Sigma Mu Zeta Scholarship A Gathering of Friends 2016

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter Presents

7th Annual A Gathering o “With A f Friends Hatitude” Scholarship Luncheon The Epitome of Scholarship: Supporting Our Children to Ensure A Better Future MARY BREAUX WRIGHT 24TH INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT DR. YVONNE J. BARNES SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR SHANESSA N. ASHFORD GEORGIA STATE DIRECTOR REBECCA JOHNSON SIGMA MU ZETA CHAPTER PRESIDENT

APRIL 30, 2016, 12:00-4:00PM LOU WALKER SENIOR CENTER VICTORY ROOM 2538 PANOLA RD. LITHONIA, GA 30058

Table of Contents Greetings from The International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Greetings from The Southeastern Regional Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc................................................................................................................... 2 Greetings from The State of Georgia Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.................................................................................................................................. 3 Greetings from The Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter President............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Greetings from The Sigma Mu Zeta Scholarship Chair.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Greetings from the 2016 “A Gathering of Friends” Committee Chairs...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Greetings from Dekalb County Interim CEO Lee May................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 About Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 History of Sigma Mu Zeta...................................................................................................................................................................9 Program of Events................................................................................................................................ 10 Tamekka Crawford, MBA, BSN, CNOR, RN........................................11 Dylan Reed Gray.................................................................................................................................. 12 Scholarship Recipient - Brannon Rowan....................................................................................13 Scholarship Recipient - Hannah Huff..............................................................................................14 Scholarship Recipient - Kendall Bowens.....................................................................................................15 Scholarship Recipient - Quincey Wilson......................................................................................................16 Awards..................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Sponsors and Supporters...............................................................................................................................................................22 Acknowledgments....................................................................................................................................................................................36

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009

Mary Breaux Wright

Established 1920

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

Greetings: It is a pleasure to greet you in the name of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and on behalf of the National Executive Board and the thousands of Finer Women around the world.

Welcome to Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter's 7th Annual Scholarship Luncheon: "The Epitome of Scholarship: Supporting our Children to Ensure a Better Future." The chapter is recognizing and honoring leaders for their noteworthy efforts in creating initiatives for youths and all citizens in DeKalb County and four distinguished high school seniors. Service and Scholarship are two of Zeta's founding principles and we thank you for your participation and support of this event. Kudos to the members of Sigma Mu Zeta, Rebecca Johnson, president and Tammeka Crawford and Tawhana Johnson, event co-chairs for an outstanding program.

We extend congratulations and best wishes to those being honored today: Acting Commissioner, Lee May with the Jylla Moore Tearte Award – Community Involvement and Rainbow Elementary School with the Partnership Award. Again, we thank you for joining with us as we honor these leaders who work tirelessly to serve their communities and as we continue Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths. We are excited to honor these outstanding honorees who are blazing new paths.

As we move through our 96th year of Service please know that we are only great when we work together! Always remember "It's about ZETA"! Please take advantage of the support and experience of one another throughout this year as we are energized, excited and committed to what we can offer and do for this great sisterhood.

Again, congratulations and have a wonderful event!

Serving for the Love of Zeta,

Mary

Mary Breaux Wright International President

Greetings from The International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

"Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths"

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated SOUTHEASTERN REGION “SECOND TO NONE,” IN ZETA

Greetings Sorors, Amicae, Youth, Honorees and Friends: It is my pleasure to greet you on the occasion of your 7th annual Scholarship Luncheon event. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and its Southeastern Region is proud of its Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, and the work that it has done, is doing, and will continue to do in service to, and for the betterment of, mankind.

There is no nobler work than that of rendering community service. For Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated through its Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter to recognize that service with programs that focus on themes such as that implemented in this program, speaks volumes about what this organization represents. The Epitome of Scholarship: “Supporting our Children to Ensure a Better Future,” “is an excellent theme to emphasize this work.

I am proud to serve with my Sisters and Auxiliary Members who value the Principles and Precepts of Zeta while striving daily to ensure that the Southeastern Region implements with integrity, the mantra of its founders: Scholarship; Service; Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.

Thank you for the opportunity to share with you as you celebrate your esteemed Scholarship luncheon Program. In addition, as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated moves toward its centennial, through efforts such as those being implemented by you, it retains its original zest for, and of, excellence. It espouses the highest ideals of service and that has resulted in its members performing in groundbreaking roles in all fields of endeavor. Because of your work, the Sisterhood is poised for perpetual service to humankind into her second century and beyond.

I am honored to be counted among those who have chosen the Royal Blue and White family as home. I am also humbled to have been asked to bring greetings on this most special of occasions. Congratulations to those being honored for creating initiatives for youths and all citizens in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Sisterly,

Yvonne

Yvonne Jefferson-Barnes, Ed.D/Ph.D. Southeastern Regional Director Second to None in Zeta “Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths” Greetings from The Southeastern Regional Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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Greetings from The State of Georgia Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Greetings from the Sigma Mu Zeta President Dear Family and Friends, It is my honor and privilege to welcome each of you to the 2016 “A Gathering of Friends” Scholarship luncheon, hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter. This is an exciting time for our chapter as we continue to grow, adapt and serve our community.

Assembled in this room are some of our communities hardest working public servants, community partners and student scholars from across DeKalb County. We gather to celebrate them and their achievements.

Scholarship is one of the foundation principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and it is important that we support the learning and achievement of our youth. Today’s scholarship recipients are a small sample of the amazing students from the DeKalb County school system.

Narrowing down this year’s recipients from an ever growing pool of well qualified candidates was one of the hardest task we have undertaken this year.

This process continues to highlight the need for financial educational assistance and our students need a tremendous amount of support. Your continued support of this event make it possible to help our students and through them, our community.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us celebrate these outstanding people and achievements. I ask that you stay engaged in this process and help us shape the future of our community. My personal respect and thanks goes out to all of you.

Mrs. Rebecca A. Johnson President Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter.

Greetings from Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter President

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Greetings from the Sigma Mu Zeta Scholarship Chair Greetings to Sorors and guests on behalf of the Scholarship Committee of the Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. It is my honor to extend warm greetings and to welcome you all to the 2016 “A Gathering of Friends” Scholarship luncheon.

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter remains humbled by the overwhelming need within our community. Yet, we are continuously impressed and astounded by the high caliber of students that apply. Over the years, Sigma Mu Zeta has diligently worked and grown from offering one scholarship to a deserving youth to supporting four scholarships due to the Chapter’s tireless fundraising efforts and the generous support from the community. As a result, I am truly honored to have the opportunity to present the 2016 Scholarships to these outstanding and deserving students from the Dekalb County school system.

This year, the Scholarship Committee had the pleasure of meeting our top 10 finalists at our first annual Scholarship Tea in an effort to put a “face to the name”.

The experience was truly amazing as we were able to interact with the applicants and their parents. I was truly in awe of the outstanding young people in our community and their myriad of accomplishments.

The young scholars that will be honored today are truly remarkable and stand as proof that this generation has so much to offer. Each recipient is very active in the community and has worked diligently to achieve outstanding academic records. Sigma Mu Zeta is proud to assist them with moving to the next phase of their journey.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela.

To this year’s recipients, we say “job well done” in getting to this point…now go out and change the world.

Sincerely, Sherry Pope 2nd Vice President Scholarship Committee Chair

Greetings from the Sigma Mu Zeta Scholarship Chair

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A Warm Welcome Greetings, It is with great pleasure that we greet you for this remarkable occasion.

As the co-chairs of “A Gathering of Friends” Scholarship Luncheon we are pleased that you chose to join us as we honor leaders that have made a great impact in our sorority and community alike. We are equally honored that you chose to support Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter as we award four Dekalb County students scholarships as they continue to further their education.

This event means so much to the both of us and we are incredibly thankful to our committee and chapter for all their hard work in making this event a success.

This event is dedicated to our children and we believe wholeheartedly in our theme of “The Epitome of Scholarship: Supporting Our Children to Ensure A Better Future” shows just how important allowing our children to further their education means to us. As we continue to work with the community, it is our prayer that Sigma Mu Zeta will continue to receive support needed to give more students deserving funds so that one day they will become our future community leaders and continue the vision.

Please enjoy this wonderful event and remember that it truly does take a village to raise a child.

Sisterly, Soror Tawhana Johnson and Soror Tamekka Crawford

Greetings from the 2016 “A Gathering of Friends” Committee Chairs

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Greetings from Dekalb County Interim CEO Lee May

About Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

About Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C. The Klan was very active during this period and the Harlem Renaissance was acknowledged as the first important movement of Black artists and writers in the U.S. This same year the Volstead Act became effective heralding the start of Prohibition and Tennessee delivered the crucial 36th ratification for the final adoption of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. The worst and longest economic recession to hit the U.S. would define the end of the decadeThe Great Depression.

It was within this environment that five coeds envisioned a sorority which would directly affect positive change, chart a course of action for the 1920s and beyond, raise consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing overshadowed the real mission for progressive organizations and failed to address fully the societal mores, ills, prejudices, and poverty affecting humanity in general and the black community in particular.

Since its inception, Zeta has continued its steady climb into the national spotlight with programs designed to demonstrate concern for the human condition both nationally and internationally. The organization has been innovative in that it has chronicled a number of firsts. It was the first National Pan-Hellenic Council organization to centralize its operations in a national headquarters, first to charter a chapter in Africa, first to form auxiliary groups, and first to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The sorority takes pride in its continued participation in transforming communities through volunteer services from members and its auxiliaries. Zeta Phi Beta has chartered hundreds of chapters worldwide and has a membership of 100,000+.

Zeta‘s national and local programs include the endowment of its National Educational Foundation community outreach services and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliaries have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change. As the sorority moves toward its centennial, it retains its original zest for excellence. It espouses the highest academic ideals and that has resulted in its members serving in groundbreaking roles in all fields of endeavor. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is poised for perpetual service to mankind into her second century and beyond.

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History of Sigma Mu Zeta “Freedom to share innermost thoughts, to ask a favor, to show their true feelings.

The freedom to simply be themselves.” - Anonymous Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter’s mission is to enhance the community by focusing on the Sorority’s principles, encouraging proactive participation, and showing persistence in all endeavors, while fostering the spirit of sisterhood, and promoting the idea of Finer Womanhood. Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter chartered on December 20, 2001 by 7 classy ladies. At the chapter’s inception, meetings were held at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Currently, meetings are held at the Lithonia Women’s Center. Sorors Rosemarie Farngalo, Jocasta Frazier, Trellis Buckles, Serafina Williams, Darleen Benson Smith, Cheryl Nugent-Bishop McQueen, Teresa Green Johnson, and Daarina Abdul Mateen had a vision for a new chapter in the Stone Mountain- Lithonia area. Their heartfelt desire was to create a chapter focused on the Zeta principle of Sisterhood. A chapter where a true sisterhood would be forged, finer womanhood would be a consistent norm, and atmosphere that would be welcoming, inviting, and supportive which we believe our 5 pearls envisioned for the organization in 1920.

Our many community service projects include March for Babies, Relay for Life, and American Cancer Society. In the spring of 2008, Sigma Mu Zeta chapter sponsored its first undergraduate chapter. Alpha Tau Chapter at Emory University started with 5 initiates, over the years, Alpha Tau Chapter continues to grow and represents Zeta well on Emory’s campus. In 2014 Sigma Mu Zeta became the sponsoring chapter for Iota Sigma at Clayton State University.

Officers Mrs. Aisha Swope 1st Vice President Ms. Tamara Franco Secretary Mrs. Jocasta Frazier Assistant Financial Secretary Mrs. Marketa Killingbeck Assistant Public Relations Coordinator

Mrs. Rebecca Johnson President Ms. Sherry Pope 2nd Vice President Ms. Maureen Walker Treasurer Ms. Tawhana Johnson Parliamentarian Ms. Maureen Walker Historian/Keeper of Properties Ms. Katrina Moore Chaplin

Mrs. Talissa Truitt 3rd Vice President Mrs. Sharon Angel Financial Secretary Ms. Katoria Jones Public Relations Coordinator Mrs. Rosemarie Farngalo Chair of the Executive Board

Committee Chairs Ms. Tawhana Johnson A Gathering of Friends Mrs. Cheryl Nugent-Bishop McQueen Fundraising Mrs. Jocasta Frazier Nomination and Election Ms. Maureen Walker Scrapbook

History of Sigma Mu Zeta

Ms. Tawhana Johnson Constitution and By-Laws Mrs. Aisha Swope Membership Mrs. Jocasta Frazier Nomination and Election Ms. Tamara Franco Sunshine Mrs. Karen H. Hughes Z-HOPE/Social Action

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Ms. Maureen Walker Budget and Finance Mrs. Rebecca Johnson National Programs Ms. Sherry Pope Scholarship Mrs. Talissa Truitt Undergraduate Coordinator

7th Annual A Gathering of Friends Program SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 ● 12P Mistress of Ceremonies Mrs. Tamekka Crawford Greetings from Sigma Mu Zeta................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Mrs. Rebecca Johnson

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter President Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Mrs. Marketa Killingbeck

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter Invocation and Blessing................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Ms. Katrina Moore

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter The Dr. Jylla Moore Tearte Community Involvement Award............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Ms. Tawhana Johnson

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, AGF Co-Chair

Lunch Musical Selections

Program of Events

Mr. Dylan Reed Gray - Solo Violinist Recognition of Scholarship Recipient....................................................................... Ms. Sherry Pope

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, Scholarship Chair The Sapphire Award (Undergraduate of the Year).....................Ms. Serafina Williams

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, Undergraduate Advisor Recognition of Scholarship Recipient..........................................................................................................Ms. Sherry Pope

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, Scholarship Chair Partnership Award...........................................................................................................................................................................Mrs. Jocasta Frazier

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter Presentation of President’s Award...................................................................................................................... Mrs. Rebecca Johnson

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter President Recognition of Scholarship Recipient.............................................................................................................................. Ms. Sherry Pope

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, Scholarship Chair Presentation of President’s Award...................................................................................................................... Mrs. Rebecca Johnson

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter President Recognition of Scholarship Recipient.............................................................................................................................. Ms. Sherry Pope

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, Scholarship Chair Acknowledgments from Sigma Mu Zeta.........................................................................................................Ms. Tawhana Johnson

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, AGF Co-Chair Closing Remarks...................................................................................................................................................................... Mrs. Rebecca Johnson

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter President Benediction.............................................................................................................................................................................................Ms. Katrina Moore

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter

Mistress of Ceremonies Tamekka Crawford, MBA, BSN, CNOR, RN Tamekka Crawford is the Operating Room Nurse Manager for the Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) supervising a team of 40 registered nurses, surgical technologists, and nursing assistants as direct reports. The Atlanta VAMC is a Joint Commission and Magnet-designated medical facility located in Decatur, Georgia that provides patient-centered healthcare to meet the needs of more than 130,000 enrolled Veterans living in 50 counties across northeast Georgia. As a member of the Atlanta VAMC team, she is committed to honoring America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

She has over 20 years of nursing experience and has worked in every area of nursing from long-term acute care and perioperative services to education and management.

Mrs. Crawford earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Hampton University and her Master of Business Administration Degree in Healthcare Management from Colorado Technical University. She is a Certified Nurse in Operating Room (CNOR) and an active member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. She is also a member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. which is a professional organization for registered professional nurses.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Crawford has participated in various leadership committees and initiatives. She strives to provide the highest quality and continuous improvement. She also strives to be thoughtful and decisive in leadership. As a result of her efforts, Mrs. Crawford has been recognized for nursing leadership and professional excellence. In 2013, she received a Nursing Excellence Award in recognition of her nursing leadership practice as well as a Nursing Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of her professional excellence.

Mrs. Crawford has been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for 22 years. She was inducted into the organization in the spring of 1994 through the Rho Alpha Chapter at Hampton University. In 2008, she reclaimed her membership through the Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter. Since reclaiming, Mrs. Crawford has held the position as the Treasurer, participated in various community service activities, and served as a committee co-chair.

Mrs. Crawford is married to Ernest Crawford III. They live in Lithonia, Georgia with their two children, Devante and Kiara.

Tamekka Crawford, MBA, BSN, CNOR, RN

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Solo Violinist Dylan Reed Gray My name is Dylan R. Gray, and I am currently a senior Accounting major and Spanish minor with a cumulative 3.83 GPA at Kennesaw State University. I have been an avid music lover and violinist for over ten years, beginning when I was just 10 years old. I attended a Fine Arts high school where I specialized in Orchestra and Chamber Music. During my tenure, I was the Concert Master of the second and third level orchestras and played solos in various pieces. In 2010, I founded the Black Onyx String Trio which consisted of myself and two other members.

During our time together, we performed for various occasions including weddings, retirement parties, and Christmas parties, amongst others. My genres of focus include, but are not limited to: Classical, R&B, and Gospel. If you require any more information, please feel free to contact me via email at dylanrgray@yahoo.com or by phone at (706) 814-4278. I look forward to working with you and contributing to your event!

Training: Crescendo (1st level) Orchestra August 2005 – May 2007 Encore (2nd level) Orchestra August 2007 – May 2008 Concert (3rd level) Orchestra August 2008 – May 2010 Chamber (4th level) Orchestra August 2010 – May 2012

Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School

Past Performances: Genre: Walter Simmons’s Christmas Party Christmas, Classical Hawkins’s Wedding R&B Nu Psi Sigma Scholarship Brunch Classical Mason Lodge Church Musical Celebration Gospel Smith’s Wedding Classical Andrea Davis Church Tea Party Classical, Jazz Gordon Tabernacle Christmas Program Christmas, Classical

Dylan Reed Gray

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Scholarship Recipient Brannon Rowan Brannon Rowan keeps busy at Dunwoody High School’s campus, as President of Tri –M Music Honor Society, Beta Club, DHS Symphony Band, National Honor Society, Young Men’s Leadership Program National Society of High School Scholars, Questbridge Scholar, AP Scholar, Track and Cross Country.

When not in school his interests are dance, being a trumpet player in MYSO (Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestras of Atlanta), Speech Contestant for Toast Masters, and involve with the teens at his church.

Although I am looking forward to my last year in high school, my eyes are set on college. I have already visited USC (University of Southern California) and UGA, now I will have to decide on one of the two colleges to attend in the fall.

Scholarship Recipient - Brannon Rowan

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Scholarship Recipient Hannah Huff Hannah Huff is a member of the graduating class of 2016 at Southwest DeKalb High School. She is a student in the Magnet program and has the honor of being recognized as the Valedictorian. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Sisters in Actions, and the Beta Club just to name a few.

Hannah also played softball for Southwest DeKalb for four years and was a member of the Varsity Soccer team for 3 years. She enjoys volunteering and has spent four years as Volunteen at Zoo Atlanta. Through her church, Greenforest Baptist, she enjoys packaging meals for the homeless.

Hannah recognized her love for animals as a toddler and made it one of her goals to become a Veterinarian. Hannah will be majoring in Animal Science at the University of Georgia come August.

Scholarship Recipient - Hannah Huff

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Scholarship Recipient Kendall Bowens Kendall Elaine Bowens was born on November 26, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia to Yaton & Crystal Bowens.

Since a young age Kendall has been very involved. She played soccer for various clubs and played for nationally renowned AAU basketball club the Georgia Metros. However, along with her athletics, academics always remained at the top of her list of priorities. Kendall has always remained on the honor roll throughout her entire academic career.

Currently, Kendall is a graduating senior at Southwest DeKalb High School where she is maintaining a 3.8 GPA. She is a part of many organizations including the National Honor Society, Sisters in Action, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. She also currently serves as a drum major in the SWD Marching Band. After high school, Kendall will attend Tuskegee University where she will major in biology and pursue a career in emergency medicine.

Scholarship Recipient - Kendall Bowens

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Scholarship Recipient Quincey Wilson My name is Quincey Wilson and I am a senior at Arabia Mountain High School.

I am the Student Government President as well as one of the Presidents of the DeKalb Superintendent Student Advisory Council. I am the captain of the Varsity Track and Field team as well as a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Student Ambassadors, Varsity Debate, and Future Business Leaders of America. I am an eight-time All-American national medalist in Track and Field in my specialty events including the 400 Meter Dash and the 400 Meter Hurdles.

Upon high school graduation, I will receive an Associates Degree in Networking Administration from my dual enrollment program, DeVry University. I have maintained over a 4.4 GPA and will soon graduate as Valedictorian of my class. I will be attending Georgetown University in the Fall to major in Political Science and minor in Journalism. I plan to attend Georgetown’s Law School as well so that I can become a corporate lawyer and hopefully, create a corporate law firm bearing my name by the age of 35.

I am truly ecstatic to start new beginnings in such a vibrant city like Washington, DC and take advantage of all it’s amazing opportunities.

Scholarship Recipient - Quincey Wilson

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Dr. Jylla Moore Tearte Award

Community Involvement Interim CEO Lee N. May

Lee May was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on July 17, 2013 to administer the county’s $1.2 billion annual budget. As the youngest person to sit in the highest executive seat of the third largest and most populous county in the State of Georgia, May has promoted progress and movement through collaboration with the local school district, responsive public safety, community beautification initiatives, empowerment of youth and children, engaged economic development and business growth, and enhanced government efficiency.

Immediately prior to his executive appointment, May served as the Presiding Officer of the Board of Commissioners, Chairman of the Budget & Finance Committee, and a member on the Public Safety and General Safety Committee. Voters first chose May in July 2006 in a special election to fill the seat vacated by (then Commissioner) Congressman Hank Johnson. He has since been re-elected twice by an overwhelming majority.

May serves on various national and local associations, including National Association of Counties (NACo) Chair of the Next Generation, Vice Chair of the Community and Economic Development Steering Committee, and member of the Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC). He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. As both an elected official and a member of the clergy, May has superbly built a bridge between faith and politics in his latest work, “My God, My Politics: A Discussion on Faith and Politics.” In this book, May uses his personal experiences in both worlds to bring clarity for the layperson, telling them that their faith, in fact, can and should inform their politics. May tells us that, “People of faith have every right to inject their faith into the political discourse of this nation.”

May, the son of a pastor, is a graduate from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology holding a Masters of Divinity Degree, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the historic Clark Atlanta University. He is married to his college sweetheart, Robin, and is a proud father of three beautiful daughters: Ryann, Reagan, and Rylie.

Awards

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Partnership Award Rainbow Elementary The Partnership Award is given to recognize an outstanding community member and/or agency that has worked closely with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter to promote public scholarship (community service, service-learning, civic engagement, etc.).

Under the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. national Adopt a School Campaign, Sigma Mu Zeta has been partnering with Rainbow Elementary for over 10 years. Sigma Mu Zeta has assisted with numerous programs including Career Day, Mother/Daughter Luncheon, Field Day and Red Ribbon Week. One of the highlights of each year is presenting students with the Most Improved Award and the end of the year.

It has been our pleasure serving our community and helping to enhance the educational experience for our next generation at Rainbow Elementary. To show our appreciation for allowing us to collaborate with them, we would like to present Dr. Carolyn Benson and the entire Rainbow Elementary School faculty and staff with our Partnership Award.

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Sapphire Award

Undergrad of the Year Nina O. Onuoha

Nina O. Onuoha is a graduating senior at Emory University. She will be receiving her Bachelor’s in Science degree in Biology on May 9th! She was initiated into the Alpha Tau Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. during the fall of 2013. Since her initiation, she has served as the Epistoleus, Grammateus and Basileus of the chapter. Outside of Zeta, Nina enjoys scientific research, reading, art history and cosmetology. At Emory, she has served as a two time Orientation Leader, SIRE Research Fellow, Sorority Network Liaison and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Vice President. In the future, Nina plans to attend medical school, and hopefully earn both her Medical Doctor (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees.

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7th Annual A Gathering of Friends ACKNOWLEDGMENTS President Rebecca Johnson, members of the Executive Board and the membership of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter are very grateful to all those hard working individuals for their committed efforts in making the 7th Annual A Gathering of Friends: Denim and Pearls Scholarship Luncheon a success.

We thank the program participants for honoring us with their presence and for their participation.

We are sincerely grateful to our sponsors and other financial supporters whose contributions will support the work of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. both locally and nationally.

And finally, to all in attendance, we are delighted that you joined us; we invite you to become partners with us as we continue our work to foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood.

We salute all of our honorees for their years of service to the community.

Decorations: Sharon Angel, Alisa Punter, Tiffany Paul, Karen Hughes, Jocasta Frasier Event Planning Partner: Lou Walker Senior Center, Lithonia, GA Caterer: A Taste of Paiallet Program Brochure: Ms. Katoria Jones, Dove Direct Video: Mrs. Marketa Killingbeck, GENAsis Marketing

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