TEA Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program 2020

Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Omega Omega Chapter

Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program

Saturday, February 29, 2020 Douglasville Conference Center

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 Men 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

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Sigma Omega Omega Chapter 30th Anniversary Executive Officers Dedreial Jackson, President Shekesha Jefferson, Vice President Sheila Watts, Secretary Taronda Hall, Corresponding Secretary Tiffany Johnson, Financial Secretary Marcheria Jessie, Hostess Terri Hurst, Sergeant –at-Arms

Betty Lovett, Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Shona Brantley Jalisa Jefferson, Ivy Leaf Reporter Stacey Hartman, Historian Shelease Valentine, Parliamentarian Nia Brown, Chaplain

LaTanya Boatwright, President Georgetta Royals, Sr. Vice President Cheryl Frazier, Treasurer Dedreial Jackson, Board Member Tiffani Stewart, Board Member Roxanne Grimes, Board Member

Carmen Butler, Secretary Joy Huguley, Financial Secretary Stacey Hartman, Board Member Taffy Fletcher, Board Member Shekesha Jefferson, Board Member

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Sigma Omega Omega Chapter Sigma Omega Omega is turning 30 this year and we have 2020 Vision that is full of exciting moments in time! One of the most precious and exciting moments in this time is the culmination of presenting our 2020 T.E.A. Rose Cotillion Debutantes to society. The Senior Debutantes and Junior Debutantes have worked hard in 2019 in preparation for their presentation. We also want to recognize our escorts for this cotillion season because they have been exemplary young men of honor! Sigma Omega Omega is blessed to have an intelligent and service minded group of young ladies and young men that have taken part in this special event and we thank them and their families for participating.

Sigma Omega Omega is proud of the accomplishments of our debutantes and we thank the families of these young ladies for entrusting us with their presentation to society.

A debutante is an upper-class young woman making her first appearance in a fashionable society, according to Webster’s. Sigma Omega Omega has worked diligently for months with the debutantes and today the young ladies will be fashionable, elegant, graceful, and confident. The workshops included courses on etiquette, entrepreneurship, life-skills, and community service related to AKA programs.

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s International Program theme under International President Dr. Glenda Glover is Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service” 2018-2022. Over the 112-year history of our Sorority we have partnered with our local communities to provide service to all mankind in excellence.

We have provided service events that included our debutantes to give them an opportunity to understand that “serving others is the rent we pay for our temporary time here on earth”, Muhammad Ali. We hope that today’s presentation will uplift our community and allow for everyone to see the most beautiful girls in the world!

We thank our debutantes for being a part of this wonderful experience. Our Debutantes have worked hard to get to this moment and are very excited about being presented to the world. These young ladies are amazing and are ready to take on the society!

I personally thank our supporters, workshop facilitators, and especially the members the Spectacular Sigma Omega Omega Chapter for making a dream a reality. You are truly aWEsoME women of God! Sincerely,

Dedreial Jackson Dedreial Jackson, President

P.O. Box 2307 Douglasville, Georgia 30133

Greetings!

On behalf of the members of the Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc., it is my honor to welcome you to the 2020 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion & Scholarship Program. Thank you for your presence as we recognize and introduce the T.E.A. Rose Debutantes: Pearls: Poised & Polished.

Congratulations and best wishes to the exquisite Debutantes, our Pearls! The Cotillion serves as the culmination of the 2020 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion & Scholarship Program where the participants engaged in a six months journey of leadership development, confidence building, college preparation, etiquette training, dance rehearsals, and community service. It has been a pleasure to work with such a group of intelligent, talented, and delightful young ladies. Pearls, 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.

Congratulations to the Community Impact Honorees, For The Kid in All of Us, Inc. and Reuben Harrison!

Thank for you for your continued support of The Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. , Sigma Omega Omega Chapter. You are developing initiatives with lasting impact resulting in stronger, more stable communities.

Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. (LOPF) is the renowned non-for-profit 501c3 that is the philanthropic arm of 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.

I extend a special thank you to the Cotillion Chairman, Jennifer McCrary, and the Cotillion Committee for organizing and implementing the entire program. Your leadership, dedication, and hard work is unparalleled.

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 enjoy this moment. Welcome to all in attendance, and it is my hope that you enjoy this magical night.

Respectfully,

Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc., President

Welcome to the 2020 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program. We are excited to celebrate with the participants, families, and supporters as we debut our Pearls: Poised & Polished. This has been an amazing year for the T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program. The program experienced unanticipated growth and the committee was delighted to have so many young ladies interested in growing social and culturally through the program. I am so very proud of the commitment and dedication of each Pearl over the last six months. It has truly blessed me and the committee to meet and get to know these young ladies. I am also very proud of the young men who volunteered to be escorts in the program. We were overwhelmed with the interest for the young. We are proud of their participation and the weekly commitment they have graciously served.

As the committee chairman, I must thank the T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Committee. Each member has dedicated an abundance of time to the program. Not only during the monthly sessions and activities, but throughout the weeks to keep the Pearls encouraged. The committee shows up weekly for rehearsals and meetings and I treasure your time and commitment the program. I thank the leadership of Legacy of Pearls Foundation and Sigma Omega Omega Chapter for allowing the committee to grow the program as a premier program for the west side of Atlanta. It started as a program in 2019 with 4 spectacular young pearls, who have all graduated high school and are successfully matriculating at various post-secondary institutions. This year we hosted over 27 Pearls throughout the program and we will continue to grow the program and offer social, cultural, service and leadership opportunities.

I want to share a special thank you to the parents of our Pearls and Men of Honor. It was not only a commitment of the participants, but a commitment of the parents. It truly takes a village to make sure our young leaders have the support needed to be successful and participate in experiences that will allow them to grow into responsible citizens. The committee thanks all the presenters for the monthly workshops and the choreographer who volunteers her time weekly to ensure that the participates have a graceful program and debut.

Congratulations to the Community Impact Honorees. We thank you for your continued support of Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Omega Omega Chapter. As we celebrate thirty years of service to the Douglasville and surrounding community, we thank you and look forward to your continued support.

Respectfully,

Jennifer W. McCrary 2019-2020 Cotillion Chairman Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc.

Miss T.E.A. Rose 2019

Ania Briscoe

Ania Briscoe was crowned Miss T.E.A. Rose during the 2019 T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program. She is a 2019 graduate of Pace Academy and is a first year student at Brown University in Rhode Island. Ania is majoring in Theater Arts and History. During her first year performed in two plays and participated in Brown’s 24 hour play festival. Ania hopes to continue writing and performing while also exploring a variety of opportunities that will come her way.

Ania serves as a staff writer for the International Writers’ Blog.

TEA Rose Debutante Cotillion 2019-2020 Committee Shana Price LaTanya Boatwright Lagretta Reynolds* Taffy Fletcher Cynthia Smith Alyse Flowers Ashley Tate Deborah Gibson Tanika Warrior Jennifer W. McCrary Special thank you to the Cotillion Committee for all of your hard work and dedication to supporting the participants, escorts and their families.

MISTRESS OF CEREMONY

Donna Schiele Donna is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, but moved around quite a bit. She has lived in NY, NJ. NC, SC, GA and even Seoul, Korea, but she calls Atlanta home! Donna grew up in Atlanta on the southwest side of town. She is a graduate of Hampton University and The University of Indianapolis. Donna started in radio in 2005 after teaching for over 10 years. She got her start in radio in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her first job in radio was a board -op and then producer of the award winning show “Afternoons with Amos”, hosted by the legendary Amos Brown.

She then was on – air talent for WTLC- AM (Gospel) and WTLCFM (R &B) for 13 years. Donna is very versatile in that she has done just about every shift on both stations. She was also the host of “The Gospel Showcase” on IMC- TV.

Donna ended her years in Indy as host of her radio show “Saturday Praise” on 1310 and 92.7 The Light and “Sunday Vibes” on 106.7 WTLC- FM. Donna can now be heard weekends on Atlanta’s Classic R & B Station Classix 102.9.

MASTER OF CEREMONY

Daniel Wilkerson Daniel Wilkerson joined CBS46 as a reporter in March of 2014.

Prior to joining CBS46, Daniel worked as a reporter for KTHV-TV in Little Rock, Ark. He started his career at WBBJ-TV in Jackson, Tenn. While at the ABC/CBS affiliate, Daniel reported on a variety of government and consumer issues.

Daniel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from the University of Memphis. While in school, Daniel worked as an on-air personality for WUMR, the college's FM jazz station.

Daniel loves the way the Constitution offers protection for the press and the public and feels it is his obligation as a journalist to help keep the government and other institutions accountable to the people.

The Programme ~ The Grande Opening ~ Greetings Ms. LaTanya Boatwright, President Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc. Ms. Dedreial Jackson, President Sigma Omega Omega Chapter

Occasion Introduction of the Master and Mistress of Ceremony Mrs. Jennifer W. McCrary, Co-Chairman

“The Debutante Debut” Formal Presentation of the T.E.A. Rose Debutantes

Senior Pearls & Men of Honor Junior Pearls & Parents

Grace Mrs. Nia Brown , Chapter Chaplain

Dinner Jazz Presented by Smooth Sounds

Community Impact Honorees Mrs. Georgetta Royals, Foundation Vice President

Senior Debutante Waltz Pearl Elegance The Queen’s Farewell Miss Ania Briscoe, Brown University

Award Presentation & Crowning of Miss TEA Rose 2020 Acknowledgements Jennifer W. McCrary, Cotillion Chairman

Closing Remarks Ms. Latanya Boatwright, Presdient Legacy of Pearls Foundation Ms. Dedreial Jackson, President Sigma Omega Omega Chapter

The Celebration

COMMUNITY IMPACT HONOREES REUBEN HARRISON Lead Supervisor QuikTrip Atlanta Division

FOR THE KID IN ALL OF US, INC. Board of Directors Jeffery Mayhew, President

Pearls: Poised & Polished 2020 Program Participants Men of Honor Senior Debutantes Junior Debutantes

The Escorts – Men of Honor

Master Amari Anele-Boyd West Lake High School

Master Daylo’n Burgess Douglas County High School

Master Larry Barlow Kennesaw State University

Master Julian Brown Chapel Hill High School

Master William Burnett New Manchester High School

Master Dorian Cuquejo Chapel Hill High School

Master Zaire Flournoy Chapel Hill High School

Master Jacob Hall McEachern High School

The Escorts – Men of Honor

Master Dajuan Holt New Manchester High School

Master Maximus Pearson Alexander High School

Master Chandler McQueen Douglas County High School

Master Andrew Prysock Landmark Christian Academy

Master Jordan Washington Chapel Hill High School

Master Joshua Newman Pebblebrook High School

Master Dylan Prysock Landmark Christian Academy

Master Kelsey Wilson Whitefield Academy

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Gianna Felicia Marie Adams Daughter of Mary and Joseph Adams Senior at Chapel Hill High National Honor Society, Rare Pearls, Varsity Volleyball Team Recipient of the Superintendents Award, Georgia Merit Award & Coach’s Award, 2019 TEA Rose Junior Debutante Aspires to attend united Air Force Academy or Duke University as a biochemistry major William Britt Christian Brutofsky Aravinth Balasubrama Gianna Adams Redmond Design Tiffany Sneed Johnny Wade Anonymous

Cynthia Barlow Synessa Debro Alequot, INC. Leah Mcarthur Debbie Brooks Mary Adams LaShaun Dodds, diPA Lauren Hall

Avril Stephens Maya Tolbert LaSonja Richardson Amber Walker Dawn Graham-Porter Dionne Brown Brenda Edinborough Jenette Allen

Miss Jennifer Mallory Bryant Daughter of Lawonia Bryant Senior at Chapel Hill High School Marching Band, Generation 10 Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Douglasville School of Dance, Language Society Aspires to have a career in bio medical or agricultural field with a minor in foreign language

Darryl Paul Brett-Alexander Jackson Kim Collins Richetta Goldman Marla Agee Earl Goldman Phyllis Harris

Regina Wilson Marla Weatherford Lanice GadstonSwanson Dewayne L. Goldmon Amelia G Mitchell Angela Bryant-Curry Chanteasea Swain

Ms. Shai and Angelle Andrea MelchorTroutman Frederick Cross Celestine Washington Paul Sing Lawonia Bryant

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Christiana Shanise Cooper Daughter of David and Audra Cooper Senior at New Manchester high School HOSA, Odette’s Legacy, Softball and New Manchester High School F.A.M.E. Choir Aspires to obtain a Master’s in Psychology along with degrees in social work and criminal justice and serve as a victims advocate.

Anita Cobb David & Audra Cooper Said Haddad Katrina Harley Dr. Nathaniel Hill Katrina Harley Judge Gregory & Wanda Adam Barbara Belfoure Mr. Khirus Williams Selma Cook

Jewel Dunlap Malcom Cunningham Chevrolet - North Point Anthony Jackson Rod & Debra Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hardy Mr. & Mrs. Steven Ford Johnny & Kathy Hubbard Delphine Diamond Aretha Weaver Mytrice Kemp

Mr & Mrs. Eddie Clark Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Hargrave Cindy Lohr Stephanie Rockmore Ora Lee Bennett Demetria Bennett Brian Berlin, Sr. Mary Fitzgerald Lisa Mosiello

Miss Sydney Gabrielle Glenn Daughter of Fred and Robin Glenn Senior at Chapel Hill High School Marching Band, Symphonic Band , Art Club, John Philip Band Award, Assistant Drum Major, Best overall Percussionist Aspires to attend Florida A & M University majoring in Environmental Sciences with a goal to become a Marine Biologist Leonard Butts Pamela Woodard Ernest Sessoms Karla Johnson Debra Scott Andrea Christophe Mark Davidson Tracia Culver William Hickerson Thomas Jr. Freddie Young

MarryMe4Life Rosa Daniels Freddie Young Nuvision Jonnette HawkinsSimmons Carmen Butler Erin Redwine Chauntis Jenkins Robin Glenn Kandi Carter

Dominik Carter RG Consultants Fred Glenn Sr Tisha Curry Fred Glenn Reginald Grant Jaron Robeson Marlene Anderson Jill Mizell Myron Glenn Vivian Rupert

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Andria Christine Hall Daughter of Andi and Brandi Hall Senior at Charles R. Drew High School HOSA, Softball Manager, Microsoft PowerPoint Certified, Miss Freshman, Student Government Association, 2019 TEA Rose Junior Debutante Aspires to have a career in Real Estate

Pierre Lang The Stargell Family Natalie Murria The Hutson Girls Josie Morgan

Tammy Davis & Family Gabrielle Quarles Alexandria Peters Ayonna Campbell Marco Hickman

Dexter Simpson Miles Jones La'Sandra Moore & Family

Miss Jordan Justine Jessie Daughter of Jamal and Marcheria Jessie Senior at Chapel Hill High School Varsity Volleyball, Track, DECA Club, #CAP College Readiness Program, JV Volleyball MVP, 2019 TEA Rose Junior Debutante, Miss Junior Debutante 2019 Aspires to be a dental hygienist Jacquez Jessie JoAnn Perdue Shona Brantley Sarita Mitchell 22nd Century Career Development Alisa Gentry Danielle Bourne Betty Dean Janaia Lester Claudia Freeman Rick Little Karen Ross

Ray & Sandra Simmons Donna Jones Patreece Hutchinson Chris Williams Larry Ellis Fryer Appraisals, Inc. George Miles Marcheria Jesse Portia Ellis Carolyn Oubre Rickey Oubre Raven Durant

Erin Redwine Taronda Hall Latanya Boatwright Shanell Butler Tiffany Johnson Tina Gamble Bridget Davis Rosetta Palmer Stephanie Abell Jamal & Marcheria Jessie Loretta Parks Sheila Watts

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Savanna Noelle Mack Daughter of Lucius and Joytrice Mack Senior at Chapel Hill High School DECA, Peer Mediator, International Club, A/B Honor Roll, Superintendent Scholar, National Honor Society CHOA volunteer, 2019 TEA Rose Junior Debutante Aspires to attend Howard University

Nakia Alexander Eventurous Cakes Joytrice Mack Jade Gillispie

Angel Boulware Aleena Truesdale Jamal Benton Malcom Anderson

Miss Merah Mekala Nichols Daughter of Anthony and Kala Nichols Senior at New Manchester High School Odette’s Legacy, NMHS Softball, Future Business Leaders of America, Interact Club, International Club, Honor Roll Aspires to achieve a Doctorate in Psychology and American Sign Language Certification

Stacye Wallace Tiffany Gray Tysene Hayes Kala Nicholas

Kala Davis Jasmine McCoy Merah Nichols

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Johnese Patricia Louise Owens Daughter of John and Natalie Owens Senior at Chapel Hill High School Cheerleader, Royal Gems, Color Guard, Advanced Mixed Chorus, DECA, Art Institute of Atlanta Survey of Fashion Course, Volunteer at Heritage Baptist Church Aspires to be a fashion designer creating clothing, accessories as well as cosmetology

Crystal Mackey Andrea Craver Timothy Spry

Natalie Gadson Owens Sheila Watts

Miss Yakia Shaunae Pettis Daughter of Yari and Alicia Pettis Senior at Alexander High School Honor Roll, Beta Club, Varsity Cheerleader, Dancer, volunteer by feeding the homeless, Special Olympics, 2019 TEA Rose Cotillion Junior Debutante Aspire to attend Georgia State University or Kennesaw State University with a career goal to be a pediatrician.

Shirley Moore Georgia Cross Myrna Jones Karen Rainey Shontel Robinson

Lynette Gogarty Sharon Harris Yakia Pettis Myra Johnson Yakia Pettis

Kimberly Pullen Rhonda Merriweather Meka Harris Rosalind Jones Alana Sutton Watkins

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Nyah Nicole Priester Daughter of Haiston and Dellena Priester Senior at Chapel Hill High School CHHS Public Relations, Key Club, Cheerleader, Superintendent Scholar, 2019 TEA Rose Junior Debutante, HOSA State Competition, National Society of High School Scholars, Cheerleading Region 4A State Champion Winner Aspires to attend a Historically Black College majoring in Nursing Jonathan Richardson Shona Brantley Alisa Gentry 22nd Century Career Development Roz Bell Karen Ross Dellena W Priester Stacie Davis Stephanie Simon Nakia Alexander Annisha Ellis

Arlita Jackson Dellena W Priester Tonia Youmans Keisha Siah Dellena W Priester Monique Shaw Amy Toombs Dana Taylor Brittany Ladson Jonathan Green Erin Redwine RJ Damian Grant

Jessica Jackson Dellena W Priester Wilbur Purvis Jamil Woolridge Deneatrice Harrison Nicole Moore Latanya Boatwright Jasmine Wyman Dellena W Priester Sheila Watts Marlene Anderson Renee Harley

Miss Melanie Faith Reece Daughter of Melvin and Amanda Reece Senior at Douglas County High School Sideline Cheerleader, Competition Cheerleader, DECA Club, DCHS Fall Festival, A/B Honor Roll, Best All Around Cheerleader DCPR Basketball & Cheer Aspires to attend University of Alabama or Spelman as a Business Administration and Management Major Uniquely Inspired Designes, LLC Michelle Ellis Nariscia Lott

Jennifer McCrary Arlethea Miller Amanda Bell

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Ana Simone Robinson Daughter of Jeff and Rochelle Robinson Senior at Douglas County High School DECA Club, Interact Club/Rotary Club of Douglas County, Work Based Learning/Douglas County Coroner's Office, Keep Douglasville Beautiful Clean Up, Mayoral Campaign Volunteer, Douglas County Marching Band, JV Cheerleader, Superintendent’s Scholar, Outstanding Achievement in Physics & French Aspire to attend Mercer or Kennesaw State University to study medicine with goal to become a Medical Examiner Shona Brantley Nicole Nkiere MarryMe4Life Jeffrey Robinson Sheila Watts

Tracy Crooks Darlene Sims Pamela Sims Jennifer McCrary Taronda Hall

Latanya Boatwright Messages of Empowerment Productions Rochelle Robinson

Miss Nya Joy Simon Daughter of Patrick and Nolanna Simon Senior at North Atlanta High School North Atlanta Dance Company, NAHS Silver Stars, Ballet, Basketball Cheerleader CoCaptain, School Chorus Soprano Section Leader, Breakout Star Aspires to study Criminology and African American Studies, pursue a Juris Doctorate and become a Criminal and Immigration Lawyer

Gwen and Kamilla Sharpe Angela Smith Eloise and Elisah Williams Clethah Ponds Victoria Hunt Floyd and Kimmer Parks Shreda Burkhalter Deborah Glenna Mark Clemons Andre Carthen

Nolanna Simon Christina Dotson Yolanda White Aisha Ireri Brenda Baker Hayden Karen Walter Melinda Forgit Joi Lee Karen Smith-English Spence For Higher Cheryl-Lynne Davis Joy Barnes Jacqueline Watson Patricia Potts Nya Simon Shelley Tyson Dave and Pam Gunter Linda Farris Anthony &Tracy Leeks Crystal Newable Sherry Martin Kinard

Brenda Baker Hayden Roy and Rhondrea Baltrip Eugene and Betty Smith John and Tiffinie Irving Cornell and Jennifer Payne Jimmie and Georgette Atkinson Kathy Garrison Linda Johnson Shirley Jefferson Kaye Monk Morgan Patricia Williams Brenda Baker Hayden William Watson Bob and Pat Love Sandra Elmore Michelle Redmond Sharon Cranford Brenda Baker Hayden Curtisia R. Little Tangela Woodland-Ballard

Brenda Baker Hayden Tia Owens Denise Sherman Buddy and Ollindia Shannon Dr. Val & Latricia Brown Gary and Trisha Counts Brien J Blackwell Harvey Nero James Lee Alicia Payne Solomon Thorpe Carla Apodaca Nelsonna Barnes Kelly Robinson Jianne Raitt William Atwater Tanya Edwards Tasha Foster Canielia Jarell

The Senior Debutantes

Miss Alyssia Mallory Spriggs Daughter of Victor and Tonya Gray Senior at Chapel Hill High School Bible Bowl participant, Special Talent Entirely Program Assistant Teacher, Night of Awareness Performer, Yes Award for Kaman’s, Sherleen B. Williams Community Pillar Award, Nursing Home Volunteer

Thank you to all of my supporters

Miss Jasmyn Teague Daughter of Jevon Teague and Michelle Gibson Senior at Douglas County High School Junior Varsity Cheerleader, Dance, Senior Class Vice President, Student Government Association, A/B Honor Roll, Coach’s Award, Business Communication, Douglasville Food Pantry, Berean Photography Club & Drum Core Aspires to attend North Carolina A & T State University majoring in Business with a goal to start my own event planning business.

Melissa Akers-Atkins Lahiesha Campbell Kendall Flagg Sandra Lewis-Epps

Sherida Nelson Alisa Gentry Michelle Espinosa Ashley Tate

Gillian Colley Sheila Watts

The Junior Debutantes Miss Sydni Amari Brown Daughter of Robert and Tomeca Seacrease-Brown Junior at South Cobb High School Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, SCHS Greenhouse Club, Marching Band Color Guard, Future Business Leaders of America, Varsity Tennis Team, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Chick-Fil_A Leadership Academy Rakale Quarells Khutsana Pugh Heather Edens Rockette Ates Eric Gray Roz Bell

Monica Howard Diann P Ash Melissa Barlow Detra Benjamin Delores White Geary Brown Blaine Payne

Rodney Booker Tomeca SeacreaseBrown Dana Ewell Shunita Seacrease Angela Walton

Miss Jacarria Fredriq Elizabeth Clark Daughter of Cary Weaver and Jeri Copper Junior at Chapel Hill High School Key Club, Stir It Up Girls, Volleyball Manager of the Year, Certified Life Guard Aspires to attend an HBCU studying nursing with a minor in music

Schantate Johnson Kamekia Banks Margaret Clark Curtis Williams Freddie White-Johnson Preston Brownlow Rosetta Washington Brittany Davis Dana Tate Earlean Anderson

Redmond Design Kimberly Broadwater Abigail Newsome Renee Clark Olivia Drain Levester Clark Burnadette McDonald Jeri Cooper Dorothy Jones Don Barrett

Clinton Gatewood Hal Haney Shavon Gihan Kendra Robinson Cary Weaver Jean Cadney Shemika Weaver La Shon F Brooks Watosa M. Sanders

The Junior Debutantes Miss JaidahLynn Renae Green Daughter of Mark and Angela Brown Junior at Osborne High School Advanced Chorus, Cheerleader, Junior Achievement Society, Trailblazer for Junior Achievement Program, Section Leader in Chorus, Most Spirited Cheerleading Aspires to attend Culinary Arts School and Cosmetology School Robbie Green Myla Harper Shelley Lewis

Sharon Thomaston Angela DeLion Lillie Compton

Miss Nya Simone Herbert Daughter of Henry Herbert and Barri Heyward Junior at Alexander High School Student Government Association, Beta Club, Key Club, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Cheerleader, Superintendents Scholar, Rotary Club Award Aspire to be a Pharmacist or Chemistry with a minor in Computer Science with plans to become a Anesthesiologist

Dorothy Harvey Faye Johnson Providential Billing LLC Sharonikkah McCrainey Christine Staten

Javacia Owens Edwardo Keaton Loretta Darity Willie Kennedy Cheryl Haynes

Jason Herbert Terrance Heyward Lynwood Williams Thelma and Henry Herbert

The Junior Debutantes Miss Sarai Nychol Jackson Daughter of Eboni Jackson Junior Holy Innocents’ Episcopal; School Debate Club Member, JV Girls Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Track & Field, Varsity Softball, Spanish 2 Honors Award Girls Basketball State Championship, Track & Field Women's Region Champions, actively involved in 4H Program Aspires to attend University of California San Diego to study Business and Spanish on Pre-Med Track with a goal to become a plastic surgeon Tasha Scott Eboni Williams

Yolonda Petty Jonathan Rogers

Miss MiKayla Leslie Daughter of Kokayi and Gwendolyn Howard-Olushola Junior at Whitefield Academy Students Ambassador, Yearbook Club, Synrgy Dance Atlanta, National Society of High School Scholars, Principal’s List, Varsity Basketball Aspire to attend Howard University with a major in business with a minor in dance.

Katherine James Stefanie Barnes Henry Kitt H

Adrienne Turley Harvey B. Leslie, MD Dorothy Kitt Gwendolyn Howard Olushola

The Junior Debutantes Miss Madison Scott

Daughter of Michael and Lia Scott Junior at Paulding County High School Beta Club, National Honor Society, Red Cross Club, HOSA, Dual Enrollment student, AP Biology and Star Student Award, Brown University Pre-College Program, Work Ethic Award Lindonwood University, Democratic Party, Board of Elections, Fulton County Library Aspire to attend Brown, Yale or Emory University majoring in Neuroscience or Political Science Brianna Salter Amy Simpson Kevin Ward Natalie Brathwaite

Anthony Dandridge Janet Hodges Charlotte Fucher Hixon Donnamaria Brown

Miss Erin Simms Daughter of Eddie and valeria Simms Junior at The Wilson Academy Debate Team, Robotics, Calculus Club, Shining Star Award, High Honors, Debate Finalist, Volunteer with Ronald McDonald House Aspires to have a career in Forensic Pathology Jennifer W. McCrary Candy King Cravings Eddie & Valeria Simms Kenneth Williams Secreta Simms Katrine Gobert Graphic Keepsakes Dana James Shelease Bethel The Wilson Academy Tremelle Howard Valentine Janierro Hailey Karen Ross Stephanie Simpson ERIN Sims Ryan Woodbury-Martin Debra Feagins RN Enterprise Marlene Anderson Nia Brown Deborah Jones Juwana Wilson The Wilson Academy Myesha Good Designs by bre James Anderson Taronda Hall Betty Lovett Valerie Mack Carmen Butler Latanya Boatwright Beverly Alexander Denise Rumph Erin Redwine Georgetta Royals Shimikki Gilbert Anasia Hixon Reginald Jones Enterprise RN Traffic Katrina Harley Kenita Dobson Christopher Thomas Rod Rose Amy Graham Yonna Daniel Quantindra Smith Valeria Simms Jackie Young Viola Reynolds Jeff Hood Debbie Sutton Terri Banks Valerie Green Kathalina Lacoste Sheila Watts Tracelyn Tuck-Newman Mercedes Johnson Rashad Rose Hermia SimmonsSherrie Thomas Earnestine Evans Robert Rene Deveaux Alycia Behling Janis Moore Jamil Woolridge Marsenia Mathis Alan Johnson Tim & Sharmagne Goff Alice Johnson

Acknowledgements Program Facilitators Nia Brown, Majestic Etiquette The Arts! Committee Valeria Simms, Choreographer Katrina Harley, Teen Domestic Violence Facilitator Sharita Cherry, Beautiful You Workshop LaShaun Dobbs, diPa Center

Special Thanks Jessie Davis Park Staff Douglasville Conference Center Staff Smooth Sounds Band Marcheria Jessie, Crafts by Shia Sigma Omega Omega Chapter Members Yoglie Moglie Douglasville, GA

Hostesses Maesa Anderson Sarai Dobbs Catherine Gaines Kai Kellum Taylor Lipscomb

Mylan Lowe Jordan McCrary Jada Owens Shari’ ah Whittle Artesia Young

Nyah, We are so grateful that God blessed us to be your parents. Thank you for making parenting easy. You’ve done an amazing job in school thus far.

Continue to do well and strive for everything you want in life.

With God, all things are possible.

Wishing you all the best with your future endeavors!

Daddy, Mommy, and Jada

Nyah, Your Senior Year is almost over!

Remember to enjoy it and have fun!

Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you , declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future�.

Love you to infinity!

Your Family, Friends & Supporters

Did you see me coming?

No, you didn’t…...

“Thank you” to everyone who supported me by contributing to my scholarship fund.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Nyah Priester

CONGRATULATIONS

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Congratulations Miss Andria Hall Senior Debutante for the 2020 TEA Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program Class of 2020 Charles R. Drew High School

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