2021 Journal (Saraya 2)

EBONY SUBURBANITES

48th Annual

Debutante Cotillion

JAELYN SIMONE ELLIOTT

The Ebony Suburbanites

Presents the

48th Annual

Silhouettes of Loveliness

Sunday, July 18, 2021
Virtual Cotillion

SARAYA NYOME GIBSON

Congratulations to my “Gand” daughter
Saraya

on becoming an Ebony Suburbanite!
Best wishes in your next chapter in college!

Live, Love ,Laugh
In your future endeavors use your God given talents and

creativity! The sky is the limit!
I’m so proud of your accomplishments!
Remember I will always be there for you!

~Love Ganny

THE EBONY SUBURBANITES

The Ebony Suburbanites is a nonprofit organization which has been in existence for forty-eight
years. The organization is comprised of 27 dynamic ladies, who are pillars in the community,
committed to promoting scholarship and developing character, civic mindedness and leadership
qualities among the youth primarily in Middlesex and Somerset counties.

Through the years, the Ebony Suburbanites have sponsored numerous community and fundraising
affairs. Of these events, the “Silhouettes of Loveliness Debutante Cotillion” has been the group’s
main function. At this affair, young women are presented to society by highlighting their academic
achievements, community involvement and intent to pursue higher education. Those high school
seniors selected to participate are recommended by their guidance counselors, their clergy and
community leaders.

Along with the young women, there are also young men who share in this experience. These
young men are chosen by the “debs” to serve as their escorts for the Cotillion activities. These
activities start several weeks before the actual affairs. They include a cultural trip, a career day
and etiquette/charm classes.

Proceeds from the Cotillion, both fundraising and journal ad sales, as well as private scholarship
donations, are awarded to each debutante as a monetary scholarship to further her education. To
date, the Ebony Suburbanites have presented over 700 debutantes to society and have awarded
over 1.5 million in scholarships.

President’s Message

On behalf of the Ebony Suburbanites, I thank you for
your commitment to the 48th Annual Silhouettes of
Loveliness Debutante Cotillion. Since its inception, we
have recognized hundreds of young women and men
for their commitment to academic excellence and
community service. The Cotillion is a salute to their
success as well as a culmination of their dedication to
this process. We revel in the opportunity to shine a
light on their accomplishments, while also
acknowledging that it is bittersweet to say farewell to
this very special class of debutantes.

This year’s debutantes were trailblazers in our first fully virtual Cotillion process. We have
been honored to witness the greatness in each of them. From the interviews to the virtual
ceremony…and every day in between…our debutantes showed us what it means to
persevere through any challenge. They were committed to every part of the Ebony
Suburbanites experience and worked hard to raise money for their college education. We
hope that the scholarships that they have earned will serve as a springboard to their
educational pursuits and that they have developed friendships that will last a lifetime.
Debutantes…you will always be a part of our Ebony Suburbanites family, and we look
forward to staying connected with you!

To the parents, guardians, sponsors, and friends, we thank you for entrusting us with your
children. We do recognize that it was also a commitment for you, and we appreciate the
effort that you put in week after week. We hope that your children will treasure this
experience and that the lessons they have learned will be with them forever.

To our donors, we are honored to partner with you to acknowledge the achievements of our
debutantes and support their academic and career aspirations. We appreciate you, and we
look forward to your continued support and partnership for many years to come.

To our Cotillion Chairperson, Alicia Chambers-Williams, and every Ebony Suburbanites
member, I thank you for your unwavering enthusiasm, leadership, and perseverance. I am
honored to stand side by side with you as we continue to show our commitment to the
communities that we serve. Thank you for stepping up to the plate this year as you do every
year! When faced with yet another challenge, you made the hard decisions…put in the hard
work…and showed in endless ways how dedicated you are to our debutantes and the
mission of our great organization.

Sincerely,

Shawn Harvey Roberson

Vice President & Cotillion Chairperson

My name is Alicia Chambers-Williams, and I am Vice-
President of the Ebony Suburbanites as well as this year’s
Cotillion Chair. In addition to my duties as Vice-President,
I am also charged with overseeing the committees that
prepare and make the cotillion come to life! This year has
been like no other for the Ebony Suburbanites!
Everything from contacting the guidance counselors for
potential debutantes to rehearsing for the epic debutante
dance has been done virtually…and our club members
had to adjust and learn new technology fast! Through it
all, we managed to have yet another successful year!

These seven young ladies have been nothing short of amazing! Along with adapting to a new way of
socializing and completing assignments for school, they also found the time to attend virtual rehearsals,
as well as develop unique ideas on how to sell ads and hold fundraisers in a world where what we were
used to came to a screeching halt. I had the pleasure of officially meeting these young ladies at our first
official Zoom meeting on April 24th, and I felt their excitement and enthusiasm through the lens! They
were ready to begin their journey as debutantes and raise money to help further their education. I also
had the opportunity to join their rehearsals and watch them learn their dance virtually…and you can see
their commitment to the program. I witnessed the friendships that were being created that will last a
lifetime and their dedication to their future. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.

In closing, I would like to thank my Cotillion Committees for all their hard work this year.

 Lola Samuel and the Screening Committee for tirelessly working with the guidance counselors, the
candidates and parents to conduct our first ever virtual information session, application and
interviewing process.

 Jill Pressley, Staci Yarbrough and the Program Committee for developing unique ideas to keep the
debutantes engaged in addition to providing mentors to guide the debutantes along the way.

 Alyssa Blake, Ericka Truesdale and the Scholarship Committee for the difficult job of tracking the
remittance of journal ads and fundraising proceeds as well as overseeing the Special Scholarships
process.

 Kisha Adkins and the Journal Committee for their dedication to working with the parents and the
debutantes to make sure journal ads were submitted properly and preparing the souvenir journal.

 Lastly, to the Virtual Cotillion Committee for working with me to prepare and organize the 48th
Annual Ebony Suburbanites “Silhouettes of Loveliness” Debutante Cotillion.

I am forever grateful to all of you for your continued dedication and support.

Sincerely,

Alicia Chambers-Williams
Vice President/Cotillion Chair

Ebony Suburbanites

Shawn Harvey Roberson Alicia Williams

President * Vice-President*
MBA, University of Pennsylvania Cotillion Chair
BA, NC A & T State University
Wanda Mitchell
Joyce Davidson
Treasurer*
BSN, University of Miami Financial Secretary *
BS, Colorado Tech University
Kim Scott
Kisha Adkins
Chaplain*
BA, Georgian Court Assistant Treasurer*
Journal Chair
Erica Truesdale M.Ed, Kean University

Recording Secretary* Alyssa Blake
Scholarship Co-Chair
BA, Hampton University Scholarship Co-Chair
MS, Seton Hall Law

Dr. Staci Yarborough, Jill Pressley

Program Co-chair Program Co-Chair
Ph.D., University of Central FL BA, Bennett College

Lola Stewart-Samuel Glenda Simmons

Screening Chair Charter Member
BS, Tuskegee University Time & Place Co-chair
BA, Trenton State (College of NJ)
Phyllis Hailes
Laura Ford
Charter Member
BA, Newark College of Fine Arts Time & Place Co-chair
MA, Rutgers University

*Executive Members

2020-2021 Club Members

Barbara Jordon Elvira Harris

Member Member
BA, Morgan State University BA, Delaware State University

T. Ann Brown Nanette Geeston

Member Member
BA, Virginia Union University AAS, Middlesex County

Linda Belnavis Deidre Britt

Member Member
HSD, North Brunswick BA, Centenary University

Judy Dixon-Williams Karen Towns-Worsley

Member Member
BA, Morgan State University MSW, Adelphia University

Dr. Muriel Grimmett-Ray Dewanna Graham

Member Member
Ph.D., St. Louis University MA, Columbia University

Nomora Pearyear Shanice Jackson

Member Member
MSW, Rutgers Univ. BA, Drexel University

Dionne McMillian Ebony Suburbanites

Member Established 1973
MSW, Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Program Chairpersons
Jill Pressley &Staci Yarborough

We have been honored to partner as Co-Chairs for the Program Committee for the 2021
“Silhouettes of Loveliness Cotillion” and to work with this year’s exceptional Debutantes over
these past several months.
In this year we all continued to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, however this amazing
and resilient group of young ladies stepped into their role as Debutantes and fully participated in
the program activities. The Program Committee offered most of our program activities virtually
and tried to offer engaging opportunities for our Debutantes that would allow them to get to
know each other and gain skills that we believe will assist as they move on to the next phase of
their lives. The Debutantes participated in self-awareness activities and learned more about how
personality influences everyday life, were challenged to reflect on their civic roles within their
own communities during a presentation by Itunu Balogun, successfully worked as a team to find
their way out of an escape room, learned more about how to assess their impact on the world
with author Ashton Burrell, showed their creativity in a virtual painting class and laughed and
played games in our virtual retreat. The debutantes did all of this while still finding time to sell
advertisements, hold fundraisers, and learn the dance you will see during the cotillion. Special
thanks to Norma McLean (Bam) our choreographer.
As we all know, our young adults rely on the love and encouragement of their parents, guardians,
sponsors, families and friends as they participate in the cotillion process, emerge as young
women and prepare to take the exciting next steps of furthering their education. We thank you
for your extraordinary commitment and support of the Debutantes. Your love, support and
guidance made our jobs that much easier.
We would like to thank the members of the Program Committee for all their hard work and
dedication. Today as we congratulate and honor the 2021 Debutante Cotillion we also salute
every person who contributed time, energy, prayers, monetary gifts or all of the above to make
the year’s Cotillion process a success.

In Rememberance of our
Dearly Departed Club Members

Marie Spruill, 1994
Doris Bryant 1999
Lillian Holder, 1999
Bessie Jackson, 2000
Mary Tillman 2002
Juanita James 2004
Louise Seright 20005 (Founder)
Elizabeth Ransom 2009
Judyann Walkes 2010
Rachel McNair 2013
Doris Wilson 2014
Martha Voorhees 2017 (Founder)
Carolyn Jean Jones 2020
Margaret Rump 2020
Ms. Evelyn Blount 2020

Choreographer
Normarie McLean

Normarie McLean is the owner of Body and Music School of Performing Arts,
a non- profit organization that provides affordable instruction in dance, acting and
voice to youth in the community. The school also sponsors free performing art
classes and affordable master classes to youth and adults.

Normarie is also a homeschool teacher for students in Pre-K through the 1st
grade. When her students move on to a more traditional school setting, her
students are ranked advanced in private and public schools due to the success of
her program. She focuses on accelerated learning through multi-age classrooms,
individualized curriculum and target tutoring. She is also a tutor for students, in
need of academic support, for math and language arts.

Outside of work, Normarie is the director of the anointed praise dancers a
liturgical dance ministry, of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens.
Normarie is the proud mother of three girls; Khailah, Miranda and Nia and is
supported by her husband, Phil McLean through all of her many community service
projects and endeavors.

SPECIAL THANKS

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for other.”
-Booker T. Washington

Scholarship Donors

Rachel D. McNair Memorial Scholarship McNair Family & Friends
DAX Scholarship Doug and Xandra Statum
Central Jersey Alumnae Foundation
Dr. Katye Monroe Memorial Award
Juanita James Scholarship James Family
Dee Marshall
EBND Auntie Award (Elvira, Barbara, Nancy& Deborah)
Family & Friends of Tiffany Wilson
Tiffany Wilson Scholarship
The Marshall Family
Kenneth F. Marshall Memorial Scholarship Angela Anderson
Angela And Samantha Anderson Scholarship Dee Marshall
Cheron Overby Memorial Scholarship

Special Thanks

The Ebony Suburbanites are grateful for their supporters and friends

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
-Aesop

Itunu Balogun
Ashton Burrell
Shamiah Johnson
Normarie McLean
Eric Roberson

KAYLA MICHELLE HEBBON

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

Tymirah Reyna Edwards

Tymirah Reyna Edwards is the beautiful, free-spirited, gifted, and loving
daughter of Consuelo Alexander and Tyrell Edwards, who enjoys dancing and
doing makeup in her spare time. A lifelong resident of Somerset, Tymirah
resides with her mom, stepdad (Jeffrey), sister Qaadira and the family’s furry
friends Coco, Kane, Chase, and Princess.

A senior at Franklin High School, Tymirah has been actively involved in her
church, school, and community. Tymirah was a member of Sister in training
for Life Club (STFL) for two years and held the position of Vice President
after being recognized for her hard work and dedication to the sisterhood. In
addition, Tymirah received an honorable mention for her original poem “Pain”
as a representative/ spokesperson for the NAACP New Brunswick branch Act-
So.

Tymirah possesses a caring and compassionate heart. She has participated in
numerous community projects, including the Free Prom Dress Giveaway, Toy
Drives for Toys for Tots, and collecting women/baby supplies for a Women’s'
Shelter for domestic violence. In addition to volunteering at Robert Wood
Johnson Barnabas Health Hospital and feeding the homeless at Thanksgiving
with her Girl Scout Troop (80392 – North Brunswick). A member of New
Beginnings Deliverance Ministry Inc., under her pastor Apostle Dynetta
Worthens, Tymirah is a praise dancer and an usher. Never one to wait for
someone else, Tymirah’s independent and hardworking spirit somehow found
time to hold jobs at Zoup! and Wendy’s.

Accepted to twelve colleges, including Morgan State University, Norfolk State
University, and William Paterson University, Tymirah chose to attend Rutgers
University to study to become a nurse practitioner. After completing her
undergraduate degree, Tymirah plans to pursue a Master’s degree in nursing
and open her medical practice one day.

Tymirah wants to thank everyone, especially her family, who believed and
supported her on her journey as she knows this is only the beginning.

Sponsors: Ms. Twanda Hagins and Ms. Crystal Starr

Jaelyn Simone Elliott

Creative, outgoing, energetic, and focused are words to describe Jaelyn
Simone Elliott. The daughter of Poppy and Ralph Elliott, Jaelyn was born on
a hot Friday in Livingston, NJ, on June 27, 2003.

An honors student at Franklin High School, Jaelyn maintains a high academic
standing while taking both Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Additionally, as a Franklin High School Company Dance Honors class
member, Jaelyn will receive college credits for her success demonstrated in
these. In addition, Jaelyn has immersed herself in numerous activities while
maintaining high marks in her classes. Jaelyn enjoys being involved in
activities and interacting with friends. She is a member of the Franklin High
School Dance Team, the Black Youth Awareness (BYA) club, and Phi Delta
Kappa Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Xinos.
Keeping God first and at the center of all she does, Jaelyn grew up in The
Mount Zion AME Church in New Brunswick and recently joined Abundant
Life Family Worship Church with her family. When she is not doing
schoolwork or participating in her extracurricular activities, you can find
Jaelyn hanging out with the people she loves dancing, drawing for fun, or
working at Shoprite in Somerset.

In 2021, Jaelyn received an award from the National Academy of Future
Physicians and Medical Scientists to recognize her future in dentistry, a goal
Jaelyn has been working toward since elementary school.

Jaelyn will take her talents to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University and major in biology in the fall. With this major, Jaelyn will
ultimately pursue becoming a dentist and possibly an orthodontist.

Jaelyn would like to thank her parents, family, and friends for helping her get
to where she is today.

Sponsor: Mrs. Poppy Elliott

Jasmine Marie Fox

Jasmine Marie Fox is the brave, determined and caring daughter of William
and Cheri Fox and younger sister to Sheneice. Born on May 17, 2003, Jasmine
is a heartfelt and determined young woman who takes on any challenge.

A graduating student at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Jasmine was an
active student at her high school. Jasmine participated in school-sponsored
clubs and activities such as the Television and Broadcasting Club and Key
Club, which requires participation in numerous community service activities.
Outside of school, Jasmine's focus and tenacity in taekwondo earned her a
first-degree black belt designation.

Jasmine has demonstrated her affinity for community service throughout her
high school career and giving back to others. Along with her church family,
First Baptist of Lincoln Gardens, Jasmine assisted in a school supply
giveaway. She has also had many jobs helping children's programs such as
the YMCA, the aftercare program at Adamsville Elementary School, and the
Special Olympics organization, an event for children with special needs.
Jasmine has also assisted her aunt with local food banks for the homeless and
helped the organization Laundry Love, which helps the
homeless with laundry.

Accepted to five colleges including, Morgan State University, East
Stroudsburg University, and The School of Visual Arts, she will be attending
Rider University in the fall of 2021, majoring in Media Communications with
a minor in Physical Education. Jasmine's goal is to one day be a producer and
filmmaker and inspire others with her creative ideas and stories.

Jasmine thanks her parents, who instilled in her moral and intellectual
curiosity, her sister who supported her endeavors, her grandparents who
provided love and wisdom, and her aunt Deidra Britt for her encouragement
and guidance.

Sponsor: Mrs. Deidre Britt

Saraya Nyome Gibson

Saraya Nyome Gibson was born on August 23, 2003, at Saint Peters Hospital
in New Brunswick, NJ. She was welcomed by her parents Fawnya and Marcus
Gibson. She only has one sibling, her older brother Darius. Saraya is an
intelligent, strong, kindhearted, responsible, and fun-loving young lady.

Saraya is currently a senior at Franklin High School. She maintains a 3.6 GPA
while being an honor roll student. She participates in dance and various clubs
that include MedTech Club, Key Club, Red Cross Club, and Sisters in Training
for Life. She also is a part of Junior Achievement, which allows her to teach
elementary students about finance and entrepreneurship. Outside of school,
Saraya is a dance instructor at BAMSOPA dance school and works at
Cafe Alfredo’s as a cashier, waitress, and delivery driver.

While being a dancer, Saraya also enjoys baking, cooking, writing, and acting.
With these hobbies growing up, Saraya has been granted unique opportunities
like performing at the Disneyland Parade in 2014, starting her own baking
business at the age of 10, and starring in plays in school and at
her dance school.

Saraya is ready to take the next step into her future and looks forward to
learning more about herself while pursuing her dreams in college. In the fall
of 2021, Saraya will be studying Psychology at North Carolina A&T
University. She hopes to get her Master's degree in psychology and become a
child psychologist in the future.

Without the support system of her parents, family, and friends, Saraya would
not be the driven and put-together young lady she is today. She appreciates
all the lessons, love, and blessings that she has been given from her support
system and wants to continue giving back to them and her community.

Sponsor: Fawnya Gibson

Ashlynn Joy Guions

Facing all challenges that come her way head-on, Ashlynn Joy Guions is the
determined yet creative daughter of Frederick Guions III and Asali Jones
Guions. Ashlynn’s focus and determination have led to her demonstration of
leadership skills and academic excellence.

As a committed student and leader throughout her four years at Franklin High
School in Somerset, NJ, Ashlynn maintained a high GPA taking both honors
and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Ashlynn’s passion for music and
performance has fueled her journey as an honors orchestra violinist, member
of the FHS Dance Company and most recently as an inductee into the National
Honor Society for Dance Arts. A starting forward and varsity letter winner in
field hockey, Ashlynn held numerous leadership positions in her school
including Class of 2021 Treasurer (3yrs). Besides being an active member of
the FHS community, Ashlynn was a member and Vice President of the
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., Epsilon Alpha Chapter Xinos. In
further service to her community, Ashlynn serves as a Girl Scout Ambassador
where she has earned both the Bronze and Silver Awards and successfully co-
hosted a Black Lives Matter/Juneteenth Awareness march in the summer of
2020.

Ashlynn was raised in the church and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior
at a young age as a member of Light of the World Family Worship Church
(Hamilton, NJ) where she was a member of the praise dance teams and youth
choir. Ashlynn has also attended vacation bible school and participated in
youth ministries events at her Grandmother Ernestine’s church, Ebenezer
Baptist Church (New Brunswick, NJ). Initially birthed into membership at the
Abundant Life Family Worship Church (New Brunswick, NJ) she has always
felt welcomed to fellowship there throughout the years.

Following graduation, Ashlynn will attend Long Island University’s Honor
College on the Brooklyn campus for Entertainment Management (ROC Nation
School), while continuing to dance as a member of LIU’s Division I Dance
Team.

Ashlynn was accepted at numerous colleges such as North Carolina A&T State
University, Pace University, Florida A&M State University, Temple
University and Morgan State University but believes that LIU and the
landscape of New York City are the best fit for her. Ashlynn wants to thank
her parents for their unwavering support, her sister Alivia Grace for always
having her back, and her grandmother for loving her unconditionally.

Sponsors: Mrs. Ernestine Jones and Mrs. Michelle Murray

Kayla Michelle Hebbon

Born on May 17, 2003, on a beautiful spring day, Kayla Michelle Hebbon, the
sweet, ambitious, and compassionate daughter of Kisha Hebbon and Sean
Hebbon entered the world three months earlier than anyone expected, with a
mission on her heart.

A native of Somerset, New Jersey, Kayla graduated from Mount Saint Mary
Academy in Watchung, New Jersey, with honors, carrying a 3.5 GPA. Already
a published author of the teen novel Anything but Ordinary – The Beginning,
Kayla’s passion for writing and the arts is evident in her choice of
extracurricular activities, including Cinema Club, Poetry Club, Creative
Writing Club, Echoes Literary Magazine Club, and Symphonic Ensemble. In
addition, Kayla also held membership in the African American Club and
American Sign Language Club at Mount St. Mary Academy.

In addition to Kayla’s active schedule at Mount St. Mary Academy, Kayla is
involved in other community organizations as well. Kayla and her family are
faithful members of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, where Kayla's
religious faith matured under Pastor DeForest B. Soaries, an international
leader and youth empowerment evangelist. Kayla, a girl scout since the age of
five, has shown leadership skills. Since age 12, Kayla has been an active
member of the Central New Jersey Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. As
a sophomore, Kayla was inducted into the National Sorority of Phi Delta
Kappa, Epsilon Alpha Xinos based in Somerset, New Jersey.

As a high school student, she participated in numerous community service
activities, including “Socks for Seniors” at Springhill Assisted Living in
Somerset, Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Walk, Autism Speaks Walks, and
participating in the Zakee Bowser Foundation Christmas Toy Drive.

Kayla will be attending the family alma mater Rutgers University in the fall of
2021. After graduation, Kayla plans to attend a top film school and earn her
Master of Fine Arts degree.

Her sweet and compassionate nature, coupled with her faith and leadership
skills, is critical to her success. Kayla appreciates and says thanks to her
parents, Sean Hebbon and Kisha Hebbon-Johnson, for their love and support.
They afforded her the spiritual, financial, and emotional support to soar.

Sponsor: Mrs. Kisha Michelle Hebbon-Johnson

Kyla Ayanna Walker

Kyla Ayanna Walker is the beautiful, hard-working, respectful, and caring
daughter of Erica and William David Walker, III. As the eldest child, Kyla
follows the mantra, “try your best.”

Kyla is a 2021 graduate of North Plainfield High School (NPHS), where she
participated in numerous extracurricular activities. During her tenure at NPHS,
Kyla was a member of the Interact Club, Color Guard, Winter Guard, Winter
Track, Softball, and Field Hockey teams. Not only was Kyla an avid athlete,
but she also served as Captain of the varsity field hockey team and co-captain
of the varsity softball team. Kyla’s passion and leadership on the field were
instrumental in gaining school, county, conference, and regional recognition
for her NPHS field hockey team. In February 2021, Kyla was honored as the
NPHS recipient of the National Girls and Women in Sports Day Award.

When Kyla is not studying, practicing, or working at Home Goods, she is
baking, listening to music, watching movies, or assembling furniture. In the
fall, Kyla will attend Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts to pursue a
career in nursing. Participating in the NPHS Project Lead the Way -
Biomedical Science program for the last three years ignited Kyla’s desire to
become a nurse. Kyla notes, “Living through the COVID-19 pandemic has
allowed me to become aware of the racial divide in health care. As a person of
color, I would like to do what I can to help close that gap. As a nurse, I believe
that I will be able to connect with and care for all patients, but especially those
who have been historically underserved.” After completing her bachelor’s
degree, Kyla plans to pursue a Masters in Nursing degree, which she believes
may guide her toward a possible specialization and prepare her for advanced
practice.

Kyla credits her parents for instilling the importance of being service-oriented
and giving back to her community. She has been a regular volunteer of the
Community Foodbank of New Jersey and believes being service-oriented is a
crucial component in nursing.

Sponsors: Ms. Essie W. Christmas and Mrs. Catherine Townes

Introducing Ebony Suburbanites
Silhouettes of loveliness

Silhouettes of Loveliness

Tymirah Reyna Edwards Jaelyn Simone Elliott

Jasmine Marie Fox

Ashlynn Joy Guions

Saraya Nyome Gibson Kayla Michelle Hebbon
Kyla Ayanna Walker

Debutante Tymirah Reyna Edwards

Debutante Jaelyn Simone Elliott

Debutante Jasmine Marie Fox

Debutante Saraya Nyome Gibson

Debutante Aslynn Joy Guions

Debutante Kayla Michelle Hebbon

Debutante Kyla AyannaWalker

DEBS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
Ok Ladies Now Let’s Get in Formation

SARAYA NYOME GIBSON

Congratulations Saraya!!!

We love you, are proud of you, and
wish you nothing but the best!

Thank you for being an amazing big
cousin to Paityn, Londyn,
Akira, and Sinclair!
~ Love Vern and VerLeea

JASMINE MARIE FOX

Jasmine,
Always know you
have within you the
strength the patience
and the passion to
reach for the stars.
Love you little cuz.

The Haskins Family

KYLA AYANNA WALKER

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

Tymirah,

I am beyond proud of the woman
you are growing into.

You are amazing, smart, talented,
and beautiful. I am happy to call

you my sister. I am glad God
blessed me with you. I didn’t know

it then but, I know now that He
gave me a bestfriend for life.
I’m so excited to see what the
future holds for you. I know it will
be great and I’m on your side
100% of the journey. Keep pushing

forward to greatness.
I love you Toodah Girl

Love,

Qaadira (Qaady) Richardson

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

From One Debutante to Another

Dear Tymirah,

Raenisha
Ebony Suburbanites Debutante
Class of 2004

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

Tymirah our “Toodah” we watched you come into the world two months
early fighting for your life. I remember coming to see you in NICU@ RWJ
and you turning yourself around. We told your mom…

This one right here will
grow up to do great things.

I’m so proud of you and pray God continue to guide you and show you the
right path. Without a doubt I know you will be just fine and I can’t wait to tell

people my little baby cousin is now a…

nurse practitioner with her own “practice.”

I see big things for you. Remember family will always be there for you.
Love Always,

LaKisha Alexander

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

Warmest congratulations and best wishes
onto your next adventure. I’m so happy to
share in the excitement of your graduation.

I’m so proud of you.

Love always,
Jeffrey B.

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

Love,
Robert Wood Security Team

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

Congratulations

Tymirah Edwards
&

John, Javois, Anthony and Daniel

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS

Congratulations!
Tymirah Edwards

Keep Striving for Greatness!

Darryl Ritter
Christine Peoples

Red Miller
Kalena King

TYMIRAH REYNA EDWARDS