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Leadership & Scholarship Deirdre Graddick Heart of Service Scholarship The Deirdre Graddick Heart of Service Scholarship was established in honor of Soror Deirdre Graddick. In 2018 while serving as cochairman of the Cotillion, she experienced some health challenges. After a few medical exams it was determined that Deirdre needed a heart transplant. Throughout the program, she continued to check in on the progress of the Pearls to make sure they stuck with the program and did their service. Deirdre is a servant leader, and you could find her at almost every program and service activity for the sorority. She also serves faithfully for Spelman College.
Linda P. Calloway Leadership Award The Linda P. Calloway Leadership Scholarship was established to award young leaders for their active community engagement and leadership skills. Linda P. Calloway was a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Omega Omega Chapter. She was a supporter of education for all children and a leader in the community, the sorority, and her church. The family of Linda P. Calloway has also established a Legacy Scholarship open to young women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Man of Honor Essay Contest The Man of Honor Essay Contest was established for young men who serve as escorts for the debutantes. Each Escort was invited to write an essay about the importance of leadership and community service. Men should share how they have been a leader and participated in a service project that has been impactful.
Legacy Scholarships Legacy of Pearls Foundation in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. offers a variety of scholarships for students to further their education. For a list of scholarships, please visit www.legacyofpearls.org/scholarships .
Latanya Boatwright President Tiffani Stewart, Secretary Ashley Tate, Financial Secretary Taffy Fletcher, Member at Large Tremelle Howard, Board Member Shekesha Owens, Board Member Tanika Warrior, Board Member
Quantindra Smith, Sr. Vice President Terri Hurst, VP of Development Jessica Jackson, Treasurer Valeria Simms, Member at Large Roxanne Grimes, Board Member Nia Brown, Board Member
Nia Brown President Shekesha Jefferson, Vice President Myesha Good, Secretary Melissa-Hanah Anele-Terry, COR Secretary Brieana White, Assistant Treasurer Marcheria Jessie, Hostess Shelease Valentine, Sergeant–at-Arms Shirley Springer-Arnold, MBR at Large
Taffy Fletcher, Assistant Secretary Tanika Warrior, Treasurer Talia Purifoy, Financial Secretary Ryan W Martin, Ivy Leaf Reporter Traquila Young, Historian Taronda Hall, Parliamentarian Sheila Watts, Chaplain
Greetings! On behalf of the members of the Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc., it is my honor to welcome you to the 2022 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion & Scholarship Program. Thank you for your presence as we recognize and introduce the T.E.A. Rose Debutantes: Phenomenal Pearls. Congratulations and best wishes to the exquisite Debutantes, our Pearls! The Cotillion serves as the culmination of the 2022 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion & Scholarship Program where the participants are presented to society. The Debutantes engaged in a six-month journey that consisted of leadership development, confidence building, college preparation, etiquette training, money management, branding and community service while still navigating through the challenges faced due to COVID19 and its lasting impacts. We were very excited to have the Escorts join us this year and participate in some of the workshops/activities. It has been truly exciting to interact with such a group of intelligent, talented, and delightful young ladies and gentlemen in person again. We hope we were able to bring some normalization back into your lives. Pearls and Escorts thank you for your dedication. We salute and thank the parents of the Debutantes and Escorts who allowed us the opportunity to work with their daughters and sons. This night would not have been a success without your support, time, and commitment. Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. (LOPF) is the renowned non-for-profit 501c3 that works in partnership with Sigma Omega Omega Chapter. LOPF’s mission is to support the families and citizens of Douglas County and surrounding areas with programs that create vibrant and healthy communities. The Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. succeeds through the generosity of friends, corporate and community partners, and people like you. Your generous donations allow LOPF the opportunity to provide educational assistance and resources through our scholarships, community programs and activities. The success of the 2022 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion & Scholarship Program would not be possible without the ladies who are members of the Cotillion committee. I extend a special thank you to the Cotillion Chairman, Dellena Priester, and the Cotillion Committee for organizing and implementing the entire program. The team continued to stay innovative and creative, which has been instrumental with a hybrid program. Your vision, leadership, dedication, hard work and patience is exceptional and appreciated. Finally, thank you to our members, sponsors, community partners, patrons, volunteers and all those who support Legacy of Pearls Foundation. The T.E.A Rose Cotillion would not be possible without you. Again, congratulations, Pearls and Escorts on a job well done. Enjoy this evening and savor the moment. Welcome to all in attendance, and it is my hope that you enjoy this magical night. Respectfully,
Latanya Boatwright Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc., President
Greetings! On behalf of the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Omega Omega Chapter, it is my distinct honor to welcome you to the T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion. Though our world has changed as we have all grappled with the devastating effects of the global pandemic, this special group of intelligent, resourceful, and determined young ladies refused to be dispirited by the insurmountable challenges we are all facing. They are to be commended for their impeccable character traits of perseverance, dedication, commitment, and ingenuity. For several months, they have gathered to build genuine relationships with each other while also learning invaluable social skills and engaging in service projects. Parents, you are to be commended for your unwavering support and commitment to your children’s social development as they prepare to finalize their high school experience. I had the pleasure of interacting with each of your daughters and sons (escorts) when I provided their dining etiquette, business etiquette, and social graces training. They are simply amazing young adults! I was deeply impressed by their thoughtfulness, intelligence, ambition, and kind hearts. As such, I congratulate you, dear parents, for raising such wonderful and accomplished young adults. We also extend many thanks to everyone who supported the debutantes’ fundraising efforts, volunteered their gifts and talents by presenting training sessions and workshops, purchased tickets to witness this grand occasion, and offered words of encouragement and support to these incredible young ladies. The magical moments of this entire experience have all been made possible by Mrs. Dellena Priester, Cotillion Chairman, and her extraordinary Cotillion Committee. Congratulations, ladies, on a job well done! Your creativity, innovation, and diligence are unparalleled. Thank you for casting a vision we could all believe in and for refusing to concede to challenging circumstances. To the 2022 T.E.A. Rose Debutantes, know that we are proud of you and look forward to the extraordinary contributions you will all make to society. Though our final event culminates tonight, know that we will always be here for you as you navigate your path and cultivate the dreams of your hearts. Keep your focus and work your plans because you are all destined for greatness! Soaring in Service,
Nia M. Brown President
Welcome to our 2022 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Program. I am honored to celebrate my second year as the chairman of the program. Last year was an unprecedented year as we were hit with the Covid-19 virus and a worldwide pandemic, and we were forced to meet in a virtual setting. This year we entered the program under a hybrid approach where we were able to meet virtually for a period and then meet face to face for most of our events. Meeting face to face made a huge difference and we quickly learned that our pearls and escorts really needed and enjoyed the inperson meetings. As the committee chairman, I would like to thank the entire T.E.A. Rose Cotillion Program Committee for helping to ensure that this year’s program was a success. Each committee member gave of their time and talent, and worked tireless to make sure that our workshops, community service, and the overall debutante experience was done in excellence. Over the 6-month period, under the theme of “Phenomenal Pearls” our debutantes participated in workshops ranging from etiquette and mental health to public speaking. They participated in several community service projects where they collected items and write letters of gratitude. Finally, while raising scholarship funds, they also participated in paint parties and several girl-talk sessions where they were able to have fun and bond with each other. I would to thank The Legacy of Pearls Foundation and The Sigma Omega Omega Chapter for their support of our cotillion program. The program started in 2019 with 4 young pearls and last year we hosted 32 pearls and this year we hosted 21 pearls and 13 escort. As a premier program on the west side of Atlanta, we will strive to continue to grow our program and offer social, cultural, service, and leadership opportunities to our participants. Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the parents, family members, patrons, and all our supporters. The success of our program tonight is because of you and that we are thankful. I am so proud of each one of our debutantes! I am looking forward to watching them grow up to be future leaders. I hope that what we have poured into them, they will remember a lifetime! Sincerely,
Dellena Priester 2020-2022 Cotillion Chairman Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc.
T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Committee
Bottom row: Ashley Tate (Co-Chair), Dellena Priester (Chairman), Latanya Boatwright (President), Keisha Siah (Co-Chair) Back row: Montrice Alexis, Marisa Braxton, Terri Hurst (VP of Development), Quantindra Smith (Sr. Vice President), Shana Price, and Taffy Fletcher Not Pictured: Melissa-Hanah Anele-Terry, Alicia Dobbins, Deborah Gibson, Letia Goode, Deneatrice Harrison, Tiffany Harvey, Alyse Showers, and Tracelyn Tuck
Miss T.E.A. Rose 2021- Jerney Jackson Miss Jerney Jackson was crowned Miss T.E.A. Rose during the 2021 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program. She is a 2021 honor graduate of New Manchester High School where she also earned an associate degree in General Studies at Georgia Highlands College as a dual enrollment student. Jerney is a firstyear student at the University of Georgia and is majoring in Biological Science, minoring in Spanish. During her first year she participated in UGA’s Georgia Daze; a program for minority students, the Red Cross Club, Girls in Healthcare, MSSA (Minority Science Student Association) and tutored for Thomas Lay After School Program. She also works as a Front Desk Assistant at the University of Georgia’s Career Center where she provides comprehensive knowledge and essential information to University students, alumni, staff, faculty, and employers. Jerney aspires to become a Bariatric surgeon and desires to open her own medical practice someday. Her motto is, “It is not about the destination, it is about the “Jerney”
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The Programme ~ The Grande Opening ~ Greetings
Ms. Latanya Boatwright, President Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc.
Occasion Introduction of the Mistresses of Ceremony Mrs. Dellena Priester, Cotillion Chairman
“The Debutante Debut”
Formal Presentation of the T.E.A. Rose Debutantes
Senior Pearls & Men of Honor Junior Pearls & Parents
Grace
Ms. Tiffani Stewart, Foundation Secretary
Dinner Video Presentation & Awards
Ms. Quantindra Smith, Foundation Sr. Vice President
Senior Debutante Waltz The Queen’s Farewell
Miss Jerney Jackson, University of Georgia
Award Presentation & Crowning of Miss TEA Rose 2022 Acknowledgements
Mrs. Dellena W Priester, Cotillion Chairman
Closing Remarks
Ms. Latanya Boatwright, President Legacy of Pearls Foundation
The Celebration
Miss Brooke Blacknall Daughter of Dr. Eric and Mrs. Olivia Blacknall Senior at Douglas County High School School Activities: President of Tome Society, Varsity Swim Team, Girl Scouts, Student Government Association & Spanish Honor Society Community Service: Girl Scout Gold Award (highest Girl Scout Award), After school program volunteer (Burnett Elementary), Douglasville Dept. of Family and Children Services volunteer, Church at Chapel Hill childcare volunteer Aspiration: To become an Elementary School Teacher and Reading Specialist Motto: "Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." TEA ROSE DONORS $200+
Eric & Olivia Blacknall Deirdre Graddick Tanika Warrior
PATRON DONORS $25+ Gloria Collins Kiana Jackson Ebony Gaubault Deborah Jones Ashley Tate Deborah Jones Barbara A Bryant Brenda Griffin Sandra Rush Aaron Danner Keith Wilson Shona Brantley
EMERALD DONORS $50+
Kimberley Guillemet Monica Martin Valerie Magee Coretta Sweet Marlene Pinkney Kerri Danner Melanie Jackson
PEARL DONORS $100+
Marlene Pinckney Colette Martin Olivia Clemons Patricia Rush Kevita Spear Kim Wright
Miss Kaliyah Branch Daughter of Ms. Kamille Williams and Mr. Brandon Branch Senior at New Manchester High School School Activities: Future Business Leaders of America, Girls flag football, and Cross Country Track Community Service: Food donations, blood drives, donating school supplies, school cleanup and track meet helper Aspiration: To become a Neonatal Nurse Motto: "Breathe in courage, breathe out fear" PLATINUM DONORS $1000+ A Team Catering
PATRON DONORS $25+ Marisa Braxton
PEARL DONORS $100+ Keisha Siah
Miss Arabia Brown Daughter of Mr. Zuri and Mrs. Inge Brown Senior at Chapel Hill High School School Activities: Member of the Swim Team, HOSA, Key Club Community Service: Rare Pearls Mentoring & Leadership Motto: "Don't take life so seriously. It's not like you are getting out alive."
IVY DONORS $150+ Lashonda Price La Keshia Brackett Kimela & Danny Glenn Margaret & Gary Casis
PATRON DONORS $25+ TasteMaker Interiors Yaa Hatcher, DST Aisha Douglas, DST Valerie Jordan, DST Brittannee Jones, DST Dr. Erika Gibson, DST Cheryl Frazier, DST Myrna Williams, DST Paula Roberts, DST Genda Y. Jackson Tajouna Luckerson, DST Ashley Tanks, DST Nancy Watkins, DST January Few, DST Virginia Martin, DST Karen Hall Roberts, DST Angela Gentry, DST D' La DeMerrill-Boykin Cynthia Smith Ronney Walker Neil Henderson Lynda Ballard Cheryl Green
Venessa Harrison Kimberly Dorman Jacqueline Chavis Jamia Belton Valerie Thomas David Jones Robert Thomas Nicole Fryer, DST Sophia Collins Overn Drayton Mary Lawrence, DST Heather McNichols Latrell Ferguson Felicia Murphy Phillips Peggy Curtis Shinae Tate Karen Johnson C. Denise Sullen Sonya Echols Yunice Patrick Cheryl Bush Inger Jones, DST
TEA ROSE DONORS $200+
Akili, LLC VFW Post 1333 Neptune, NJ Abdul Saleem Hasan Alphonso Jelks Jr. Dr. Ty G. James, DMD Grant Orthodontics -Damien Grant D.D.S. LLC Jessie A. Jeffers Attorney at Law Letoya &Terrence Holmes Veronica L. Miller James &Natalie Woods Ronnette Walton Esteem Boutique
EMERALD DONORS $50+
PEARL DONORS $100+
Unique Hair Salon Bettie Walton Brown Toni and Anthony Foote Cerelyn Davis, DST Sharon Jones, DST Landys Moore, DST Regina Horton, DST Teresa Peters, DST Gloria Mann, DST Carmilla Hilton, DST Lavina Hubert, DST LaConia Dean, DST Tammy Davis, DST Diane Farris, DST Lisa Prysock Khalilah Allen Stephanie Carter Sharon Lee Monica Smith John Jackson Judy McClendon, DST Leslie Stevenson, DST Ericka Green Yolanda Ponder Frances Harris Tyre Dixon Dr. Christopher Atkins Stanley Baker
Dr. Joe Freemont, DDS Dana McIntosh Dr. Elaine Thurmond, DST Dr. Zenia Fleming, DST Tammy Wright, DST Virginia George, DST Stacy Hawkins, DST Mylo Wright, DST Doris Stanfield, DST Rejana Darden Beverly Harris Mary Slater Brenda Bostick Desiree Bunting Augustus Portlock Jeryl Horton
Miss Janiah Fears Daughter of Ms. Ciamaruel Fears Senior at Creekside High School School Activities: Marching Band- Drum Major, Soccer- Goalie(1st Team All-Region), FBLA, National Honors Society, National Beta Club, and Jazz Band Aspiration: Future Physical Therapist TEA ROSE DONORS $200+ PATRON DONORS $25+ Hilda Calhoun Che Gore Barbara Bryant Love Wilborn Cambrielle Sanders Tia Orr
Ciamaruel Fears Brieana White Sheila Watts Tiffany Johnson Keisha Siah Letia Goode
EMERALD DONORS $50+ Kalyndria Fears James Wilborn
Miss Daisharena Harry
Daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Renata Harry Senior at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy School Activities: National Honor Society Community Service: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance volunteer Aspiration: To become a lawyer Motto: "She who kneels before God, can stand before anyone"
TEA ROSE DONORS $200+ Renata Harry Jamiel Howard
PATRON DONORS $25+ Ashley Tate Wilnesha Warnell Deborah Jones Sharon Hemphill Phyllis Byrd-Crute Jordan Emory Stephanie Baker
EMERALD DONORS $50+ TaMika Sunshine Washington Johnia Blue Ayana Emory Bennit Hayes Amanda Fitzpatrick Jermaine Jackson David Harry Gillian Turner
TEA ROSE DONORS $200+ Destinee Pierre
PEARL DONORS $100+ Destiny Bailey Ntouch BMS Kevin Bruce Agency DBA Bruce Insurance Group Reggie Barron Renata Harry Renee Warnell
Miss Milah Garnett Hendrix Daughter of Mondreka and Lakeisha Hendrix Senior at New Manchester High School School Activities: Dance and Student Counsel Community Service: After school teacher Aspiration: Future Nurse Motto: "Okay is never good enough" PLATINUM DONORS 1000+ Mondreka and Lakeisha Hendrix Jimmy Hendrix Bryon Bass Becky Bertalot
TEA ROSE DONORS $200+
PEARL DONORS $100+ Damon Prince Rico Watkins Christa Lindsey Demitrius Glover Ashiedu Betsy Vanessa Darko Patrika Harris Ernest White
Janie DeLoatch Carol Marie Blossom Charles Alexander Zheadric Barbra Allecia Duncan Allisha Hale Greg Zellars Travis Fair
DEMALO ENTERPRISES LLC Ronald Gilliam Brad Fox Bryon Bass BECKY BERTALOT Kamika King Jeremy Bynum & Jasmine Bowie
PATRON DONORS $25+ Tracy Curry Shamika Wright Takeisha Carter Marc Freeman LaShonda Butler Arlevia Stewart Rubi Reeves Luv Dolls Natural LLC Erica Meyer Stephen Treece Loretta Hanna Tangela Parker Japonica Wright Chrysta Westmoreland Frances Prothro Sherry Ball Peaticee Benford Tamika Reeves Anointed 2 Dance 4 Him Tamara Kidd Juan White Danesha Thomas Ashley Tate A&P Cleaning
Alicia Dobbins Cambrielle Sanders Regina Miliner Stephen Hardwick Jason Adams Aveory Allen Tebble Long Beverly Ball Jessica Jackson Betty Lovett Briaun Miliner Terrance Jackson Al Russell Myles Rossy Cespedes LaVenia Daniels Aunt Alene Brandon Montgomery DeRay Cutz Tavia Harris Williams Family S. Hill Tanya Nolen
Tara Raines Connie Emory Michelle Manning
EMERALD DONORS $50+ Demetreal Dunlap Frances Prothro Phil Davenporte Adam Wright Tamara Johnson Vickie Christopher Terrence Fields Jemia Montgomery Amanda Akhtar Creative Prints Jason Goggins Tosha Jupiter Chris Lee Warren Blair Ron Murray LaKeisha Hendrix Murray Murray Jason Eskridge Adriel Carr Martina Bannister JoAnna Kamman LaKeisha Hendrix Murray Murray Claudette Furlow-Bradford Melissa-Hanah Anele-Terry
Jason Eskridge Adriel Carr Martina Bannister JoAnna Kamman Stacey Corey Lemon Theresa Ford Jacques Smith Jr. Duncan Andrela Bothwell KNM Kelley Kumira Mason Libby Parker Jubeshia Loveberry Torniesha Ragland Kathleen Ball Chris Leonard Jeff Digby Quinita Clark Marion Vaughn Quinita & John Clark
Miss Kendall Alexandria King Daughter of Mr. Wendall and Mrs. Shawn King Senior at Chapel Hill High School School Activities: DECA, HOSA, Vice president of National Honors Society, Executive cutive Officer in Student Government, Varsity Football, Basketball, and Competition Cheerleading teams Community Service: Beach Bash Dance volunteer, Valentine's Day cards for the elderly, clean up project at Sweetwater Park, tutoring underprivileged children, and back to school supplies donation event Aspiration: To become a Physician Assistant Motto: "What's meant to be will always find a way" PATRON DONORS $25+
SILVER DONORS $500+ Wendall and Shawn King
Jessica Jackson Dellena Priester
Miss Yande Taniell Moore Daughter of Ms. Sipho Mwamba Senior at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit Highschool School Activities: Cristo Music Club, Student Ambassador Community Service: Serving food for the homeless, assisting the elderly, teaching and answering questions about mental health with underclassmen Aspiration: To study medicine Motto: "If I cant do it myself, I can ask Jesus to take the wheel" SILVER DONORS $500+ Yande Moore Sipho Mwamba
IVY DONORS $150+ Sipola Ongewe
PATRONS DONORS $25+ Wyndy Beverly Trenell Butler Marcia Pecot
EMERALD DONORS $50+ Evangeline Agbogu Lollie Newsome Kristi Crawford Danesha Thomas Mukuka Kapilikisha Alicia Dobbins Patrice Smith-Redmond
TEA ROSE DONORS $200+ Michelle Williams
PEARL DONORS $100+ Veronica HodgesJohnson Kim Murphy Efunbusola Adisa Moore-2-Life Health and Wellness Billy & Margaret Moore
Miss Tia Ariel Smith Daughter of Mr. Vondrelle and Mrs. Toya Smith Senior at Chapel Hill High School School Activities: President of FCCLA and Varsity Cheerleading Community Service: Volunteered with Cheerleading events and tryouts Aspiration: To be a Business Woman Motto: "Beyond Fear Lives Freedom" EMERALD DONORS $50+ Patricia Garnett Photosmith Gerona Davis
PATRONS DONORS $25+
BRONZE DONORS $250+ Heed Parker, LLC
PEARL DONORS $100+ Teresa Martin Photosmith
Erica Hicks Trene Beasley Barbara A Bryant Dellena Priester
Miss Mya Monet' Tiller Daughter of Ms. Lachun Denise Tiller Senior at Eagles Landings Christian Academy School Activities: SGA, HOSA, high school drama department choreographer Community Service: After school teacher for East Atlanta Kids Club Aspiration: To be a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Motto: When life gives you lemons make lemonade PEARL DONORS $100+ NTRC Income Tax Donna Manley Cathy Jackson Adonna Rowland
PATRONS DONORS $25+ Rebecca McCullough Janet Thomas Alita Landers Patricia Langston
IVY DONORS $150+ Darlene Phillips
EMERALD DONORS $50+ Beverly McDowell Terri Harvey Tianna Bailey
Miss Araya Nicole Upshaw Daughter of Mrs. Mekeya Wade Senior at New Manchester High School School Activities: High School FAME Program Community Service: T.E.A. Rose Cotillion activities Aspiration: To be a successful women in H.R. Motto: "Paix, Amour, Bonhuer (Peace, love, and happiness)"
TEA ROSE DONORS $200+ Donnie Upshaw
BRONZE DONORS $250+ Rhonda Bailey
PEARL DONORS $100+
IVY DONORS $150+
Mekaya Joseph Frances Abercrombie Randall & Esther Martin Mary Scott
Lily Joseph
PATRONS DONORS $25+ Rhonda Bailey Jamil Woolridge Deborah Jones Eva Ford & James Arnold
EMERALD DONORS $50+ M Shirlyn Robbins Eva Ford & James Arnold
Miss Kendall Caiden Williams Daughter of Mr. Savalas and Mrs. Kischa Williams Senior at Chapel Hill High School
School Activities: Member of National Honors Society, Yearbook staff, Varsity Sideline Cheer, Varsity Competition Cheer, BETA club, (Stingray Allstars Cheerleader), DECA Community Service: Usher's New Look, Stingray Allstars Super Rays Special Needs Assistant, Chapel Hill High School Competition Volunteer, Chapel Hill Panther Pals, Chapel Hill High School Kids Summer Camp Volunteer, Chapel Hill Middle School Cheer Camp Assistant, Arbor Station Elementary Bear Run Volunteer, Douglas County Youth Commissions Aspiration: To become a Film Director/Producer Motto: "Always give 150 percent because everyone else is giving 100 percent."
PLATINUM DONORS $1000+ Savalas and Kischa Williams
PEARL DONORS $100+ Megumi Stirewalt Willie Williams Carla Thornton Edna Baldwin Victoria Komery Maurice Calhoun Stacy and Conquista Carter Tracy Bowers Hillary
PATRON DONORS $25+
Damiana Phillips Ezekiel Brown Sy Fitzgerald I kevin easley Deborah Jones Avivice Fletcher Mariko Kobayashi Shasta Glover Cambrielle Sanders Barbara A Bryant Dellena Priester Jasmine Marshall
Virgil Clark Vernon Motley Ian Herr Tameca Toya Chester Shantina Lovejoy Alyssa Handley Precious Bright Curtis and Juanita Marshall Jonathan & Demetria Lawrence
TEA ROSE DONORS $200+ Ronald Robinson Timothy Morgan
BRONZE DONORS $250+ Angie Standard
EMERALD DONORS $50+
Arlena Williams Maya Williams Yasma Williams Chaterica Williams Shontel Robinson Chris Bagwell Alicia Pettis Clautretta Williams
Demetria Lawrence Khalilah Allen Terry and Deanka White Sheila Samuel and Pamela Sears Gwendolyn Allen
Miss Carmen Wilson Daughter of Mr. Keith and Mrs. Corliss Wilson Senior at Whitefield Academy Student Activities: National Honors Society, Vice President of National Art Honors Society, Varsity Track, Varsity Cheer, Teachers Aid, AP Art Student, Student Ambassador Community Service: Habitat for Humanity, The Pantry, Youth Art Teacher Volunteer, Letters of gratitude Aspiration: To pursue my passion as an artist Motto: "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire." - Jennifer Lee TEA ROSE DONORS $200+ Lawrence Wilson Rashad Graham Linda McCue
PATRON DONORS $25+ Shane Zachos Nicole Brown Pamela Williams Dorothy Mullens Warrene Strain Ruth Wilson Willie Gamble Kelsey Wilson Georgetta Royals David & Penny Hackett Lester Elaine Minniefield Barbara A Bryant
EMERALD DONORS $50+ Donna Williamson Paula Y Martin Frances Watts Shenika Hall Tracy Morris Aquanette Thompson Brenda Smith LaDeana Robinson Saudia Crawford Gordon Christina Flanagan Gregory Wilson
La-Taisha Prowell Randy Gamble Deondra McCurdy Gregory Phillips Willie Wilson Francis D Smith Monek Harris Dellena W Priester Christine Bell Francine & Cliff Glen
PEARL DONORS $100+ Holly Bradford Kimberly Wilson Alberta Wilson Karen Jasper Lauren Morris Felicia Wilson Peleg Ganier Owen Wilson Rhonda Coriano Victor Coriano Dexter & Trece Garrison Teresa Simon
Daughter of Mr. Harold and Mrs. Elizabeth Boykin Junior at Westlake High School Accomplishments: National Art Honor Society, BEE Club and DECA Club Community Service: Food giveaway at First Baptist Church of Douglasville and Free Spirit Ministry Church in Fairburn and Prepared love baskets for the homeless
Daughter of Tara Burch and Cornelius Burks Junior at New Manchester High School Accomplishments: Tennis Team Community Service: Georgia Festival of Trees and Pink Panty
Daughter of Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Tanya Egins Junior at Westlake High School Accomplishments: Varsity Basketball Cheerleader, Jr. Varsity Football & Basketball Cheerleader, International Baccalaureate Scholar, 21st Century Leaders Community Service: Cool Girls Ambassador and Tutor, Elks Aidmore Bookbag Project
Daughter of Dr. Richard Glass Jr. M.D. and Mrs. Marilyn Glass Junior at Oak Mountain Academy Accomplishments: Competitive Swimming, Competitive Golf, 2022 Volleyball State Champion, Junior Chamber of Commerce, 4th Place Girl’s State Soloist Community Service: NAACP – Lifetime Member and Teen Fundraising Chair, Carroll County Councilman Teen Aide and Back to School Fundraising event, Church Volunteer Youth Counselor and Tutor
Daughter of Mr. Dwyane and Mrs. Nina Lay Junior at North Paulding High School Accomplishments: Art Community Service: Cleaning projects
Daughter of Ms. Athena Manning and Mr. Jeffrey Richardson Junior at Tri Cities High School Accomplishments: President of FBLA, secretary of FCCLA, DECA, TCHS Culinary Pro-Start Team Community Service: Volunteering with community food banks and teaching cooking classes with CHOICES
Daughter of Mr. Daryl and Mrs. Maya Stubbs Junior at Chapel Hill High School Accomplishments: Varsity sideline and competition cheerleading teams, track team Community Service: community food pantry, clothing drive, cheerleading competition, back to school event, helped to coordinate a back-to-school prayer walk.
Daughter of Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Fhara Walker Junior at New Manchester High School Accomplishments: NMHS Mastery Choir, IntoneNation Acapella Group, Student Gov Assoc., National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Fame Chorus Community Service: National Black Student Caucus, writing cards of Gratitude, singing in my community nursing homes and schools, donating food and clothes, helping to serve food at church events and helping young children in my community.
THE ESCORTS
Christopher "CJ" Abell, Jr.
Mekhi Burgess
ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL SON OF MR. ANDRE & MS. LATASHA BURGESS
Jeremiah Culver
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL
ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL
SON OF MR. NATHAN &
SON OF MR. CHRISTOPHER &
MS. KENA CULVER
DR. STEPHANIE ABELL
Ashton Hamilton CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL SON OF DR. OVELL &
Jabari Bempah
LaMont Calhoun
DR. ERICKA HAMILTON
MCEACHERN HIGH SCHOOL
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL SON OF MR. BESHAR BEMPAH & MS. JACQUELINE BEMPAH
SON OF MR. LAMONT & MRS. HILDA CALHOUN
Benjamin Garrison
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL SON OF MR. DEXTER & MRS. TRECE GARRISON
THE ESCORTS
Kendrick Roberts
Christian Joe
Angel Rivera
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL
LITHIA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL
SON OF MR. CHRISTOPHER
SON OF MR. ANTON RIVERA
SON OF MS. KAREN RO ERTS
MRS. KUPAE JOE
MRS. DAMARYS RACERO
Chandler McQueen
Paris Rivers
DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
SON OF MR. CHRISTOPHER MC UEEN
SON OF MS. YETTA RIVERS
SON OF MR. CHRISTOPHER
MS. JENI UA HUTCHINSON
Alexander Young MRS. CAROLYN YOUNG
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JUNIOR DEBUTANTE
Congratulations to our beautiful niece, Micah. If you can dream it you can do it. All that we are is a result of what we thought. Love Aunt Ty, Uncle Jeff, and Chris
Micah Egins Junior Debutante
Congratulations
Micah Egins
and the Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. on the 2022 T.E.A Rose Debutante Cotillion. Best wishes Micah on all of your future endeavors.
Reginald & Jana’ Sparks Regional Vice President 522 Newnan Street Carrollton, GA 30117 (706) 315-9013 Rsparks.nxt97@primerica.com
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CONGRATULATIONS
Janiah Fears
We are so grateful to have been blessed with a daughter with such a kind and beautiful spirit. This is just one of your many achievements. Remember who you are in the Lord, Who God has called you to be, and to always listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit! Love Dad, Mom, Miqueas, Meemaw Marcia, TiTi Vondriele, Raine, TiTi Kalyndria, Uncle Wilborn, Rian and her village
Congratulations
Olivia
We are so proud of all of your acheivements. God has blessed you with all of the gifts necessary for phenomenal success on your journey: intellect, discernment, beauty, and compassion. You’re destined to accomplish the extraordinary! Go forth with confidence in God’s abundant blessings for you. You have your family’s love and support. Administrative Office: 1275 Shiloh Road, Ste. 2660, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 · Phone: 678.819.3663 C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Community Teaching Kitchen: 125 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 · Phone: 404.996.2362 Email: Info@ChoicesForKids.org · Website: www.ChoicesForKids.org
Congratulations Olivia! Continue being a shining star! Love Uncle Allen and Auntie Jennifer
Congratulations Olivia! The Lutz are so proud of you! Love, Alleia, Darrel, Jasmine, and Elijah
To Carmen I am astounded by your beauty, talent and courage to be yourself. You have grown to be such an extraordinary young woman and I stand amazed at what you have accomplished. I believe in you and will always be your biggest fan. Dream big darling and don’t ever forget that you are positively overthe-top amazing.
Love Mom
To Carmen I am so proud of the young woman you have become. You pursue your passion and purpose with poise and confidence, and we are excited to watch you make your mark on this world. I love you so much and will never be able to thank God enough for the opportunity to have you as a daughter. Love Dad
Acknowledgements Program Facilitators Mrs. Nia Brown, Majestic Etiquette Dr. Miles, Counselor/Therapist Mrs. Latrina Cocrell, Cool Boys Communicate Dr. Sharnell Myles, Child Psychologist and Vice President of Embark Behavioral Health Ms.Chata Spikes, Spiked Communications Mrs. Valeria Simms, Choreographer
Special Thanks Mrs.Marcheria Jessie, Crafts by Shia Ms.Quantindra Smith, Divine Divas Designs, LLC Mr. Andre Burgess, Total Belle Uplighting Willie A.Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. Sigma Omega Omega Chapter Members
Legacy of Pearls Foundation Incorporated Visit us online www.legacyofpearls,org
Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization founded to in 2013 with the mission to enhance the lives of residents of the Douglas County and surrounding areas through educational, charitable, and leadership programming.