Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant 2023

Richland County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Jabberwock 2023

Walking in our Gowns, Tiaras, and Crowns

2021 Jabberwock Winners

Morgan Belton Miss Jabberwock

Christian Glenn Little Miss Jabberwock

Bella Green Junior Miss Jabberwock

Walking in our Gowns, Tiaras, and Crowns

A Message From The Chapter President

As the President of Richland County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant Experience. The pageant supports the sorority’s mission and Five Point Programmatic Thrust specifically in the areas of educational development, economic development and physical and mental health. This historical biennial pageant is a signature event for our chapter. We take great pride in providing this youth development and scholarship program for our community.

The theme, “Walking in Our Gowns, Tiaras and Crowns,” highlights the essence of who you are and what you hope to become as young women. The Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant raises funds to provide financial support to young women and men as they further their education and also supports community programming and public service projects. To date the Richland County Alumnae Chapter has given over $200,000 in scholarships since our chartering in 1994.

The Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant culminates in an evening of elegance and entertainment that showcases the gifts and talents of the young ladies. For almost thirty years, Richland County Alumnae has embraced sisterhood, scholarship, service and social action. With your support, we can continue to transform lives and impact our communities in our service areas. On behalf of the 360+ members of Richland County Alumnae, we thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Yours In Service,

Lavell R.Thornton Chapter President

Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

Walking in our Gowns, Tiaras, and Crowns

A Message From the Committee Chairs The Richland County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated is excited to welcome you to Jabberwock 2023 "Walking in our Gowns, Tiaras, and Crowns". Since 1926, Jabberwock has been presented nationally by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to raise funds to carry out the mission of the Sorority. The idea of Jabberwock comes from the poem told by Lewis Carroll in his famous book, "Alice in Wonderland". The Jabberwock, a mythical character, called together the members of his kingdom at least once a year to put on a show. In a like manner, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., calls its members and community together to enjoy an evening of celebrating our youth.

Tonight, we present to you 7 beautiful young ladies between the ages of 11 and 18 who will entertain you and dazzle you with their charm and talent. Each contestant has participated in several enrichment workshops, community service events and fundraising. They have worked diligently during this Jabberwock season and are ready to participate in a regal display of pageantry!

As Chair and Co-chair for this event, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our contestants, parents and guardians, chapter members, the 2023 Jabberwock committee, and all of our community supporters. Your continued dedication, commitment and support is what makes this event possible!

With the community on our side , Richland County will continue to do great things!! Please sit back and enjoy your evening.

Best Regards,

Angela Rhett-Jones

Machael Peterson

Wanda Oliver

Angela Rhett-Jones Chair, Fundraising

Machael Peterson Chair, Jabberwock

Wanda Oliver Co-Chair, Jabberwock

Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

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Richland County Alumnae Chapter Officers 2023-2025 Fiscal Years

President Lavell R. Thornton

Ist Vice President DeVonne Smalls

2nd Vice President Tracey Mobley Chavous

Treasurer Candice Haigler

Financial Secretary Cheryl Wilson

Asst. Financial Secretary Tiffany Riggs

Recording Secretary Wykeisha Lewis

Corresponding Secretary Danielle Cooper

Chaplain Dr. Patrice Green

Custodian Dr. Adia Singleton

Historian LaKenna McCrorey

Sergeant-at-Arms Dr. Shanee’ Moore

Legal Advisor *Pending Appointment

Parliamentarian Therese Griffin

Protocol Advisor DeVonne Smalls

Nominating Chair Jennifer Clyburn Reed

Nominating Committee Members

Jennifer Patterson-McClary Davetta Picket-Taylor

Immediate Past President ZeNata Donaldson

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2022 Scholarship Recipients Tate Frye

Clemson University

STEM

$1,250.00

Gabrielle Pryor

University of Michigan

STEM

$1,250.00

Harold Allen Reed Jr.

University of South Carolina

STEM

$1,250.00

Jordan SImons

University of South Carolina

STEM

$1,250.00

Vone’ Whaley

Clemson University

STEM

$1,250.00

Victoria Williams

Winthrop University

STEM

$1,250.00

Elisabeth Eleazer

University of NC Greensboro

STEM

$1,250.00

Makayla Chisholm

Hampton University

STEM

$1,250.00

Zachary Brown

University of South Carolina

STEM

$1,250.00

Michael Lykes

North Carolina Central University

HBCU

$1,250.00

Kani’ya Davis

Howard University

HBCU

$1,250.00

Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

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2022 Scholarship Recipients

Jade Edwards

North Carolina A&T

HBCU

$1,250.00

Thurston Brown

Virginia State University

HBCU

$1,250.00

Tia Myers

University of South Carolina

General Studies

$1,250.00

Alexandria Mack

University of SOuth Carolina

General Studies

$1,250.00

Mykeia Kennedy

USC Upstate

General Studies

$1,250.00

Alex Blocker

Howard University

General Studies

$1,250.00

Kaitlyn Dibble

North Carolina A&T

Delta GEMS

$1,250.00

Dominique Branch

Winthrop University

Delta GEMS

$1,250.00

Jolie Thompson

Claflin University

Essay Award

$500.00

Avari Suber

University of South Carolina

EssayAward

$500.00

Ashley Hubbard

University of South Carolina

CTE Scholarship

$1,250.00

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Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

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2023 Junior Miss Jabberwock Contestants

Kristina Alderman

Bailee Furgess

Yzabella Perez

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2023 Miss Jabberwock Contestants

Winter Gray

A’Miya Jackson

Londyn James

Faith Williams

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Meet our Mistress of Ceremony

Darci Strickland is an anchor and content manager at WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC, where she appears on the station's daily evening newscasts.

There was never any doubt as to what kind of career Darci Strickland would have: it had to be communication. Her love of people, infectious smile, and commitment to the community have made her one of the most popular journalists in the Midlands.

A native of Ladson, South Carolina, Darci joined WLTX-TV in 1997 as a General Assignment Reporter and Weekend Weather Anchor. In 1998, Darci moved to the mornings as the Meteorologist and teamed up with J.R. Berry on News 19's Morning and Noon News programs. In early 2002 Darci joined J.R. Berry as co-anchor for the 6 and 7PM Newscast. In August of 2007, Darci and Andrea Mock changed the face of local TV news by starting Friends at Five. Currently, Darci anchors the Noon broadcast, co-anchors Friends at Five with Andrea Mock, and coanchors the 6pm broadcast with J.R. Berry. In addition to her role as anchor, she frequently works on special assignments.

Darci Strickland

Darci has a degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

Her infectious and positive speaking style make her WLTX’s most requested speaker, leading to many requests from schools, charitable organizations, churches, and other associations statewide. Darci is the main spokesperson for Buddy Call 19, a station project that encourages women to perform self-breast examinations. In addition to Buddy Call 19, Darci spearheads the recognition of great educators, through our Teacher of the Week awards.

Darci has earned Emmys and an Alfred I. DuPont Award and Murrow for her work as a journalist. She's a 2019 University of South Carolina Media Law School Fellow. Darci is a volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Richland County CASA and a Board Member for Workshop Theater. Darci is the 2019 South Carolina Broadcaster's Association Anchor of the Year, 2009 South Carolina Broadcaster's Association TV Personality of the Year and 2005 University of South Carolina Young Alumni of the Year. Darci is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She attends Journey United Methodist Church in Columbia and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

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Meet our Pageant Judge Morgan Beatrice Miles is a senior Biology major at Benedict College where she currently serves as the 81st Miss Benedict College for the 2023-2024 school year. She has also served as the 2022-2023 Miss Kappa Alpha Psi. Morgan is a cohort leader of the 5 Strong Scholarship Organization and assists in the Career Pathways Initiative and Service Learning Program on Benedict College’s campus. Morgan was also a 2019 Jabberwock Cotillion Debutante for the College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated.

Morgan Beatrice Miles

Her hobbies include spending quality time with family and friends, traveling and participating in various community service projects.

After graduating from Benedict College, Morgan plans to pursue a career as a Labor and Delivery nurse.

Her dream is to one day educate the minority community on the importance of proper prenatal and postpartum care in African American women in the healthcare system.

Morgan’s philosophy of life is: “Don’t worry about anything: instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.”

Philippians 4:6-7 Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

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Meet our Pageant Judge K. Allen Campbell is a native of Hartsville, SC . He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Penn Foster University.

He is currently the Events Coordinator at the Brookland Baptist Church and CEO of Simply Special Wedding & Events, LLC. K. Allen is a member of Brookland Baptist Church , the Cayce West Columbia Rotary Club, and Board Chair of SC MOCHA.

K. Allen Campbell He is a member Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., where he serves on both the District and Regional Boards.

K. Allen is a certified Event Planner Etiquette Instructor and pageant judge.

His motto is…”If I Can’t Do Many Great Things, I Will Strive To Do Many Small Things In A Great Way!”

Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

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Meet our Pageant Judge Jordyn Lewis represents the University of South Carolina as Miss Gamecock 2023.

Jordyn was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Blythewood High School in 2020. Jordyn is a Senior at the University of South Carolina, where she is pursuing a degree in Retailing with Concentration in Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations.

Jordyn is a Spring 2022 Initiate of the Theta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Jordyn Lewis As well as the co-host of the Sorry Not Sorry Podcast, which focuses on giving advice, telling stories, and fostering positive self esteem to young women.

As Miss Gamecock, Jordyn’s mission is to raise awareness about childhood hunger in South Carolina through her Community Service Initiative, No Child Hungry: Advocating for Students that Suffer from Food Insecurity. In the 2023 Miss South Carolina Competition, Jordyn received the awards of Non-finalist Talent, Rookie Talent, and Overall Talent.

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Congratulations Bailee!

You’re already a Winner!!!

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Congratulations A’Miyah

Congratulations Londyn

Penny Bellesen

Londyn James Miss Jabberwock Contestant

Congratulations Londyn James

Miss Jabberwock Contestant

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Congratulations Yzabella You wear your crown gracefully everyday!

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Congratluations Yzabella Your sweetness is radiating!

Congratulations Yzabella Perez Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock 2023

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Congratulations Winter Congratulations Miss Jabberwock Contestant Winter Gray

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Congratulations Miss Jabberwock Contestant Winter Gray

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Congratulations Faith Williams

Miss Jabberwock Contestant

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Congratulations Faith

Congratulations Winter Gray

Congratulations Bailee

Best Wishes Faith

Congratulations and Best Wishes Faith Williams Miss Jabberwock Contestant

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Congratulations to the 2023 Jabberwock Contestants It has truly been a pleasure to see you all

Walking in your Gowns, Tiaras, and Crowns!

Richland County Alumnae Jabberwock Committee

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Congratulations to all the 2023 Richland County Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock Contestants

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