2021 Teen Leadership Conference Journal

68TH ANNUAL
TEEN LEADERSHIP

CONFERENCE

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SENIOR TEENS DIRECTORY
(GRADUATING)

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68TH ANNUAL
TEEN LEADERSHIP

CONFERENCE

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CONGRATULATIONS
CLATSOS OTHF E2020

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BURLINGTON-GRAHAM CHAPTER

ALANA DRUMGOLD LAILA VALENTINE

Alana L. Drumgold is graduating Laila Valentine, a senior dually
from both River Mill Academy in enrolled at Ceder Ridge High School
Graham, NC and the North Carolina (Hillsborough, NC) and The School
School of Science and Mathematics of Science and Math (Durham, NC),
in Durham, NC, and is the daughter is the daughter of Mr. Brian & Dr.
of Aaron & Reisha Drumgold. Alana Latoia Valentine. A member of the
has been in the Burlington-Graham Burlington-Graham Chapter of Jack
Chapter for 13 years where she has & Jill for 6 years, Laila is a Girl
earned several awards and serves Scout Ambassador, in the French
as Teen Chapter President. She is Honor Society, National Honor
active in church, is a 13 year Girl Society, President (past Vice
Scout, a National Honor Society President) of the Red Cross Club,
member and a frequent children's Co-Founder of the Black Student
museum volunteer. Alana plans to Union, and Jack & Jill Chapter Vice
attend North Carolina Central President (past Foundation Chair).
University where she will major in She will attend UNC-Chapel Hill,
mathematics toward her goal of major in Neuroscience, and focus
becoming a patent lawyer. on a future in scientific research.

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CAPITAL CITY CHAPTER

ERIN BLAGROVE KENNEDY COOPER

Erin Yvonne Blagrove graduated Kennedy Nikale Cooper graduated
from Southeast Raleigh Magnet from Heritage High in Wake Forest,
High School in Raleigh, NC and is NC, and is the daughter of Mr. and
the daughter of Mr. and Attorney Mrs. Cory E. Cooper. She has been a
Martin E. Blagrove, Jr. She is a member of the Capital City Chapter
charter Jill of the Capital City for seven years. Kennedy
Chapter, established in 2012. She is contributes to her high school
a member of BETA club at her community with the Key Club, Girls
school, where she participates in Who Code, Yearbook Staff, served
several volunteer opportunities on the Student Government
throughout the year. She is also a Association team, and a member of
proud member of the Southeast the National Society of High School
Raleigh Magnet High School track Scholars. Outside of school,
and field team. She throws discus activities include Girl Scouts of
and shotput. Erin will attend North America and KPop 4 Peace. She has
Carolina Agricultural and decided to attend East Carolina
Technical State University and University where she will major in
major in Kinesiology. Computer Engineering minor
Graphic Design.

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CAPITAL CITY CHAPTER

COLIN JOHNSON NATALIE NDIFORAMANG

Colin Johnson is a senior at Thales Natalie Ndiforamang graduated
Academy in Rolesville, NC and is from Athens Drive Magnet High
the son of Mr. Jeffrey and Dr. School in Raleigh, NC. She is the
Nicole Johnson. He has been a daughter of Kojo and Nacole
member of the Capital City Inkumsah. She has been a member
Chapter for six years. During the of the Capital City Chapter of Jack
2020 Pandemic, Colin created, and and Jill for seven years and the
recruited 4 coaches and 6 young Clear Lake/Bay Area Chapter for
men from the local community, to four years. While in high school,
a COVID safe environment, to help Natalie participated in multiple
them improve their basketball community service organizations
skills. Colin will be attending The including NHS, Key Club and TLC.
Pennsylvania State University’s She also enjoyed singing in the
Smeal College of Business, at Athens Drive Vocal Ensemble and
University Park, PA. He has also running track her freshman and
been offered a point guard roster sophomore years. Natalie has
spot at the Penn State Hazelton decided to attend the honors
Campus basketball team. program at UNC Chapel Hill and will
major in Biology.

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CAPITAL CITY CHAPTER

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS

Christopher Williams graduated
from Heritage High School in Wake
Forest, NC and is the son of James
and Tene Williams. He has been a
member of the Capital City
Chapter of Jack and Jill for 9
years. He is the founder of The
Math Man and Friends tutorial
service, Captain of the Varsity
Football team, and a member of
the National Honor Society,
National Math Honor Society,
National Science Honor Society
and the National Achievers Society.
He will attend Howard University as
a student-athlete where he will
play football while majoring in
Finance.

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CHARLESTON CHAPTER

LYDIA ALFORD ZARIA ASCUE

Lydia Charise Alford, the daughter My name is Zaria Ascue, I am a
of Drs. Craig and Eleanor Alford, graduating senior at Wando High
graduated from Fort Dorchester School in Mt. Pleasant, SC. I plan to
High School, Charleston, SC. She attend the illustrious Hampton
has been a member of the University in the fall with a major in
Charleston Chapter of Jack and Jill Computer Science and a minor in
for 16 years. She has served as Business Administration. I also plan
Chapter Teen President and to take my athletic career to the D1
Foundation Chair. Lydia is a Duke level on the Hampton Women’s
TIP scholar, a member of the Soccer Team.
National Honor Society and the
senior class Vice President. She has
been active in Scouts BSA’s
Venture Crew 469 where she has
earned several awards, including
the Eagle Scout Award. She will
attend Clemson University and
double major in environmental
science /animal science.

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CHARLESTON CHAPTER

JAEDEN BARR KRISJEN BUNCUM

Jaeden A. Barr graduated from Krisjen Buncum graduated from
Fort Dorchester High School in Wando High School in Mount
North Charleston, SC, and is the Pleasant, SC and is the daughter of
daughter of Mr. James A. Barr, Jr. John Buncum and Rita Roache. She
and Yolonda Zanders-Barr, and has been a member of the
the older sister of Master James Charleston, SC Jack and Jill Chapter
A. Barr, III. She has been a for 13 years. She is a member of the
member of the Charleston Future Leaders Roundtable, the
Chapter for 13 years where she Prom Committee and Atonement R.
served as Vice President and E. Church. She has decided to
Recording Secretary. She is a attend the University of South
member of Morris Brown AME Carolina where she will major in
Church. She has decided to attend Mechanical Engineering.
Hampton University where she will
major in Biochemistry and attend
medical school in the future.

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CHARLESTON CHAPTER

CALIPH HANESWORTH VIGI LEBLANC ORR

Caliph JohnRoss Hanesworth is a Vigi LeBlanc Orr graduated from
senior at Charleston Charter Charleston County School of The
School of Math and Science and is Arts in Charleston, South Carolina,
the son of Caliph and Erica and is the daughter of Mr. John
Hanesworth. He has been a Orr and Dr. Paula Orr. She has
member of the Charleston been a member of Jack & Jill for
Chapter of Jack and Jill for 10 16 years. Vigi has led the STYLZE
years. He is a member of his program for the last 3 years and a
school's varsity soccer team, member of the Future Leaders
plays snare drum in the Burke Roundtable for 5 years. She
High Marching Band, and is a served as President for the
member of Gentlemen of Duty Charleston chapter of Jack & Jill
and Distinction Step Team. He will for the 20-21 program year. She
attend Claflin University in the fall has decided to attend Hampton
where he will major in biological University in the fall where she
sciences and plan to later attend plans to major in biology and
physical therapy school. attend medical school.

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CHARLESTON CHAPTER

ANTHONY O'NEILL, JR.

Anthony Bryan O'Neill, Jr.
graduated from Palmetto
Scholars Academy in Charleston,
South Carolina and is the son of
Attorneys Anthony and Elonda
O'Neill. He has been a member of
the Charleston Jack and Jill
Chapter for 12 years. "Tony" was a
member of the PSA Track team
for 4 years and cross country
team for one year. Tony was the
Junior Class President and is a
member of The Charleston (SC)
Links, Incorporated Future
Leaders Roundtable. Tony is a
member of St. Marks Episcopal
Church. Tony plans to attend the
University of South Carolina
where he will major in biology.

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CHARLOTTE CHAPTER

LIA EASTON AVERY FIELDS III

Lia Gabrielle Easton is a senior at Avery Curtis Fields III is
Cannon School in Concord, NC. She affectionately called Tre’ by his
is the daughter of John and Jilda family and friends. He is a
Easton. Lia has been a member of lifetime member of Jack and Jill
the Charlotte Chapter for 14 years. joining the Charleston, SC
She is an A Girl’s Gift Debutante Chapter at age 2. Tre’ is a senior
and former Vice President of the at William A. Hough High School
Charlotte Chapter Senior Teens. Lia in Cornelius, NC. He is a member
leads the Cannon School chapter of the Varsity Football, and Track
of Eye to Eye and is a co-lead for & Field teams. Tre’ served as
the Black Affinity Group. She is a Senior Teen Vice President of the
thespian at heart and has been in Charlotte Chapter of Jack and
performances with Cannon Theater Jill. He formerly served as Senior
Company and Theatre Charlotte. Teen Editor/Historian. Tre’ plans
She plans to attend Spelman to attend college on an athletic
College and pursue a career in scholarship and major in Sports
broadcast journalism. Broadcasting with a minor in
African American History.

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CHARLOTTE CHAPTER

ARÍ JAH GIBSON AUSTIN HARDY

Arí Jah Gibson graduated with a Austin Hardy graduated from Cox
Global Studies Diploma from Mill High School and is the son
Providence Day School in Elaine and Jeffrey Hardy. Austin
Charlotte, NC and is the daughter has been a member of the
of Dwight and Ericka Gibson. She Charlotte Chapter for 13 years. He is
has been a member of Jack and involved in several different
Jill for 15 years. Arí currently serves organizations in School and is an
as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Teen Usher at Friendship Missionary
President. She is a trilingual Baptist Church in Charlotte,NC.
member of the National Honor Austin received a scholarship to
Society and enjoys Model United play soccer. He has decided to
Nations, Track, Dance, and Cheer. attend Georgia Southern University
She spends most of her free time where he will major in Exercise
traveling and advocating for Science. He plans to become a
marginalized people. Arí will attend Physical Therapist.
Stanford University.

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CHARLOTTE CHAPTER

CAMERYN REAVES STANLEY REED

My name is Cameryn Reaves. I Stanley M. Reed is a senior at
graduated from Providence High Hopewell High School in
School in Charlotte, North Huntersville, NC and is the son of
Carolina. I am the daughter of Doris and Stanley Reed. He has
Derrick and Carla Reaves. I’m been a member of the Charlotte
involved in the National Chapter for 8 years and has served
Technical Honor Society, as the Senior Teen Sergeant at
certified in both Microsoft Arms. Stanley is a member of
Software Development and National Science Honor Society,
Database Management. Beta Club, National Society of High
Additionally, I am a certified School Scholars, Titan Men of Valor
Adobe Graphic Designer. I have and Team Captain football and
been a member of Jack and Jill baseball teams. Stanley is an Eagle
for 5 years where I held Scout and will major in Kinesiology
numerous positions including the fall of 2021. Stanley will commit
Senior Teen President for the to the University of his choice in the
Charlotte Chapter. I plan to spring of 2021.
attend NC A & T State University
and major in Computer Science.

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CHESAPEAKE CHAPTER

BRYANNA CUFFEE MIA FAUNTROY

Bryanna Cuffee graduated from Mia Camille Fauntroy graduated
the First Colonial Legal Studies from Portsmouth Christian School
Academy in Va. Beach, VA and is in Portsmouth, Virginia. She is the
the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bryan daughter of Mr. Kevin Fauntroy
D. Cuffee. Bryanna has been a and Dr. Dionne Harewood. She
member of the Chesapeake has been a member of the
Chapter of Jack and Jill for Chesapeake Chapter of Jack and
14years. Bree is a 2021 Neptune Jill for 5 years. She currently serves
Festival Princess, a member of as teen corresponding secretary.
NHS, Spanish Honor Society, & She has been an active member
much more she is an active of Brighton Rock AME Zion
member of New Calvary Baptist church, and a member of the
Church & Bree is the Co-Captain youth choir. Mia will attend
of her Debate team, where she Norfolk State University and major
place 1st in Policy Debate and 1st in Business.
in Speaker Points. Bryanna has
decided to attend Spelman
College where she will major
Psychology.

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CHESAPEAKE CHAPTER

CHEYANNE HARRIS HUNTER NICOLE STEVENS

Cheyanne Harris is a senior at Hunter Nicole Stevens graduated
Great Bridge High School in from Indian River High School in
Chesapeake, VA and the daughter Chesapeake, Virginia and is the
of Elisha, III and Bonita Billingsley daughter of Mr. Craig
Harris. She has been a member of Stevens(Rene) and Dr. Lisa Price
the Chesapeake chapter for seven Stevens(Reginald Cole). She
years where she has served on the became a member of Jack and Jill
Teen Chapter Executive Board, Boston Chapter in 2015, transferring
volunteered at the ForKids to Chesapeake Chapter in 2017.
homeless shelter, Foodbank of Hunter is the current Chesapeake
Southeastern Virginia, Clarence Chapter Teen President, and has
Cuffee Community Center and previously served as Vice President
more. Cheyanne has also been and Recording Secretary. She is the
active with her school's Debate Captain of her High School Field
team, National Honor Society, Hockey team and a member of the
varsity volleyball team and National Honor Society. Although
Governor’s World Language blessed many college acceptances,
Academy. In college, Cheyanne she has decided to attend Howard
plans to study Leadership, University where she will major in
Sociology and Communications. Business/Communication.

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COLUMBIA CHAPTER

NOBLE PERCIVAL COOPER, III TERESA FLORENCE

Noble Percival Cooper, III; son of Teresa Alexandria Florence
Drs. Noble and Traci Young graduated from Cardinal
Cooper, is a Blythewood High Newman School in Columbia, SC
School Senior and BHS Honors and is the daughter of Teresa B.
Forum Member. A third- Wilson and Phillip Florence, Jr.
generation and 15 year Columbia, She has been a member of the
SC Chapter of Jack and Jill Columbia, SC Chapter for 9 years.
member, Noble is an Advanced Teresa maintained a GPA of 4.0 or
Placement (AP) Scholar, 2021 higher and participated in
South Carolina Boys State National Honor Society, volunteer
Delegate; BHS BETA Club and service programs, Student
BHS Varsity Football Team (WR) Ambassadors and the
member distinguished as the Multicultural Council (Co-
“Athlete with the Highest GPA”. President). She is a state
He is active in the First Calvary championship athlete in Track &
Baptist Church YPCA and Souper Field and Competitive Cheer and
Bowl of Caring Local Youth attends First Nazareth Baptist
Advisory Board. Noble will major Church. Teresa will attend the
in Finance/Economics at Brown University of South Carolina
University in Providence, Rhode Honors College, majoring in
Island. Biological Sciences to pursue a
career in medicine.

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COLUMBIA CHAPTER

ARRINGTON JONES CHANDLER MCINTOSH

Arrington Jones graduated from Chandler McIntosh is a senior in
Dreher High School in Columbia, the Columbia Chapter of Jack and
SC, and is the daughter of Jill of America. She is the
Frederick and Kimberly Jones. She daughter of Carl and Sonja
has been a member of the McIntosh. She has been in the
Columbia Jack and Jill Chapter for Columbia Chapter for 13 years. She
five years. Arrington served as the has graduated from Cardinal
Keen Teen Chaplain. Arrington was Newman and is in the National
a member of the National Honor Honors Society, Beta Club,
Society, International Thespian Cardinal Chorale, Cardinal
Society, All-State Chorus, Dreher Newman Track and Field, Cardinal
Leadership club, chorus, drama, Newman Athletic Training. She
Girl Scouts, and Mandarin club. has been awarded the 2020
Arrington has decided to attend National Youth Servant Leader
the University of North Carolina at which is given to a Jack and Jill
Charlotte where she will major in member the highest volunteer
International Studies minor in service hours. She plans on
Chinese. attending Louisiana State
University in the fall and majoring
in Mass Communications.

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COLUMBIA CHAPTER

SIERRA SANDS DONOVAN WASHINGTON

Sierra Sands will graduate with Donovan Bryce Washington
honors from Blythewood High graduated from Blythewood High
School in Blythewood, SC. She is School in Blythewood, SC and is the
the daughter of Everette and Dr. son of Ms. Kachet DesChamps. He
Yvette Newton Sands. She has has been a member of the
been a member of Jack and Jill for Columbia, South Carolina Chapter
eleven years and currently serves of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for
as the Foundations Chairperson for 12 years. Donovan is a Youth Corps
the Columbia, SC Chapter. She is a Alumni. He participated in the Leo
member of the National Honor Club, National Honor Society,
Society, Girl Up, FBLA, Junior National Technical Honor Society,
Volunteers, and Young Women of National Beta Club, Bengal Nation
Excellence. Sierra also played NSBE, Jr. and Future Business
lacrosse. She recently was Leaders of America. Donovan plans
recognized by the Columbia Urban to attend the University of South
League and the Association of Carolina - Columbia this fall and
Secondary Principals for her pursue his Bachelor’s degree in
academics, community service, and Mechanical Engineering.
leadership. She will attend Spelman
College.

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DURHAM CHAPTER

ARIELLE CURTIS MILES DURANT

Arielle Curtis, daughter of Rashid Miles Alexander Durant graduated
and Claudia Curtis, graduated from from Hillside High School in
Cary Academy. She was a member Durham, North Carolina and is the
of the National Honor Society, son of Michael and Andrea Durant.
Speech and Debate Team and He has been a member of the
Varsity Basketball Team. She also Durham Chapter of Jack and Jill for
chaired the Senior Spirit 7 years and has served two terms
Committee. Arielle has been in Jack as Teen Chaplain. At HHS, Miles was
and Jill for 16 years and served as co-captain of the wrestling team
Teen Treasurer and Teen and is also an avid mixed martial
Secretary. At church, Arielle sings in arts student. He has decided to
the choir and serves in the audio- attend North Carolina A&T State
visual ministry. She was University where he will major in
Fundraising and Outreach Chair for Marketing.
Triangle Debate League and a
member of Capital City Girls Choir
and National Charity League.
Arielle will attend Duke University
and major in Psychology and
History.

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DURHAM CHAPTER

KAELYN ELIEN DWIGHT HOLLIER

Kaelyn Elien graduated from Dwight graduated from Cardinal
Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Gibbons High School in Raleigh, NC.
Hill, NC and is the daughter of and is the son of Mr. Dwight and Dr.
David and Tabitha Elien. She has Chandra Hollier. He has been a
been a member of the Durham member of Jack and Jill for 17
Chapter of Jack and Jill for 6 years (Charlotte Chapter 15 years,
years. She served as Teen Durham Chapter 2 years). Dwight is
President 2019 - 2020. Kaelyn has the Durham Chapter Teen
also served as a mentor and President, a member of the CGHS
assistant at her dance studio, and Varsity Football and Track teams,
served as an ambassador and and participates in French Club. He
translator while taking two World also volunteers with Achievements
War II veterans back to France. Unlimited Basketball School and is
Kaelyn has decided to attend the an active member of St. Mark AMEZ
University of Georgia, where she Church. Dwight has decided to
will major in Journalism, as she attend Tuskegee University in the
aspires to work as a broadcast fall where he will major in Sports
journalist. Marketing and Psychology.

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DURHAM CHAPTER

LEE JEFFRIES

Lee Pierce Jeffries, daughter of
Rex and Sheronda Jeffries, is a
senior at Durham Academy, where
she is an advanced-level dancer
and multi-year letter Varsity track
sprinter. Lee is a 14-year member
of Jack and Jill and has served as
Teen Vice President and current
Teen Parliamentarian. Lee has
been recognized as Durham
Chapter’s “Teen Achiever” and
Carole Robertson Award nominee.
Lee won 3rd and 2nd place at the
2016 and 2020 Mid-Atlantic
Regional Teen Oratorical
Competitions. She is a multi-year
recipient of the Presidential
Volunteer Service Award and
Durham Mayor’s Award. Lee will
attend college majoring in
communications/journalism.

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EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

PERCY EDWARDS, III

Percy DeWillis Edwards, III is the
son of Mr. Percy Edwards, Jr. and
Dr. Kim Reynolds-Edwards. He is a
Senior at South Central High School
in Winterville, NC. Percy has been a
member of Jack and Jill for 11
years and is identified as one of
the original charter children from
the ENC Chapter. He has achieved
multiple honors as a standout tri-
sport athlete in baseball,
basketball and football. Percy
plans to play football at the
collegiate level at North Carolina
Central University and major in
Kinesiology and Sports
Administration.

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GASTONIA-PIEDMONT CHAPTER

KATIA GEORGE EDWIN GORE

Katia George, the daughter of Edwin Ayers Townsell Gore, son of
Antonio and LaToya George, Drs. Herman and Shawnya Gore,
graduated from South Pointe High attended South Point High School in
School in Rock Hill, SC. She has Belmont, NC. He has been a
been a member of the Gastonia member of Gastonia-Piedmont
Piedmont Jack and Jill chapter for Jack & Jill chapter for 12 years and
2 years. Katia serves as Student served as Teen President,
Body President of her school. Treasurer, and Foundation Chair.
Additionally, she is an intern for He was all conference for four
Winthrop University's St-Arts years on the Swim and Track
Program, member of the Business teams. He is a member of the
Professionals of America, and National Honor Society, National
player for Carolina Union Society of High School Scholars,
Volleyball Club. She is also a Chamber choir, Interact club,
member of the National Honor Spanish Club and Teens Changing
Society and various philanthropic Gaston County. He is a member of
societies. She will attend Yale The Gore Boyz band @TGBrocks.
University where she will major in He will major in Biology pre-med at
Political Science in hopes of Morehouse College.
becoming a lawyer.

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GASTONIA-PIEDMONT CHAPTER

HALEY PIPPINS

Haley Jameson Pippins graduated
from Forestview High School in
Gastonia, NC, and is the son of Past
Regional Secretary Deirdre Pippins
and Gregory Pippins. He's been a
member of the Gastonia-Piedmont
Chapter of Jill Chapter for 13 years.
He was the chapter's past Chaplain
and a member of the regional
Mental Health Task Force. He is an
usher at Springfield Memorial
Baptist Church. Haley owns
Electrick-Kiss Productions where he
produces t-shirts, graphic designs
and short films. He is deciding to
attend UNC School of the Arts or
SCAD where he will major in Film.
He intends to direct films

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GREATER FREDERICKSBURG CHAPTER

MORGAN WILLIAMS

Morgan Williams is a senior at
Riverbend High School in
Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the
daughter of Jonathan and
Kimberley. She has been a member
of the Greater Fredericksburg
chapter for 3 years and was a
member of the Flint, MI chapter for
7 years. Morgan swam on the
varsity team at Riverbend and has
been an active member of St.
George's Episcopal Church. Morgan
also swam for the YMCA Dragons
where she holds the team record
for the 50 yd freestyle and 50 yd
breast. She has decided to attend
North Carolina A&T University
where she will major in Business.

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GREENSBORO CHAPTER

CALEB LEACH

Caleb A. Leach is the son of
Christopher Leach, Sr. and Camille
Kluttz-Leach, Esq. He has been a
member of the Greensboro
Chapter since 2005. Caleb attends
Northern Guilford High School in
Greensboro, NC, and is involved in
numerous extracurricular activities.
Caleb's accomplishments include:
National Honors Society, Beta Club,
Spanish Honor Society, J&J Teen
President, J&J Teen Vice President,
J&J Teen Parliamentarian, Captain
of the NGHS Varsity Men’s
Lacrosse Team, 4 year Varsity
Letterman for Lacrosse, Volunteer
Club, and many more. Caleb will
attend UNC Chapel Hill and plans
to pursue a career in dentistry.

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GREENVILLE CHAPTER

TONY BELCHER DOUGLAS BRISTER

Anthony "Tony" Belcher II Douglas Brister lll graduated from
graduated from Riverside High Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville,
School in Greer, SC, and is the son South Carolina and is the son of
of Anthony and Mia Belcher. Tony Douglas & Shani Brister. He has
has been a member of the been a member of the Greenville
Greenville Chapter of Jack and Jill (SC) Chapter for 4 years. In the
for two years. He is a member of community he has volunteered at a
Kingdom Life Church, serves on the local church food bank, He is a Boys
teen ministry, Captain of the State Representative, has played
Varsity Football Team, Track and basketball his Freshman year, has
Field, National Society of High worked as a customer service Rep
School Scholars, and a member of at a local Allstate Agency, and a
the Black Student Union. Tony has Dominos Franchise. He has decided
decided to attend Brevard College to attend the University of South
to play football and major in Carolina Upstate where he will
Business with plans to be an major in Business with a focus on
entrepreneur in owning multiple Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
sports academic training facilities.

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GREENVILLE CHAPTER

TRINITY DANTZLER KADEN JENNINGS

Trinity Iman Dantzler is the Kaden M. Jennings graduated
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. from Eastside High School in
Woodrow and Portia Dantzler. Taylors, SC and is the son of Dr.
She is a senior at Hillcrest High Michael and Mrs. Qena Jennings.
School. Trinity is a founder and He has been in Jack and Jill of
current president of GEMS (Girls America, Inc. for 15 years and is a
Excelling to Model Strength) and member of the Greenville
a National Honor Society and Chapter. Kaden has been involved
Beta Club member. Trinity is a in many projects that serve the
member of the Greenville community including local food
Chapter with four years of service banks and the Salvation Army. He
as Chaplain, Talent Chair, Editor, has participated in the junior
and more. Trinity was an all-sport chapter of the National Society of
cheerleader at Hillcrest High for Black Engineers (NSBE, Jr.) and
six years and named Captain for played football and basketball in
the 20-21 season. After high school. Kaden will attend
graduating, Trinity plans to Elon University this fall.
attend Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University to major in
Graphic Design.

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GREENVILLE CHAPTER

JAMES OWENS III AYANA RICHBURG

James Owens III is a senior at Ayana Aminah Richburg graduate
Southside Christian School in of Christ Church Episcopal School in
Simpsonville, SC, and is the son of Greenville, South Carolina, is the
James and Angie Owens. He has daughter of Dr. Aminah Alecea
been a member of the Greenville Richburg and Andre Richburg.
Chapter of Jack of Jill for 16 years. Ayana's membership with the
He is in the Beta Club and on the Greenville Chapter of Jack and Jill
Varsity Basketball team at of America and Allen Temple AME
Southside Christian School. James has spanned 18 years. Ayana is a
and his sister have a Non-Profit, Student Leader/Captain/Varsity
Ladder of Opportunity, for young Track (MVP), State Champion
African American males to bridge 2019,2018 2017, 2016, State
the gap in academics and Champion Varsity Tennis 2017, 2018,
extracurricular activities. James State Champion Varsity Girls
plans to attend Columbia Basketball 2018, All Region Cross
International University where he Country 2019, 2020, Palmetto Girls
will pursue a major in Business State Representative, Susan
Management and play basketball. B./Frederick Douglass
Humanitarian Award, J&J Teen
Chapter President 2020-2021. Ayana
will attend an HBCU,major in
Psychology, compete in Track and
Field.

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GREENVILLE CHAPTER

KINSLEY ROBINSON KAMRYN WILLIAMS

Kinsley Amiya Robinson graduated Kamryn Williams graduated from
from JL Mann High School in Christ Church Episcopal School in
Greenville, SC and is the daughter Greenville, South Carolina and is the
of Quentin C. Robinson and Katrina daughter of Dr. Kevin and Attorney
Johnson Robinson. She has been a Lisa Williams. She has been a
member of the Greenville Chapter member of the Greenville Jack and
of for 16 years. Kinsley is a member Jill chapter for 12 years. Kamryn’s
of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She is community service includes
a member of the Varsity Track volunteer babysitting at Serenity
Team, served as MVP, Miss JL place a home for recovering
Mann Miss Junior Princess, Miss mother’s, Volunteer at Cascades
Sub Debutante of Alpha Kappa Senior Living Community; she is a
Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Youth member of the National Chinese
in Government, Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Delta Gems
Technical Honor Society, Youth Group, and captain of her girls golf
Leadership Greenville. She has team. Kamryn has decided to
decided to attend NC A& T major in attend University of Central Florida
Biology and plans to become or University of Miami where she
will major in neuropsychology.

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GREENVILLE CHAPTER

KENDALL MCCLELLAND ARLENA THOMPSON

Kendall Jade McClelland is a senior Arlena Thompson is a senior at J.L.
at JL Mann High School in Mann High School, Greenville, SC.
Greenville, SC and she is the She is the daughter of Ralph and
daughter of Damian and Nicole Sherlyn (Kelly-) Thompson. Arlena
McClelland. She has been a has been a member of the
member of the Greenville Chapter Greenville, SC, Chapter for five
for 8 years. Jade has combined her years. Arlena volunteers at her
love of working with young children church’s food pantry and provides
and animals to volunteer at the additional community service
Greenville Zoo for the past 2 years. through Beta Club, National Honor
Jade will attend college in the fall Society, National Technical Honor
and pursue a career in Veterinary Society, and Girl Scouts.
medicine. She has earned numerous trophies
and accolades for superior piano
skills. Arlena has always had a
passion for science and helping
others. She plans to attend Xavier
University, LA, where she will major
in Biology and pursue a medical
career.

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JAMES RIVER CHAPTER

BROCK BOYD KYA FOXX

Brock H. Boyd is a graduate of Kya Foxx graduated from J. R.
Banner Christian School in Tucker High School in Richmond, VA
Richmond,Virginia. He is the son of and is the daughter of Rashida
Mr. Frederick Boyd and Dr. Nicole Gray, Kenneth Foxx and Reginald
Roberts-Boyd. Brock has been a Gordon. She has been a member of
member of the James River the James River chapter for 12
Chapter for ten years. His years. She has been an active
achievements and activities participant in SGA, Drama club,
include: National Honor Society, volleyball and softball. Kya
SGA Vice-President (Senior and participated in many of the James
Junior Class), James River Teen River community service projects
Sergeant at Arms and Teen including shalom farms, Turkey
Treasurer/Fundraising Chair. Brock giveaways, etc. She has decided to
volunteered at the Chesterfield attend the University of Pittsburgh
County Food Bank for four years where she will major in History and
and was the owner of a grass Philosophy of Science/ Premed.
cutting service for five years. Brock
has decided to attend Howard
University, where he will major in
Business Management.

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JAMES RIVER CHAPTER

TAYLOR HENRY CARSON THOMAS

Taylor Denise Henry is a Senior at Carson Edward Thomas is the son
Hermitage High School in Glen of Samuel S. Thomas and Lisa M.
Allen, Virginia and is the daughter Hicks-Thomas. Carson has been a
of Devon and Angela Henry. She member of the James River
has been a member of the James Chapter of Jack and Jill for 10 years
River Chapter for 9 years. Taylor is and served as Mid-Atlantic Regional
the Founder and President of the Teen Secretary in 2019-20. Carson
Hermitage Psychology Club and graduated with honors from the
served as Class Vice President. She Center for Arts at Henrico High
has been inducted into several School in Richmond, VA. While in
honor societies, including the high school he participated in the
National Honor Society. She is the marching band, indoor track team,
lead teen volunteer at St. Mary’s was voted Sophomore and Junior
Hospital and served as volleyball Homecoming King and elected
team captain. Taylor plans to Senior Class President. Carson will
attend a four-year university attend the Tisch School of Arts at
where she will major in New York University and pursue a
psychological and brain sciences. career in the arts.

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MIDLOTHIAN CHAPTER

PAUL BARONE ANDREW DUHART

Paul Justin Barone graduated from Andrew Myles Duhart graduated
Cosby High School in Midlothian, from Trinity Episcopal School,
Virginia and is the son of Takisha L Richmond, Virginia. He is the son of
Barone and the late Paul F Barone. Ms. Verna Bradby Duhart and Dr. H.
He has been a member of the Bobby Duhart. Andrew is an honor
Midlothian Chapter for 16 years. student, member of the Fellowship
Paul has decided to attend James of Christian Athletes, debate team,
Madison University where he will varsity football and basketball
major in Finance. teams and volunteer coach at
Trinity’s basketball camp. He was a
2019 PROC Foundation Beautillion
participant. Andrew is a member of
First Baptist Church Centralia and a
member of Jack and Jill for sixteen
years. Andrew will continue his
education at the United States
Naval Academy, majoring in
economics and he will also play
football.

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MIDLOTHIAN CHAPTER

ALLIYAH MARIE GRIFFIN AMENAH HOLT

Alliyah is a senior at Richmond Amenah Holt graduated from
Christian School, Chesterfield, Midlothian High School in
Virginia and is the daughter of Dr. Midlothian, VA and is the daughter
Barry & Mrs. Indy Griffin. She has of Detra Hunt and the step-
been a member of the Mighty daughter of Donald Hunt. She has
Midlothian Chapter for 15 years. been a member of two Jack and Jill
Alliyah participated in many Chapters - Des Moines, IA and
chapter activities. Her favorite Midlothian Chapters since age 4.
included feeding the homeless and Amenah was the teen vice president
preparing lunches for the men and in the 2020-21 program year. She is
women in the shelters. She is a very an honor student and has been
caring and passionate person involved in a variety of
always willing to support organizations in school. She is also
community activities. Alliyah is involved in the youth choir at First
exploring her options of colleges. Baptist Church of South Richmond.
However, Norfolk State is her first Amenah will attend Virginia
choice. She plans to major in Polytechnic and State University
Elementary Education and minor in and major in neuroscience.
counseling.

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MIDLOTHIAN CHAPTER

LAURYN SIMS
Lauryn Elise Sims graduated from
James River High School in
Midlothian, Virginia and is the
daughter of LaMar and Nina Sims.
She has been in the Midlothian (VA)
Chapter for five years and served
as the teen president. She is a
member of First Baptist Church of
South Richmond. She played
varsity and club volleyball and she
was president of the student
council and a freshman mentor.
She also chartered a HOSA –
Future Health Professionals
chapter where she serves as
president. She will attend
Marymount University – playing on
the women’s volleyball team and
majoring in health sciences.

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NORFOLK CHAPTER

DYANI LEIGH BANDY HAROLD MARIONEAUX

Dyani is a senior at Grassfield High Harold Marioneaux,III graduated
School in Chesapeake, Virginia and from Redemption Christian
is the daughter of Dayna and Lee Academy(RCA) in Troy, NY and is
Bandy. She is currently the Norfolk the son of Harold Marioneaux, Jr,
Chapter Teen Vice President. Dyani D.D.S and Stephanie Jones
founded the first step team called Marioneaux, M.D. He has been a
Diamonds In The Rough and member of the Norfolk Jack and Jill
received the highest distinction in for 7years. He received the RCA
her culinary program. She is an Community Service Award for
ambassador for S2S Military Child completing over 80 hours of
Education Coalition. She was community service. Harold’s poem
recognized by Virginia House of “Sleep” won a literary award in 2021
Delegates, Barry Knight and James and will be published in 2 poetry
Leftwich for her academic books. Harold has decided to
accolades and community service. attend Norfolk State University
She plans to attend college with a where he will major in Information
major in education and history in Technology with an emphasis on
pursuit of her dreams to become cyber security.
an educator.

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NORFOLK CHAPTER

FRANK MERCER IV
After three years at Phillips
Academy in Andover,
Massachusetts, Frank returned for
his senior year at Norfolk Academy
in Norfolk, VA where he is serving
as the Executive Student Body
President. He is the son of Dr. &
Mrs. Frank Mercer III. He has been a
member of the Norfolk Chapter for
over 15 years. He has taken various
leadership roles in the community
and was awarded the Jack and Jill
Outstanding Volunteer Service
Award for over 540 hours of
community service. Frank has
Varsity letters in Lacrosse, Water
Polo, & Swimming. Frank has
decided to attend Duke University.

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ORANGEBURG CHAPTER

HUNTER FREE JOCELINE IRICK

Hunter Isiash Free is a senior at Joceline Fayona Irick graduated
The High School For Health from the High School for Health
Professions in Orangeburg SC and Professions in Orangeburg, SC and
is the son of Howard L Free, Jr. and completed the Accelerate Program
Pamela Hunter Free. He has been a from the SC Governor School of
member of the Orangeburg SC Science and Mathematics in
Chapter for 8 years. Hunter is a Hartsville. She is the daughter of
member of the National Honor Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Audrey Irick.
Society, a 2020 Palmetto Boys Joceline has been a member of the
State Participant, and he is a Orangeburg Chapter for 6 years
Certified Life Guard and volunteers and presently serves as Teen
to teach swim lessons and as a Recording Secretary. Her
coach with Upward Sports. He is community involvement includes:
the 2020-2021 Teen President. the March of Dimes, Connie Maxwell
Hunter plans to attend a 4 year Home, Treasurer of the Youth
University and attend Medical NAACP and member of the Helen
school to become an Sheffield Federated Girls Club.
Anesthesiologists. Joceline will attend NC A & T State
University and major in
Architectural Engineering.

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ORANGEBURG CHAPTER

OLIVIA JEFFRIES JESSICA WHETSTONE

Olivia Jeffries graduated from Jessica Michelle Whetstone
Gray Collegiate in West Columbia, graduated from the High School for
South Carolina and is the daughter Health Professions in Orangeburg,
of Bryan and Lakesha Jeffries. She South Carolina and is the daughter
has been a member of the of James and Colleen Whetstone.
Orangeburg Jack and Jill Chapter She has been a member of the
for nine years. Olivia is involved in Orangeburg Chapter of Jack and
the National Honor Society, Jill for six years and is currently the
Student Council and has served as Teen Legislative Chair. Jessica
a Principal Ambassador. She believes community and political
attends Brookland Baptist Church involvement is important and
where she has been a junior usher participates with various
for the past six years. Olivia will organizations such as Helen
attend Winthrop University. Sheffield Federated Girls Club and
is a Orangeburg-Wilkinson High
School Cheerleader. She has
decided to attend North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State
University where she will major in
journalism with a concentration in
public relations.

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PORTSMOUTH CHAPTER

SOMMER ADAMS
Sommer Devon Adams is a senior
at Smithfield High School in
Smithfield, Virginia. She is the
daughter of Darrin and LaSondra
Adams. Sommer has been a
member of the Portsmouth
Chapter for six years and served as
the 2020-2021 Teen President. She
volunteers with the Foodbank of
Southeastern Virginia, The
American Red Cross, and Groove
Phi Blam Organization. She also
volunteers in children's ministry at
her church. Sommer is a
competitive dancer and at school
she is a member of the Key Club
and the Green Club. Sommer has
decided to attend George Mason
University majoring in Psychology.

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QUEEN CITY CHAPTER

GABRIELLE BYNUM NIA DANCY

Gabby Bynum graduated from Nia Elise Dancy is the daughter of
Merancus Middle College in Joel and Karin Dancy. Nia was
Charlotte, NC and is the daughter presented to society by the
of Manwell and Laura Bynum. She Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta
has been a member of the Queen Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on April
City Chapter of Jack and Jill for 11 17, 2021 and received the Miss
years. She is very active as Vice Legacy 2021 honor. In addition to
President of Queen City Teens, holding a high academic standing,
National Honor Society Secretary, she actively participates in
and Yearbook committee to name extracurriculars, including as
a few. Gabby routinely volunteers Parliamentarian with the Queen City
for various and is compassionate Chapter-Jack and Jill of America
about helping others. Gabby has Inc., Yearbook Club, and National
decided to attend Spelman College Honor Society. Upon graduation
in Atlanta, GA. She plans on from Merancas Middle College High
majoring in Biology/Sociology. School in May 2021, Nia will attend
Hampton University this fall. She
plans to major in Psychology and
minor in Leadership Studies.

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QUEEN CITY CHAPTER

JALEN EVANS BRYCE GOINES

Jalen Evans graduated from Lake Bryce Keagan Goines graduated
Norman Charter High School in from Hickory Ridge High School in
Huntersville, NC and is the son of Harrisburg, NC and is the son of
Rodney and Adrienne Evans. He William Jr. and Jennifer Goines. He
has been a member of the Queen has been a member the Queen CIty
City Chapter for 11 years. Jalen is a Chapter for 4 years, having
member of his school's Key Club transferred from the Tulsa, OK
and African American Studies Club. Chapter, where he was a member
He serves as a head youth usher at for 8 years and served in various
Friendship Missionary Baptist teen leadership roles. Having
Church and has volunteered with already established his own
Second Harvest Food Bank for pressure washing venture, Bryce
several years. Jalen will attend the plans to major in Business
University of North Carolina at Entrepenuership.
Charlotte where he will major in
Business.

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QUEEN CITY CHAPTER

KIERSTEN HASH MARIAMA HILLIARD

Kiersten Hash graduated from Mariama Hilliard graduated from
Mallard Creek High School in William Amos Hough High School in
Charlotte, North Carolina. Kiersten Cornelius, NC and is the daughter of
is the daughter of Dwight and Michele Y. Griffith and Leonard
Alicia Hash. Kiersten has been a Hilliard. She has been a member of
member of the Queen City Chapter the Queen City chapter for 11 years.
for 10 years. Kiersten has served as She served as President of Key Club
Vice President and President of the organizing donation drives,
Teen Queen City Chapter. Kiersten Recording secretary of her chapter,
founded the community and, as an artist, curated 500
organization Queens for Change masks with her own design in
which focuses on empowering and support of the Black Lives Matter
uplifting African American girls. Movement. She will major in Biology
Kiersten is a Varsity Cheerleader with a minor in graphic design. She
and a competitive dancer. Kiersten has yet to make a college decision
plans to attend Harvard University at the time of this submission.
in the Fall. Kiersten plans to major
in government launching her path
as an attorney and future
legislator.

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QUEEN CITY CHAPTER

MADIE KERRY MYRA LEWIS

Madison Ariah Kerry graduated Myra Lewis graduated from Cox Mill
from Lake Norman Charter High High School in Concord, NC and is
School and is the daughter of the daughter of Dr. Chance &
Phette Kerry and the Rev. Norman Mechael Lewis. She has been a
E. Kerry, Jr. She has been a member of the Queen City Chapter
member of Queen City Jack and for 6 years where she has served on
Jill for 11 years. She played the Teen Executive board as
Lacrosse for LNCS, was in the Chaplain & Teen Conference Chair.
French Club and on the Youth Choir Myra is the founder & owner of The
and Sacred Dance Ministry at Dance Tutor. She is also the dance
Chappell Memorial Baptist Church. team captain at her high school.
Madie will be attending Clemson She will attend Howard University
University where she will major in where she will major in Biology/Pre-
Political Science / Pre-Law. Fiercely Med & plans to attend medical
independent, she is an advocate of school to become a dermatologist.
the marginalized segments of our
society and passionate about the
causes in which she believes.

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