36th Prevue of Celestial Pearls Souvenir Journal

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November 23, 2024

The Forever Pink Foundation, Incorporated, is a 501(c)(3) organization. Formerly named the Lambda Epsilon Omega Foundation, Inc., it originated as an affiliate of the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter. The Foundation endeavors to grant support to the philanthropic thrust of the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter and provide college scholarships to students

The Foundation has provided thousands of dollars to support the international programmatic thrusts of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The current thrusts include:

Empower our Families

Build our Economic Wealth

Enhance our Environment

Advocate for Social Justice

Uplift our Local Community

The Forever Pink Foundation, Incorporated is committed to serving the community for many, many years to come, ensuring a lasting i t

community at large.

Donors to the Forever Pink Foundation contributed the amounts listed below a levels of giving.

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Forever Pink Foundation, Inc. would like to express sincere gratitude to our corporate sponsors and donors. Their support of the 36th Prevue of Celestial Pearls was invaluable and contributed to the Foundation’s continuous efforts to provide grants and scholarships to the community.

Cotillion Committees

Fundraising Chairman

Asia Glover

Attire, Gift, Scholarships & Souvenir Journal

Ladonya Horton, Chairman

Kristin Roberts, Chairman

Sandra Rice

Gwendolyn Satcher

Finance

Djuana Stroud, Chairman

Willieyour Arnold, Co-Chairman

Parent/Protocol

Glenda Lee, Chairman

Shayvon Brown, Co-Chairman

Program, Logistics & Decorations

Garbrielle Brinson Allen, Chairman

Sonya Peacock, Co-Chairman

Tanya D. Richey, Co-Chairman

Jackie Bryant

Cynthia Courtney

Tameke’ Davis

Charlotte Dudley

Phyliss Edwards-Daniel

Dannette M. Giles

Wanda Gilliard

Barbara Harris

Jennifer Hartfield

Theresa Hines

Deveda Jackson

Regina James

Kristi Jett

La’Kesha Johnson

Sharita Jones

Angela Moore

Qualena Odom-Royes

Marcia Pecot

Wanda Pompey

Bettye Richardson-Brown

Djuana Stroud

Stephanie Tate

Debutantes

Morgan Birch, Chairman

Hillary Wimes, Co-Chairman

Leontine Bell

Paris Brookins

Tamara Clinton-Kinson

Marissa Handley

Tywage McKinney

Tamika Mickens

Junior Escorts

Edwina P. Boggs, Chairman

Jakita O. Thomas, Co-Chairman

Carlton Boggs

Janice Davis

Gloria Daniel Erich

Photography/Videography

Nicole Buchanan, Chairman

Loren Brereton

Sponsorships & Donations

Sandra Rice, Chairman

Sharita Jones, Co-Chairman

Technology

Taniece Eure, Chairman

Taitiana Williamson, Co-Chairman

Krystal S. Brooks, Co-Chairman

Nicole Wilson

Forever Pink Foundation Members

June Adams-McKinnie

Myra Alexander

Garbrielle Allen

Willieyour Arnold

Dorothy Augustine

Tameka Bacon

Minnie Baker

Shannon Baker

Banks Production Skyy

Janet Barron

Nadiyah Bashir

Sylvia Battle

Deborah Bell

Sherilyn Bell

Carmen Benjamin

Audria Berry

Bernadette Birch

Deloris Birch

Morgan Birch

Yvonne Blake Ervin

Regina Blanton

Myrtle Bolden

Edwina Boggs

Charlotte Bostic Lester

Karimah Boston

Melissa Bothwell

Valeria Boyd

Loren Bereton

Rochelle Bridges-Johnson

Rose Merry Brock

Elizabeth C. Brooks

Francena Brown

Jamila Brown

Larunda Brown

Shayron Brown

Nicole Buchanan

Danielle Buchanan

Velderia Burns

Malika Caldwell

Frankie Callaway

Cynthia Carmichael

Juanita Carter

Kimberlyn Carter

LaToiya Carter

Theresa Cartwright

Cherry on Top Event Planners

Ellarisha Clark

Clear Vision Travel

Tamara Clinton

Tracia Cloud

YaTonya Cody Oliver

Phyllis Cole

Pat Coleman

Tamika Collins Mickens

Joyicle Copeland

Cynthia Courtney

Beverly L. Cox

Lori Cromwell

CT Express Logistics LLC

Lula Culbreath l s

Janice Davis

Tameke’ Davis

DaVita, Inc.

Rosalyn Debro

Latoya Dennard

Rowena Dennard

Tarnisha Dent

Mary T. Depass

Claudette Deyamport

Caren Dias

Taylor Dias

Alisha Doyle

Charlotte Dudley

Ursula Duncan

Melody Durant

Cynthia Edwards

Jean Edwards

Julia Edwards

Empower the Culture

Jacqueline Eppes

Sylvia Flippin

Marie Simmons Floyd

Gaye Gathers

Danette Giles

Wanda Gilliard

Girl Fitness Glamour

Asia Glover

Doris Glover

Carla Glymph

Nicole Golden

A. Francine Goodman

Nicolette Gordon

Cheryl Grant

Forever Pink Foundation Members

Monica Gray

Adrienne Griffin

Nekeshia Griffin

Thomesena Griffin Jones

Rhonda Griggs

E. Gail Hackbart

Stacey Hall

Tamara Hall

Janice Hammond

Marissa Handley

Hillary Harris

Allie Harrison

Jennifer Hartfield

LaShandra Hawkins

Phyllis Head

Stacey Henry

Cynthia Hillery-Jackson

Theresa Hines

Lonna Hollis

Kandra Horne

Ladonya Horton

Delores Hubbard Brooks

Niah Humphrey

Sheila Humphrey

Marcia Hunter

Thenita Hutchinson

Torrye Isom

Charletta Wilson Jacks

Deveda Jackson

Kamaria Jackson

Lucinda Jackson

Racquel Jackson

Sabrina Jackson

Saundra Y. Jackson

Larryssa Jackson-Harris

Regina James

Kristi Jett

Glenda Johnson-Mapp

Bernetta Jones

Charlene Jones

LaDonna Jones

Neva Jones

Patricia Jones

Tene Jones

Pamela Kefetew

Deena Kegler-Ebo

Lisa Kegler-Huckabee

Melissa Kenard

Jan Kennedy

Tonjua L. King

Dorothy Kirby

Ann Knowles

Jacquelin Larkin-Head

Kim Lawrence

Glynis Lee

Monica Leonard

Shana Lester

Francena Lewis

Lureece Lewis

A. Yvette Life

Carolyn A. Lovett

Cora M. Fortson

Yolanda Ma

Wyvetta Ea

Elisha Mart

Chameka M

Ann Mayweather

Kitina McCants

Evelyn McCarley Foxworth

Yolanda McColumn

Kimberly McDowell

Dedra McGhee

Yasmine McKenzie

Tayler McKinney

Tywage McKinney

Gail Middlebrooks

Sallie Mills

Alyssa Milton

Janay Minor

Pamela Mohamed

Mary Mohead

Ola Monday

Dana Burns

Angela Moore

Keethe A. Moore

Rita D. Morgan

Kaweemah Mosley

Rhonda Murray

Laverne D. Nance

Bobbie Neal

Deborah Neal

Melvina Norwood

Qualena Odom Royes

Sheila O’Rear

Tamika Osborne

Forever Pink Foundation Members

Alicia Pennie

Sharon Phillips

Vonzia Phillps

Felicia Pierre

Pledged &Pinned Greek Boutique

Earnestine Pittman

Aja Pollard

Wanda Pompey

Annette Pope

Jennifer J. Powell

Iradene Rantin

Patti Reed

Sandra Rice

Bettye Richardson-Brown

Tanya D. Richey

Kristin Roberts

Beverly J. Robinson

Casey Robinson

Tracee Robinson

Trudy Robinson

Gloria Robinson

Cheryl Rogers

Janice Ross

Keysha Ross

Ursula Ross

Leslie Royal

Candace Sagers

Gwendolyn Satcher

LaMia Saxby

Carmen Scott

Clarissa Sparks

Kenyatta W. Stephens

Diana Stroud

Djuana Stroud

Tianna Stroud

Betty Stuckey

Krystal Stuckey-Brooks

Carmen Sulton

Carolyn Taggart

Cynthia Tate

Stephanie Tate

Keidra Taylor

Shani TeJuoso

Geraldine Thomas

Hillary Thomas

Shelene Thompson

Cynthia H. Tucker

Rhonda Turner-Harrison

Joyce Harris

Candace Wade-Blaise

Deanna Walker

Kimberly Walker

Annette Waller

Anita Washington

Shemia F. Washington

Lynn Waymer

Farrell Webb

Henrietta Webb

Patricia E. White

Cheryl Williams . Williams-Thurman

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D. Wilson

Patricia Witherspoon

Aaronlyn Wright

Charis Wright

Rita Wyatt

Linda Wiggins-Young

The Programme

Sharita P. Jones

Mistress of Ceremonies

INVOCATION

Marcia Glenn Hunter

Forever Pink Foundation, Inc. Member

WELCOME

Asia Glover

Fundraising Committee Chairman

OCASSION

Shemia F. Washington, Esq.

President, Forever Pink Foundation, Inc.

HISTORY OF COTILLIONS

Vivian Irene Thomas

INTRODUCTION OF THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Xavier Lewis The Cotillion

Nyasa Sullivan

PRESENTATION OF 2024 DEBUTANTES AND JUNIOR ESCORTS

DINNER SERVED

ENTERT Groov

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2024 Cotilli

The Programme

SWEET LIFE

Sheila Humphrey

Forever Pink Foundation, Inc. Member

CHARGE AND WELCOME TO SOCIETY

Charletta Wilson Jacks

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

First International Vice President

PRESENTATION OF BELLEWHETHER AWARDS

Shemia F. Washington, Esq.

President, Forever Pink Foundation, Inc.

Asia W. Glover

Fundraising Committee Chairman

PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Ladonya Horton. Scholarship Committee Chairman

Kristin Roberts, Awards Committee Chairman

PRESENTATION OF MISS AND MR. CONGENIALITY AWARDS

Morgan Birch, Debutante Committee Chairman

Dr. Edwina Boggs, Junior Escort Committee Chairman

SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MISS DEBUTANTE 2020

Cayla Johnson

CORONATION OF MISS DEBUTANTE 2024

Asia W. Glover, Fundraising Committee Chairman

Shemia F. Washington, Esq., President, Forever Pink Foundation, Inc.

Willieyour Arnold

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k Foundation, Inc.

Mistress of Ceremonies

Sharita Jones

Sharita Jones is a seasoned automotive industry expert with over 20 years of extensive experience in marketing strategy, consumer insights, and business development with Ford Motor Company. In her current position as the Go To Market and eCommerce Strategy Manager, Sharita has been instrumental in the development and implementation of the Ford Accessory Marketplace This innovative eCommerce platform has positioned Ford as the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to serve as the Merchant of Record, allowing the sale and distribution of vehicle accessories and chemical commodities directly from global suppliers to customers' doorsteps. This groundbreaking initiative has generated over $100 million in revenue for Ford Motor Company.

A proud graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Sharita holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA with a concentration in International Marketing Her commitment to community and service is reflected in her 18-year active membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc , where she is a current member of the Lambda Epsilon Omega chapter.

In her spare time, Sharita enjoys exploring the world through travel, indulging her culinary skills, reading, personal shopping for friends and family, and sa

Master of Ceremonies Xavier Lewis

If you will, afford yourself the opportunity to Officially meet a modern day Visionary and Jack Of All Trades, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO, DJ and SOUL Recording Artist, Xavier Lewis! They call him, "The Antidote to R&B" so we say, "Let the HEALING Process Begin!"

Through his MUSIC, a soul stirring MESSAGE and MELODIC Flow defines the true meaning of MILLENNIUM SOUL. His relentless work-ethic has already prompted him a very successful and astounding portfolio! From the likes of NBC's America's Got Talent, TODAY SHOW, Steve Harvey Morning Show, Georgia Lottery All Access Music Search Winner, Multi Georgia Music Award Recipient, Multi ATL's Finest Award Recipient and Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Award Nominee, becoming a Household Name as well as Community Ambassador for top notch Service through his Company, REIVAX ENTERPRISES, is extremely affirmed.

Kennedy Elise Tyler Boddie

McEachern High School Powder Springs, GA

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Troy University, Spelman College, University of West Georgia

PARENTS: Katrina Boddie

HONORS & AWARDS:

Two-time world dance champion, Leader in crew award, Leader of Ladies Conference, National Society of High School Scholar

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Ladies of Unity, Drama Club, Thespian Society

JUNIOR ESCORT

Craig Anderson, Jr.

Osborne High School

Marietta, Georgia

PARENTS:

Craig & Onetisha Anderson

Black Pearl

Andrea Edwards

Bruce and Trina Stewart

Donors

Silver Pearl

Katrina Boddie

Gloria Colbert

Fears Family

Tammy Meredith

Moore to Life Counseling - Carla Moore

Justin & Stephanie Stewart

Amaya Anderson

Kiwanii (KK) Ash

Patricia Chaney

Dexter & Ann Clemons

Scott & Susan Garrett

Allison Gibson

Mable Gresham

Faye Jones

Darlene Nash

Natural Pearl

Betty Anderson

Craig & Onetisha Anderson

Richard & Beverly Ashby

The Gresham Family

Ms. Rainel Harrison

Deidra Maloyed

Rachell Anderson Quander

Ken & Patrishia Reeves

Dr. Mac A. Stewart

Mrs. Tena A. Stewart

Kaye Wilson Simpson

Pink Pearl

Tonya Nunnally

Teresa Parker

Michelle Perry

Clinton Smith

Karon Stephens

Renekia Strother

Randy & Shundra Thomas

Ericka Watford

Zoe Lyn Cormier

DeKalb School of the Arts

Avondale Estates, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

University of Miami, University of Southern California, University of Georgia

JUNIOR ESCORT

Decatur High School

Decatur, Georgia

PARENTS: Terra Smiley

PARENTS: Erika Parham

Paul Cormier

HONORS & AWARDS:

Honor Roll A/B, Dance Club Captain, High GPA, National Honors Society for Dance Arts, Dancer of the Month

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Varsity Cheerleading, Dance Club (“25ive”) Captain, BETA Club, National Honors Society for Dance Arts, Black Student Union Member, Biomedical Club, TELP Volunteer Member

Donors

Black

Pearl

Erika Parham - Erika Cormier Hair

Natural

Pearl

Adam Blenman

Stephanie Moore Silver Pearl

Ossie Parham

LaBradford Williams

Pink Pearl

Patricia Berholtz

Dominick Cormier

Saria Daniels

Larika Frazier

Kim Grant

Amy Little

Deidra Tutman

Sanaa Denise Dais

Woodward Academy College Park, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Spelman College, Louisiana State University, Howard University, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T, Xavier University

PARENTS: Kawanna Edmondson

HONORS & AWARDS:

Hollins University Creative Writing Book Award & Gold Eagle (4.0 and higher)

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Varsity Basketball Cheer, Varsity Track & Field, Dollhouse Board, Black Student Union Board, Grady Telp Program, Vox Atl, Outdoors Club, Spirit Club, & WA Serves, National Honors Society, Admissions Ambassador

JUNIOR ESCORT

Mark Baker

Woodward Academy College Park, Georgia

PARENTS: Joi & Mark Baker

Donors

Cultured Pearl

Michael Bonner

Kawanna Graham

Black

Pearl

Malik Curry

Jeremiah Graham Gold Pearl

Frank Edmondson

Mary Edmondson

Natural Pearl

Monica B

Anthony Bass

Kirk Brown

Sherry Cole

Gregory Gaston

Bernetta Waller

Pink

Eldwin Boyd

Nicole Buchanan

Tameka Ellis

Natalie Grubbs

Sharlene Harmon

Leslie Irizarry

Teronda Jackson

Silver Pearl

Ronnie Clark

Jermaine Edmondson

Deborah Gatson

Catherine Haney

Autumn Hanson

SherrondaHarmon

Pamela Lipkin

Pearl

London Keyes

LaNekia Pruitt

Linda Reed

Aujahuna Smith

Kendra Solomon

Joyce Wallace Da’Nall Wilmer

Layla Zané Fambro

Greater Atlanta Christian School Norcross, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Howard University, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T, Clark Atlanta University, Baylor University, Clemson University, Spelman College, Hampton University, University of North Carolina

JUNIOR ESCORT

Darryl Martin

Cedar Grove High School

Ellenwood, Georgia

PARENTS: Ms. Christal Ward

PARENTS: Ms. Ursula Fambro

HONORS & AWARDS:

Presidential Service Award (yearly since 9th grade); Ousely United Methodist Church Spirit Award; A/B Honor Roll; National Art Honor Society, National Dance Honor Society, Mock Trial Region Champion, Track and Field Coach’s Award, 1st and 2nd Place Honors in Discus, Toastmasters Youth Best Speaker Award, First in Class Dance Award, Homecoming Senior Court Representative

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Basketball, Varsity Cheer, Track and Field, Flagline Performer for Marching Band, School of Ballet Dancer, Mock Trial, Student Minstry Leader, Gwinnett NAACP (Youth Council), Hank Stewart Foundation, Toastmasters Youth Council, Girls Empowerment Movement (GEM), Barbizon Modeling and Acting Agency, Belle for DeKalb Alphas Beautillion, School ClubsFashion, Publicity and Unity, Mission Trips to Philadelphia, Mexico, and San Antonio

Black Pearl

Alvin Parks

Natural Pearl

Tisa Batey

Cynthia Jewell

Debra McCullum

Malinda Molock

George Parks

Sandra Parks

Wanda Patterson

Janice Walker

Ann Wilcher

Shelton Bernard

Pamela Benford

Tangela Benjamin

Phyllis Blake

Anthony Bryant Mullen

Adrianne Caldwell

Markysha N. Cannon

Kenyatta Clarke

Dianne Coggins

Martinque Dawes

Erica Elder

Robyn Foy

Barbara Gaye

Laronica Gilmore

Donors

Gold Pearl

Ursula Fambro

Sydney J. Jakes

Gayla L. Parks

Silver Pearl

Wylene Adams

Alicia Henderson

Erica King

Katrina Scott - Sugar Rush Marketing Shop

Carolina Whyte

Pink Pearl

Yolanda Hale

Yvette Hart

Gerri Henderson

Joy Hicks

Shurvon Ingram

Brandon Jackson

La’Kesha Johnson

Melakiya Johnson

Monica Jones

Shebrie Jones

Millini Matheny

Renee McCall-Taylor

William Menefee

Brenda Merritt

Connie Montgomery

Connie Montgomery

Claude Moore

Radiah Morman

Evoyn Nesbit

Alton Parks

Audrene Rhodes

Zina Rhodes

Linda Riser

Hycine Robinson

Andre Scott

Vivian Scruggs

Leah Slones

Monica Smith

Starlin Walker

Caroline Whyte

Tamia CharmaineGoff

Eagle’s Landing High School

McDonough, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES: Spelman College, Howard University, North Carolina

A&T University, Florida

A&M University, Albany State University

JUNIOR ESCORT

Peyton M. Moore

Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy

McDonough, Georgia

PARENTS: Patricia Moore

Willie Moore, Jr.

PARENTS: Timothy & Sharmagne Goff

HONORS & AWARDS:

4.0+GPA Club, A Honor Roll, 2x GHSA

All-Star Cast (Theater), Rising Eagle Tennis Award, Youth Leadership Henry Graduate, Sr Princess Homecoming 2024

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

SGA President, Varsity Tennis Captain, National Honor Society, BETA - Sr Chair, SOAR Ambassador, Academy for Advanced Studies Board of Directors & Ambassador, Drama Club - Community Outreach Chair

Donors

Cultured Pearl

Barbara Dunnaway

Edith Richardson

Gold Pearl

Black Pearl

Sharmagne Goff

Peggy Leslie

Deana Roberts

Mollie Brown

Deidrea Collins

Velice Cummings

Catherine Echols

Eldotha Fields

Timberlyne Goff

Lawrence, Ernestine & Chiquita Greene

Rosetta Hall

Rutha M. Harris

Willadeane Roberts

Cheryl Vandergriff

Shemia Washington

Natural Pearl

José Daniel Aguilar

Rodney & Neshanta Banks

Patricia Benton

Michael Byrd

Debra Capers

Jazzmin Cobble

Gloria Covin

Deidra L. Fryer

Harold Goff

Bianca Goodrum

Georgie Humphrey

Stephanie Jester

Latasha Johnson

Willie Langley

Helen McSwain

Pamela Morris

Eric Patterson

Laurita Portee

Sharron Porter

Patty Queen-Harper

Elizabeth Ross

Bresha Shaw Franklin

Daniel Simmons

Artavious Smith-Total A Investments

Darlene Smith

Deanna Stewart

Catherine Swain

Jazzmin Thomas

Frenise Venisee

Phebee Vun Sims

Eartha Watkins

Paulette Watkins

Emma Wright

Fiona Baldwin

Cassandra Barker-Carr

Dacia Berry

LaQuita Brooks

Lovie Cook

Pamela Duncan

Doris Glover

Dorothy Stanford Griffin

Melvese Harris

Johnnie Hicks

Kimberly Hobbs

Silver Pearl

Brenda Hopson

Monica Ive

LaCristy Johnson

Neva Jones Foster

Cornelia King

Beverly Owens

Anthony & Donna Phillips

Lewis Roberts

Brittany Robinson

Larry & Diara Rockwell

Marion Ryant

Joslualyn Smalls

Pink Pearl

Delothia Anthony

Terri Alexander

Tashai Allen

Melanie Bales

Antwan Banks

Joyce Barlow

Brittany Barnes

Charlotte Barron

Rachelle Bassey

S.R. Beamon

Cynthia Bobb

Joyce Bowens

Juanita Bradford

Ashley Bragg

Frances Breakfield

Kim Bridwell

Sharon Broach

Joyce Broadwater

Nicole Buchanan

Myra Brown

S. Gayle Burgess

Edna Cade

Marjorie Chamberlayne

Wanda Clark

Shawnta Clarke

Sharon Cobey

Andrea Cook

Fredearia Daniels

Dr. Velenaia Daniels-Bradley

Sarah E. Lampkin

Magdalyn Fields

Cheryl Fitch

Monica Franklin-Redden

Carletha Gates

Charmere Gatson

Doris Givens

Mary Glenn

Fred &Vivian Gray

Venita Greene

Tanisha Hall

Gordan & Panzer Hall

Sheila Harper

Ashlee Haynes

Desiree Herring

Sabriya Hill

Brenda Holmes

Brenda Hunter

Corrie Hunter-Marable

Joy Guilford-Jackson

Susie Howard

Angelique Jackson

Brenda Johnson

David Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Corrie Jones

Gabrielle Jones -

Connie Miles

M Milteer

Horace Mitchell, MD

Mary Morris

Fran Nic

Valarie Overstreet Thomas

Vivan Patrick

Wendy Petty

L’Tisha Phillips

Barbara Pugh

Teresa Riddick

Rosa L. Roberts

Sandra Robinson

Moné S

Catherine Scott-Jackson

Audrey Simon

Devorah J. Simon

Comprehensive Health Rehab

Jackie Lee

Winifred Love

Jean Lynn

Morgan McGhee

Demonica Melton

Annissa Smith

Yvonne Stancil

Harriet Staten

Kenneth Stephens

Sarah Thomas

TaKeshia Thomas

Thomas & Marva Thomas

Barry Thompson

Kimberly Thompson

Cephia Toomer

Smithie Vaughn

Adina Walker

Bertram Walker

Nytavia Wallace

Veronica Watts

Ruth White

Clarence Williams

Glorya Williams

Cheryl Willis

Shevella Wilson

Ron & Peggy Wood

Sydney Imani Grimes

Dacula High School Dacula, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Florida A&M University and Alabama A&M University

JUNIOR ESCORT

Midtown High School

Atlanta, Georgia

PARENTS:

Reginald & Robin Lewis

PARENTS: Jonathan & Tamika Grimes

HONORS & AWARDS:

Most Spirited Cheerleader (23-24), UCA

All American Cheerleader

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Varsity Cheerleader, Peer Leader, Mastery Women’s Chorus, Dacula Leadership Team, Vice President of P.E.A.R.L.S.

Caruso Daniel Edwa

Donors

Black Pearl

Bryan Tillman

Natural Pearl

Marilyn Durham

Aaron Griffin

Kotie Kimble

Jennifer Spears

Silver Pearl

Stephanie Brightharp Cartwright

Krystal-Monae Johnson

Stephanie Mathis

Pink Pearl

Beyonka Adams

Eukalia Beckford

Nicole Buchanan

Crystal Butler

Raymond Butler

Kimberly Charity

Lorie Dean

Brittany Fagan

Sharlene Harmon

Quincy Hudson

Gloria Jones

Kendra Ketter Chavis

T’Mars McCallum

Ashley Moses

Asa Pressley

Kristie Pressley

Shaynaeh Thomas

Valencya Thompson

Asia Wall

Tiffany Washington

Brandi White

Shunta Willis

Christie Wilson

Alexzandriyah Kahelelokeonalani

East Coweta High School

Sharpsburg, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Emanuel, Kennesaw State University

PARENTS: Cherish and Ian Berry

JUNIOR ESCORT

Banneker High School College Park, Georgia

PARENTS: Kimberly Preston

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Wrestling

Adam Bailey

Donors

Blaire Noelle Lee

Woodward Academy College Park, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

University of Miami, University of Southern California, University of Georgia

PARENTS: Dr. Valaurie Bridges Lee

Otis P. Lee, Jr.

HONORS & AWARDS:

National Honor Society, Gold Eagle

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Vice President of Dollhouse (mentoring program), Youth Elder at Newlife Presbyterian Church, Black Student Union, Chinese Club, Lead Spa Coordinator at The Wellness Spot ATL, WA Admissions Ambassador, Service Leadership Board, Philharmonia Orchestra, Track and Field, Basketball, Boys & Girls Club Volunteer

JUNIOR ESCORT

Dillon Avery Cra

Woodward Academy College Park, Georgia

PARENTS:

Drake Craig

Melissa Craig

Donors

Cultured Pearl

Black Pearl

Gaile Bulloch

Blair Lee

Gold Pearl

Alicia Echols

Robert Ross

Natural Pearl

Joe Ransom

Silver Pearl

Blair Lee

Pink Pearl

Keziah Donaldson

Blair Lee

Christina Mack

Brookwood High School Snellville, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Hampton University and Howard University

JUNIOR ESCORT

Quintan Brimmage

Shiloh High School

Snellville, Georgia

PARENTS: Judge Elect Yolanda Mack & Christopher Mack

PARENTS:

HONORS & AWARDS: Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Inaugural Class of Youth Lead Georgia, National Council of Negro Women, Internship at U.S. Attorney’s Office, Concert Band, Varsity Cheerleader, Women’s Chorus

Latasha Muhammad & Sabir Muhammad

Donors

Cultured Pearl

HEG, LLC - Fredrick Hicks

Yolanda Mack

Black Pearl

Herbrina Sanders

Gold Pearl

LaToya Mack

Mary Ann Sylvester-Rolland

Mycal Rolland

Youlanda Walker

Natural Pearl

Moritz Holmes

Sheryl Williams

Silver Pearl

Leon & Sarah Maundy

Pink Pearl

Letitia Bethel-White

Caroll Boussicaut

Chikeyva Tomlin

Kevin Tucker

Phillip Whiters

Hannah Simone Mason

Wheeler High School Marietta, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Spelman College, Southern University

JUNIOR ESCORT

Osborne High School

Marietta, Georgia

PARENTS: Jackiesha Mays

Norman Walters

PARENTS: Amber Mason Darius Wilson

HONORS & AWARDS:

2024 21st Century Summer Youth Leadership Institute at Goizueta Scholar

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Varsity Softball, Empow(her), Common Ground Foundation Dreamers and Believers Program, Demoiselle 2 Femme Mentoring Program, Speech Club

Jamair Walters

Donors

Cultured Pearl

Catherine Carraway

Gold Pearl

DonTasia Jackson

Black Pearl

The Mason-Wilson Family

Natural Pearl

Tiffany Chambers & Family

Nishona Curry

Shadonna Davis

The Gosa-Webb Family

John Harrell & Family

Delandon Mason & Family

Silver Pearl

The Anderson Family

Shelitha Beacham

Jennifer Esposito

Jessica Faulkner

Nicole Buchanan

DeAndre Butler

Kemba Chambers

Tiffany Chambers

Kwame Cobb

Valencia Cole

Jessica Faulkner

The Girls

Cory Green

Kimberly Harris

Marcia Preston

Tonya Tolbert

Kerry & Andria Walker

Harold & Aisha Wright

LaJuana Grice

Sonya Hemphill-Ivory

Nia Mason

Darlene Williams

Pink Pearl

DonTasia Jackson

Ashellie Johnson

Erica Johnson

Lois Kelly

Natasia Long

Amber Mason

Sheila Mason

Victoria Mayweathers

Chanice Nevels

Jeanette Price

Chanelle Randell

Janice Redmond

Sapientia Consulting Group

Tekla Smith

Tiesha M. Vernon

Kanefus Walker

Ricky Walker, Sr.

Tiffany Walker

Darinette Wallace

Linda Young Harrell

Serrae Moore

North Atlanta High School

Atlanta, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

University of Alabama, Georgia Military College

JUNIOR ESCORT

North Atlanta High School

Atlanta, Georgia

PARENTS:

Cidjah & Marlon Somersall

PARENTS: Selina Moore

HONORS & AWARDS:

NSHSS, Girls Scouts Bronze Award, Girls Scout Silver Award, Atlanta Public Schools Brigade Commander, North Atlanta High School Battalion Commander, Mock Trial Distinguished Attorney Award

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Mock Trial, JROTC, Equestrian

Marlon Somersall, J

Donors

Black Pearl

Qiana Crump - Reign Premium Sanitary Napkins

Gold Pearl

Yolanda Leonard

Cherelle McKnight

Vicky Moore

Natural Pearl

Cumbanitha Bass

Kim Bearden

Jasmyne Champion

Ashlee Gomez

Kevin Gomez

Silver Pearl

Gregory Moore

Shakirah Weldon

Pink Pearl

Patricia Abernathy

Tia Baker

Cathynia Dixon

Samuel Fourth

Sharon Jackson

Karla T. Jelks

Petronia Martin

Binita Miles

LaVonda Miles

Daniel Moore

Yvette Murphy

Bernice Smith

Ariana Perju

Heritage High School Conyers, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Kennesaw State University

JUNIOR ESCORT

Jared Daniels

Heritage High School Conyers, Georgia

PARENTS: Latrina & Timothy Daniels

PARENTS: Eduard & Liviya Perju

HONORS & AWARDS:

Ranked in top 10%, Principals List, Superintendents Award

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

President of Future Business Leaders, Active member in student council, Active member of National Honors Society

Donors

Cultured Pearl

Eduard Perju

Liviya Perju

Black Pearl

Marin Rykhlov

Gold Pearl

Ariana Perju

SergeyRykhlov

Natural Pearl

Nikoleta Lee

Kacy Orr

Silver Pearl

Angel Mckibben

Olea R

Pink Pearl

Dalecia E. Grady

Moturayo Jeje

Daniel Rykhlov

Shawn Wood

Cairo Naima Redd

Stockbridge High School Stockbridge, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

University of Georgia, Cornell University, Boston University, Hampton University

JUNIOR ESCORT

Stockbridge High School

Stockbridge, Georgia

PARENTS: Felicia Felder

PARENTS: Richard & Kimberly Redd

HONORS & AWARDS:

Georgia Merit Scholar, 2x Governor Honors Program Nominee and 1x Semi Finalist, Vice President of the National Honors Society, Computer Science Honors Society, Posse Scholarship Nominee

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Volleyball, Beta Club, Cross Country, Track, Chess Club, Co-Captain Academic Bowl, National Honors Society- Vice President, Technology Students Association, Health Occupations Students of America, World Language Club, Vice President of the Senior Class, President of Top Teens of AmericaNew Rock Chapter, Area Recording Secretary of Top Teens of America

Donors

Gold Pearl

Lynwood Bradley - On Time Cleaning, Inc.

Natural Pearl

Dorothy Davis

Dorthea Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Erica Harris

Janair Patterson

Dorothy & Walter Redd

Gail Snell

Kimberly Underdue

Margaret Wimberly

Silver Pearl

Michelle Barnett

Danika Fanner

Sabrina Ferrebee

Karllena Bannister

Kimberly Chambers

Whitley Collier

Tremetrica Crosby

Joy Jackson-Guilford

Jaclyn Hallums

Regina Herbin

Nwaka Hughes

Nicole N. Jackson

Chris Knox

Stephanie May

Pink Pearl

Brittany Mitchell

Deidre Mosely

Laundria Perriman

Donna M. Pledger McCastle

Imani Redd

Shandria Reese

Dr. Tonja Simpson

Erica Stevens

Demetrice Thomas

Cherral Tonth

Piper Williams

Tambria Willingham

Sinaia Élan Sullivan

Woodward Academy College Park, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

NYU, Columbia, USC, UCLA and Harvard

JUNIOR ESCORT

Woodward Academy College Park, Georgia

PARENTS: André & Roslyn Benjamin

PARENTS:

William & Tanisha Sullivan

HONORS & AWARDS:

Silver Eagle (3.5 GPA), Gold Eagle (4.0 GPA), Most Spirited Award (2023), 2024 Best All Around (Senior Superlative), 2022 All American Cheerleader, 2024 Georgia All-State Choir Member

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Black Student Union (BSU), Peer Leader (11th and 12th grade), Camerata (Honor Chorus), Varsity Football Cheerleader, Varsity Basketball Cheerleader, Varsity Girls Soccer, BSU, Dollhouse, Admissions

Ambassadors, Model UN, Environmental Science Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Peer Leadership, Camerata, Spirit Club, WA Serves, Legal Studies Club, Honor Council/Discipline Board Member

Donors

Cultured Pearl

Kenrick Jorsling

Patricia Jorsling

William & Tanisha Sullivan

Black Pearl

Mary Evans

Natural Pearl

Sandra Duncan-Gunn

Patrice Mosley

Tremaine Spivey Mosley

Alethea Taylor

Pink Pearl

Jonathon Gunn

Rhea McCook

Kandi Sullivan

LaKisha Sullivan

Delores Sullivan

Charles Taylor

Ava DiAnna Danielle Wells

Decatur High School Decatur, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

Delaware State University, Texas A&M, Berry College

JUNIOR

ESCORT

Pharaoh Adil Thom

Wilson Academy Conyers, Georgia

PARENTS: Ms. Elisha Martin

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Student Athletic Trainer, Black Student Union, Student Equity Team

PARENTS: Minister Erich & Dr. Jakita Thomas

Donors

Cultured Pearl

Justin Blalock

Kourtney Gibson

The Thomas Foundation

Black Pearl

Willieyour Arnold & Quail Middlebrooks

Rodney & Tina Ragin

Daryl Smith

Gold Pearl

Pamela Abrams

Hope Ashford

Roy & Delores Brooks

Rhonda Rawls Courtney Reynolds

Lisa George

Jonathan Holloman

DR LaMar

Zella Mitchell

Jamesa “The Mail Lady” Rainey-Euler

Iradene Rantin

Andrea Varner

Natural Pearl

Daphne Anderson

Deborah Belcher

Leontine Bell

Gaye Blackwell Gathers

Rose Brock

Betty Brown

Velderia and Dana Burns

Mary Carter

Xavier Clifton

Judy Dorsey Davis

Julia Edwards

GA Alliance of Minority School Leaders

Dorothy P. Kirby

Tracey & Gregg Martin

Shanterrian Mitchell

Deborah Neal

Marquette Northington

Bernard Pattillo

Shewanda Pattillo

Sharon Phillips

Sandra Rice

Beverly Robinson

Joe & Errin Rowell

Celeste Snow

Cynthia Tucker

Kim Walker

Charletta Wilson Jacks

Sherrie Bacon

Minnie Baker

Shannon Baker

Kenzie Biggins

Tarenia Carthan

Cynthia Courtney

Tinia Evans-Flowers

Annette Gibson

Chermaine Guice

Detrich Hurst

Neva J. Jones

Myra Alexander

Jacqueline Ball

Terica Banks

Sharah & Aubree Bell

Rochelle Bridges-Johnson

Shayron Brown

Nicole Buchanan

Melissa Holloman

Quetara Hudson

Beverly Jackson

Erica Johnson

Courtney Kambobe

Rhonda Lee

Elisha Martin

Elease McIntyre

Donors

Silver Pearl

Glenda Lee

Delta Lewis

Wyvetta Mallory

Gail Middlebrooks

Rita Dawson Morgan

Sandra Nixon Wilson

Qualena Odom-Royes

Jacqueline Robinson

Betty Stuckey

Linda Wiggins-Young

Brittany Williams

Pink Pearl

Venita Moorer

Annette Moses

Felicia Nix

Marquette Northington

Katrina Northington

Voncile Owens

Kedra Phillips-Flippin

LaShondra Statham

Valencia Stroman

Marlene Varner

Indira Watkins

Ann Williams

Theresa Wilson

Dearroka Winfrey

Rita Wyatt

Taylor AjanaeWright

Hillgrove High School

Powder Springs, Georgia

COLLEGE CHOICES:

University of Miami, Spelman College, University of Georgia, University of Alabama

JUNIOR ESCORT

Kingston McGee

Discover High School

Lawrenceville, Georgia

PARENTS: Brandon Mcgee

Keyanua Mcgee

PARENTS: Brandy Wright and Albert Wright

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Highest Achievement in Honors Latin 5

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Beta, National Honors Society, National Athletic Honor Society, National Science Honors Society, National Math Honors Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Girls United, Football Varsity Sideline Cheer, Basketball Varsity Sideline Cheer, Game Day Varsity Cheer, Pre Med Society, Women in STEM, Habitat for Humanity, Latin Honors Society

Donors

Black

Pearl

Natalie Crawford-Beamer

Natural Pearl

Danesha Coleman

Chante Frye

Cheryl Hartley

Xavier Peoples

Gold Pearl

Dastaja Coleman

Silver Pearl

Bridget Bland Bogee

Roberta Dadzie

Shameika Ford

Linnet Griffiths

Johnathan Mitchell

Jacqueline Petty

Pink Pearl

Brandie Chapman

Sheree Lewis

Whitney May

Teri Miphy

Kiana Morris

Special Recognition and Special Thanks

Edwina Boggs Holiday Wreaths and Accessories

Barbara Harris Utilities Employee Association

Hines Inner Visions

Sonya
Sonya Peacock

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