Miss Fashionetta 2024 Digital Souvenir Book

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GREETINGS FROM OUR CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Welcome to the 25th presentation of the Miss Fashionetta Scholarship Awards Program Miss Fashionetta is one of the signature programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® The first sorority founded by African American women on the campus of Howard University 116 years ago Since 1986, the Kappa Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® has offered the Miss Fashionetta Program to young African American, high school young ladies who are interested in preparing for and obtaining funds for education beyond the high school level. Miss Fashionetta, which is also sponsored by the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation, additionally assists in providing funding for our annual African American Graduate Awards Program.

The beautiful and gracious ladies of Kappa Omega Omega, along with the members of the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation, are pleased to present to you our 2024 Miss Fashionetta Participants, six young (EPIC) ENCHANTING PEARLS OF ILLUSTRIOUS CHARACTER

We have worked with these young ladies for the past five months and are pleased with the growth, maturity and wisdom that they have exhibited throughout this journey As program participants, our EPIC young ladies have continued to maintain high scholastic achievement while engaging in community service, self-development and scholarship acquisition We are also pleased to present five candidates for 2024, Little Miss Ivy Angel and a candidate for 2024 Mr. Debonair. These young participants range in ages, 6 to 10.

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We want to sincerely acknowledge and thank you, our community, for your continued support and generous contributions which fund the Miss Fashionetta program. Thank you for assisting our EPIC young ladies with words of encouragement, donations and or purchases of souvenir journal advertisements We thank you for continuing to support our chapter as we reach out to our community with these and many other activities in support of African American youth and families within the Bakersfield area

Last but not least, I want to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to the 2024 Miss Fashionetta Chairperson, Ms Raquell Jones, co-Chairperson, Ms Traci Powell and their illustrious committee for a job well done Additionally, I also thank the AKAmazing women of Kappa Omega Omega chapter, and the members of the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation for their tireless work with this and the many other programs offered in service to our community.

HARRIET Y. EDWARDS, PRESIDENT KAPPA OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC

KAPPA OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER

PRESIDENT'S WELCOME

On behalf of the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation (The Foundation), welcome to the 25th presentation of Miss Fashionetta! A tremendous program that affords hard working young women the opportunity to grow personally and socially as well as earn a scholarship.

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc , Kappa Omega Omega Chapter We serve to leverage the fundraising ability of this chapter which seeks to enrich the educational and leadership development of our community. Your financial contributions to the Miss Fashionetta program make you an important part of helping us give scholarships and build young leaders in our community Thank you!

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RAQUELL L. JONES

BIL, President

The grand finale will highlight our Miss Fashionetta participants, who are outstanding high school age young ladies. The young ladies and their families have worked hard as they have participated in this program over the last 4 months. Just as a beautiful pearl is one of the most valuable gems, these lovely young ladies are prized for their intelligence, great spirit, loving and willing attitudes and elegance. Over the course of the program, they have attended etiquette workshops, sessions on financial literacy and developed an actual business plan. They have also attended a worship service and have participated in community service projects. As a result of their total involvement and dedication to the program goals and objectives, our Miss Fashionetta young ladies are ready to meet the challenges that await them.

The enclosed Souvenir Journal is a journey through memories and reflections. I welcome you to enjoy the words and images collected in these pages. Each entry, like a brushstroke on the canvas of our collective history, contributes to the rich tapestry of our community

May this souvenir journal serve as a cherished keepsake, preserving the essence of our shared journey for years to come Join us in relishing the memories, honoring the contributors, and celebrating the vibrant community that has made this journal possible. Thank you and enjoy!

2024 MISS FASHIONETTA®

GREETINGS FROM THE GENERAL CHAIR

The Miss Fashionetta Program is a true celebration of young ladies discovering who they are & who they can become. The positive mentoring of the program encourages them to dream, plan & take steps to ensure a positive future. The young ladies you will see this evening have developed into stronger leaders on their high school campuses & community groups

Accepted into the Miss Fashionetta Program in February 2024, these ladies have worked hard to prepare for this culminating pageant held June 9, 2024 Planning for the program began way back in August and I am pleased see how the ladies, their families, and all the participants have begun to benefit from the effort all our committee members and mentors have put into the program

Miss Fashionetta® is a biennial scholarship program & pageant. During the program, our young ladies complete etiquette and financial literacy workshops, church fellowship, community service & an Economic Wealth Entrepreneurship Challenge where they develop and present a business plan. The program culminates in a pageant showcasing the young girls’ leadership and poise This year, we are also excited to welcome back our “Littles ” These children, kindergarten through fourth grade, will take the stage and share their talent in dance We will also welcome a few young men that will serve as escorts for the young ladies and we are thrilled to have a small number of participants from the Youth Leadership Institute serve as ushers for the pageant

As the Chairperson of this event, I thank the entire community for supporting these young ladies by purchasing ads, sponsorships and tickets; welcoming them at your church service & community events like the Bakersfield Women’s Conference; and encouraging them with your smiles and cheerful words. You will hear the fruits of your financial support when the scholarship awards are announced this evening They will see the fruits of your financial support when they enroll in college They will personally experience the growth in their self-confidence as they stand before the audience this evening as confident “polished” precious pearls

RaquellL Jones RAQUELL L. JONES

General Chair, Miss Fashionetta 2024

I thank the parents who “loaned” us their daughters for the last four months I have been so blessed by the opportunity to work with them and see them work with all the committee member and mentors Your daughters are strong, intelligent, curious, and have considerable character I will keep them, and you, on my prayer list ��.

Thank you, the reader of this Souvenir Journal, as well. As you leaf through the vibrant pages of this journal, take a moment to reflect on the spirit of togetherness that unites us all. Whether it's the echo of laughter at a community event, the dedication of individuals who have made a lasting impact, or the milestones that mark our progress, every element within these pages tells a unique story

Thank you for being a part of this special occasion, and may the pages ahead be a source of inspiration, reflection, and joy.

2024 MISS FASHIONETTA®

CO-CHAIR WELCOME

It is with great anticipation and excitement that I welcome you to Miss Fashionetta 2024, EPIC: Enchanting Pearls of Illustrious Character. This year we are pleased to present six young high school ladies from the Bakersfield, California area, as well five “littles”.

Over the past four months our participants have been hard at work preparing not only for today, but for the challenges they will face in life ahead of them They have participated in workshops, including financial literacy and etiquette.

They also took part in an Economic Wealth Entrepreneurship challenge, where they interviewed local business owners, toured a locally owned business, and created a business pitch with their own business idea! When I tell you these young ladies have a very bright future ahead of them, I am not exaggerating.

In addition to the workshops and the entrepreneurial challenge, the young ladies have also continued to participate in community service independently.

You’ll also have a chance to view their vision boards detailing how they foresee their future Did I mention they have rhythm too? You’ll be able to witness for yourselves as they will showcase their moves with their fathers and high school escorts.

Let’s not forget our adorable littles. We have four Little Miss Ivy Angel participants and one Mister Debonair participant They are sure to steal your hurt with their presentations.

DR. TRACI POWELL

Co-Chair, Miss Fashionetta 2024

Drion, Khori, LeoNah, Milaana, Moriah and Precious, I have been truly impressed by all of you When we came up with the theme for this year (EPIC: Enchanting Pearls of Illustrious Character), we had no idea how much you would embody and epitomize these words. Your grace, poise, sense of humor, intelligence and support of each other has been nothing short of amazing

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your village and know that we will always be a source of support You have been a joy to work with and I can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc who worked tirelessly to ensure this was a successful event None of this would be possible without you, so thank you, thank you, thank you!

2024 MISS FASHIONETTA® STEERING COMMITTEE

Kalisha McCabe RECRUITMENT FINANCE

Shimeaka Hodges

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

Traci Powell COMMUNICATIONS/ PUBLICITY/SOCIAL MEDIA

LaShane Alexander

Shirley Gordon PROGRAM/LOGISTICS ESCORTS

Ashley Davis TECHNOLOGY

Jaimi Banks PHOTOGRAPHY

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Kristal Brown Kalisha McCabe ACTIVITIES SOUVENIR BOOK

Erica Chesley ECONOMIC WEALTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE

Harriet Edwards ORIENTATION TEA

Linda McKnight WORKSHOPS

Darlene

2024 MISS FASHIONETTA® STEERING COMMITTEE

Kesha Owens USHERS JUDGES AND AWARDS

NaTesha “T” Johnson

Holly Mitchell Jeanie Hill

WARDROBE LITTLE MISS IV

Valencia Scott Jaimi Banks TICKETS

Holly Mitchell MENTOR TEAM LEAD MISS KHORI CROMPTON

Kiki Wilson-Smith MENTOR TEAM LEAD MISS LEONAH DENWEED

Addonica Stanley

Trish McConnell

Jennifer Floyd

MENTOR TEAM LEAD

MISS PRECIOUS KARUGA

MENTOR TEAM LEAD

MISS DRION KEMP

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2024 MISS FASHIONETTA® SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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2024 OFFICERS

President

1st Vice President

2nd Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

Financial Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Hostess

Parliamentarian

Chaplain

Ivy Leaf Reporter

Historian

Sergeant-at-Arms

Protocol

Technology

Membership

Standards

EAF

Connections

Harriet Y Edwards

Kalisha McCabe

Tomeka Franklin

Kimberly Graim

Kimberly Fleming

Rhonda Williams

Pamela Smith

Sandra Matlock

Gloria Cannon

Jaimi Banks

Liz Smith

Diane McClanahan

Shirley Gordon

LaShane Alexander

Ashley Davis

Linda McKnight

Odella Johnson

Addonica Stanley

LaKira Boatwright

Sonja Akins

La Shane Alexander

Alexis Parks Anderson

Susianna Anderson

Audrey Armstrong

Jaimi Banks

LaKira Boatwright

Joyce Brown

Kristal Brown

Destinee Calhoun

Gloria Cannon

Irma Carson

Erika Chesley

Niani Conerly

Kiana Curtis

Christi Dugas-Cramer

Annette Davis

Ashley Davis

Mary Dulan

Debra Dunn-Yonke

Harriet Edwards

Tracie Fairley

Kimberly Fleming

CHAPTER MEMBERS

Jennifer Floyd

Tomeka Franklin

Lydia Glbreath

Vivan Gayles

Shirley Gordon

Gina Gordon-Lopez

Kimberly Graim

Emaginne Grant

Jeanie Hill

Shimeaka Hodges

Keturah Hunte

Corey Hurd

Zadie Hurd

Martha Johnson

Odella Johnson

NaTesha Johnson

Raquell Jones

Ruby Kelley

DeAnna Lewis

Saundra Matlock

Kalisha Mc Cabe

Diane McClanahan

Latricia McConnell

Deirdra McKnight

Linda McKnight

Keenya McMillan

Holly Mitchell

Felicia Darlene Nagle

Candice Neal

Kesha Owens

Paula Parks

Louise Phipps

Catherine Powell

Tomeka Powell

Traci Powell

Stephanie Prince

Tatyana Pryor

Ruscel Reader

Cheryl Hyde Reid

Yamnah Sargent

Valencia Scott

Alyssa Shannon

Michelle Shannon

Janet Ford Shell

Liz Smith

Pamela Smith

Addonica Stanley

Jaymi Taplin

Camille Tomlin

Mary Tomlin

Phyllis Wallace

Janice Watson

Cecilia West

Rhonda Willliams

Celadore Wilson-Smith

Mayor Karen Goh

City of Bakersfield

June 9, 2024

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 25th Miss Fashionetta – Enchanting Pearls of Illustrious Character program!

I am delighted to join you in recognizing the Miss Fashionetta participants as they embark on the journey of becoming innovative and pioneering leaders.

Kappa Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation have made great strides in guiding our youth, building confidence, and propelling young women on the path to success. I applaud Kappa Omega Omega and the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation, for their commitment to offering educational and scholarship opportunities, etiquette classes, volunteer and community service initiatives, and career exploration programs. It is because of your efforts that our youth will continue to succeed and grow.

Congratulations to the 2024 Miss Fashionetta program participants on this distinguished honor. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Respectfully yours,

Karen Goh Mayor, City of Bakersfield

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2024 MISS FASHIONETTA®

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Shanell is a career educator and a dynamic facilitator and developer skilled at helping organizations, students, and individuals leverage the very best of what they naturally bring so they can create transformational and lasting impact in the areas that matter most.

She has an M.S. in College Counseling and Student Services from CSU, Northridge, and over 17 years of progressive higher education and training & development experience - inside and outside of the classroom. For 13 years Shanell has helped teams and knowledge experts amplify their brilliance as the Founder and CEO of SKD Creative, Inc. In her business she helps corporate creative Black women use their natural talents to package knowledge expertise for delivery in Strengths-informed side businesses.

When she’s not driving Strengths-informed strategy for brilliant Black women in her own business, she is teaching at CSU, Bakersfield as a professor in the Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies (CAFS) department, and driving Strengths-based development as well as equity and inclusion efforts - most recently for California community colleges with her signature program Equity Amplifier.

Talent AmplifyHER. Conversation Curator. Social Justice Educator. Loud laugher, facial feedbacker, chronic DIYer. Black, creative, and dope wife of 20 years to best friend, and mama to two creatives marching to their own beats!

Shanell is om a mission to help Black women actualize their dreams by using their natural talents, because she believed when you do the work you love and are best at, you’re happier...and you make more money!

2024 MISS FASHIONETTA®

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Kristal Hicks-Brown is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Kristal was a primary teacher for 17 years in Lost Hills Union School District, and PBVUSD. She currently serves as an Administrator/ Instructional Services Coordinator with Panama Buena Vista Union School District (Extended Learning Department), where she has been instrumental in developing an afterschool curriculum that emphasizes social emotions learning, creativity, arts, and music. Kristal has a masters degree in Multiple Subjects education and an Administration Degree in Education.

In addition to her work in the classroom. She is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. since January 2011. Kristal is passionate about mentoring new teachers and is actively involved in professional development training and programs in her school district. She believes in the power of education to transform lives and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Outside of her professional life, Kristal enjoys singing, listening to all genres of music and going to musical concerts, and plays. She is a native of Bakersfield, CA. and is a mother to her beautiful nine year old daughter named Lalah Brown. Kristal was born and raised in church (St. John Missionary Baptist Church) where she learned the foundation and principles of God’s word. She is currently a member of St. Peter RCCM church.

KRISTAL HICKS-BROWN, M.A.ED

Kristal Hicks-Brown

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MEET THE JUDGES

Jason Grant is a dynamic professional with a passion for community development and education. Born and raised in East Bakersfield, California, Jason's journey began with a strong foundation in student athletics, culminating in his graduation from Ridgeview High School.

Eager to make a difference, he pursued postsecondary education, eventually playing a pivotal role in the construction of Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, renowned for its architectural beauty,awards and impact on the local community

Transitioning seamlessly into the realm of education, Jason found his true calling Currently serving as the Recruitment and Career Technician for the Kern High School District at both ROC and CTEC campuses. Jason is committed to empowering students and disrupting the cycle of poverty through innovative career pathways and opportunities.

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JASON GRANT

With a keen eye for talent and a dedication to equity, Jason approaches his role as a poverty disruptor with enthusiasm and tenacity. His efforts not only shape the futures of individual students but also contribute to the socio economic landscape of the community at large

Jason Grant: a catalyst for change, a champion of education, and a beacon of hope for the next generation

MISS FASHIONETTA®

MEET THE JUDGES

Jessica Grimes, PhD, was appointed by Governor Newsom as the Executive Director of the California Employment Training Panel (ETP) in November 2023 ETP is a department within the Labor Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) that supports and partners with businesses to create and retain jobs through employment training Since its establishment in the early eighties, ETP has advanced its mission by investing over $1 5 billion into 96,000 businesses to train and retain 1 5 million workers in the state of California

Prior to her appointment, she served as the Regional Chair of the Central Valley Mother Lode Regional Consortium (CVML) and as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Education and Workforce Development at the Kern Community College District Instrumental in strengthening and developing intersegmental partnerships among industry, K12 Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Workforce Development Agencies, and community-based organizations, Dr Grimes oversaw the Strong Workforce and the K12 Strong Workforce Programs, a career education grant that serves community college students from diverse backgrounds Additionally, she co-led the Kern Coalition, a five-entity partnership that functioned as the regional convener for California Jobs First, formerly CERF, to advance inclusive, economic development in Kern County

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DR. JESSICA GRIMES, PHD

Grimes prioritizes sustainable and equitable, economic and workforce development in her leadership roles She is deeply committed to promoting opportunities for all to address the needs of diverse communities Years of lived experience and ongoing connections to disinvested families and communities inspire her to be a driver for tangible, social change

Grimes invests significant time in building up her community and serves on the boards of United Way of Central Eastern California, Adventist Health of Kern County, Kegley Institute of Ethics (CSUB), and is a member of California State University of Bakersfield’s President’s Community Ambassadors In addition, she is bi-vocational, serving as the Executive Director of Operations for the Church of God, Bakersfield alongside her husband Pastor Traco Matthews

MISS FASHIONETTA®

MEET THE JUDGES

Cindy, now retired, was director of public affairs for Aera Energy; president and CEO of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce; and manager of media relations and local government relations for PG&E. She owned a successful public relations firm for 17 years; was director of public information for Bakersfield College; worked for Walt Disney Corporation and Kaiser Permanente; and was a reporter on the Disney Channel

Pollard attended McKinley, Emerson and Highland She holds a bachelor's degree in English from USC; a master's degree in public administration from University of LaVerne; and a crisis communications certification from the Institute for Crisis Management.

Pollard has served on numerous boards and committees and is especially proud of a Governor’s appointment to the Secure Choice retirement board that created CalSavers, California’s retirement program designed for the millions of Californians who lack a way to save for retirement at their job

CYNTHIA POLLARD

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She is on the advisory board for No Sister Left Behind and is a founding member of the Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference

Pollard was named a Girl Scouts Woman Inspiring Girls; 32nd Assembly District Woman of the Year; and recognized for her work inspiring women in the oil and gas industry and leadership in the viability of the industry by Western States Petroleum Association and California Independent Oil Producers. Pollard was inducted into the Bakersfield City School District and Highland High School halls of fame

Cindy has been married to Mark for 42 years They have two adult sons and two adorable grandchildren

2024 MISS FASHIONETTA® PEARL SPONSORS

Mel Weinstein

Supervisor Jeff Flores, District 3

Carol R. Dixon, 25th Far Western Regional Director, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Pearl Sponsors give a general donation of at least $100 in support of the Miss Fashionetta Program.

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I am very proud of you and know that you will continue to be successful in your future educational and career endeavors. Continue to let your light shine.

Love, Michele Burris

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"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

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KARUGA KARUGA

Frontier High School Class of 2025

The Daughter of

Mr. Samuel Karuga

Mrs. Eunice Karuga

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

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Independence High School Class of 2025

Mr. Darius Riggins

Mrs. Stefani Riggins The Daughter of

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