ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® UPSILON EPSILON OMEGA May 22, 2016
Greetings, The members Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter would like to welcome you to our 7th Precious Pearls Cotillion. We consider it an honor and a privilege to present these lovely young ladies to society this evening! It was truly our privilege to meet and grow with these five wonderful young ladies over the last six months. From the beginning, each young lady has embarked upon this journey with enthusiasm and commitment. It has been very exciting to facilitate this journey as each young lady learns what “Womanhood Defined” means to her. These Precious Pearl Debutantes have been exposed to a variety of experiences designed to give them a deeper understanding of themselves, and their communities, as well as to introduce them to people, seminars and events that hopefully will have an impact on their lives for years to come! Tonight, marks a significant milestone in the life of each young woman and we celebrate her journey towards womanhood. As we witness this culminating event we will learn of the accomplishments socially and academically of each Debutante. These young ladies are intelligent, articulate, and caring young women who impact the future and shape the world around them! We would like to thank the parents, guardians, family and fiends that have supported these lovely young as one of our Debutantes! Your support and commitment to your children has been phenomenal. It is because of you that your child has grown to be a wonderful individual. Additionally, I express gratitude and sincere thanks to the Cotillion Chairman, Robyn Lyles, for her unselfish commitment and to the entire committee for their diligence and countless hours of service to ensure the success of this program. Sincerely,
Ronicsa M. Chambers Ronicsa M. Chambers President, Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter
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May 22, 2016
Greetings! On behalf of the Board of Directors of Ladies of Vision Charities (LOV), Inc., the charitable arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter, I bring you greetings and welcome you to Upsilon Epsilon Omega’s Precious Pearls Cotillion. This is such a special evening for the five young ladies Debutantes - who are being formally presented this evening. After six months of training, leadership development, character building, community service and cultural enrichment, these young ladies have completed their journey to finer womanhood. I commend them for their commitment and dedication to this program and the passion and energy that they gave to it. May they continue their journey into young adulthood. I hope the values, lessons, and teachings that the Upsilon Epsilon Omega Precious Pearls Cotillion program instilled in each of these young ladies are carried with them during their walk of life. I encourage the Debutantes to grow toward the sun and light like a flower. Well-tended flowers continue to grow while others may whither or be overtaken by weeds. The attitude of the flower is to stay focused on its mission of growing toward the eternal light and in the process of its existence bring beauty to its surroundings. Debutantes, continue to grow and seek all that is bright, and bring beauty to the world on your journey into young adulthood. Special thanks to the parents and guardians, family and friends of our Debutantes. I know that your support and love helped to foster them on this journey. Additionally, I would like to thank Robyn Lyles, Chairman, of this event and the Cotillion Committee for their hard work and countless hours of service to ensure the success of the Precious Pearls Cotillion Program. Sincerely,
Leslie Lyles Smith Leslie Lyles Smith President, LOV Charities, Inc.
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Greetings 2016 Precious Pearls, family and friends, On behalf of the 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion Committee, I would like to extend deepest joy and sincere gratitude for the opportunity to pour into the lives of the five young ladies being presented on this grand occasion. Tonight’s ball is the highlight of a six month cotillion program filled with enriching workshops, cultural outings, community service and bonding experiences. I sincerely hope that these young ladies, our “Debs”, have grown and developed a bond with one another that will last a lifetime. I would like to thank the parents for their support and commitment to their Precious Pearl and the program. As the cliché states, “it takes a village” and we could not have achieved our program goals without parental support. Whether it was making sure your Deb got to an event on time or being that gentle voice of encouragement, your help was appreciated. I would like to thank the chapter, Upsilon Epsilon Omega and the charitable arm of the chapter, Ladies of Vision, Incorporated, for their unwavering support of the program, the Debutantes and the Cotillion committee. We are entering our 7th year and with the commitment and dedication of each of our 90 plus members, the Cotillion program is truly “unstoppable”! Lastly, to the Debs, it has been a pleasure working with and getting to know you these past six months. I hope that this experience has brought you perspective, knowledge and most importantly friendships to last a lifetime. To those who are graduating: stay focused and committed to the values your family has instilled in you. Do well, have fun and make everyone proud- especially yourselves! To those who are entering their senior year: stay focused and finish strong. The best is yet to come! To all of the Precious Pearls, I can’t wait for you to show the world how great you are! Seek knowledge and become educated, not just academically, but spiritually and emotionally. Relish in your power and seek to empower others. You are exquisite young ladies; let your beauty shine from the inside out! I wish you success beyond your wildest imagination, more happiness than your heart can hold and an abundance of love- so much so, you will have no choice but to give some away! “The power you have is to be the best version of yourself you can be, so you can create a better world.” ~ Ashley Rickards With love,
Robyn Lyles 2016 Cotillion Chairman
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A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE:
It is my sincere pleasure to extend my personal greetings and to welcome you to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter Cotillion Ball “The Definition of Womanhood: Empowered, Educated, and Exquisite.”
Your attendance at this event is a wonderful example of the service and sisterhood exhibited by the members of this most worthy organization. Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. has been committed to empowering young women and improving the overall quality of life in towns and cities across the nation, and their work has strengthened the critical bond between these young women and their communities. On behalf of the citizens of Baltimore County, I thank you for your commitment to this noble mission and wish the Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. the best of success with this event and all future endeavors.
Very truly yours,
Kevin Kamenetz
Baltimore County Executive
400 Washington Avenue | Towson, Maryland 21204-4554 | Phone 410 887-2450 | Fax 410-887-4049 | kevin@baltimorecountymd.gov www.baltimorecountymd.gov
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2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion Committe Robyn Lyles, Chairman
Sheron Blackwell Kendra Brown Dainelle Clark Amber Cofield Nikeya Hopkins Elliott Connie Fowlkes Yvette Gray
Natasha Harbison Klara Jenkins Cortney McEntire Kandis McKnight Crystal Mosby Sibyl Miller Thetius Saunders
Doris Terry Jasmine Turner Dawna White Shalewa Wilson, Choreographer Lynne Woolridge
2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion Hostess Committee Thetius Sanders, Co-Chairman Yvette Gray, Co-Chairman
Ardena Githara Virginia Jones
Jacqueline McGuire Andrea Parham
Kathy Pettway Shiree Southerland
Melita Brown Jordyn Carter Nailah Chambers Trinity Darby
Imani Jones Jarah Lyles Madison Parham Matilda Southerland
Dara Wade Laila Westbrook Lyric Westbrook
Junior Hostesses
Ashley Barnes Sheron Blackwell Kendra Brown Yvette Gray
2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion Big Sisters Klara Jenkins Savonia Jones Virginia Jones Jacqueline McGuire
Tracey Pratt Jasmine Turner
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ChapterHistory
Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.ÂŽ
Over 20 Years of Service in Baltimore County
In the summer of 1991, Dolores Morton Spriggs, Gretchen Styles, and Juanita A. Tillery recognized a need to establish a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to provide programs of service to the Baltimore County area. On July 10, 1991, these three visionaries formed the Ladies of Vision interest group. Over the next three years, the Ladies of Vision interest group membership expanded and on June 26, 1994, the Upsilon Epsilon Omega (UEO) Chapter was chartered. Chartering members include Joy Alford Graham, Princess F. Battle, Patricia T. Brent, Vanessa D’Arville, Brenda Davis, Linda Davis, Donna Dawson, Monica L. Gaines, Carol Hayward-Faulk, DeBorah Holt, L. Michelle Jackson, Tammy L. Jones, Leslie S. Lyles, Lisa L. Mack, P. Dolores Mbah, Thetius Saunders, Greer Shorter, Dolores Morton Spriggs, Gretchen Styles, Juanita A. Tillery, and Ursula Walston. Today, UEO is an award-winning chapter and remains the only Baltimore County graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Under the motto, Uplifting and Empowering Ourselves, Uplifting and Empowering Others, UEO has been devoted to serving the Baltimore County community. Over the past 20 years, UEO has given out over $35,000 in scholarships and implemented programs of service related to education, health, economics and improving the lives of the citizens of Baltimore County. Website: http://www.akaupsilonepsilonomega.org
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Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.ÂŽ
Baltimore County, Maryland Ronicsa Chambers, President
Sharon Ball Ashley Barnes Rhonda Bell Sheron Blackwell Chelsea Brown Kendra Brown Melanie Butler Kristen Carter Loletta Carter Dainelle Clark Amber Cofield Christina Cruse Teresa Epps Cummings Anita Curry Raeshan Davis Nikeya Elliott-Hopkins Kristen Fassler Connie Fowlkes Sabernia Fresnel Rose Gbajumo Keisha Gilmore Ardena Githara Michelle Goosby Trella Gordon Pamela Gray Yvette Gray Shamel Gravley Lynette Hall Natasha Harbison Ebony Harley Erika Harrington Tiara Harris Deborah Hearst-Cuffie
Geanelle Griffith Herring Tatiana Henry Denine House L. Michelle Jackson Klara Jenkins Yvette Jenkins Ieshia Jones Savonia Jones Tonya Jones Virginia Jones Roslyn Kelly Amy Laster Trina Leak LuAnn Leighton Kwajelyn Lewis Tamara Lewis Tanyaneka Lipscomb Denisha Logan Robyn Lyles Khea Mallory Sylvia Maynard-Smith Aquila Maxwell Britney McBride Cortney McEntire Jacqueline McGuire Kandis McKnight Ebony McLendon Sibyl Miller Dionne Mitchell TiAwna Moffatt Crystal High Mosby Andrea Boyd Parham Shaneka Parham
Clarissa Parrish Kathy Pettway Tracey Pratt Deborah Ramsey Eryca Roberts Thetius Saunders Greer Shorter Nakiya Showell Leslie Lyles Smith Micki Smith Stephanie Smith-Baker Shiree Southerland Kelly Tribble Spencer Naleshia Spencer LaShella Stanfield-Bacon Doris Terry Tequila Terry Leslie-Marie Thaxton Jasmine Turner Lisha Veney Geroma Void Janice Washington Krystal Washington Nettie Watkins Crystal Watkins-Johansson Marcea Whitaker Dawna White Anna Williams Shalewa Wilson Takina Wilson Pamela Woods Lynne Woolridge Cecelia Wright Brown
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CotillionSpeaker
Roselyn V. Aker-Black, Psy.D “Dr. Roz”
Roselyn V. Aker- Black, Psy.D (affectionately known as Dr. Roz) is a native of Rome, Georgia and currently resides in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband. Dr. Roz received a B.A. in psychology from Fisk University and completed a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Argosy University in Washington, DC. Dr. Roz has over 10 years of experience in providing psychological services to children, families, and couples in the nonprofit, government, and private industry sectors. She also serves as a psychology professor at local universities in the DC area. As a consultant, she serves as a Subject Matter Mental Health Expert supporting the Juvenile and Family Residential Management Unit (JFRMU) Office of Detention and Removal (DRO) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and as an Expert Panel member in the development of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Bright Futures for Women’s Health and Wellness Initiative (BFWHW); Healthy Relationships tool domain.
Dr. Roz’s media experience includes psychological consults with the “Anderson Cooper Talk Show” (2012), the OWN Network reality show “Unfaithful” (2012) and a regular guest appearance on Howard University’s WHUR 96.3 as a relationship expert. She is a sought out key note speaker and advice columnist for her advice on practical relationship functioning, Human trafficking, Intimate Partner Violence, and Organizational Behavior and Management. She is the co-owner of www.marriage-exposed.com, a website that is dedicated to saving marriages, as she has dedicated her life to help people function properly in relationships! Dr. Roz is also co-authoring her first self-help book entitled, “Marriage Exposed” (2016). For bookings, Dr. Roz can be contacted at drrozakerblack@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Dr.RoselynAkerBlack https://www.twitter.com/DrRozAkerBlack https://www.marriage-exposed.com https://www.facebook.com/DrRozakerBlack (Public figure page)
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Debutante Grace Kelly Carter Presented by: Mr. Charles Tyrone Carter, Sr. and Mrs. Kelly Kimberlyn Carter
Escorted by: Charles Tyrone Carter II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyrone Carter, Sr.
High School Milford Mill Academy, Baltimore, MD Honors, Awards, Achievements Pi Delta Kappa, Incorporated- Gamma Chapter, Youth Program Sorority Extracurricular Activities Golf Track and Field, Shotput Milford Mill Concert Choral Freshwind Musical Ministry The Elements of Praise Dance Ministry Hobbies, Special Interests and Talents Playing the Piano and writing songs Cooking and Baking Dancing Singing Acting Community Service My Sister’s Place Teacher’s Aide Educational Plans To attend Delaware State University and study neonatal nursing.
Favorite Quote “You got to dance like there is nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there is nobody listening and live like it’s heaven on earth.”- William W. Purkey 12
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Debutante Alexandra Camille Ethridge Presented by: Mr. Jay G. Ethridge and Mrs. Lisa Spear Ethridge, Esq. Escorted by: Brandon Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Scott
High School Long Reach High School- Columbia, MD Honors, Awards and Achievements Silver and Gold Honor Roll Ambassador to the National Young Leaders Conference (2014) National Honor Society National Honor Society Executive Board, Student Mentor Jack and Jill of America Executive Board, Treasurer Extracurricular Activities Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleader Junior Varsity Lacrosse Hobbies, Special Interests and Talents Reading and Writing Swimming Traveling Competitive Cheerleading Community Service Corduroy’s Closet Stop the Hunger meal packaging Setting up homecoming week Operation Christmas Child Tutoring Educational Plans To attend Hampton University and major in psychology with an emphasis in pre-law.
Favorite Quote “Leave your fear behind, and make the rest of your life, the best of your life.” 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion
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Debutante Lauryn Milan Leak-Brown Presented by: Mr. Donnie Brown and Mrs. Syreeta Brown
Escorted by: Charles Andre Carl Ifill, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Andre Ifill, Sr. High School Woodlawn High School, Baltimore, MD Honors, Awards, Achievements Honor Roll, Biology Student of the Month American Government Student of the Month Woodlawn Warriors Robotics Club Vex Competition-Lead Engineer, National Art Honors Society Extracurricular Activities Johns Hopkins Space Telescope Science Institute, Youth Astronomy and Engineer Program Morgan State STEM Program, Airman First Class and Civil Air Patrol Robotic Club, Yearbook and Art Club Theatre Club, Lacrosse Varsity Soccer, Basketball and Indoor Track Youth Usher American Kenpo Karate, Dancer with the Art of Motion Dance Studio Hobbies, Special Interests and Talents Drawing and Painting Electric Bass Guitar Robotics Lego, Design and Build Skate Boarding Community Service Baltimore Humane Society Usher Ministry Telephone Reception Ministry Educational Plans To attend a four year university to study photography and graphic design. Favorite Quote “Light, the visible reminder of invisible light.�- T.S. Eliot
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Debutante Emira Sian Miller Presented by: Mr. Emmett Maurice Miller and Mrs. Sibyl Miller
Escorted by: Trevor Le-Mar Talbot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Talbot, Sr. High School New Town High School, Owings Mills, MD Honors, Awards, Achievements Honor Roll Principals Top Leaders of New Town Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Epsilon Omega Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) DNA Replacement Award- Johns Hopkins AVID Scholar Extracurricular Activities Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleading Student Government Association Treasurer, Class of 2017 Hobbies, Special Interests and Talents Dancing and Music Community Service Red Cross Blood Drives Encore Drama Camp, Camp Counselor New Town Elementary School, Camp Counselor Owings Mills Parks and Recreation Summertime Fun Camp, Camp Counselor Central Church of Christ Summer Bible Camp, Camp Counselor Central Church of Christ Morning Service Greeter Agape Meals, Hostess Central Church of Christ Bi-Annual Senior Ladies Tea, Hostess Tutoring Educational Plans To attend Hofstra University and study medicine.
Favorite Quote “Don’t wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect.”
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Debutante Tyarra M. Rodgers-Nelson Presented by: Mr. Melvin Rodgers and Ms. Tia Nelson
Escorted by: Terrence McNeil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Qwan McNeil High School Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, Baltimore, MD Honors, Awards, Achievements Academic Honor Roll, Western Tech Scholars Award Maryland Twisters, “Most Improved” Award Spanish Scholars Award, Student of the Month Mathlete of the Month, Intern Recognition National Honor Society Vice President, National Technical Honor Society Spanish Honor Society “Dinamita Latina” Extracurricular Activities Students Against Destructive Decisions Student Government Association DeVe’s Christian School of Performing Arts Maryland Twisters, Ravens Extreme All Stars Jaguar All Stars, Sign Language Club Junior Internship at University of Maryland Medical Center, Veteran’s Affair Hospital and Shock Trauma Center Western Technology Senior Internship Hobbies, Special Interests and Talents Neurology Cheerleading and Foreign Language (Spanish and French) Community Service Generations for Hope and the Humane Society Drives Maryland Food Bank Western Technology May Fair and Science Expo Maryland Twisters 5K walk, for the special needs team Holiday Child Drive Operation Christmas Child Ladybug Daycare, taught Spanish SMMS World Language Night Educational Plans To attend Stevenson University as a nursing and biology major. Favorite Quote “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step.”- Naeem Callaway 16
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To Our Debutante Sponsors
Thank You for All of Your Support
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Our Debutante Sponsors
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Leslie Lyles Smith
Alexandra Camille Ethridge Ivy
David Gordon & Patricia Henley Gordon Jack & Jill of America Columbia, MD Jocelyn Kennedy Evelyn Miller Rose Miller Sabrina Saunders- Hodge Leslie Lyles Smith Francine Sutton James & Dorisann Tarver Brian & Trina Wilson
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Minnie M. Spear
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Mr. & Mrs. Bruce and Kimberly Dorsey Audra & Eric Nixon
Lauryn Leak-Brown Ivy
Carol Banks Michael and Sarah Cutchember Tamara Powell Brenda Samuel Leslie Lyles Smith
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Cecelia Butler Alice Cutchember Raymรกra Robbins
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Emira Sian Miller Ivy
Leislye Ball John & Juanita Barber Brion Baskerville Levon Bishop G. Joyce Blue Ms. Margaret Black Mrs. Sam Etta Bland Ms. Doris Bokins Auta Boykins Sidney Bowen Ruth Britt Vonda Buggs Blendie Buie Thelma Burchatt Marcos Carballo Linda Carter Kim Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Karland Clark Maleah Clark Mr. & Mrs. Lozie Collins, Jr Ms. Priscilla Copeland Katie Craft Dr. Ed C. Crawley, Jr. Ulanda J. Crivens Valerie Crockett Geraldine Day Evelyn Deal Douglass Alumni Association Gloria Dowd James Duvall Tara M. Edwards Mr. Don Fleming Lillar Fortson Karen Foster Ms. Mary Fry Delphine Garner Mr. & Mrs. Frank Garner Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gray, Jr. Josie M. Glass
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Dorothy Boga Green Ms. Aurelia Hall Sis. Vera Hall Lori Harvin De Borah Holt Lou D. Hoskin Rosslyn Hoston Ms. Valynda Hull Wilma C. Ingram Vanessa Jester Aneka Johnson Marvin Johnson Sharon Johnson Anita A. Jones Margie Jones Maxine Jones Elaine Jordan Tonia Kirk Ruthie Leake Mr. & Mrs. Billy Lewis Briana Lewis Brijon Lewis Ms. Jerline Lockhart Ms. Zora Mathena Berean M.B. Church Thomas Manuel Nannie McFerren Norma Merritt Alicia Miller April Miller Erin Miller Joycea Miller Maya Miller Stephen Miller Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell Mrs. Anita Monger Robert Moore Sammie Moore McKenzie Neely-Wright Wendy Oliver James Owens Bro. Andre Parker Dr. Edward Parker, Jr.
Our Debutante Sponsors con’t.
Mr. Steve Payton Helen M. Pratt Sharon Pierre Mrs. Grace M. Poston Mr. Harrison and Alice Reed Sandra Richardson Annette Robinson Bro. Lamar Robinson Gabrielle Rosman Anthony Rudolph Javin & Susie Rudolph Mr. & Mrs. Willie Rupert Adalberto Santana Ms. Lula W. Sargent Desireé Sessions Mr. & Mrs. John Shelton Mrs. Vernell Simmons Mark Siggers Frank Smith Linda & James Smith Tracey Smith-Coleman Dr. Clennon & Ruby Saulsberry, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Saulsberry, Sr. Wanda Wiggins & Alexis Spradley Loretta Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Tim Taylor Ms. Stephanie Toney Gregory O. Toles Annie Walker Ms. Fannie West Ms. Jean Williams Reagan Williams Ms. Bessie Williamson Arthur D. Wilson Hurshell L. Wilson Mr. Hurshell & Zola Wilson Joyce Faye Wilson Patricia Winfrey Elaine Wherry Rita Wilson
Silver
Sidney Bowen April Brown Lisa Brown Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Broughton Bro. William Carr Mrs. Mary Clark & Family Ms. Oseolar Cox Credible Accounting Solutions, Inc. Paola Felix Bonnie Gillespie Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Glenn Lynette Hall Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hugley Carmen Ingram Courtney Jacobs Joe Myles Employees Right Law Firm of Danielle Obiorah Lisa Carter-Patterson Teresa Ramsey Ricky Robinson Linda Rosenberg George Slade, Jr. Stevie Smith Felicia Strickland Joan Taylor Mr. & Mrs. James Toles Geroma Void Laura Yates
Tyarra Rodgers-Nelson Ivy
Lorraine Perrin Leslie Lyles Smith
Gold
Valeria Saulsberry Edmonds E. Maurice & Sibyl Miller Mrs. Grace M. Poston Dorothy Roundtree
Diamond
Edith J. Hooker Gladys, Katonia & William Henderson, Jr.
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Acknowledgements
The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter would like to thank you for attending our 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion. We would like to extend special gratitude to the many individuals, companies and organizations that helped make this event a success. We know that without your generous time and support the 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion could not have been made possible. Parents and Family of the Debutantes Escorts of the Debutantes Dr. Roselyn Aker-Black, Speaker Darin Chambers, Videographer The Four Seasons Hotel- Baltimore Clifford Posey, Photography Longview Bible Church The Radisson- North Baltimore Hotel Randallstown Community Center Stevenson University Sweet Simplici-tea VXPRO Designs Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter www.akaupsilonepsilonomega.org
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REDEEMED CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Supports Miss Lauryn M. Leak In the 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion We love you and are very proud of the young woman you are becoming. Continue to put God first in all that you do and “he will supply all your needs according to his riches and glory by Christ Jesus” [Philippians 4:19].
Pastor Larry D. Gray and First Lady Annette Gray Redeemed Church of God in Christ 5701 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228 Sunday worship service starts at 11:00 am
“WE NEED JESUS”
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She believed she could, so she did. ~Anonymous
To the lovely Alexandra Ethridge We wish you nothing but continued success! Your Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter Big Sisters Kendra Brown and Tracey Pratt
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Congratulations to the 2016 Precious Pearls Debutantes! “Do not live someone else’s life and someone else’s idea of what womanhood is. Womanhood is you. Womanhood is everything that’s inside of you.” -Viola Davis
Ronicsa Chambers, President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion
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Dear Niece Lauryn Leak, Continue to walk in the blessings of the almighty God We Love you!
Aunt Angie and Aunt Rita
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To my Granddaughter Grace, Congratulations!! I am very proud of the beautiful young lady you have become. Your talent in music and dancing are extraordinary; I pray that you continue to pursue your goals under God’s guidance. Wishing you much success, With Love Pop Pop (Augustine A. Grace)
Remember you are uniquely designed and gifted. No one can do what you were put on this earth to do. YOU are irreplaceable! Dawn, Sanita, Gerald Grandma & Grandpa Benjamin
The Connecticut Family Loves Our Amazing Grace. Love The Mullins, The Morris’ and Carters but most of all Grandma Brooks!
Congratulations Amazing Grace! We love you to life. God has truly blessed us with such a beautiful daughter and sister. May God continue to display his glory in and through you. Dad, Mommy & Charlie
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To My Dearest Grace
I just wanted you to know how proud of you I am. You have grown into such a beautiful young woman both inside and out. You are a Precious Pearl!!!! Congratulations and much love to you!
You are so Amazing Grace!!! May The Lord forever keep you in his glory and continue to bless your socks off!!!
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Aunt Camille New Jersey Family
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Congratulations Grace on your participation on the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion. We are so proud of you. We love you and wish you much success!
Elements of Praise Congratulates Baby Grace!
Walter, Sheron, Wesley, Joseph Blackwell
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter Inconjunction with The Ladies of Vision Charities, Inc.
The Precious Pearls Cotillion program is open to young ladies in their Junior and Senior year in high school. It provides the young ladies with an opportunity to meet other young ladies in the Baltimore Metropolitation area while learning about college and career readiness, etiquette classes, health and hygiene, dance lessons and so much more! For more information about this program, please contact us at Cotillion@akaupsilonepsilonomega.org
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Ladies of Vision Charities, is a 501(c)3 organization and serves as the charitable arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter Cotillion@AKAUpsilonEpsilonOmega.org
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Iota Lambda Omega Chapter and The Pearl Foundation, Incorporated
Congratulates Ladies of Vision Charities, Incorporated Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter and the 2016 Precious Pearls Debutantes
on an Outstanding Debutante Cotillion
Tracey L. Williams, President
To view or download the 2016 Precious Pearls Cotillion Program Journal, visit: www.akaupsilonepsilonomega.org