Reclaiming Our Time "Sparkling Pearls, of Purpose, Potential and Power

GAMMA THETA OMEGA, INCORPORATED®
In Partnership With

GAMMA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER
of

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED®

Sunday, March 18, 2018 - 5:00 p.m.
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Mrs. Tangela D. DuPree
General Chairman, Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant

Ms. Deborah Barnes
President, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter

3814 Turman Loop, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 - (813) 991-1300

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Chapter President Greeting

Greetings
I count it a blessing to extend a warm welcome to the 47th Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant,
presented by Gamma Theta Omega, Incorporated, in partnership with the members of Gamma Theta
Omega Chapter. As president of 240 plus members of the hardest working, service-oriented chapter, I
greet you in the name of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which was founded 110 years ago
on the campus of Howard University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
This year’s thought provoking pageant theme is “Reclaiming Our Time: Sparkling Pearls of Purpose,
Potential and Power”. It will allow 10 young ladies to demonstrate just how proud they are to reclaim
their time, to sparkle like pearls and to show the world that they have purpose, potential and power.
The pageant’s theme puts me in the mind of the blockbuster movie, “Black Panther”, where the women
of Wakanda showed tremendous purpose, potential and power. They were fearless and ready to defend
their country Wakanda even unto death. Although the country Wakanda is fictitious, the theme of
Wakanda makes Wakanda real. Simply said, “Wakanda is Community.” It’s the community where the
women of Gamma Theta Omega Chapter log countless volunteer hours serving all mankind in the areas
of our 2014-2018 International Programs under the leadership of our international president, Dr. Dorothy
Buckhanan Wilson, through educational enrichment, family strengthening, health promotion, environ-
mental ownership and global impact. We reclaim our time by serving all mankind with purpose, poten-
tial and power.
Having recently celebrated over 75 years of Scholarship, Service and Sisterhood”, Gamma Theta Omega
Chapter, recognizes the generosity and continued support of our families, friends, business partners and
professional associates for the Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant. The pageant has afforded
Gamma Theta Omega the opportunity to provide over 400 scholarships to junior and senior girls in the
community. For this collaboration, we sincerely thank you.
Lastly, a very special thank you to the members of Gamma Theta Omega, our General Chairman, Mrs.
Tangela Dupree, General Co-chairmen, Mrs. Carla White Sunday and Mrs. Monica Williams Har-
ris, and the entire Miss Teenage Tampa Advisory Committee whose hard work for producing another
stellar pageant production is worthy of praise.

Deborah King Barnes

Deborah King Barnes, President
Gamma Theta Omega Chapter

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General Chairman Greeting

Good evening and welcome to our Forty Seventh Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant!
Our theme this year is, Reclaiming Our Time: “Sparkling Pearls of Purpose, Potential, and Power!”
We recently heard Congresswoman Maxine Waters repeatedly used the phrase, “Reclaiming my time,
reclaiming my time,” when an individual attempted to cleverly flatter her with words during a congres-
sional hearing. Essence Magazine describes the encounter by Congresswoman Waters and Steve
Mnuchin as a masterclass on how to handle people who try to waste your time!! In part, our chosen
theme is a celebration and recognition of distinguished women who have demonstrated extraordinary
leadership and courage by making their voices heard to inspire and empower others. Just like Con-
gresswoman Waters, our contestants are reclaiming their time as they eloquently heed the call to lead
their generation with Purpose, Potential, and Power.
This evening we present ten young ladies who have answered the call to lead. Even at their young ages
they are leading in civic engagement, academics, philanthropy and of course social awareness.
Gamma Theta Omega Chapter continues to serve the Tampa Bay community by sponsoring this iconic
event since 1967, when the pageant was founded by the Chapter. We have used this platform to pro-
mote high scholastic standards and provide a format for college bound young ladies to present their tal-
ents to the community. Since the inception of this community treasured event, the members of Gam-
ma Theta Omega Chapter have awarded hundreds of scholarships to deserving young people in the
Tampa Bay community.
We believe the ten young ladies presented here tonight will use their words to shape, inspire, persuade
and motivate a new generation with Purpose, Power and Potential.
To the parents of the contestants we say, “Thank you,” for sharing your beautiful daughters with us and
allowing us to share them in such a meaningful way with our community. It is with much love and
gratitude that I thank the members of the 2018 MTAT Advisory Pageant Committee who have worked
endlessly for the last four months to make this a production to remember always. To the beautiful
members of Gamma Theta Omega Chapter, thank you for once again meeting the needs of our youth.
Your dedication to service is unparalleled in the community!
Serving to make a Difference,
Tangela D. DuPree
2018 General Chairman

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2018 Miss Teenage Tampa Appreciation Honoree

Jestina Days Cox

In 1969, she graduated from Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida, where
she reigned as her campus queen. In 1974, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree
in Theatre Arts from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with Summa Cum
Laude honors. In 1988, she received her Master of Science degree in Educational Lead-
ership from Nova Southeastern University.
Her career with the Hillsborough County School district spanned 37 years. She taught
English, speech and drama with a flair. She was a Human Relations Specialist and a ded-
icated assistant principal, before retiring in 2010.
As a member of Gamma Theta Omega for over 25 years, she served as Epistoleus for
two years and Ivy Leaf Reporter. She served on the membership, fall dance, history,
CAP, and tellers committees. She has co-chaired the MTAT Scholarship Pageant and
chaired it’s script committee for many years. She served as emcee for two pageants and
has been the voice behind the stage at every pageant since 2010. She has contributed to
the success of Founders Day Programs and co-chaired the chapter’s 75th Anniversary
Celebration.
In addition, she financially supported the Chapter’s CAP and Walk of FAME initiatives,
Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and was awarded Soror In
the Spotlight for exemplary service. She is a member of the Love First Christian Center
Church.
She is the proud mother of two sons, Jamon and Justin Cox; a daughter-in-law, Kandyce;
and three grandchildren, Jastyn, Jayce, and Little Jay Jay.
Jestina believes that the MTAT Scholarship Pageant is a vibrant training ground for Tam-
pa’s best and brightest young high school students and she will continue to strive for ex-
cellence in creating pageant scripts that audiences will enjoys and remember fondly for a
lifetime.
She is a member of the Dazzling December Hostess Group. This Silver Star absolutely
deserves to be this year’s Honoree. Hats off to Jestina Days Cox. Gamma Theta Omega
truly loves and appreciates her.

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2018 Soror of the Year

Elaine Hayes Bryant

Elaine Hayes Bryant hails from Gainesville Florida. She graduated from PK Yonge La-
boratory School and matriculated at the University of South Florida. A degree in Crimi-
nal Justice, led her to a 35 year career with the Florida Department of Corrections, Pro-
bation and Parole, where she held multiple positions from Probation Officer to Senior
Supervisor. Elaine Bryant is retired and works part time with the Teen Parent Program
at D.W. Waters Career Center, Tampa Fl.
Elaine H. Bryant became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on
March 10, 1979 at the University of South Florida, Zeta Upsilon Chapter. She held the
offices of Vice President, Membership Chairman and Community Service Chairman. As
a student, Elaine was a member of the Bulls Cheerleaders and as a sorority member, en-
joyed service projects, stepping, singing and getting to know her fellow students.
As a member of the Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.,
Elaine has enjoyed servicing the Tampa Bay area through Gamma Theta Omega’s ex-
cellent programs and projects. She enjoys singing with our Region and Boule Choir.
She has held the positions of Graduate Advisor, Member at Large and current 1st Vice
President. She has chaired the following committees: Precious Pearls Youth Group,
Heart Committee, Membership, IVY AKAdemy Celebration and Undergraduate Advi-
sory Council. She has also actively participated on the Standards and Bylaws, Chorus,
Miss Teenage Tampa, Publicity, Tellers, Strategic Planning, Finance, Strategic Planning,
Emerging Young Leaders and A.S.C.E.N.D. committees. Elaine is currently serving on
the South Atlantic Region Standards Evaluation and Investigation Team. Supporting our
various financial campaigns, she has invested in the Capital Asset Program and Walk of
Fame. She is also a past Miss Teenage Tampa Honoree.
Elaine is married to Bruce Bryant, an Associate Minister at New Hope M. B. Church,
Tampa, Florida, where they both worship. Mr. Bryant is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity Incorporated. They have two grown children, Chad Bryant and Alexa Bryant
and two darling grandchildren, Chad Jr. and Kaliyah Bryant.
Gamma Theta Omega Chapter is proud to recognize Elaine Hayes Bryant as their Soror
of the Year.

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Executive Board

Elaine Bryant, Deborah K. Barnes, Tangela DuPree

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Executive Board

President - Deborah K. Barnes Hostess - Amy Jackson

First Vice-President - Elaine Bryant Asst. Hostess - Nathalie B. Ayers

Second Vice-President - Tangela DuPree Ivy Leaf Reporter - Charmayne Sauri

Recording Secretary - Caridad Arenas-Johnson Keeper of the Door - Barbara Twine-Thomas

Asst. Recording Secretary - Lacquitta Fullilove-Berry Historian - Barbara Jefferson Ragin

Correspondence Secretary - Mikaelya Coffee Member-At-Large - Essie Pearl Mobley

Asst. Correspondence Secretary - Sarina Baab Archivist– Sandra Brookins

Treasurer - Tracy Holt Parliamentarian - Lisa Thelwell

Asst. Treasurer - Shelia Padgett Undergraduate Advisor (USF) - Monique Slater

Financial Secretary - Pamela Ravenel Undergraduate Advisor (UT) - Sonja Wise

Asst. Financial Secretary - Sunny Royal-Boyd Business Manager - Brenda Jackson Lee

Chaplain - Jean Collins

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Chapter Members 2018

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter ~ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® - Committee Chairmen

AKA Connection Archives ASCEND Audit
Rhonda Ivery (Chair) Sandra Brookins(Chair) Karen L. Cooper(Chair) Yolanda Gadson (Chair)
Jacqueline Wilds (Co-Chair) Joan Bell (Co-Chair) Kristyna Fuller(Co-Chair) Bethoria Page (Co-Chair)

Awards/Scrapbook Basilei Council Finance Calendar Manager
Fontaine Marion (Chair) Gwen Myers (Chair) Tracy Holt (Chair) Carla White Sunday (Chair)
Joyce Daniel (Co-Chair) Pamela Ravenel(Co-Chair)
Community Service
CAP Yvonne Long (Chair) Constitution & Bylaws EAF
Holly Frazier (Chair) Ebony Harris (Co.Chair) Lisa Thelwell(Chair) Liz Cohen (Chair)
Yvette Rhodes(Co-Chair
Emerging Young Leaders Fall Activity
Renae Feacher (Chair) Lynne Stokes (Chair) Financial Resources (Grant writing/Corporate Health
Jessica Holmes(Co-Chair) Tracy Holt (Co-Chair) Sponsorship) Gloria Wood (Chair)
Rhonda Rhodes(Co-Chair)
Donna Douglas (Chair)
Hospitality Lo Berry (Co-Chair)
Amy Jackson (Chair)
Nathalie Ayers(Co-Chair) History/Golden/Quarter Century History/Celebration/Founder's Day Heritage Festival
Barbara Jefferson Ragin(Chair)
IT Donna Cason(Co-Chair) Jestina Cox (Chair) Sonya Greenidge (Chair)
Caroline G. Stewart (Chair)
Ivy AKAdemy Legal Counsel Membership
Music/GTO Chorus (Chair) Monica Williams Harris (Chair) Dorsity Cole (Chair)
Iva Carter (Chair) Tara LeGree (Co-Chair) Legal Resource Team Arlita Bryant (Co-Chair)
Rhonesia Dennard (Co-Chair)
Precious Pearls MTAT National Pan-Hellenic Council
Thelma Osborne (Chair) Tangela DuPree (Chair) Neoshia Woodson (Chair) Nominating
Carolyn Lewis (Co-Chair) Monica Williams Harris(Co-Chair) Donna Douglas(Chair)
Carla White Sunday(Co-Chair)
Protocol Publicity/Public Relations
Programs Carla White Sunday (Chair) Charmayne Sauri(Chair)
Elaine Bryant (Chair)

Relay for Life Scholarship (MTAT) Standards Sisterly Relations
Jashandra Pace (Chair) Carla White Sunday (Chair) Emily Rogers (Chair) Tressa Jones (Co-Chair)
Monica Williams Harris (Co-Chair) Laurell Jones(Co-Chair
Strategic Planning
Hosetta Coleman (Chair) Tellers Undergraduate Activities Walk of Fame
Edna Cade (Co-Chair) Rhonesia Dennard(Chair) Monique Slater (USF Chair) Dorine Brown-Norman (Chair)
Joyce Sawyer (UT Chair) Jackie White-Haygood (Co-
USF Concessions Chair)
Jessica Chavers (Chairman)
Brenda Jackson Lee (Co-Chair)

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Chapter Members

Adjei-Grundy, Donae Chavers, Jessica Ford , Sherrina Jackson-Lee, Brenda
Aikens-Guzman, LaCheryl Christopher, Latoya Franklin, Lucille Niles Jacobs, Janice
Aina-Hargrett, Oluwatoyin Cipriani, Dannica Frazier, Holly Jenkins, Andretta
Allen, Nola Clark, Janet
Allen-Quinn, Dianna Clark, Latoya Fuller, Krystyna Johnson, Angelene
Anderson, Latonya Coffee, Mikaelya
Andrews, Gloria Cohen, Liz York Fullilove-Berry, Lacquitta Johnson, Debra Y.
Arenas Johnson, Caridad Cole, Dorosity, M Fye, Jewell
Babb,Sarina Renee Coleman, Hosetta Fye, Regyne' Johnson, Ruby Lee
Baker, Bertha Collins, Jean Gadson, Ruby
Baker, Betty T. Cooper, Karen L. Gadson, Yolanda Johnson, Tameca
Barnes, Deborah K. Cooper, Patricia A. Gilley, Hattie
Barnes, Lauren Janine Cooper, Shurn Gilmore-Long, Felecia Jones, Deidre
Bazelais, Nathalie Cooper-Nelson, Joli Glenn, Ernestine A. Jones, Laurell
Bell, Joan Cotman, Jacqueline Glover, Christine
Benton, Thelma Cousins, Charmaine Greene, T. Patsy Jones, Stacey
Berry, Estrellita “Lo” Cox, Jestina Greenidge, Sonya
Boothe, Cassandra Crenshaw, Phoebe Penny Grier, Jamela McFadden Jones, Tressa
Bowden-Humbert, Beverly Crompton, Verlyn B. Griffin, Kathy Joyner-Smith, Miriam
Boyd, Mary L. Cromuel, Quinetra Guyton, Cecilia Lanier, Sylvia
Brookins-Witsell, Sandra Cyrus, Cynthia Hargrett, Berlyn C. Lawson, Belinda Smith
Brown, Marsha Lewis Daniels, Joyce Harrell, Patricia Lee, Phyllis R.
Brown, Ruby White Davis, Danece Harris, Ebony Nicole Legree, Tara
Brown-Queen, Cassandra L. Davis, Sandra H. Henderson, Chiquita Lewis, Carolyn
Bryant, Arlita Dean, Chanel Henderson, Nanette Lewis, Deloris E.
Bryant, Elaine H. Dennard, Rhonesia L. Herring, Stacy Loblack, Marilyn
Dickerson, Angelia Hicks, Brittney Lock, Sholanda
Byrd-Washington, Cheryl Dickerson, Kisha Hicks, Patricia Jackson Lock-Depass Regina
Cade, Ayesha Douglas, Donna Hill, Sandra T. Long, Lizzie P.
Cade, Edna York Dubose, Renalia Holland, Beverly Long, Yvonne D.
Campbell, Darele Duggins, Debra Wells Holmes, Amber Malphus-Nelson, LaVonne
Carley, Sylvia Marion Dunkley, Cora P. Holmes, Jessica Marion, Fontaine
Canty, Sharon Dupar, Patsie Holt, Tracy Marsh, Joyce Anthony
Carrington, Luella DuPree, Tangela Mason, Erniesha
Carter, Iva B. Escalante, Alexis Horne, Jeroline Maultsby, Alveta B.
Carter, Sharon Estrill-Lett, Tamera Howard, Gabrielle Maxwell, Stacey Lawrence
Cason, Donna Feacher, Lorena Renae Hubbard, Josephine B. McCants, Sheila
Cason, Shayla Fils-Aime, Martine Hudson, Freddie West McFadden, Evelyn
Chambers, Michaela Ivery, Rhonda McKinon, LaTina
Jackson, Amy McKinon, Rada
Jackson, Barbara McKissic, Aquenetta
McMillan, Pollynesia
McSwain, Nasya
Miles, Patricia

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Chapter Members

Miller, Gwendolyn M. Russ, Maria White, Barbara D.
Mitchell, Allison Russell, Tangela
Mitchell, Amanda R. Saffold, Elaine H. White, Dierdre K.
Mitchell, Diana Sage, Mervelle White-Haygood, Jacquelyn
Mitchell, Maria P. Sauri,Charmayne White Sunday, Carla
Mitchell, Marneese K. Sawyer, Joyce Whitmore, Cosette
Mobley, Essie Pearl Scott, Evalina Whitmore-Felder, Jamila
Mobley, Marjorie Scrivens, Molbert Wilds, Jacqueline
Moore, Karla Cooper Shuman, Thelma Williams, Gail P.
Moore-Hill, Jocelyn Simmons, Cortnie Williams, Mary F.
Morris, Lucille Sims, Laetitia Williams Harris, Monica
Myers, Brenda Siplin, Brenda Wise, Sonja
Myers, Gwendolyn W. Slater, Chelsea Wood, Gloria
Myers, Joanne Slater, Monique Smith Woodard,Franchon
Nix, Ida Murphy Smith, Tierra Worlds,Gladys
Nixon, Brenda Solomon, Tempress E. Wright, Samaria
Norman, Dorine Brown Solomon, Tina
Northern, Orathai Stewart, Caroline
Osborne, Thelma Stewart, Carolyn House
Pace, Joshondra Suileinan, Tracy-Ann
Padgett, Sheila
Paige, Bethoria Stokes, Lynne
Petway, Margaret Stone, Pamela
Phillips, Idelia Sullivan, Bria
Porter, Ann R. Sykes, Frances
Quince, Peggy Taylor, Angela
Ragin, Barbara J. Thelwell, Lisa
Raiford. Anita Thomas, Gloria J.
Ravenel, Pamela Thomas, Selena Jeneil
Reed, Sophia Q.
Reed Simmons, Juanita (JR) Thompson-Walters, Phyllis
Reid, Claudette
Rhodes, Demoris Tolliver, Phyllis F.
Rhodes, Rhonda Trotter, Jeanette S.
Rhodes, Yvette Turner, Blanche
Robinson, Kathy Twine, Geraldine
Rodgers, Emily E. Twine-Thomas, Barbara
Roker, Rosalyn Underwood, Birdie Williams
Royal-Boyd, Sunny Warren, Jewel
Washington, CaSandra
Watson, Betoria W.

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Congratulations and Best Wishes
for a successful

“Reclaiming Our Time:
Sparkling Pearls of Purpose, Potential and Power” Pageant

Marsha Lewis Brown (17th South Atlantic Regional Director), Evelyn E. McFadden,
Donna E. Douglas (Cluster II Coordinator), Dianna Allen-Quin, Gwendolyn W. Myers,
Betty T. Baker, Josephine B. Hubbard, Phyllis R. Lee (President’s Council Chairman),
Carolyn House Stewart (28th International President), Demoris N. Rhodes, Tempress
Solomon, and Lucille N. Morris. (Not shown, Thelma D. Benton)

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2018 MTAT Advisory Committee

Tangela DuPree, Chairman

Lauren Barnes Maria Mitchell
Cassandra Boothe Marnesse Mitchell
Sunny Royal Boyd Essie Pearl Mobley

Shayla Cason Karla C. Moore
Mikaeyla Coffee Sheila Padgett
Jean Collins Pam Ravenel
Jestina Cox Charmyne Sauri
Danece Davis Cortine Simmons
Sandra Davis Monique Smith Slater
Tamara Estrill Lett Carla White Sunday
Regyne’ Fye Jacqueline Wilds
Freddie Hudson Monica Williams Harris
Fontaine Marion

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2018 Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant Sub-Committees

Appreciation Luncheon Decorations Production Scholarship
Lauren Barnes, Chairman Monica Williams Harris, Chairman
Tamara Estrill Lett, Chairman Marnesse Mitchell, Chairman Shayla Cason, Co-Chairman Carla White Sunday, Co-Chairman
Dianna Allen-Quin Lauren Barnes
Monique Smith Slater, Co-Chairman Maria Mitchell, Co-Chairman Ayesha Cade Iva Carter
Latoya Christopher Donna Cason
Cheryl Byrd Washington Latonya Anderson Mikaelya Coffee Shayla Cason
Regyne' Fye Tangela D. DuPree
Donna Cason Ayesha Cade Deidre Jones Karla Moore
Cortine Simmons Monique Smith Slater
Jean Collins Tara LeGree Carla White Sunday Monica Williams Harris
Monica Williams Harris Sonja Wise
Donna Douglas Laetitia Sims
Program/Script Souvenir Book
Marion Fontaine Brenda Siplin Jestina Cox, Chairman Karla Moore, Chairman
Danece Davis, Co-Chairman Cassandra Boothe, Co-Chairman
Freddie Hudson Lauren Barnes Karen Cooper
Ayesha Cade
Deidre Jones Hostess Tangela D. DuPree Talent
Regyne' Fye, Chairman
Alveta Mautsby Jacqueline Wilds, Chairman Publicity Tangela D. DuPree
Charmayne Sauri, Chairman Freddie Jean Hudson
Gwen Myers Jean Collins, Co-Chairman Essie Pearl Mobley
Protocol Carla White Sunday
Shelia Padgett Nathalie Ayers Carla White Sunday, Chairman
Caridad Arenas Johnson Tickets
Thelma Shuman Nanette Henderson Nanette Henderson Pamela Ravenel, Chairman
LaVonne Malphus-Nelson Sunny Royal Boyd, Co-Chairman
Carla White Sunday Amy Jackson Orathai Northern Hattie Gilley
Sunny Royal Boyd Molbert Scrivens
Jacqueline Wilds Freddie Jean Hudson Monique Smith Slater Carla White-Sunday
Jacqueline White-Haygood
Sonja Wise Laurell Jones

Carolyn Lewis

Awards/Flowers Deloris Lewis

Sandra Davis, Chairman Essie Pearl Mobley

Fontaine Marion, Co-Chairman Barbara D. White

Contestant Enrichment Judges
Mikaelya Coffee, Co-Chairman Shelia Padgett, Chairman
Cortine Simmons, Co-Chairman Tamara Estrill Lett, Co-Chairman
Ayesha Cade Iva Carter
Donna Cason Tangela D. DuPree
Tangela D. DuPree Chiquita Henderson
Sylvia Marion Carley Monique Smith Slater
Chiquita Henderson Blanche Turner
Monica Williams Harris Carla White Sunday
Carla White Sunday

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Miss Teenage Tampa History - Pageant Winners

1967 Gwendolyn Carolyn White 1993 Paula Danille Stevens
1968 Linda Joyce Owens 1994 No Pageant
1969 Olivia H. Mayo 1995 April Daisha Jones
1970 Sandra Farragut 1996 Camille A. Williams
1971 Gail Renee Myers 1997 Erica LaShon Allen
1972 Kathy Willis 1998 Talitha Coverson
1973 Beverly J. Bell 1999 No Pageant
1974 Marline Latson 2000 Crystal NaShea Wilson
1975 Mary Thomas 2001 LaToya Neal
1976 Veronica Brown 2002 No Pageant
1977 Delay Everett 2003 Tiphani Sanders
1978 No Pageant 2004 Shannon LeGrand
1979 Sherrie R. Williams 2005 Cleao Henderson
1980 Lori Bassett 2006 Jeanette Louise Hordge
1981 Shirley L. Sanders 2007 Demetria Wright
1982 Karen L. Mayes 2008 Tanica Monic Mann
1983 Fontelle Mitchell 2009 Kezia Gillyard
1984 Andrea Hopkins 2010 No Pageant
1985 Stephanie M. Beasley 2011 Kiara Pace
1986 Carla Thomas 2012 Raegan Brown
1987 Lisa Sheehy 2013 Arsana Wiggins
1988 Colette Taylor 2014 Sydney Stallworth
1989 Felecia Austin 2015 Phillisity Walters
1990 Kimberly K. Williams 2016 Tori B. Brown
1991 Veda Thomas 2017 ErrDaisha Floyd

Chairpersons

1967-Lucille Niles Franklin 1993-Jennifer D. Robinson
1968-1972- Christine Thomas 1994-No Pageant
1969-Lucille Niles Franklin 1995-Donna M. Cason
1970-1977-Josephine Martinez
1971-No Pageant 1996-Eleanor J. Bell
1972-Bertha Baker Lopez 1997-Gwendolyn W. Myers
1973-Jacquelin Allen 1998-Donna M. Cason
1974-T. Patsy Greene/Cynthia Taylor 1999-No Pageant
1982-Stella J. Lett 2000-2001-Barbara Twine-Thomas
1983-Gail P. Williams 2002-No Pageant
1984-Altamese G. Simmons 2003-Barbara Twine-Thomas
1985-Bessie Brown/Betty T. Baker 2004-2005- Donna M. Cason
1986-Wanda Lewis Campbell 2006-2009-Deidre R. Jones
1987-Cynthia Taylor/Bertha Baker Lopez 2010-No Pageant
1988-1992 Anthena A. Brown 2011-Donna Douglas
2012-2015 - Carla White Sunday
2016-2018 - Tangela DuPree

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L to R: Deidre Jones, Donna Cason, Lucille Morris, Lucille N. Franklin,
Jestina Cox, Betty Baker, Elaine Bryant, Gwen Myers, Donna Douglas.

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Of

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Salutes

2017 Miss Teenage Tampa

ErrDaisha Jumoria Floyd

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2017 Miss Teenage Tampa Contestants

The Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant (MTAT) was founded in 1967 as a means to pro-
mote high scholastic standards and provide a format for college bound young ladies to present
their talents. Activities surrounding the
pageant provide experiences which contribute to the cultural heritage, enrichment and personal
growth of contestants.
The pageant is the signature fundraiser for the Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc. In addition to financing the pageant, it also generates the funds for the com-
munity scholarships, Heritage Awards and other program activities. The community scholarships
are awarded by partnering with the Hillsborough Education Foundation which provides a list of
eligible candidates. Some of these scholarships are matched by Hillsborough Community Col-
lege. The Heritage Awards are presented to the children of active Gamma Theta Omega members
who are graduating from high school. Since the inception of the pageant, Gamma Theta Omega
has awarded over 400 scholarships to young ladies in the Tampa Bay community.

For more information about the Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant,
email: [email protected].

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Contestant # 1 - February

Miss Janiya Thomas

Parents
Charles R. Thomas Jr.

Shatika K. Young
High School
King

Contestant # 2 - April

Miss Sosha James

Parents
Lance and Alaysha Black

Michael James
High School
Tampa Bay Technical

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Contestant # 3 - March

Miss Chyna Green

Parents
David and Deronda Green

High School
Steinbrenner

Contestant # 4 - May

Miss Ziya Moore

Parents
Queodatus and Trina Black

Charles Moore
High School
Tampa Bay Technical

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Contestant # 5 - December

Miss Deshawnda Hall-Lewis

Parents
Tina Hall and Valencia Simpson-Holmes

The late Reshard Lewis
High School

Tampa Bay Technical

Contestant # 6 - October

Miss Lazlo Nziga

Parents
Drs. Jean-Pierre and Yolande Nziga

High School
Hillsborough

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Contestant # 7 - June

Miss Royal McIntyre

Parents
Robert and Latricia McIntyre

High School
Blake

Contestant # 8 - November

Miss Joslyn Smith

Parents
Johnnie and Grace Smith

High School
Blake

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Contestant # 9 - January

Miss Jazmyn Jones

Parents
Roosevelt and Karnesia Jones

High School
Tampa Bay Technical

Contestant # 10 - September

Miss Cymiah Alexander

Parents
Sylvia Henry and Carl Alexander

Robert and Chantail Williams
High School
Blake

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Special Thanks

to
Tangela DuPree, Jestina Cox
Carla White Sunday, Monica Williams Harris

and the
Miss Teenage Tampa Committee

for your
Hard Work and Dedication

From
Deborah K. Barnes
President, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter

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THE GREATER TAMPA ASSOCIATE JEWELS
OF

GREATER TAMPA CHAPTER OF JACK AND JILL
OF AMERICA, INC.
CONGRATULATE

ASSOCIATE JEWEL TANGELA DUPREE
GENERAL CHAIRMAN OF THE

2018 MTAT SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
MRS. DEBRA BLOSSOM, CHAIR

MS. TONYA COLEMAN, CO-CHAIR

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Congratulations
Soror of the year
Elaine Hayes Bryant

Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

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Congratulations and Best Wishes

Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
of

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
and the 2018 Miss Teenage Tampa Contestants

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Congratulations

Miss Teenage Tampa Honoree

Jestina Cox

Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

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Congratulations

2018 Miss Teenage Tampa Contestants and
MTAT Honoree Jestina Cox

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Congratulations Jestina Cox
MTAT Honoree 2018

Larry, Cassandra and Marcus Boothe

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Best Wishes and Congratulations

Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for making a

positive impact in the community with the
2018 Miss Teenage Tampa Pageant.

Soror Holly Frazier, Principal
Soror Elaine Bryant, Teen Parent Coordinator
Soror Karla C. Moore, Business Technology

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To our dearest daughter Jazmyn Jones, as you grow
older we want you to fly out like a free bird. Go forth
and pursue all of your dreams. Live life to the fullest
and make sure that your happiness is second to none.
Just remember that every time you need a hug or a place
to call your own we are always here.

Love you always and forever,
Your mom and dad, Roosevelt and Karnesia Jones

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Aloha and congratulations

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Best Wishes to
Jazmyn Jones

You're a shining star, no matter
who you are

Shining bright to see what you
could truly be

What you could truly be.

Love, Monique, Chris, Alana, Emma and Benji

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For my granddaughter Jazmyn Jones,
I love you so and I want to let you know

that I thank God each day for you.
I pray your dreams will come true.
A beautiful smile and a loving heart
with a spirit that is happy and free.
You will make a difference in this world.
You sure have made a difference to me.

God Bless, Grandma Marion Gaines

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to my Doll Baby

Jazmyn Jones

“Where ever life takes you, you will always be my granddaughter”

Love, your grandmother Marion Gaines

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

JAZMYN JONES

ALWAYS REMEMBER……
YOU ARE BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE

STRONGER THAN YOU SEEM
SMARTER THAN YOU THINK AND
TWICE AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU’D

EVER IMAGINE…
We wish you the best of luck on your journey.

Love you!
VOSHA AND MORRIS HARRIS
MICAH, MILES AND MORRIS III

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The Best of Luck

Jazmyn Jones

Be a lifelong student
The more you learn
The more you earn
You can become whatever you want in life when you
believe in yourself.

Love Always,
The Humphreys

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Congratulations

Jazmyn M. Jones

A huge congratulations to you! We know how hard you have worked to
get to this point, and we are extremely proud of you for all of your
academic achievements.
We know great things are ahead of you, in your personal and academic
life. You have so much potential, and we look forward to seeing what
opportunities present themselves to you. Remember, keep reaching for
your goals and dreams. Never forget your ability to achieve them.
Congratulations and may you always be abundantly blessed.

Love,
Chief Master Sergeant Wilbert and Sally Gaines Russell

La Tonia Russell Burns and family
Wilma Russell Leath and family
Felicia Russell Davis and family
Carolyn Conyers and family

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ALOHA and BEST WISHES TO

JAZMYN JONES

FROM
HONOLULU, HAWAII

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Amanda
Candice
Katrina
Kemeka
Sherece

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