IN SUPPORT OF AYANA JOHNSON -- 99 --
IN SUPPORT OF AYANA JOHNSON -- 100 --
IN SUPPORT OF AYANA JOHNSON -- 101 --
2021-2022 Miss Kayla Lewis $9,500 Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero DEBUTANTE MissZahra Sandifer -- 102 --
Zahra is the daughter of Dr. Anthony and Renee Sandifer Sr. She is a junior at Phoebus High School, and currently serves as President of the Hampton Delta Foundation Debutantes. She is Public Relations Chair for her school’s Junior Class and a member of the Hampton Chapter NAACP. Zahra is also active with the Hampton Chapter of Jack and Jill, and Historian. She enjoys cooking and contributing to the Phantoms Read Initiative. She aspires to attend Howard University to study both law and medicine. Her dream is to become a neurosurgeon or an anesthesiologist. Isaiah is the escort of Zahra Sandifer. He is a senior at Phoebus High School. His favorite subject is English. He plans to attend college and major in computer engineering. He hopes to eventually own a trucking business. ISAIAH K. WRIGHT SON OF CARL AND CAMEKA WRIGHT ZAHRA SANDIFER DAUGHTER OF DR. ANTHONY AND RENEE SANDIFER SR. -- 103 --
RED & WHITE COTILLION DONORS for DIAMOND GXS Enterprise, LLC Ethel Jackson Jackie Rice Dr. Anthony and Renee Sandifer ZIS Enterprise, LLC PLATINUM GXS Enterprises Erica Cooke Aniya Epps Michelle Gatling Dora Parson Gabrielle Sandifer Malita Shafer GOLD Cynthia Austin Bobby Powell Jackie Rice Debra Tatum Kimyetta Wilkins SILVER Daryl Epps Ivory Powell Dessalyn Sandifer Elisha Sandifer Tamara Crawford-Williams BRONZE Anita Brown Jessica Moore Veronica Robinson Ira & Felicia Sandifer LEGACY David Sandifer Tyrus & Malita Shafer Diamond Barham Rosa T. Owens Anaiyah Perry Layla Whiterspoon FRIEND Lakema Adams Troy Sandifer Kimberly Brown Sandifer Jeanine Turman Dawn Williams ZAHRA SANDIFER IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER -- 104 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER Congratulations to the Zahra Sandifer And the19th Annual Red & White Cotillion “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” -Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut See your dreams and go beyond that. I wish you the best with your future endeavors, overcome your obstacles. Meraiah A. Cannon Miss Red and White Cotillion 2015-2016 -- 105 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER Congratulations To Our Sister Zahra Imani Sandifer We are So Proud of You! Love Always, Aniya & Gabrielle “But the love of sisters needs no words. It does not depend on memories, or mementos, or proof. It runs as deep as a heartbeat. It is as ever-present as a pulse.” —Lisa Wingate -- 106 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER To my Lovely Granddaughter, Zahra Sandifer, words of WISDOM !!! When it seems like you're stuck in a hopeless situation, humble yourself and ask God for wisdom. When you feel like you can't, know that you can!!! God want to help you to overcome and prevail in all situations!!! The Holy Spirit will guide you as you confront upcoming challenges. Take wisdom as your chief weapon, and your challenges will shrink to dust, and nothing will be restrained from you which you can imagine doing!E!! Love Grandma Ethel Jackson ৃৄে -- 107 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 To My Beautiful Granddaughter Zahra Never forget that I love you. If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes. Only then you would realize how special you are to me. I Love you forever! Grandma Marie -- 108 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER Here's to my Sweet, Beautiful Intelligent niece ZAHRA IMANI SANDIFER With a name like that you were born for GREATNESS !!! I am so very proud of the remarkable young lady you have grown to be. Keep investing in yourself, that you may in the future be able to invest in others, as your parents have taught you, to be of service to your community. Your return of investment. By the grace of God, you are what you are, and his grace which was bestowed upon you was IJĺťϙĖIJϙŽÍĖIJϠϙæŪťϙƅĺŪŘϙÍæŪIJîÍIJťīƅϙīÍæĺŘϙſĖīīϙŕÍƅϙĺƯϟϙ´ôťϙIJĺťϙƅĺŪϠϙæŪťϙťēôϙ@ŘÍèôϙĺċϙ@ĺîϠϙſēĖèēϙĖŜϙ with you, for he has plans of peace and not of evil to give you and expected end. through your perseverance and holding on with tenacity !!! Love Always Aunt Jackie ە۔ۖᑼᑽᑾᑿᑼᑽᑾᑿᑼᑽᑾᑿ -- 109 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER To my niece Zahra, Congratulations to an amazing young lady on her way to fulfill her destiny. As you continue to grow and to reach for the stars and fulfill the highest expectation of your dream, remember to keep God first, as you pursue it. Know that I am very proud of you, for the person that you are and aspire to be. May the Lord bless you and keep you in the days ahead. Love your Uncle Minister Tony Rice, Tabernacle of God Holiness Church -- 110 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER Greetings from your “Chi-Town” Family, Auntie Felicia, and Uncle Ira! Zahra, we wish you THE BEST. Remember, Through God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE !!!!! -- 111 --
To Our Beautiful Daughter, Zahra Imani Sandifer Never forget that WE LOVE YOU More than you’ll ever know. Don’t ever lose sight of THE WONDERFUL person you are. Never GIVE UP ON THE BEAUTIFUL DREAMS YOU HAVE. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, as much as we believe in you. We Loved you first. We Love you still. Always have and always Will! Love always, Mom & Dad IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER -- 112 --
Kelly’s Kare Academy in Virginia Beach/Norfolk Virginia. 4604 Pembroke Lake Circle Suite 108 VB, Va 23455 (757) 228-3443 Licensed Day Care provider to infants and toddlers as well as before and after care. I the Owner/Director, Yvonne Kelly and Proud Member of Delta Sigma Theta Norfolk Alumnae Chapter, would like to wish Zahra Sandifer and the other young ladies a great journey. Thanks to the Hampton Chapter for this year’s Cotillion and keep making a tremendous impact on the lives of our youth. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it. IN SUPPORT OF ZAHRA SANDIFER 2023-2024 DEBUTANTE PROGRAM -- 113 --
2021-2022 Miss Kayla Lewis $9,500 Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero DEBUTANTE Miss Synia Saunders -- 114 --
Synia is the daughter of Rendell and Danyelle Saunders. She is a senior at Kecoughtan High School. She is active with the All District SSAA Choir and attends Antioch Baptist Church where she performs in the Ministering Angels Dance Ministry and Fine Arts Dramatization Ministry. Synia also enjoys singing. She plans to attend Virginia State University and major in Business Management and aspires to work in the music industry. Jaylen is the escort of Synia Saunders. He is a senior at Kecoughtan High School where his favorite subjects are history and science. His special talents are dancing and acting. He plans to attend either Norfolk State University, Hampton University or Virginia Commonwealth University and major in theatre and dance. JAYLEN HARDING HOWELL SON OF QUINCY HOWELL AND MONICA BRYANT SYNIA SAUNDERS DAUGHTER OF RENDELL AND DANYELLE SAUNDERS -- 115 --
RED & WHITE COTILLION DONORS for PLATINUM Danyelle Saunders GOLD Ret. District Court Judge Judith Daniels Alethia McMillian Garry Johnson SILVER Wixie Stephens Pauline Campbell Pamela Carlson Herbert Richardson Antoinette Williams BRONZE Vanessa Burton John Carter Valerie Vann-Comrie Oscar & Janet Lewis Zavery McDougald Marilyn & Kewanda Merritt Shannon & Michael Harrell Maxine Thompson Ira B. Wolfe Pamela Wright LEGACY Mary Cole Stacey Cook Tracie N. Gardner Glenda Gerald Garry Johnson Deborah W. Lindsey Law Offi ce of Mark Locklear Rhondette Nickson Tiffany Powers Gwendolyn Rogers Jennifer Williams Shirley Williams Etta N. Zeigler FRIEND J. Stanley Carmichael Mahetta Manning-Commedo Latonja Council Jacqueline Davis Joyce Jones Isabel McClain Jones Kelly Lampkin Linette McGilvery Diane Surgeon Lisa Troy SYNIA SAUNDERS IN SUPPORT OF SYNIA SAUNDERS -- 116 --
IN SUPPORT OF SYNIA SAUNDERS -- 117 --
IN SUPPORT OF SYNIA SAUNDERS -- 118 --
IN SUPPORT OF SYNIA SAUNDERS Congratulations to the Debutante Synia Imani Saunders and the Hampton Delta Foundation, Inc. on your 2023-2024 Red and White Debutante Cotillion Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman Dr. Jasmine A. Bogan Las Vegas, Nevada -- 119 --
2021-2022 Miss Kayla Lewis $9,500 Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero DEBUTANTE Miss Laura Thomas -- 120 --
Laura is the daughter of L. Bryan and Mesha Thomas. She is a junior at Bethel High School, and is a member and leader of her school’s JROTC Program. Laura serves as Secretary of the Hampton Delta Foundation Debutantes. She enjoys writing short stories. She is interested in attending college to study Biopsychology and Cognitive Psychology to earn a master’s degree and ultimately become a Child Therapist. DAUGHTER OF CLARENCE, JR. AND CLUVERIUS BANKS Jaiden is the escort of Laura Thomas. He is a junior at Bethel High School. His favorite subjects are English and history, and he has a special interest in track and fi eld. Jaiden plans to attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical Institute, and major in political science. JAIDEN KALEB RICHARDSON SON OF MICHAEL PICKETT AND TAQUANNA RICHARDSON LAURA THOMAS DAUGHTER OF L. BRYAN AND MESHA THOMAS -- 121 --
RED & WHITE COTILLION DONORS for PLATINUM Oluwakemi Amola-Hill Thomas Rental Investments LLC GOLD Laurie & Tom Meree SILVER Elita Brown Pamela Thomas Monroe Morning Star Baptist Church BRONZE Deborah Aiken Elaine Hudgens Aaron Johnson Desmond Jones Luther & Wilma Jordan Bridget Lewis LEGACY Mr. & Mrs. Jessie & Sandra Blount Sean Bullock Felicia Farmer Aaron Giles Valerie Goodwin Debra Gray Crystal Jacobs Pamela Johnson Carrie Littleton Alice Lockley Marissa Resto FRIEND Janet Carter Ulysses & Cynthia Olden Mr. Ruben LaRhonda White Ausra Zemaiheri LAURA THOMAS IN SUPPORT OF LAURA THOMAS -- 122 --
IN SUPPORT OF LAURA THOMAS Congratulation & Best Wishes Debutante Laura Thomas It has been a blessing to watch you grow into a beautiful and intelligent young lady. Continue to let your light shine for the world to see. We will always be by your side cheering you on. Love you always, Mom & Dad -- 123 --
IN SUPPORT OF LAURA THOMAS Congratulations on all your accomplishments. We wish you continue success and God’s very best! Love you, Grandaddy and Granny (Larry & Martha McDaniels) Debutante Laura Thomas To my lovely Granddaughter, I’m so proud of you and I love the young women you have become. May God continue to bless you. Love you, Grandma (Geneva Thomas) Debutante Laura Thomas -- 124 --
2023-2024 DEBUTANTE PROGRAM -- 125 --
2021-2022 Miss Kayla Lewis $9,500 Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero DEBUTANTE Miss Kristina Tolliver -- 126 --
Kristina is the daughter of Timothy Toliver and Isi Johnson. She is a senior at Tabb High School. She was awarded the opportunity to participate as a mentee in Hampton University’s Scientifi c Research Mentorship Program. Her hobbies and extracurricular activities include cooking, volunteering, and dancing with the Ebony Fires at Hampton University. Kristina aspires to attend medical school and become a surgical technician. De’Andre is the escort of Kristina Tolliver. He is a junior at Bethel High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society. His favorite subjects are math and history. De’Andre enjoys sports, plays varsity football and is a member of the track team. He plans to attend either Howard University or Georgia State University and major in sports medicine. DE’ANDRE DWAYNE WIMLEY, JR. SON OF DE’ANDRE WIMBLEY, SR. AND TANEISHA GAYLES KRISTINA TOLLIVER DAUGHTER OF TIMOTHY TOLLIVER AND ISI JOHNSON -- 127 --
RED & WHITE COTILLION DONORS for PLATINUM Lillian Boyd Ivie Ero BRONZE Patsy G. Sheppard LEGACY George Boyd Julia Wilson FRIEND April Olivia Ewell Stephanie Harry Barbara Inman KRISTINA TOLLIVER IN SUPPORT OF KRISTINA TOLLIVER -- 128 --
IN SUPPORT OF KRISTINA TOLLIVER CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES DEBUTANTE KRISTINA TOLLIVER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL THAT YOU DO! MUCH LOVE TANEISHA, DE’ANDRE AND MISS NOVA -- 129 --
IN SUPPORT OF KRISTINA TOLLIVER CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE “2023-2024” DEBUTANTE AND ESCORTS Many Blessing From: Rufus, Leasa, De’Stanye, Nevaeh, De’Andre, DJ, Mrs. Holliday & Aviyon Swittenberg Family -- 130 --
IN SUPPORT OF KRISTINA TOLLIVER 2023-2024 DEBUTANTE PROGRAM -- 131 --
Honey butter, may you continue to grow into the beautiful, gorgeous, young lady that you are becoming! Congratulations And Best Wishes To Debutante Kristina Tolliver from Meme and Papaw Congratulations Debutante Kristina tolliver IN SUPPORT OF KRISTINA TOLLIVER -- 132 --
2023-2024 DEBUTANTE PROGRAM -- 133 --
2021-2022 Miss Kayla Lewis $9,500 Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero DEBUTANTE MissZariah Williams -- 134 --
Zariah is the daughter of Cedric Williams and Temesha Greene. She is a junior at Phoebus High School. Zariah serves as Vice President of the Hampton Delta Foundation Debutantes. She is actively involved in the Phantom Elite Step Team, and the soccer team. Zariah is planning to attend college, majoring in neuropsychology. Xavier is the escort of Zariah Williams. He is a junior at Phoebus High School. His favorite subjects are math and science. He has special talents in art, basketball, and football. He plans to attend either Massachusetts Institute of Technology or California Institute of Technology and major in computer science. XAVIER ANTHONY MISSE NDONG SON OF MAURICE AND SHANDA MISSE NDONG DAUGHTER OF MR. & MRS. TODD E. BANKS ZARIAH WILLIAMS CEDRIC WILLIAMS AND TEMESHA GREENE -- 135 --
RED & WHITE COTILLION DONORS for DIAMOND Cedric Williams Sophisticated & Enterprising Tax Pros PLATINUM Cedric Williams GOLD Temesha Greene LEGACY Charis Winder FRIEND Elizabeth LaBreck Brenda Williams Joaquin Harrison ZARIAH WILLIAMS IN SUPPORT OF ZARIAH WILLIAMS -- 136 --
IN SUPPORT OF ZARIAH WILLIAMS -- 137 --
2021-2022 Miss Kayla Lewis $9,500 Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero Asha McKenzie Madison Jones Anselei Taliaff ero DEBUTANTE MissSydney Woodard -- 138 --
Sydney is the daughter of Darrlyn and Donna Fenner. She is a junior at Bethel High School. Sydney actively participates in soccer, swimming, Student 2 Student Mentoring, and is a Junior Class Offi cer. She is engaged in Delta G.E.M.S., CHKD Junior Volunteer, and Sentara Norfolk General Junior Volunteer. Sydney aspires to become an obstetrician and gynecologist. She has plans to attend an HBCU to major in Biology, followed by pursuing a medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School. John is the escort of Sydney Woodward. He is a sophomore at Liberty University with a major in strategic communications. JOHN HENRY WOODARD SON OF COREY JARRETT AND LINDA WOODARD-JARRETT SYDNEY WOODARD DAUGHTER OF DARRLYN AND DONNA FENNER -- 139 --
RED & WHITE COTILLION DONORS for PLATINUM Darrlyn & Donna Fenner BRONZE Tori & Jamari Jones LEGACY Lani & Ralph Chambers Marlon & Kathy Brown Dr. Johanna Brown Dumar Coulibaly Monigue & Rodney Davenport Keith & Denise Davis Larry Jones Deanna Newsome Gailine & Alphonso Richardson Tara Turner FRIEND Sam & Terri Boone Poiret Coulibaly Anna Cross Gabrielle, Ryleigh & Mercy Fenner Bridgett Forshee Lakiesha & Nana Gyamera Mr. & Mrs. William Hicks Joi & Cecil Mainor Victoria Morris Deanna Newsome Britany Penn Rachael Porter Monica & Ralph Raynor Trevor & Cheryl Steed Dannetta White In Memory of Caprice White Vearnetta White Amena Wilson Tanisha & Eddie Winkly SYDNEY WOODARD IN SUPPORT OF SYDNEY WOODARD -- 140 --
Vision Boards -- 141 --
Red & White Cotillion COMMITTEES ATTIRE Goldie A. Malloy, Chair Robin Rattley Lavita M. Young Theresa Woods AWARDS Lavita M. Young, Chair Michelle Lewis Leasa Swittenberg CHOREOGRAPHY Jean B. Braxton, Chair Valerie Fauntleroy Tenika Lewis-Davis CONSULTANTS Brenda Y. Fowlkes Goldie A. Malloy DEBUTANTE GALLERY Jennifer Young-Wiggins, Chair DECORATIONS Goldie A. Malloy, Chair Linda Hudson FUNDS COLLECTIONS Evelyn E. Anderson, Chair Therese Addison Jean Roach Leasa Swittenberg Lavita M. Young HOSTESSES Brenda Fowlkes, Chair Olivia Ewell Linda Hudson Michelle Jones Jeanette McGowan Robin Rattley Jean Roach Shirley Smith and Andria Chapman-Taliaferro CO-CHAIRS MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA Shirley Smith & Andria Chapman-Taliaferro, Co-Chairs MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Patsy G. Sheppard, Chair Jean Braxton PHOTOGRAPHY AND PUBLICITY Latonya R. Parker, Chair Olivia Ewell Jennifer Young-Wiggins Kia M. Wiggins REFRESHMENTS Shirley Smith & Andria Chapman-Taliaferro, Co-Chairs Theresa Woods SCHOLARSHIP Brenda Y. Fowlkes, Chair Evelyn E. Anderson Sherrill Banks-Wiley SITE Goldie A. Malloy, Chair Brenda Fowlkes Patsy G. Sheppard Margo Young-Wiggins SOUVENIR BOOK Michelle Lewis, Chair Patsy Sheppard Sherrill Banks-Wiley Sheila Williams Margo Young-Wiggins TICKETS Michelle Jones, Chair Jeanette McGowan 2023-2024 -- 142 --
Special ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A special note of gratitude is extended to the following businesses, individuals and organizations for their services throughout the 2023-2024 Debutante Cotillion Program AFFORDABLE PRINTING Invitations, Graphic Design AMES TUXEDO Formal Wear CHOREOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Mrs. Tenika Lewis-Davis CREATIONS BY MARGO-LYNN Embroidery Services DEBUTANTE & ESCORT CERTIFICATES Mrs. Hope Ellison DECORATIONS J’Lamour Luxury Events & Decor HAMPTON ROADS CONVENTION CENTER Debutante Retreat Red and White Cotillion Site HOUSE MUSIC – DJ SERVICES Mr. Michael Broadhead JOHN HENRY PRINTING Souvenir Books & Programs MEETING SITE Hampton Delta Foundation Building MISTRESS OF CEREMONY Ms. Kaicey Baylor, WVEC-TV 13 MLK BREAKFAST Chums, Inc. MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA GUEST SPEAKER Mrs. Myra Williams MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA SITE St. James United Methodist Church REHEARSAL SITE First Baptist Church-Hampton SOLOIST Miss Bria Alexander SOUVENIR BOOK/PROGRAM DESIGN & LAYOUT Ms. Michelle Lewis Mrs. Sheila Williams WORKSHOP PRESENTERS • Dress for Success Consultant Mrs. Sharon Chappell • Etiquette Consultant Mrs. Goldie Malloy • Finance Consultant Mrs. Alexis Swann • Financial Aid Consultant Ms. Stacey Harden • Motivational Speakers - Norfolk State University Royal Court • Skin Care & Makeup Consultants Ms. Mae Williams-Anderson • Social Media Infl uence Mrs. Latonya Parker • Steppin’ Stones – Step Lessons Mrs. Kia Wiggins • Self-Esteem, Peer Pressure, Bullying Ms. Shirley Smith & Ms. Tyshawna Hankerson • Painting with a Purpose Ms. Michelle Lewis • College/Career Goals Vision Boards Dr. Andria Chapman-Taliaferro TSC VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTIONS Mr. Harry Washington, Owner Photographer/Videographer -- 143 --
Autographs -- 144 --