Miss Shiloh 2015 by Program Angel

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SHILOH TOUCHDOWN CLUB Presents

2015

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SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT S H I L O H H I G H T H E AT R E | M A R C H 7 T H 2 0 1 5

2015 SHILOH TOUCHDOWN CLUB OFFICERS

The Miss Shiloh Executive Committee & Shiloh TDC

WELCOME YOU TO THE

President James Roberts VP of Finance Charlton Samples VP of Administration Alicia Hill VP of Operations Tyrone McDuffie Secretary Jessilyn McDuffie Treasurer Eugene Taylor

MISS SHILOH COMMITTEE & SUPPORT STAFF Lorraine Swinton Georgia Halsey Yvonne Ervin

2015 Miss Shiloh Scholarship Pageant “A Star is Born” is the theme chosen by the Miss Shiloh Committee to celebrate (in grand fashion) the young women who have been dedicated enough to follow through with participation in the 2015 Miss Shiloh Scholarship Pageant. The intention this year was to ensure that the committee helped to create fond memories for everyone connected to the pageant as we prepared to give our friends and family an awesome stage presentation. The song selected for the opening dance is “Hollywood” by Beyonce Knowles. “Hollywood” is a bubbly song with a pop appeal. It’s sure to help set the mood for an evening of pageant fun. You may not know it, and the contestants definitely won’t show it, but many of them were met with countless challenges along the way in their pursuit for the crown. However, through the Miss Shiloh Experience, they have learned resilience. With each teachable moment, they’ve all found purpose and additional confidence in themselves. Tonight, we are here to acknowledge their milestones and personal achievements. We are here tonight showing appreciation for each contestant’s conscious decision to be actively involved in making a difference in their schools. We are here tonight to demonstrate our PRIDE in them AND in the Shiloh Community. The committee wishes each contestant the very best of success tonight and in all the years of their lives. Every young lady is already a winner for simply crossing the stage. They are all “Miss Shiloh” whether they wear the crown or not at the end of the night. The Miss Shiloh Committee and the Shiloh Touchdown Club extend their sincerest THANK YOU’s to each contestant. We’d also like to thank each and every family for sharing your daughter with us and for supporting the Shiloh High School football program in 2015.

Evelyn Shelton Renita Blount Jennifer Evans Jazmin Martin Natie Ramos Jessica Mullen Shiloh Coaching Staff Shiloh Middle School Shiloh High School Administration Shiloh Touchdown Club

PAGEANT DIRECTOR Lorraine Swinton

TROPHIES & PLAQUES Star Awards

CROWNS Stumps Party

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Georgia Halsey

FLOWERS Kroger on Highway 124

AUDITORS JeJuan Stuart Angel Banks-Spain Wakesha Henley

PROGRAMS 12th Man Promotions

ENTERTAINERS Timonsha Green Imani Hackney Maliyah Watts Trendsetters Dance Team Sherifa Abudulai Brijea Wilson Alexandria Rodgers Shiloh Onstage

JUDGES Chief Judge, Maurice Burney Dawn Siska Mauice Thomas PHOTOGRAPHER Simply Zee Imagery, LLC AG Photography VIDEOGRAPHER Robert Brown Video CHOREOGRAPHER Susan McGhee, Academy of the Arts

T-SHIRTS Absolutely Specialties, Inc. OPEN HOUSE Cinderella’s Closet DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Faychon Fant (Make-up Artist) Shiloh Moms SET DESIGN Valia Rose Shiloh Onstage GIFT BAG DONATIONS Nailtaxi Shiloh Moms

JEWELRY Premier Designs MEALS Lil Caesars Shiloh Moms El Jinete LIGHT & SOUND Jermaine Galle Taylor Ferguson

DANIELLE BUTTS A.K.A “BINKY” You have blossomed from a BEAUTIFUL baby girl to a GORGEOUS young lady. Keep reaching for the STARS and reveal your capabilities and potentials to your own self. Continue to believe in yourself. Whatever you think you can achieve, you will surely achieve it. Remember to always keep GOD First. Do what you do best…. ~ LIVE ~LOVE ~LAUGH Love, Mom, Dad, Alyce, DJ, Jeremiah, Granny, Papa and Papa Dave

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ORDER OF EVENTS NATIONAL ANTHEM Shiloh Choral Ensemble KICK OFF DANCE Miss Shiloh Contestants

INTERMISSION

Welcome & Introduction of Pageant Director James Roberts, TDC President

Presentation of Awards Rose Award Junior Miss Photogenic Miss Photogenic Junior Miss Scholastic Achievement Scholastic Achievement People’s Choice Community Service Miss Congeniality Poise and Presence Best Interview Junior Miss Shiloh Miss Sophomore Princess Miss Junior Princess Miss Senior Princess Miss Shiloh

Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies Lorraine Swinton, Pageant Director Introduction of Judges Georgia Halsey, Mistress of Ceremony

ENTERTAINMENT Casual Wear Miss Shiloh Contestants

Introduction of Senior Football Players Georgia Halsey, Mistress of Ceremony

ENTERTAINMENT

Evening Wear and Onstage Questions Miss Shiloh Contestants

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SENIOR ESCORTS Jelin Littman Josh Mitchell Jabari Dickson Keston Alonzo Zach Olivar Myles Salem Jeremy McDuffie Ulrick McIntosh Jordan Pennington Jordan Martin

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Final Walk 2014 Winners

Rose Award RECIPIENTS Leah Jackson Demi Minus Danielle Butts Alaysia Blair Danielle Helm Surena Burton

SHILOH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

he Shiloh Community Foundation (SCF) accomplishes its mission through focused, community-wide events, strong legislative engagement and partnering with community organizations, such as the Centerville Business Association and the Centerville Community Center. SCF was formed in

1996 by a group of concerned parents whose mission was to advance the design and building of the Shiloh High School Stadium, as the school was one of only three built in Gwinnett County in the 1990’s without a football stadium. Once this mission was accomplished, the Foundation evolved into a strong advocate for the community in leveraging business and citizens to make the Shiloh area their home. One way the Foundation gives back is by hosting the Taste of Shiloh – a community-wide event sponsored by the SCF that draws more than 3,000 citizens to its premises along with more than 90 vendors. Funds raised through this event go towards scholarships, programs and community endeavors.

Executive Board: Keith Taylor: President Jejuan Stewart: Vice President Ron Coleman: Treasurer Mayna Thomas: Secretary Voting Members Natasha Sherrod Tilwanda Anderson Ron Weber Advisory Board Members: Senator Kurt Thompson: James Rayford Karen Foot Dee Dee Weber

thank you

The Shiloh Touchdown Club would like to extend a very special

to the SHILOH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

They have generously offered to contribute $500.00 Towards the scholarship awarded to the Miss Shiloh Winner 2015 MISS SHILOH 5

PAGEANT

DIRECTOR

orraine Swinton is a native of Durham, NC. She’s been a proud member of the Shiloh community for eleven years and is currently on the advisory board of the Shiloh Community Foundation. Graciously volunteering as the Miss Shiloh Pageant Director for the past five years,

she’s also dedicated her time in positions such as a GFL rep and head team mom for the Shiloh Athletic Association. In addition, she served several years on the football board of the Shiloh Touchdown Club and you can often find her helping out in the concession stand during Friday night football games. She received her Bachelors of Computer Information Systems from DeVry University and earned her Master of Information Systems Management degree from Keller Graduate School. She has several Microsoft Accreditations and is a Certified Project Management Professional. Currently, she’s employed with DeKalb County Government as an Applications Manager where she manages a technology team geared to support software applications related to police, fire, and EMS. She is the proud mother of Grant and Quinn Swinton, who are both graduates of Shiloh High School. Her commitment for the pageant stems from her deeply rooted connection with the community and her desire to see young women in the cluster become successful in life pursuits. She is an advocate for community involvement and hopes to influence each contestant to carry on a trend of giving back to others.

THE ROAD TO MISS SHILOH

ngaging students and properly motivating them to pursue secondary education levels are some of the most important factors in creating tomorrow’s leaders. The Miss Shiloh Committee seeks to address this issue in one of its’ many supportive tasks. For years, the Miss Shiloh Executive Committee has hosted the Miss Shiloh Pageant, a venue in which students

have the opportunity to compete for scholarships. The creation of development workshops were added to the pageant process in order to train contestants in life skills and various other proficiencies while being encouraged to become stewards of their community via volunteerism. The contestants can be found participating or assisting in activities such as: the Snellville Days Parade; It’s The Journey 2 Day Cancer Walk; Shiloh High School concession, and the Fall Festival at Shiloh Elementary. The Miss Shiloh 2014 winners were also recognized at the Shiloh Community Foundation’s Celebration of Excellence dinner. It is our hope that the committee will further develop relationships with its’ community partners and receive generous contributions to continue funding scholarships and supporting the high school football program.

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MISTRESS OF CEREMONY GEORGIA HALSEY

eorgia Halsey is a native of Birmingham, Al. No stranger to the world of pageantry, she competed as a teen in several local and state level pageants which she credits to not only providing scholarship opportunities, but also character, confidence, and self-esteem which last a lifetime.

She also has roots in pageantry with her mother being the first African American queen of her post segregation high school in Mobile, Al. A 1995 graduate of Hueytown High School, she received her Bachelors of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Post college graduation, she began employment with Merck & Co and relocated to Philadelphia, PA. While there she earned a Masters Certification in Project Management from Villanova University. She is currently employed at AT&T as an Experience Lead where she directs a Creative team responsible for defining and creating their online digital experience. She is the proud mother of Sean Halsey, the senior starting quarterback at Shiloh High School where she has become an integral part of the Miss Shiloh Scholarship Pageant over the last two years. Her undying support for the pageant is derived from her interest in enhancing the lives of young women. She has furthered this passion by actively participating in several additional girls mentoring organizations and believes strongly in reaching back to help young women realize their limitlesspotential as they strive to achieve their life dreams.

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CHIEF JUDGE TOMMY MAURICE BURNEY

ommy Maurice Burney is the 30 year old son of Tommy and Erma Burney of Claxton GA. He is the twin brother of Tomma Patrice Burney Johnson and a younger sister Samelia Moody of Claxton GA. Mr. Burney is a Miss Georgia certified pageant judge. He has been working with the

Miss Georgia Pageant system for the last five years. Mr. Burney train young ladies to compete in pageants on the state and local levels. Mr. Burney Received Musical training in the areas of Dance and vocals from Middle Georgia College, Cochran Georgia and was the Drum Major for the M.G.C Band. Mr. Maurice Burney is a 2001 graduate of Claxton High School, a 2004 graduate of Ogeechee Technical College with Associates in Business Office and Technology and a 2012 graduate of Beulah Heights University Atlanta GA, with a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership studies with a minor in Theology and Biblical studies. Mr. Burney Is currently working on his MA in Human Service, with concentration on Executive leadership at Liberty University, Lynchburg Virginia. Mr. Maurice Burney is employed with The Evans County Board of Education; He is the Color guard instructor for The Claxton High School Tiger Band, and a choreographer.

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JUDGE

DAWN SISKA

awn is a graduate of Von Lee School of Make Up Artistry in Pikesville, Maryland and has been involved in every aspect of pageantry from contestant, emcee, director, judge and consultant for over 30 years. A noted pageant consultant, she has worked with contestants in a variety of prestigious pageant systems including Miss America and Miss USA

where she provides training in interview, runway modeling, talent, wardrobe, make-up and hair for competition. She also serves as a “Board Certified Miss America Judge”. Dawn has held several titles including three Miss America Preliminary crowns (Miss Annapolis, Miss Baltimore County, Miss Prince George’s County) as well as being crowned Mrs. Maryland United States where she placed in the top 15 in the Mrs. United States National Pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is the recipient of not one but TWO – “Call To Service Awards” from the President’s Council on Civic Service and Volunteerism. The HIGHEST award given by the White House for volunteerism through the council: One from President George W. Bush in 2007 and the other from President Barack Obama in 2010 for her work with mentoring young ladies in public relations and community service through leadership in the Miss Dacula Program. She is currently serving as the Assistant Director for the USA’s National Miss Georgia Pageant. Dawn resides in Dacula, Georgia with her husband Bob of 25 years and their three wonderful sons; Bobby, Jeremiah and Josiah.

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JUDGE

MAURICE THOMAS

r. Thomas is a native of Claxton Georgia. He has been involved in pageantry 2 years. Mr. Thomas is an interview coach teaching young ladies and men how to prepare for interviews. Mr. Thomas received musical training at East Georgia and college where he was the first African America star Student.

In Mr. Thomas spare time he loves hang with family and friends, attending different shows, and

traveling.

Maurice is a 1994 graduate of Claxton High School, 1997 Graduate of Armstrong University with a degree in Biology. Mr. Thomas opened his unique business as business consultant in 2000, where he serves as CEO and has over 45 employees working under him.

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AUDITORS

Angela Banks, MPH Senior Project Officer, Federal Public Health Agency

ngela Banks is a Senior Project Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA. She has over 19 years of public health and project management experience. Her professional experience encompasses multiple positions in the capacity of Community Organizer, Public Health Advisor, Management and Program Analyst, Sustainability Coordinator, and small business owner. Angela’s grants management/contract experience span over 10 years. She served as Project Director of a major foundation grant, grant writer for a local public health hospital and principal management contact for financial assistance awards (grants/cooperative agreements) and acquisitions (contracts) for applied research and other programmatic activities that determine effective strategies of major public health activities. Angela has published numerous peer reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, heath communications literature and newspaper op ed pieces. Other small business experience includes SCORE, Georgia State University Small Business Development Center and SBA Microenterprise Loan Programs. In addition to her professional career, she volunteers her time and service in her community. Angela currently holds the position of Vice President, Shiloh Elementary PTA. In this capacity, she was instrumental with secured local and national foundation grants (ReSurgens Foundation, KaBoom! Dr. Pepper Snapple, and Fuel Up 60).

Mrs. JeJuan D. Stewart

rs. JeJuan D. Stewart is the wife of Late Rev. John C. Stewart, Jr., mother of four and grandmother of four. Professionally, she is a trained PA-Anesthetist having graduated from Emory University’s PA program. A Gwinnett county resident for over 24 years, her focus on family enrichment is a priority. JeJuan has a passion for community engagement, parent empowerment and youth leadership development. She founded the Gwinnett NAACP Youth Council in 2004 with her late husband. She served as its advisor for six years. Through innovative programming and community collaborations, she developed the ideas that serve as a foundation for EAGLE 7 LLC today. EAGLE 7 designs programs and develops conferences/seminars to meet the needs of our constituents . Engaging diversity among community groups and supporting local grassroots organizations with specific needs is our specialty. Civic Engagement 1994 – 2004 Founder SALT Sisters Abiding in Love & Truth

(Christian Women Community Outreach)

1995 – 2010 Community Service

(PTA board for Shiloh Elem, Shiloh Middle, Shiloh H.S.)

2004 – 2011 Gwinnett NAACP Secretary

Gwinnett NAACP Youth Council Advisor & Co-Founder

2011 – Metro Atlanta United Way VIP 2012 – 2013 GNLI Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute 2014 – Present SCF Vice President

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Mrs. JeJuan D. Stewart

akesha Henley is married and a mother of three. She has lived in the Shiloh community for 14 years and enjoys volunteering her time in the

community, from cheer to football, soccer, basketball and baseball. She currently enjoys volunteering her time at Shiloh Elementary for the Girls R.O.C.(Reaching out to the Community), Distinguished Ladies of Shiloh, www.girlsrocit@weeblycom.

WE LOVE YOU, LEAH!

You are already a winner. Walk in your destiny. Love always, Mommy, Daddy, Grandpa Pearl, Lindsay, Elijah, Joshua & Isaiah

Leah, My lovely niece and a very special young lady! All the best to you! Dr. Jereyll T. Jackson

Surena, This is your last year! Work that stage. You are our shining star! Love, Mommy, Keith, Caleb, Keiwan, Lil Keith, MOma, Daddy, TT, and your aunts, uncles, and cousins! 2015 MISS SHILOH 13

CONTESTANTS

Contestant #01 Leah Jackson

Contestant #02 Demi Minus

Contestant #03 Naomi Martins

Contestant #04 Danielle Butts

Contestant #05 Alaysia Blair

Contestant #06 Kimberly Fowlkes

Contestant #07 Annique Bennett

Contestant #08 Jasmine Durden

Contestant #09 Danielle Helm

Contestant #10 Surena Burton

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CONTESTANT