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“Celebrating Simplicity & Grace” Saturday, April 11, 2015 College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd E Hyattsville, MD 20783

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Congratulations to our beautiful daughter and sister, Avery Simone Crocker.

From the day you were born you have been our Princess and have given us more joy than we can express. You have always been the Queen of Celebrations and tonight we celebrate you and the young woman you have become. May the coming years be filled with the joy, love and happiness that you have brought us. And always remember, you are destined for greatness.

Love, Dad, Mom, Cameron and Evan

Fundraising to IMPACT Our Community

April 11, 2015 Greetings: The DC Pearls III Foundation, was incorporated on April 1, 2002 by twelve members of Rho Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The purpose of the Foundation since its inception has always been to fund the Chapter’s annual community service programs, provide scholarship awards to area high school students, and make contributions to other charitable organizations.

As the Foundation celebrates thirteen years of service, the 2015-2016 Board has adopted the platform of “Fundraising to I.M.P.A.C.T Our Community.” The Foundation Board recognizes the importance it plays in the community to Invest, Motivate, Prepare, Act, Communicate, and be Transparent in every way possible.

It is with great honor and privilege that we celebrate these ten remarkable Debutantes and fifteen Pink Satin Pearls. They, along with their family support, have worked tirelessly throughout the year while gaining valuable experiences fostering character building, career development, and community service.

We are so proud of each of you, and wait expectantly to hear about the great accomplishments you will be making in the years to come. Society has made room and awaits you.

Yours truly,

Johnine N. Clark

Johnine N. Clark, Esquire President

DC Pearls III Foundation Inc.

PO Box 91436, Washington, DC 20090-1436

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated RHO MU OMEGA April 11. 2015 Dear Friends and Supporter, It is my pleasure and honor to bring you greetings on behalf of the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Rho Mu Omega Chapter. We are extremely grateful that you chose to share this momentous occasion with us as we proudly celebrate the young ladies who are being presented to Society tonight.

To the Parents thank you for sharing your daughters. They are your mirror shinning and reflecting back at you with a world of possibilities because you have molded them to be the best that they can be. They project all the goodness, wisdom, integrity and love that you raised them with. Tonight you are a witness of their entry into society knowing that they are prepared to face the world and all of its excitement and challenges that lie ahead of them.

To our Debutantes, Annanda, Ashley, Avery, Ke’era Kennedy, Kynessa, Jenna, Lauren, Monet and Morgen, it has been a pleasure getting to know you, sharing experiences, honoring your achievement, and reveling in your excitement. We are very proud of each of you this evening. It is our hope that you will always embrace and refer back to the knowledge gained from this process to include workshops on etiquette, college preparatory, and career planning and goals, as well as the bonding opportunities like the mother daughter tea, the father daughter bowling outing and the sleepover with your fellow debutantes. Our hope is that this relationship will be meaningful to you and the next phase in your life. We hope your contributions to the community throughout this journey, will assist you to continue to foster goodwill and use your energy and talents to bring positive change in your community. Our goal and hope for each Debutante is that the culmination of experience through this process will guide you throughout your lives.

Our Pink Satin Pearls, Alena, Charlie, Chayla, Destini, Diandra, India, Jessica, Karys, Lauryn, Lindsay, Madison Mattaniah, Naomi, Sequioa, and Victoria, your adorable youthfulness is what is good in this world. Your eagerness to learn and participate in the Cotillion season is reflected by the joy in how you embraced all of the workshops and activities. You were exceptional in the etiquette workshop and we are so very proud of how you bonded with each other. We look forward to you growing up and perhaps being a Debutante in one of our future Cotillions.

This awesome evening would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our Cotillion Chairman Teresa Scott, ViceChairmen Tyus Lewis, Phyllis Throckmorton, Pink Satin Chairman Holli Townsend and their amazing committees. Their unwavering commitment is reflected in a very successful event tonight. Equally important the generous support from numerous parents family, friends and loved ones. Your support of this event will allow Rho Mu Omega chapter to continue to serve and uplift communities in Washington DC through our Launching New Dimensions of Service programs initiatives that focus on Education Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership and Global Impact. Our Sisterhood is built on serving mankind which has resonated through our countless hours of community service. It is with deep gratitude that I express my sincerest thanks for all of the outstanding support of this event.

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Sharon B. Falby, President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Mu Omega Chapter

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. —Maya Angelou For almost a year, each of you, as our precious debutantes, has embarked on a journey of discovery, growth, and change. There have been moments that reminded you of all the teachings of your parents; moments of learning new things from those who have shared with you in workshops; and “aha” moments shared among yourselves at dance rehearsals, community service projects, and slumber parties.

Tonight, we share in the culminating event of this your 2014-2015 Cotillion Season with your Pearl Ball. You now make your debut into society and take another step on your life’s journey. No one knows what is specifically ahead for each of you. Yet, as the late Maya Angelou made clear, survival should not be your goal. Rather press for a full life. Pursue higher education, discover your passion, grow into change agents who strive for the betterment of your communities, and be uniquely you!

To the parents, sponsors, families, and friends, who have shepherded these young ladies through this Season and provided every kind of support, including financial, we thank you for all that you have done. We hope that this evening you can share in the fruits of your labor and enjoy a lovely evening of music, dance, and fellowship.

Finally, Ashley, Kennedy, Avery, Kenyssa, Monet, Morgen, Jenna, Ananda, Lauren, and Ke’era, each of you are lovely young ladies with bright futures. Your only limits are those you set for yourself. Now is your time to shine! Never forget that there is only one you. Indeed, as you were born an original, strive not for sameness and mediocrity; instead, press for the higher mark. That, our precious debutantes is your destiny.

Sincerely,

Teresa A. Scott Tyus Lewis Teresa A. Scott Chair, 2014-15 Cotillion

Tyus Lewis Co-Chair, 2014-15 Cotillion

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It has truly been my pleasure and distinct honor to serve as Chairman of the 2015 Pink Satin Pearls Program. The fifteen lovely girls embraced opportunities to fundraise for scholarships and participate in developmental activities that helped them grow. Over the past eight months, I have watched these girls blossom, become more selfconfident and have a lot of fun. These life lessons will serve them well.

Additionally, they developed long-lasting friendships and engaged in activities that were designed to build courage and character. I believe that this experience was a stepping stone in their life’s journey and I look forward to them returning to participate in the program as Debutantes.

I take this opportunity to thank the Pink Satin Pearl (PSP) Parents for all their support and encouragement. It is our hope that you have seen your daughters learn and grow from this experience. Further, we hope that this program complemented your developmental goals to expose your children to positive educational, refinement and motivational opportunities. Please know that we are grateful that you chose to include your daughters in this program. It is our sincere hope that this experience created long-lasting memories for you and your daughters.

Finally, I congratulate the Pink Satin Pearls for successfully completing this program. We stand ready to receive you as a Pearl Ball Debutante Cotillion participant in the future.

Sincerely,

Holli B. Townsend

Holli B. Townsend 2014-2015 Pink Satin Pearls, Chairman

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Chairperson—Teresa A. Scott Co-Chairpersons—Tyus Lewis and Phyllis Throckmorton Joyce Nixon, Chairman Phyllis Throckmorton Joan Turner Sheila Maness, Co-Chairman Valencia Clarke Rodgers, Co-Chairman Joan Turner, Chairman Tahia Harley Ruby A.M. Freeman Joyce Nixon Tahia Harley, Chairman Averil Carraway Sharelle Stagg Rasheena Wilson Towanna Friend Lolita Hoover, Chairman Donna E. Davis Gayle Shuford Sharelle Stagg Phyllis Throckmorton Joan Turner Rasheena Wilson Stephanie Allen, Chairman Anilia Arneus Joary Casey Donna Davis Ruby A.M. Freeman

Lolita Hoover Katrina Jones Caneka McNeil Gayle Shuford Brenda Silvils Holli Townsend Dierdia Ward Latisha Whitley Rasheena Wilson

Thea Davis Tahia Harley Gayle Shuford Phyllis Throckmorton Donica Young

Angela Bell, Chairman

Sylvia Aretha O’Neal, Chairman Shari L. McCoy

Phyllis Throckmorton, Chairman Donna E. Davis Lolita Hoover Brenda Silvis Ruby A.M. Freeman, Chairman Joyce Adair Sharon Falby Tyus Lewis Sheila Maness Sylvia O’Neal Charneta Scott Gayle Shuford Donica Young Gayle Shuford, Chairman Cipriana Thompson Holli Townsend, Chairman Donna E. Davis

Tahia Harley, Co-Chairman Phyllis Throckmorton, Co-Chairman

Donica Young, Chairman Ruby A.M. Freeman, Chairman Angela Bell Sharon Falby Tyus Lewis Donna E. Davis, Chairman Joyce Adair Pamela Coleman Thea Davis Jan Elston Ruby A.M. Freeman Angela Hammond Lolita Hoover Joyce Nixon Makeda Okolo Charneta Scott Holli Townsend Shalyce Tyson Sophoria Westmoreland Donica Young

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Stephanie R. Allen & Phyllis Throckmorton Mistresses of Ceremonies Musical Prelude Introduction of Mistresses of Ceremony

Joary Casey, Vice President for Development DC Pearls III Foundation

Welcome/Occasion

Phyllis Throckmorton, Vice Chairman Pearl Ball Cotillion

Greetings

Sharon B. Falby, President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Rho Mu Omega Chapter Johnine Clark, President DC Pearls III Foundation

Introduction of Pink Satin Pearls

Stephanie R. Allen Phyllis Throckmorton Pink Satin Pearls Promenade Choreographer – Tahia Harley

Presentation of Debutantes

Stephanie R. Allen Phyllis Throckmorton Grand Cotillion Waltz Debutantes & Fathers Debutantes & Escorts Choreographer – Diedre Neal

Introduction of Guest Speaker

Tyus Lewis, Vice Chairman, Pearl Ball Cotillion

Charge to the Debutantes

Reverend Adriane Blair Wise

Presentation of Awards Presentation of Miss Pink Satin Pearl

Holli M. Townsend, Chairman Pink Satin Pearls Committee Ruby A.M. Freeman, Awards Committee

Certificates of Participation Miss Creativity Miss Community Service Miss Scholarship Miss Congeniality

Ruby A.M. Freeman Lolita Hoover Lolita Hoover Gayle Shuford Gayle Shuford

Presentation of Miss Pearl Ball Cotillion 2015

Ruby A.M. Freeman

Crowning Ceremony

Teresa A. Scott, Chairman, Pearl Ball Cotillion

Blessing of the Food

Sophoria Westmoreland Dinner

Closing Remarks

Teresa A. Scott Sharon B. Falby Dancing

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Platinum Lolita Hoover Silver Joyce Adair Angela Thompson Bronze Michele CardenGayles Anita Lewis Paulette Nowden Shani Walker Pearl Sharon Beverly Richard Johns Susan Leigh Lenor Reese Jacqueline Lewis Taylor Candy Miles-Crocker Antonia Reynolds Gina Scott Melanie Thomas Sandora WilliamsOdom Jacqueline Woody

Platinum Prince George’s Coalition for Young Artists Gold Sisters4Sisters Network, Inc. Silver Sonia Grant David Williams

Pearl Denise Barnes Metrica Brown Brenda Crockett Angela L Davis Michele Edmondson-Parrott Gerald and Jan Elston Musa Eubanks Ruby Freeman Towanna Friend Canary Girareau Tahia Harley Cleveland Haynes Janis Hazel Kimberly Henderson Kamaron Kellum Cloman Crystal Hill McKenzie Arlean Leland Cathy Livingston Miriam Matthews Kim Monroe Terrance Norflis Alvin Odom Sylvia O’Neal Rosalind Parker Delila Pinckney Sylvia Quinton Edna Robinson-Jones Denise Roper Vanessa Russell Tongia Shirer-La Fave Zina Smith Tamyra Wesley Cassandra Williams Kimberly Wingfield

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Black Candy Miles- Crocker Gold James Anderson Dara Crocker Yusef Khatib Dr. Channing Smith Deidra Ward Shawna Watley Silver Dante Bishop Shari Crittendon Adam Crocker Anna Crocker Thea Davis Michelle Diseati Christina Dyck Stephen Glaude Ira Hersh Gwendolyn Hyatt Robert Jennings Bruce Johnson Angela Jones La-Toya Jones Nicole Lawrence Diane Locke Chaka Long Deryl McKissack Kymber Menkiti Gladys Miles Kim Mlies Virginia Sullivan Artisan Style Inc. T/A Schwindt and Co. Keene Taylor Threads Davida Clai, Inc. Robyn Skippings Franklin Wilds Bronze Amanda Alexander Donella Brockington Laticha Brown Susan Cahill-Tully Roger Clark Nancy Descalzi Alfreda Edwards John Fitzgerald Shana Fulton Marva Goldsmith Chandrika Hettiarachchi Lonna Hooks Hilda Hudson Brenda Jackson

Darnyelle Jervey Alvin Jones Wanda Killingsworth Brian Miles Gary Miles Keli Miles Sylvia O’Neal Rosalyn Overstreet Gonzalez Lisa Gant Parker Kalleah Perkins Deborah Riley Marjorie Rosner Carla Dancy Smith Ryan Snedaker Cecile Thalley Carmen Ventura Deidra Ward Marcia Watts Michael Wali

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Pearl Juanita Adebowle Jennifer Allen Payam Bakhaje Tia Bennett Tamika Beverly Sharon Beverly Gomillion Shawna Berry Kimberly Broomer Ruby Brooks Beulah Brown Columbus Brown Verdella Brenson Rhonda Burgess Aicha Campbell Bernadette Carroll William and Barbara Cheek Alisa Cherry Tara Cooksey Desiree Crawford Evan Crocker Thea Davis Philip Dickson Katrina Dixon Claudia DuMerville Christine Easterling Dawn Ellis Tracy Epps Terry Faust Elayne Fluker Charlotte Francis Pamela Hagan

Karen Hardy Scottie and Jackie Hardy Nancy Charlotta Harvin Lois Hayes-Howerton Julia Heath Dennis Holland Timothy Holloway Hallie Humdy Monica Hutcherson Antar Johnson Law Offices of Johnine Clark, P.A. Dana Lucas Sadie Louis Calvin Jones Vanessa Lindley Sandra McKnight Erika Mercer-Epps Rita Miles Djana Morris Dorothy Myers Glenda Nixon Maureen Page Ellen Pais Carla Perlo Delila Pinckney Dawna Reeves Antonia Reynolds Tia Rice Erin Riggins Deidra Ward Mila Salazar Karen Sharp Gayle Shuford Brenda Silvia Lyda Slade Doris Stewart Duane Talley Shari Tucker Mercedes Tully Joan Turner Jo Ann Turner M. Esther Williams Domonique Wills P. Regina Winfield Mecca Wright

Black Vanessa JohnsonEvans Gold Sharon Falby Transportation Management Services

Silver Darlene Evans Stephen Fanning Peter Inchauteguiz, Jr. Fred McDonald Sherman Hospitality LLC Bronze Tyrone Bond Yvette Evans Alan Hutchins Caneka McNeil Nelufar Mohajeri Alice Wilson Pearl Kym Barrett Tamika Beverly Sharon Beverly Gomillion Devin Frazier Dean Kalil Gwendolyn Johnson Anita Lewis Roshonne Sewell- Brown Renee Williams- Thomas

Silver Melissa Douglas Jenea Johnson Leslie Joyner Sterling Rideout, J.R. Angela Thompson Tracey Walker Bronze Myra Bishop Kasmera Downey Treneisha Jones Jenea Johnson Jackie Ray Johnson Terri Phillips Pearl Arlene Allen Genevieve Augustin- Ross Law Offices of Johnine Clark, P.A. Ian Bakar Eric Beulah Robyn Braswell Anita Brown Natalie Butler Chanrise Calhoun Dianna Campbell Saulsbury Maria Castillo-Jones Michael and Margaret Daniels James Davis LaToya Dunn Lyvonnia Fontaine Nicole Edwards Dyanna Gardner

Tiffany Gillis Tara Gray Shani Haden Sheree Johnson Olukemi Le Marcella Lee Erika Mercer-Epps Lisa Mitchell James Preston Michael Proctor Gayle Shuford Ayan Siad Ronnie Taylor Holli Townsend Jonice Tucker Brooke Turner Shalyce Tyson Terry Tyson Venette Voundy Shani Walker Kenneth Ward Monica Wilson Takeyah Young Nicole Edwards Charnise Calhoun

Silver Rosa Nesbitt Mary Ognsanya MD FAAP Maryland Health Center Affordable Salon, LLC Brian and Kevin Thompson John dell Wilson Bronze Darlene Akers-Carter Morris Bailey Michael Branch Tiphani Burrell-Piggott YNC Pleasala Collins Lou Ann Gilmer Geraldine Miggins/ Disciples of Christ Adrian Gore Mr. and Mrs. David Martin Jesse Plater United Medical Center Nurses Debra Washington Tammie Washington Pearl Genesta Belton Charisse Brooks Robert Charles Wright Dyan Bullock Mrs. Dorothy Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Corbin, Jr. Robert Daniels Charles Frost, Jr.

Delores Frost GSCNC/Ebenezer AME Church LaTrease Garrison Teri Hatcher Geraldine Minter Sandra Montgomery Joseph Nelson Delila Pinckney Raolat Raji Antonia Reynolds Charneta Scott Brenda Silvis Yvonne Williams Mr. Charles C. White Mr. and Mrs. Jermaine Washington Tracey Willet Faquita Wright

Gold Andre Gingles Silver The Holliday Law Firm Holliday Advisors, LLC William Humphries Philip Hampton Lois Hayes-Howerton Audrey Little Rachel Parrish Bronze Linda Ashe Amy Harris Susan Nelson Pearl Sharon Beverly Gomillion Susan Leigh Dana Lucas Pamela Owens Margaret Randall Antonia Reynold Bernice Tillett Sophoria Westmoreland

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Desiree Booker Deidre Ferron KW Landscaping Curtis Watson Pearl Stephanie Jean Clark Felicia Brown Alice Hightower Gayle Shufod Deidra Ward

Pink Kirsten Roach

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Debra Long-Doyle Penny Mitchell Antonia Reynolds Jan Richardson Gayle Shuford Carole Taliaferro Joan Valeriano Monica Walker

Platinum Gayle Shuford Pearl S.R. Berry Laverne Brooks Felicia Brown ȱ Ĵ Holli Townsend Faquita Wright

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Fundraising to IMPACT Our Community

2014 – 2015 Debutantes

Officers

Johnine Clark, Esquire President

Holli Holliday, Esquire Senior Vice President

Joary Casey

Vice President

Precious Barnes

Corporate Secretary

Towanna Friend Treasurer

Rasheena Wilson

Financial Secretary

Board Members Carlyn Crawley Erika Goodwin Jackie Hardy Dana Lucas Tamara McCants Doxie McCoy Makeda Okolo Saundra Roberts

Ex Officio Board Members Sharon Falby Arnitra Duckett LaDonia Wilkins

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Ashley Adair

Kennedy Bell

Avery Crocker

Kenyssa Evans

Monet Fontaine

Morgan Laster

Jenna Nelson

Ananda Rankin

Lauren Roach

Ke’era Whitley

With passion and true commitment, you have each gained invaluable leadership skills from volunteering in community service projects, participating in a variety of personal development workshops and launching creative fundraising efforts that will impact our community. Also, you enjoyed social activities that provided an additional opportunity to form endearing friendships that will last a lifetime.

Tonight, we celebrate you! Your Pearl Ball Cotillion marks the culmination of successfully completing the debutante program as we formally introduce you to society.

The Board Members of the DC Pearls III Foundation congratulate you on your accomplishments. We are proud of the young ladies you have become. We also look forward to following your future successes as you pursue your unique passions as notable women who will undoubtedly excel academically, socially and with an unbridled commitment to serving your communities.

The Board Members of The DC Pearls III Foundation, Inc.

Congratulations

To My Beautiful Debutantes!

I am so proud of your dedication and commitment throughout our cotillion season. I believe in each and everyone of you and I know you will be successful in all your future endeavors.

To My Pink Satin Pearls!

You all are so precious and I am very proud of you as well.

I look forward to watching you grow and develop into beautiful debutantes.

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Kennedy Cymone Bell You are all grown up!

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That is the day we got our gift from heaven.

Fast and quick and full of drama That’s what that day holds for mommy, daddy & Mama A baby doll, That’s what you looked liked Cute, cuddly and a head full of big curls We were happy to have another girl.

Smart and funny and full of energy A little mockingbird always mimicking me You want to do so much And you can, too Stay focus and determined It will all work for you Dancing and singing all the time Entertaining yourself and whoever will listen.

We love your spirit and your soul Precious to us more than gold As you grow older and come of age I hope you will know the world‘s your stage Play your role with style and grace And center stage will always be your place.

God loves you and He’s always by your side Trust and keep Him close to your heart, We will always be there full of pride One special day, we will never forget Is the day we got you as our special gift.

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Office of the Grand Chaplain

To Sister Kennedy Cymone Bell Congratulations and Best Wishes on the occasion as a Pearl Ball Debutante

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Congrat ulat ions Avery Simone Crocker

Around the corner is opportunity waiting for you to take it.

And there is a claim close by waiting for you to stake it.

Whatever lies in wait for you I know you’ll pass the test.

Because each time trial comes You always have done your best.

-Sharon Hendricks Well wishes and thoughts,

Peggy Ferris, Judy Levin, Molly Peter and Meredith Margolis

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Congratulations Avery Simone Crocker

We are so proud of the young woman you have become. May God continue to to bless you as you pursue your hopes and dreams. You will always be "Fabulous" in our eyes.

Love and God Bless, Granny, Uncle Gary and Uncle Sheldon

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Congratulations Avery Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.

Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential.

Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.

-Pope John XXIII

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Best Wishes From

Team Avery Brenda Silvils, Sponsor Dee Ward-Harrington, Fundraising Coach Cheryl Betts Thea Davis Atiya Frame-Shamblee Jaqueline Hardy Sylvia O’Neal Antonia Reynolds Angela Thorton-Young Faquita Wright Patricia Young

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Congrat ulat ions Avery Simone Crocker

Keep your head, your heels, and your standards high!

We love you and are exceedingly proud to have you in our lives!

Warmly, Sheila & Mallory Cutchlow

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Thank You For Your Support Juanita Adebolwale Amanda Alexander Dr. James Anderson Kwame & Shana Bailey Pamela Ashby Emily Barnes Eva Bell James Bennett Joe Berman Cheryl Betts Michael Brown Kathleen Burke Robin Clairborne David & Therese Cox Lawrence Crocker & Family David Crossland Sheila & Mallory Cutchlow Corey & Siobhan Davenport Lawrence & Sadie Davis Thea Davis Nancy Descalzi Rhonda Dews Philip Dickson Michele Diseati Tony Drayton Ronald & Princess Evans Shawn Baccus Featherstone John Fitzgerald Andrea Flamer Atiya Frame-Shamblee Wendy Gadson Cary Gamboa Jackie Galgey Roz Gonzales Jessie & Gina Grant Tina Haygood Euwanna Heard Julie Heath Steven Henry Ira Hersh Chandrika Hettiarachchi

Jason Hodges Ferris, Peter, Levin Allen Goldberg Jacqueline Hardy Reggie & Kim Herndon Courtney Hinton Sheila Goodman-Holloway Gwen Hyatt Nancy Ittelieg Alvin Jones Angela Jones Yusef Khatib Annette Langley Abby Locke David & Diane Locke Chaka & Nayamka Long Kimberley Marshall Carl & Pinky Mayfield Gary Miles Gladys Miles Ian & Tenika Miles Keli Miles Kim Miles & Irene Harris Sheldon Miles Sehon Miller Eric & Helen Mitchell Essence Mitchell Julies Modaressi Scott & Karen Nishioki Warren Nott Vourneen O’Donovan Moira Olevsky Sylvia O’Neal Lisa Parker Kelle Perkins Michelle Petties Brandon & Nedelka Phillips LaTonya Poole & Family Anthony & Beverly Rachal Antonia Reynolds Anthony Rosa

Deean Rubin David Schwartz Rob Schwindt Marcus & Maren Shaw Kevin Shirley Joy Siegel Brenda Silvils Dr. Shercoda Smaw Alan & Rosalyn Smith Dr. & Mrs. Channing Smith Calvin & Carla Smith Eric & Janine Smith Jason & Loni Smith Kevin Smith Shirley Smith Malvyn & Liz Stegall Ginny Sullivan Cecile Thalley Karen Thibeau Darryl & Susan Toler Kwame & Germonique Ulmer Carmen Ventura Michael & Angie Wali Deirdia Ward Arvenita Washington Lionel & Marcia Watts Franklin & Vivian Wilds Cora Williams Esther Williams Claire Wilson Faquita Wright Robert Yates & Michael Carrigan Nancy Yee Patricia Young Angela Thornton-Young

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Kenyssa, Congratulations on being a 2015 Pearl Ball Cotillion Debutante.

I am proud of you!

Love, Caneka McNeil

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Pastor, Elder Joseph E. Simmons & Members Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16

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Dear Kynessa, Congratulations on your Cotillion!

I am so proud of the young lady you have become. Your dedication and commitment to your passion for photography is highly commendable.

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We love you to the moon and back!

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Make memories that will last forever Own your dreams Never give up Enjoy life, your time is now This is the beginning of anything you dream!

Congratulations Monét

Love, Mommy, Daddy O, Maury & Rylee 78

Congratulations to Morgen J. S. Laster My Dear Morgen, I look at you and I do not see the passage of time. I see my little girl playing dress up and running up to me excitedly. I respect the fact that you are growing to be a strong woman, but you must understand that to me you will always be my little girl. I may not be able to carry you in my arms anymore, but I will always carry you in my heart.

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Simply Elegant, Our Precious

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Love, Mom & Dad 82

Best Wishes Jenna!

Keep Striving to Reach Your Dreams!

Wikita Stegman 83

Pretty, Poised and Polished‌ An Elegant Strand of Pearls

Congratulations Jenna!

Love, Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Nelson, Sr.

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Congratulations

Jenna Kristine Nelson On Your Debut in the

Pearl Ball Cotillion

From the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Alpha Omega Chapter The First Graduate Chapter Serving the Cleveland, OH Community for 98 years

Terri B. Eason, President Monica L. Bourn, 1st Vice President Jessica Price Smith, 2nd Vice President Terrie Pitts Betty J. Smith Joyce Thornton

Patricia Jasper Gwendolyn Solomon Paulette Holliday

Ebraska Ceasor Carolyn Grimes Terry Allen

Rebecca L. Turner Gwendolyn Kirtley Marian B. Wallace 85

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Debutante Jenna Nelson I am extremely proud of you and all of your accomplishments.

Keep your sight set high and you can achieve anything you desire.

Gertrude Robertson National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated Alpha Rho Chapter, Dallas, Texas Past National Officer “Lose not courage, Lose not faith, Go Forward!�

- Marcus Garvey (1887-1940)

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Best Wishes on becoming

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Beautiful, Poised, Lovely, Brilliant - A perfect debutante

Congratulations, Jenna Kristine Nelson

Love, Aunt Pat, Uncle John and Simone 91

Congratulations Debutante Jenna Nelson!

It’s Her

Reach for the stars and may all your dreams come true!

Best Wishes, Angela & Randall Pippen

Congratulations Jenna Mr. & Mrs. William Easley, Sr.

Dear Jenna, You are such a beautiful young lady.

Stay Focused and keep reaching for the stars. Trust in yourself because only you can make it happen.

Love to you, Uncle Bernard & Aunt Karola 92

Jenna You are a wonderful young lady that we have gotten to know through working with your dad.

We hope you achieve your goal to be

Congratulations Jenna!

Wishing you a lifetime of Joy,

Miss pearl ball 2015

Strength and Success.

Congratulations

May God bless every goal.

Angela wade Charlene Cunningham Monica Johnson

Best Wishes Jenna!

Antoinette Arnold

May God bless you.

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Easley, Sr.

Congratulations Jenna!

Linda Ashe

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Mr. & Mrs. William Morris

Congratulates DC Pearls III 2015 Pearl Ball Debutante

Miss Jenna Nelson We wish you much success in your cotillion

Congratulations Jenna!

Amy Harris

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It’s Her Debut…….

Congratulations Jenna!

Love Aunt Karen & Family

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Congratulations to Debutante

Jenna K. Nelson To encourage and inspire, best wishes for success, follow your dreams.

Phi Delta Kappa Nation Officers Anne Black Della Oliver Yvonne Ben Gwendolyn Watts

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, Ananda, We have been on a great journey watching you mature into one of God’s Masterpiece’s. We are honored that God has chosen us to be your parents. You have brought us joy, laughter and love.

God is the anchor of our home and we are glad to see you walking in his will for your life.

God has blessed you with many gifts and always use them to glorify his name.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge God and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Remember your biggest supporters are your family, Parents, Grandparents and Siblings. We will continue to love you as you enter a new chapter in your life. We are excited to see all the wonderful things God has in store for you.

We Love You!!!!

Daddy, Mommy, Grandma Carolyn, Grandpa, Grandma Wilma, Pop-Pop Alexandra, Aleila, Ava, Anthony, Amira and endless Family and Friends.

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An old African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

This village beams with pride because we had the pleasure of educating such a bright, kind, and amazing young lady.

Continue to make us proud!

Congratuations! ¡Nous sommes tres fiers de toi!

With much love Your John Hanson French Immersion School Middle School Teachers

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LAUREN, CONGRATULATIONS ON ACHIEVING THIS MILESTONE INTO WOMANHOOD. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING YOUR FUTURE ACHIEVEMENTS. LOVE, ARIENE, MORGAN, MILES

Lauren Roach We are so Proud of you!

A Daughter is a Miracle that Never Ceases To be Miraculous!

You have blossoms into such a Great Young Lady Keep Reaching for your Dreams

LOVE YOU SO MUCH, MOMMY & DADDY 99

DEBUTANTE LAUREN ROACH

WE HAVE WATCHED YOU GROW FROM A BABY INTO A LOVELY YOUNG LADY AS THE YOUNGEST OF THE GRANDCHILDREN YOU HAVE MADE US PROUD WE LOVE YOU SON MUCH AND ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU SET THE WORLD OF FIRE LOVE FROM YOUR FAMILY THE JENKINS’

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Congratulations to the 2015 Pearl Ball Cotillion Debutantes

Ashley Adair MonĂŠt Fontaine Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Rho Mu Omega Chapter 15 Timeless Pearls

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Congratulations to the 2015 Pearl Ball Debutantes!

From the Former Presidents of Rho Mu Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Teresa A. Scott, 3rd President Shari L. McCoy, 4th President Valerie J. Ducker, 5th President Pamela C. Coleman, 7th President Stephanie R. Allen, 8th President Donna E. Davis, 9th President

Congratulations 2015  Pearl Ball Cotillion Debutantes

25 + years of service

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Diandra M. E. Mayo

Diandra, You are our special blessing from God and we are so very proud of you.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

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CONGRATULATIONS PINK SATIN PEARL

DIANDRA MAYO WE LOVE YOU!!! vin

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Papa Charles Agee

Grandma Rosetta Worley

Grandma Marion Agee

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God Mommy Carlene & Uncle Earnest Franklin Aunt Kinder Preston Aunt Tia & Uncle Jason Ross & Family

Uncle John Joseph

Grandma Elizabeth Mayo

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Diandra, may you continue to be formed into a beautiful young woman and learn what a great gift you are in your service to others.

Congratulations Diandra!

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Grace and beauty lead by faith Bless this lovely girl on her way, With Pink Satin Pearls, girls learn to Lead, Teach, Grow, Love, Watch her succeed!

Congratulations Miss Diandra!

“DC Brunch Babes” (DCBB) Gayle, Carlene, KaShava, Katarina, Lanette (holding Arianna), Felicia. Toine and Brita

A DAUGHTER IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFTS THE WORLD HAS TO GIVE WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! CONGRATS TO OUR

Pink Satin Pearl Naomi WE LOVE YOU! MOM & DAD

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A niece is a treasure to an Aunt Congrats on your special day Princess Love you lots, Auntie Thea

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Being Your Uncle Is Better Than Being A Super Hero!

Love, Uncle Ben

Congrats Naomi!

Wishing you a ton of success!

We are so very happy and proud of you.

May God continue to guide your excellent work.

Love, Grandpa Luther & Grandma Gloria

Dear Naomi,

Congrats Naomi!

I am very proud of you.

Keep up the great work!

Love, Lasheka Brown Bassey

Congrats Naomi!

We want to wish you a ton of success!

Our future

We are so very happy and proud of you.

Wishing you the best,

May God continue to guide you to keep up the excellent work!

Spelmanite…

In all that you do.

Congratulations!

-Ebony Baker

We love you sweetie!

Congrats Naomi!

Grandpa Luther Grandma Gloria Uncle Christopher Aunt Jenny

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...diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world.

‌Jean de la Bruyere

You are a Pearl. You are

Alena Stokely

unique, special, and precious.

You are Perfect‌ Congratulations Hugs and Kisses Auntie Arnitra

We are so proud of you Jessica!

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Charlie, I pray that God will make this experience worthwhile. I pray that he would introduce you to people you would not have otherwise met and help you use what you have learned to live an awesome life.

Oodles of love from Aunt Eunice and Uncle William!

Congratulations Charlie!

Congratulations Charlie on your first Pink Satin Pearl experience. We are happy to experience it with you. Wishing you much success as you debut your beautiful personality, smile and charm. We’re excited about your future!

Love Daddy, Mommy and Camden 117

Congratulations to My Precious Pink Satin Pearl, Charlie Monique Cole!

A million lifetimes will not be enough to hold all the love we have for you.

May God bless you this day and always!

Love Gramme’ and Little Sister Camden

We’re so proud of you Charlie! You ROCK! Love your Aunt Toni, Aunt Ann, Aunt Sister, Aunt Pooh and Cousin Leah

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Our Dear Little Pink Satin Pearl Charlie Monique Cole We, the Chatman, Ricks, Cromwell, Buford, Cole and Rodgers Families are honored to celebrate with you today. You are a precious jewel to us. Stay sweet, keep your head up and remember we love you!

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CONGRATULATIONS

Miss India Aliyah Brodie You are amazing!

We love your effort!

We love your spirit!

We love your being!

Keep making us proud!

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Myles, Auntie, Uncle Pat, Amaya, Grandma Carrie, Grandma Fannie, Cousin Bea, Aunt Chelle and Aunt Sharon

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Congratulations Jenna Kristine Nelson

The Humphries and Ross Families Ivy Beyond the Wall Glyndola L. Ross Silver Star, Xi Omega Chapter Paul Brian Humphries Michelle Ross-Humphries Silver Star, Xi Omega Chapter Samuel M. Ross Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Omega Chapter

Congratulations & Best Wishes Avery Simone Crocker

Nothing To Fear Author Unknown

There's nothing to fear - you're as good as the best, As strong as the mightiest, too.

You can win in every battle or test; For there's no one just like you.

There's only one you in the world today; So nobody else, you see, Can do your work in as ďŹ ne a way: You're the only you there'll be !

So face the world, and all life is yours To conquer and love and live: And you'll ďŹ nd the happiness that endures In just the measure you give; There's nothing too good for you to possess, Nor heights where you cannot go: Your power is more than belief or guess It is something you have to know.

There is nothing to fear - you can and you will.

For you are the invincible you.

Set your foot on the highest hill There's nothing you cannot do.

With Love,

Michael Brown