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Adiam Tesfay Interim Director of Disability Resources for Students Degrees: Bachelors in Speech Pathology & Audiology. Masters in Educational Psychology- Higher Education Counseling focus
David Boyd Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Director, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Degrees: MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, Bachelor of Business Administration Madison Stewart Current student at UW The reigning Miss Top Model Universe Canada and former Miss Teen Canada and Teen Queen of the Year Degree(s): Intended major in Public Health
Cyanna DiRaimo Amazon Store Designer Degree(s): B.A Interior Architect, M.A. Interior Design Former Miss Alpha West 2001 and Alpha Xi Miss Black and Gold 2001
Corey Wilson Amazon Employee Degree: B.S. in Architecture and Maters of Architecture, Prairie View A&M University President - Rho Nu Lambda Chapter 2012-2018
CONTESTANTS Alyssa King- is a Senior Double Majoring in L.E.P.P and Global studies with a Minor in Human Rights and hails from the Central District (CD) right here in Seattle, WA. Miss King aspires to evoke constant change that will empower youth of color to pursue their passions and purpose in life. Her hopes are to one day achieve this through a career in law or policy and developing two nonprofits in the CD centered around youth development and black economic growth in the PNW.
Benét Sparks-is a Sophomore Majoring in American Ethnic Studies with a Minor in Writing and hails from Seattle, WA. Miss Sparks aspires to get into her second major, Education, Communities, & Organizations so one day she may be a world traveler and teach English. Later returning to be a middle school or high school teacher in underprivileged communities.
Kiss’Shonna Curtis- is a third year Double Majoring in Psychology; Education, Communities, and Organizations (ECO) and hails from Spanaway, WA. Miss Curtis aspiration in life is to be involved in the transformation of America’s criminal justice system. She aspires to rehabilitate the minds of those that have been incarcerated while also advocating for substantial and sustainable change in our criminal “justice” system.
CONTESTANTS Praises Orji – is from Kent, Washington. a Freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle that is studying in Informatics with a minor in Anthropology. As a community service leader I have helped host and create the Save Our Streets and Support Our Struggles March that was created to not only create awareness but also to provide aid and support for the struggles that are going on in community streets as well as recognizing individual struggles. Some of my achievements as a scholar is receiving the Washington State Opportunity scholarship, Delta Sigma Theta Tacoma Alumnae Chapter scholarship, University of Washington BAVA scholarship, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Delta Upsilon Omega Chapter scholarship and National Center for Women In Technology scholarship.
Misha Jace Robinson- is a Freshman Majoring in Visual Communication Design, Art Education and hails from Pink Hill, North Carolina. Miss Robinson passions in this world are art and music, as well as caring for and loving all people! Given her past experiences growing up, she wants to use her talents and opportunities to help kids who are in unhealthy and unstable family situations. Miss Robinson also wants to continue to use her experiences and knowledge to serve the people around her, whether that is public speaking or sharing her story. Lastly, her aspiration in life is to be a light in this world and dedicate herself to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ--because she believes that is the best gift you can give to someone!
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Benet Sparks
Shout-Out to my granddaughter “Benet L. Sparksâ€? for all her hard work and achievements she’s obtained thus far! Even as a young child, you gave us a glimpse of what was possible, and what you wanted in life. Always think BIG. You are also a “Bayardâ€? ‌we wouldn’t expect anything less đ&#x;˜Šđ&#x;˜Š Nor would you give anything less! Go ahead Queen...The Family Loves you!!
“If you're not hopeful and optimistic, then you just give up. You have to take the long hard look and just believe that if you're consistent, you will succeed�. ~ Rep. John Lewis
Kiss'Shonna we are so proud of you. You are an amazingly talented and beautiful young woman. We love you and know this is just the beginning of all your success to come! Love, Mommy and Daddy and the siblings (Kizhane, Kiss’Swanna, Lanisha, LJ, and Jadah), The Fitzgerald’s, The Curtis Family (Uncle Calvin, Auntie Britney, Keira, and Kenny), The Hamptons, The Buchanans, Shecoma Watts, Weston King, Charles Davis, Auntie Cheryl, Alexis Edwards, and The Hesketh’s
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Zeta Pi Lambda is excited to announce the return of our revamped Club ALPHA (Alpha Leadership for Honoring Achievement) Mentoring Program this September 2019 at Van Asselt Community Center! The Club ALPHA Mentoring Program targets male youth of color in middle to high school between the ages of 12 – 18 years of age in the Seattle Metropolitan Area. The primary goals are: 1. Provide positive African-American role models and re-define the student’s perception of the Black male image. 2. Build an environment that promotes socially positive behavior in the community. 3. Introduce a self-motivating and goal setting perspective to the students. 4. Develop an entertaining means to engage the students in brotherhood. The Club ALPHA mentoring workshops include voter education/engagement, sex education/roles of males in relationships, importance of completing secondary/collegiate education, police interactions/citizen rights, and financial literacy Club ALPHA workshops are scheduled every 2nd Saturday from September to April For questions or more information, please feel free email us at clubalpha06mentoring@gmail.com.
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Our Dear Kiss'Shonna, We are so proud of your choice to participate in the Miss Black and Gold Pageant. This is your time to shine. You will be an inspiration to us all and your grace will be seen for all to see. As a young child you've always shown us how devoted and special you are. Your dedication and determination has always been your willingness to succeed in whatever you set your mind to do. We know that you will be very successful in fulfilling your duties, in becoming the next Miss Black and Gold. Kiss'Shonna, we are glad that you are reaching for the stars and continue to always reach for what you believe that is true and right for all. You will truly be an inspiration to all who know you and will get to know you. Show the World who you are and God will be there to guide you through it, with all of His Love!! Let your true heart and kindness be your lead and everything will follow. We love you and wish you all the best in your competition!! We will be there to cheer you on!! With Happiness and Love Always,
We love you Kiss’Shonna!!! ~Britney and family
We all are special in our own ways. But Misha has a special gift to be a Lighthouse and a Beacon of Hope! Her kindness is and will be an inspiration and anchor for many in the future. I am blessed to be part of her life.
GOOD LUCK, KISS’SHONNA
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