West High school in Bakersfield, California. Alpha has over 35 years experience as an educator in the Kern High School District. He has taught Social Studies, coached football and basketball, served as the Athletic Director, advisor of Project BEST and the Black Student Union. He previously taught and coached sports at McFarland and North High schools.

Mr. Nesbitt was awarded a football scholarship to Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma. While in college he was active in student government and served as president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity chapter on campus. Alpha graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma.

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2012 M ISS F ASHIONETTA J UDGES TAMMY BROWN Tammy Brown, a Community Specialist, has been with Stockdale High School for 12 years. She has served as Black Student Union Advisor and Project Best Advisor. She believes that learning how to make the world a better place is fundamental to providing challenging, rewarding, and joyous training for a life well lived and empowers the students to achieve their personal best in mind, body, and spirit

VERONICA GREEN Veronica Green retired from Bakersfield City School District after 40 years of teaching.

She currently serves as part time supervisor of student teachers for CSUB. She has been honored as Distinguished Teacher in Residency for Bakersfield City School District and Teacher of the Year at Munsey School. Mrs. Green is an accomplished vocalist and displays her talents regularly as a member of the Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church Choir.

LEO HOLLAND Leo Holland currently serves as South High School Dean of Students for the Kern High School District. While residing in Sacramento, he received the Sacramento Mayor’s Commendation for Outstanding Police Work for Project Hope (Homeless Outreach).

Prior to his current assignment as KHSD, he received the National Forensics League Top 100 Award for East Bakersfield High School Forensics.

JOSEPH JOHNSON Joseph Johnson works as a Community Organizer for Faith in Action in Kern County.

He is also a business instructor at San Joaquin Valley College. He often heard as a volunteer radio personality for “The Old Ship of Zion” radio show sponsored by the Bakersfield Singers Association. He is a co-founder of “We Are Game” (Getting Athletes Mentored and Educated).

ALLISON PERKINS-THOMAS Allison Perkins-Thomas was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She is visible throughout the area as she performs her job for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Central Valley Council for Bakersfield and Kern County. Mrs. Perkins-Thomas is a member of Bakersfield Chapter of Links Incorporated and is an advisory memory of Leaders in Life. www.missfashionetta.com - 10 -

Miss Fashionetta 2010

Jocelyn McGill Miss Fashionetta Past Winners

2010 – 2012 ...................................................................................... Jocelyn McGill 2007 - 2009......................................................................... Alexis Parks Anderson 2005 - 2006.................................................................................... Kamilah Okafor 2004 - 2005.................................................................................... Courtney Young 2002 - 2003................................................................................... Brittany Johnson 1999 - 2000...............................................................Joan LeeAnn Erskine-Prince 1997 ...................................................................................................Marissa Wright 1996 .................................................................................................Candice Mackey 1995 ....................................................................................................... Alycia White 1994 ................................................................................................ Roichelle Hooks 1993 .................................................................................................. Nefetari Brown 1992 ............................................................................................ Natasha Anderson 1991 ................................................................................................. Jennifer Phillips 1990 ................................................................................................... Alicia Williams 1989 .............................................................................................. Kamesha Mackey 1988 ......................................................................................................... Kim Evans 1987 ..................................................................................................... Ratima Guest 1986 .................................................................................................. Camille Mosley www.missfashionetta.com - 11 -

Presenting

The Miss Fashionetta 2012 Participants

Left to Right: Miss Olivia Bryant, Miss Cimone Whitmore, Miss Aleya Thompson, Miss Tyler Thompson, Miss Marasia Minniweathers, Miss Curtischay Sanders Miss Araiye Medlock, Miss Patricia Clayton

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MISS OLIVIA BRYANT Liberty High School Freshman – Class of 2015 Parents Keith & Stephanie Bryant Favorite Quote: “It’s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you are not.” ~Marilyn Monroe

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MISS PATRICIA CLAYTON Ridgeview High School Freshman – Class of 2015 Parents Kenya Brown & Michael Clayton Favorite Quote: “When you know better you do better”

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MISS ARAIYE MEDLOCK Golden Valley High School Sophomore – Class of 2014 Parents Sonja Butler & Marcus Medlock Sr. Toler Butler III Favorite Quote: “Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”

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MISS MARASIA MINNIWEATHERS Bakersfield High School Freshman – Class of 2015 Parents Mark Minniweathers & LaToya Davis Mary Blackwell, Grandmother Favorite Quote: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ~Dr. Seuss

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MISS CURTISCHAY SANDERS Golden Valley High School Sophomore – Class of 2014 Parents Dienike Jones & Russell Davis Favorite Quote: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” II Corinthians 5:7

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MISS ALEYA THOMPSON Independence High School Junior – Class of 2013 Parents Charlie Sherman & Michelle Chatman-Sherman Favorite Quote: “Our visions begin with our desires.” ~Audre Lorde

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MISS TYLER THOMPSON South High School Junior – Class of 2013 Parents Brian & Chrystal Abbott Brannon & Jenny Thompson Favorite Quote: “Dance isn’t a form, it’s a way of life.” ~Anonymous www.missfashionetta.com - 19 -

MISS CIMONE WHITMORE Ridgeview High School Sophomore – Class of 2014 Parents Curtis & Andrea Whitmore Favorite Quote: “Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to ward, and my fingers to fight” Psalm 144:1 www.missfashionetta.com - 20 -

2012 Little Miss Ivy Angel & Mr. Debonair Participants

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Diane McGee-Powell

Miss Fashionetta 2012 Choreographer

From God’s own treasure, we are blessed to present graceful elegance that exudes special subtlety as precious pearls…

Faithful & dedicated, Diane McGee-Powell has once again shared her God-given talent of choreography and youthful inspiration with the Miss Fashionetta Participants, Parents, and our surrounding Kern County Community! The stunning showcase of choreography presented tonight is the direct result of over 20 years of her compassion and focus for Kern County’s youth and her interest in their attainment of higher education.

Diane’s inspiration began as a young lady wishing to offer youth an activity where they can have fun, and stay out of trouble. She developed her first drill squad, named “The Derbannettes” in Bakersfield, CA over 3 decades ago. She continues to provide drill instruction for St. Peter RCCM’s Usher Board, and developed the creative project, “Birds of Spirits”, which was a local pageant.

Born and raised in Bakersfield, Ca, Diane continues to stay committed to youth through various educational efforts as well. She currently serves in various leadership, truancy, and choreography capacities. She is a graduate of the 1972 class (Bakersfield College) and the 1978 class of California State University, Bakersfield. Fiercely dedicated to her sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, Diane is also currently employed as the Community Counselor/Security Officer at West High School since 1978. Diane serves on various boards which include Wendell Davis Foundation Board (Activities Director), West High School Rally Club Advisor (Originator), The West High Chapter of MECHA (Advisor for 7 years), as well as the “STAY FOCUSED MINISTRY”, which she serves to assist in security setup for local Christmas Toy Drives.

Diane’s love of Kern County’s youth and her will to provide a constructive, positive outlet in the form of drill and dance drive her commitment across the decades!

We Love You, Diane, and are grateful that you wish to shower and share your splendid gift!!

Lula Stewart 2012 Little Miss Ivy Angels and Mr. Debonair Choreographer What makes pearls shine?

A little bit of time, patience and prodding, handling each with extra care. Over time, the pearls emerge … shining and capturing our senses with captivating strength matched only by their brilliance…

Some are aptly equipped to handle and nurture such precious gems. Lula Stewart, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Omega Omega Chapter of Bakersfield, CA is truly gifted in her talents of nurturing shining pearls of excellence & elegance.

Lula is a Minister and member of Compassion Christian Center where she is the head of the dance ministry. She also serves as a Primary School Age Educator for the past 12 years. Ms. Stewart continues to provide her special gift of praise dance instruction and choreography for the Little Miss Ivy Angel and Mr. Debonair Presentation for the showcase event of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.—MISS FASHIONETTA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT. Thank You Ms. Lula for your passion and poise that your share so generously with Kern County’s own precious jewels…our children. www.missfashionetta.com - 22 -

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Alpha Alpha Chapter PO Box 1521 Bakersfield, CA 93301 GREETINGS FROM THE GENERAL CHAIR OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. BEAUTILLION 2012 PROGRAM It is with great pleasure that I welcome and thank you for your support of this program this evening. I appreciate all of the efforts that have come forward in making this an exciting event for these young men.

I would like to give a special thanks to Stephanie Prince (my wife) for her vision and perseverance as well as to the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for allowing us to use their program as a springboard for our future beautillions. I also would like to thank Basileus Dante Williams and my Brethren of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their dedication and commitment to this event as well as the parents, family and friends of these remarkable young men.

These young men have exemplified what it means to be “true peer role models” by their commitments to Academia, community Service and Leadership, while matriculating in High school. We hope that this event will give the public and opportunity to see and recognize just a few of their accomplishments.

We thank you for being a part of this meaningful event in these young men lives.

Sincerely,

Frederick Prince Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Alpha Alpha Chapter Presents

The Distinguished Young Men of

The 2012 Beautillion Court

Curtis Floyd

Jeremy Lee

Son of Curtis & Jennifer Floyd

Son of Jarrel & Cecelia Faye Lee

Junior Liberty High School

Senior Ridgeview High School

Alexander Mitchell

Frederick

Son of Errick & Noelle Mitchell

Son of Jerry & Mara Mitchell

Junior Independence High School

Junior Stockdale High School

Mitchell

Sebastian Prince

Zachary Prince

Son of Albert & Brenda Prince

Son of Frederick & Stephanie Prince

Senior Stockdale High School

Senior Liberty High School

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The following are Sponsors of the Miss Fashionetta 2012 program.

Visit www.missfashionetta.com to view these Ads.

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Curtis & Andrea Whitmore

Executive Beautillion Participant Sponsors Floyd & Horrigan

James Noriega Attorney at Law

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Charlie Sherman Church of God, Pastor Hayword & Tina Cox

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Curtis Floyd

Daniel Banks Darrell Muhammead for Melaleuca

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Donald and Sherria Whitmore Doris Wilson Doris Wilson & The McGriff Family

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Gloria D Patterson Hamilton Sober Living Imagene Mingleton Irene Whitmore J's Place Soul Food Larry Harris Linda Mack Linda McKnight Mary & Camille Tomlin McClellan B/C Facilities Michael Roberson (Nieferson)

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National Health Services Steven's Transport

The Law Offices of Jennifer Floyd

Choice Beautillion Participant Sponsors Ernest & Caren Floyd Faye & Mary Lee Floyd Family Fred & Stephanie Prince

Jazmine Nyree Jerry Mitchell Welding Marchant Site Development

Mr & Mrs McGill

Omega Insurance Services Ray & Tricia Burris Ron & Holly Mitchell

Sheryl Mitchell Shirley Gordon The Law Offices of Jennifer C. Floyd Michelle Chatman Michelle Shannon Miracle Solution

Level D ‘Picture Pearl’ Sponsors Abaca Bail Bonds Above and Beyond

Clarice Broussard

James Green

Creative Connections, Inc.

Japanese Vehicles Specialist

B. Moore Christian Book Store Bernard & Marion Anthony

Darlene Wright

John Johnson Johnie Jackson Kamisha Parks Kelvin B. McGee Kristal Hicks Linda Gaines-Brooks Linda Reed Marilyn Jones Mark Minniweathers Mary Blackwell Mazda of Bakersfield

Birtle Toles Brian and LaJuana Jeter Caren Floyd, Kim Graim and Lula Stewart

Carter Properties Chei Brown Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel Church of God, Pastor Hayword & Tina Cox

Darwin Young for Who's Bad Salon

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NAACP Education Committee Omega Insurance Services

Patricia Davis PennPoint Dance Academy

Raquell Jones Rhonda Bank for Mary Kay

Rucker's Mortuary Russell Davis Sharon Woolfolk Shimeaka Garrett & Zadie Hurd

Level D ‘Picture Pearl’ Sponsors (Continued) St John MBC Afterschool Tutoring

Stephanie Prince Studio 555

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The Cramer Family Tigers Taekwondo

Who's Bad Salon - Hair by Janet Who's Bad Salon - Octavia Simms

Wise Financial & Insurance Services

Standard Beautillion Participant Sponsors Albert & Brenda Prince Betty Moore C&F Jolly Jumpers Clarrice Murphy for CAN Curtis Floyd Ernest & Caren Floyd Floyd Family

Jeanie Hill Jennifer Davis JoAnn Harris Jonie & Ray Lewis Kathy Campbell Louise Rose Pat Myers

Personal Touch Printing Prudential Real Estate Quality Photography Roy & Lillie Hooks Sasha Biscoe for The French Quarters

Spencer & Tonya Studio 555 Upside Productions William & Hazel Brandon Willis & Alice Hill

Simply Manners

Level E ‘Text Pearl’ Sponsors Adonica Rogers All Tied Up Apparel Alva's Bridal Angel McMillion Anil Mehta, M.D. Assata Lewis Broadway Calvin White Carleton Graim (C.J) Carol Ann Michael Cleveland Young David Williams Debra Rogers Deirdrea Crittenden, Erin Grays, Mary Patterson Dienike Jones Donald Harris Elida Aguirre

Empowerment For Christian Living Church Geno Richards Girlfriends By Design Gloria Choice Heavens Scent Floral Shop Herman Williams Holly Mitchell HOPE Now Irene Ramey J.R. Jeanie Hill Jennifer Chadburn Jewel Marie Brown John Lewis Joinus Beauty Supply Juanita Harper Julie

Kalisha Hudgins Kel Dean Kelly Dunham Kim Pumphrey King & Stephanie Ferrell Kingdom Tax Service Maria Johnson Maryetta Washington Maxine Mays Melody McGee Michael Gage Michael Clayton P.J.'s Cabinets Phyllis Jackson Randy McDaniel Rare Gemz MCSC Regency Lanes African American League Rev. & Sis. Wesson

Rezmin Design Rhea Lyons Richard Gooden Saleem Omar Self Defense Billboard Sharon Gillison Son Nguyen O.D. Staci Wright Stop the Violence Styles by Barbara Susie Cooper TC + Sonja Butler Terri Richmond The French Quarters Tianna Minniweathers True Looks Victoria's Eyelashes

Text Beautillion Participant Sponsors Barbara E. Perkins Fabious Corner Best BBQ

Gloria Anderson

Jim Ledourx John Duffield

Lula McCowan Sharon Toliver

Troy Glover

David Brown Dean Juola Debra Petty Dennis & Annette Wells Donald Harris Earl & Earlene Jackson Felipe Gil Gardening Geri Antoine Glenda Woolfolk Griselda Sanchez Gustavo Mendel and Jessie Meldina

Janet Harris Janice Herring Jesse Tatum John Johnson Karen Poteete Ken Berkes

Rich Richardson Rita Green Roberto Chavez Russell Davis Sonia Romera Sonja Butler Stephen Mojica Sue Ramsey Teasha Fleming Teri Gage Terri Green

Donors Adraine & Jerry Scott Alexis Frink Amy Tillry Belen Finch Bill Youngblood Brenda Placios Cal George Cathy Truvillian Claudia Castillo Clem Dixon Compton Jr. High Daniel Banks Danielle McCutcheon

Harold and Barbara Shepherd

Kitchen Crew at Westchester Gardens

Laura Bailey Laura Matamoros Marjorie Smith Michelle & Ashley Brown Windmill Land & Livestock Monica Oros Norma Sherman

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Our Sincere Thanks and Appreciation to YOU! The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Omega Omega Chapter wish to acknowledge your unselfish & continued support!

You have entrusted us with some of the most valuable resources you possess…your prayers, time, resources, and most precious of all your children who participate in our Miss Fashionetta Program.

You Make This Happen!!

It is because of your commitment that this annual scholarship pageant continues to be a Kern County Region wide success in providing educational economic opportunities for our youth. The future successes of the youth showcased tonight are established on a powerful foundation of your persistent prayers. Thank you for your benevolence!

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We wish to extend special thanks to the following: Parents and Loved Ones of Tonight’s Miss Fashionetta Participants Spouses And Loved Ones Of Our Steering Committee Door Prize Donors ~ Businesses & Individuals Adira Henderson, Chanell Winston, LiKira Boatwright, E-maginne Grant ~ CSUB Bakersfield Adult School ~ Kern High School District Barbara Gladden ~ Clinica Sierra Vista Ben Lopez CAIN AME ~ Bishop Tim Coston Karla Young ~ California State University Bakersfield Carolyn Jeanie Hill ~ Etiquette Instructor Cesar Chavez Magnet School ~ Bakersfield City School District Church of God, Pastor Hayward & Tina Cox Compassion Christian Center, Pastor Martha Johnson Dennis Williams Diane McGee-Powell Don Hicks ~ Don’s Pro Sound Donald Factory & Darren Gholston El Jaguar Restaurant Eric Fox George Wilson Gerri Spencer ~ Bakersfield Senior Center Greg Lane ~ Hall Ambulance Holy Temple Church of God in Christ ~ Pastor Donald R. & Francis Harris James Vernon ~ Action Recycling C. Lwanga Yonke Kamilah Okafor Master & Mistress of Ceremonies ~ Alpha Nesbitt & Jaimi Banks MayDay Marketing ~ Greg May Michael Frazier Mike Lopez ~ M329 Photography Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Our Diligent Judges Our Wonderful Ushers Pleasant View Baptist Church ~Pastor Tim Grays Robert Reader Ronnie Mitchell St. Peter Restoration Community Christian Ministries, Pastor Oscar Anthony Theo, Mary Jane and Daniel Johnson Vernon & Linda McKnight West High School ~ Kern High School District Who’s Bad Style Salon ~ Darwin A. Young, Hair by Janet, Octavia Simms

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Lift Every Voice and Sing James W. Johnson Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou Who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee.

Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee.

Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land.

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