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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
DELTA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER
2021 – 2022 CULTURAMA CULMINATING EVENT PROGRAM
WELCOME……………………………….………………MRS. LA TOYA BARNES-ANDERSON

2021-2022 CULTURAMA CHAIRMAN

GREETINGS………………………………………….……MRS. DEBORAH LUCAS ROBINSON

PRESIDENT, DELTA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER

GREETINGS…………………………………………..………….………….CHELSEA COOPER

CULTURAMA PRESIDENT

MEDITATION ……………………………………………..….…………..….LOGAN PEASANT

CULTURAMA CHAPLAIN

INTRODUCTION OF THE 2021-2022 CULTURAMITES

MRS. GLORIA MCMEANS
MRS. SONYA RODGERS

SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

MRS. LA’TOYA BARNES-ANDERSON

INTRODUCTION OF VIDEO PRESENTATION (SCAN CODE TO VIEW)

JUDGE SONJA BIVINS

AWARD PRESENTATIONS 3

MRS. LATOYA BARNES-ANDERSON
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SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS

MRS. ARTHURINE WASHINGTON
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FUNDRAISER AWARDS

MRS. JOYCELYN HUNT

4TH RUNNER UP / 3RD RUNNER UP / 2ND RUNNER UP / 1ST RUNNER UP
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MR. OR MISS CULTURAMA OF THE YEAR 2021 – 2022

MRS. LA’TOYA BARNES-ANDERSON

CLOSING REMARKS......................MRS. LATOYA BARNES-ANDERSON




































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G reetings Culturamites,
Beginning as a small group of fteen young ladies, Culturama has
emerged and is recognized as the only youth group in the Mobile
and surrounding areas with membership inclusive of both young ladies
and young men. With its focus originally designed to meet the cultural and
intellectual needs of members, this year’s Culturama program, though
totally virtual, still offered cultural and intellectual opportunities.

From the vision of three members of our chapter, Delta Theta Omega,
in many opportunities continue to be shared with youth such as
yourselves. This year was quite unique in several ways and equally as
special to all of you for the experiences gained in a virtual environment.

Congratulations to the graduating seniors! Another accomplishment to be celebrated
with family and friends and with a big smile on your face as you have completed a major
milestone in your young life…high school graduation. Words like virtual, social distancing,
mask-up, vaccinations and boosters became common, everyday words. ZOOM became a
common household term for the youngest to the oldest member of all families. Never before
in our history has so many faces been shown in small boxes on computer screens! Though
Google continues to be a trusted site for almost everything, even it has not been able (yet) to
clearly de ne the new “normal.” Nonetheless, you have persevered and proven that through
determination you can accomplish anything.

As you embark upon the next chapter of your life: college, military, the workforce, etc.
continue to reach higher, push forward without looking back, challenge yourselves and
don’t accept other’s limits on your own life’s goals. Believe in yourself! Believe in the
promises of our Heavenly Father. “Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in
prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” -Mark :

After high school graduation comes a new phase of life for you, new challenges, new
opportunities, new questions, and new answers. Remember the foundation established
for you by your family, teachers, coaches, spiritual/church leaders, Culturama leaders was a
strong foundation. Now upon that foundation go forth and explore the world’s opportunities
and strive to be the best you can be.

The nearly members of Delta Theta Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. wish you well and
encourage you to keep the faith and seek His guidance in all
of your future endeavors.

Sincerely, 4
Mrs. Deborah Lucas Robinson
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O Hur istory

A lpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is America’s rst
African American Greek lettered organization for college and
university trained women. It was the vision of nine enthusiastic
young women led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. Thus, on the campus of
Howard University in Washington D.C. on January , , Alpha
Kappa Alpha became a reality. The illustrious founders “Captured
Their Vision Fair.” Alpha Kappa Alpha was incorporated on January

,.

Today, Alpha Kappa Alpha is an international public service organization of , chapters
and nearly , members in more than nations and all states. Alpha Kappa Alpha
sponsors programs that promote education, health, economic empowerment, the Black family,
the arts and global concerns.

Delta Theta Omega Chapter is the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha serving Mobile and
Baldwin Counties. The year was when thirteen college educated young women from the
Mobile area were drawn together by a common bond, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Thus, the seed for organizing a graduate chapter was planted. These active, vibrant,
professional women: Valerie D. Bouchelion, Rosemary B. Butler, Dorothy R. Carroll,
Natalie D. Davis, Frances Faustina, Roberta E. Goode, Margaret P. Guilford, Laura J. Jolly,
Esther P. Lang, Julia C. Mitchell, Beatrice P. Paris, Edna B. Rhodes, and Marie M. Roberts—
energized as a unit and utilized their talents to realize their vision.

On November , , Delta Theta Omega became a sweet reality dedicated to rendering
“Service to All Mankind.” Because of the determined spirit of thirteen with a “Vision Fair,”
Mobile and the surrounding areas are better places. Delta Theta Omega has been, is now,
and will continue to render service throughout Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

The Culturama Program was established in by Delta Theta Omega Chapter as an effort
to meet the cultural and intellectual needs of young people. Many chapter members were
instrumental in the development of the Culturama Program. The available history credits the
founding of Culturama to Virginia Blunt, Edith McClain, and Naweta Brown Pinkney. There

are only two sorority members who have worked with Culturama from
to the present: Mrs. Ruth Collins and Mrs. Doris Lee.

In the beginning, membership in the organization was limited to
Mobile County high school girls, but in an effort to expand the
services of the program, young women from Baldwin County were
included in ; high school juniors in ; and in young men
were included, making Culturama the only Greek-letter group in the
area with both young men and young women. Culturama has
successfully served the youth of our community for over years! 5

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 Delta Theta Omega Chapter
1st Vice President…………….. Donna Henderson Mobile, Alabama Assistant Treasurer……………….…Deborah Carter
2nd Vice President……………..Azure Wells Corresponding Secretary……………..Andretta Taylor
Recording Secretary……………Angela Turner  President Chaplain……………………………Dorothea Graddy
Financial Secretary……………..Veronica Rogers Mrs. Deborah L. Robinson Hospitality…………………………..Carrie Blunt
Assistant Financial Secretary…….Joycelyn Hunt Sargent at Arms……………………..Virginia Jackson
Treasurer………………..…….Jennifer Tyus Parliamentarian……………………..Keava Jones

EXEMPLIFING EXCELLENCE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SERVICE

Lorraine Abrams Debra O. Davis Toni M. Henry Norleisha M. Lewis Ursell A. Raine Leslie Thompson- Love
Erica F. Abrams Linda Davis LaurynAshly Herman Consuella Lilly Akesia Ransaw Gwendolyn O. Todd
Krishalon Abrams-Davis Monica Davis Michelle Trenier Herman Ida Lockette Dawn Rasberry Earnestine K. Tolbert
Elverna M. Abston Vicki Davis Patsy L. Herron Tara Waller Lockett Adrienne Reed Erma Jean Tolbert
Carvine Langham Adams Marilyn Dedeaux Zoe Hightower Tiffany N. Lockette Dedra R. Reed Gwendolyn Tolbert
Renae Coleman Ali Velma F. Diaz Annie Hill Joycelyn Burks Love Jessica Ligon Reed Beverly M. Townser
Bernadette Allen Lindell Blackmon Dillard Kimberly Hill Lauren Love Kourtney T. Reed Medina Trenier
Folashade Anderson Artrice Dixon Linda West Hill Kimberly Cutris - Lovett Paula Rankin Reese Bobbi Tucker
Olivia C. Anderson Kerron K. Dixon Ramona Marsalis Hill Tamika A. Lovett Dianne Reynolds Brittni Tucker
Vangie Mariea Anise Lisa D. Donald Gina G. Hitchens Quantiel S. Lucy Krystal Richardson Meichelle T.Williams
Annalise O. Anise Kimba Anita Drakeford Meredith N. Hitchens Kelli Foster Makerson Anne Marie Roberson Austin V. Turk
Olange Olatunde Anise Tokie-Sanchez Dunn JaaDaa Scruggs Holcombe Relya Gill Mallory Equilla Roberson Clarissa V. Turk
Alida D. Ash Judith Dunning Arielle A. Holder Katherine F. Malone Ashtiny Roberts Angela Denise Turner
Marguerite Austin Carliss Pettway Eaton Kennedy Holder Alexandria P. Marshall Belinda W. Roberts Bonique Turner
Karla Andrea Baker Barbara Edwards Lalita Holder Mykela W. Marshall Deborah L. Robinson Brandi K. Turner
Charlesetta Ball Ethel M. Ellis Alice G. Holloway Jourden Martin Jimmie Robinson Jennifer Taylor Tyus
Toniziun Y. Ball Sandra G. Ellis Bridget Holloway Yvonne R. Matthews Juanita Robinson Mallory J. Tyus
Mi'Asia Barclay Gloria Eskridge Malvina Holloway Angelique S. Maye Lakasha Robinson Gina Studdard Vann
Tiffany J. Barnes Jamelia I. Evans Martha Holloway Lovie McAboy DeEldra Boone Rodgers Brianna F. Wadlington
La'Toya Barnes-Anderson Loretta Evans Hazel George Hood Amari McCain Joycelyn Rodgers Breanna J. Walker
Keshia Barnett Tori` Fairley Latonya Wells Horne LaTya O. McCall Kayla R. Rodgers Claudia Y. Walker
Kaitlyn H. Beans Kenya Fanfan Sarah W. Hrobowski Lea A. McCall Sonya D. Rodgers Charlie M. Waller
Lyndia Joyce Benion Alicia Simmons Ferrell Adrienne Meradith Hudson Fannie I. McCampbell Dari Rogers Christal A. Waller
April Berry Gisele Figures Falon Humphries LaTrisa McCaskey Veronica D. Rogers Monica S. Waller
Charlena Berry Marietta Figures Joycelyn W. Hunt Autumn D. McCorvey Robin O. Roussell Kayla N. Warner
Sonja F. Bivins Marilyn Figures Monica M. Hunt Felicia F. McDonald Erianna Roy Robin S. Warren
Waynetta G. Black Vivian Davis Figures Jordan Hunter Symentha M. McDonald Dionte Rudolph Arthurine T. Washington
Traci Blakely Joycelyn C. Finley Tracey L. Hunter Melanie F. McKay Chante Ruffin Sharonda P. Washington
Carrie Reese Blunt Vera Lewis Finley Hilda Irby Jessilyn S. McKenzie Jacquelyn Sampson Tiphanie K. Washington
Bettye J. Bogan Edra Finley Harris Bessie A. Isom Gloria McMeans Tiffani M. Sampson Chrishan Emonina-Watson
Shawaungela Bolden-DeLoach Rosalind Flagg Mackenzie Isom Monique M. McMillan Brittney Sanders Lakeisha W. Watson
Gwendolyn Bonham Deborah Flakes Cecily D. Jackson Marcie McNeal Magan C. Sanders Lois Smith Watson
Niya N. Brackett Jacqueline Fleming-Brown Chakema E. Jackson Susie W. Michael Danetta W. Scott Debra S. Weatherspoon
Betty Perkins Bracy Adriana D. Foster Danielle Jackson Kenya S. Miller Jazzmine B. Scott Azure Wells
Kytara E. Bradley Hazel Fournier Djuna M. Jackson LaKeidra T. Mims Adrian C. Seals Nancy S. Wells
Janice H. Brazier Jamie Toyo Franklin Felicia A. Jackson Jimise R. Mitchell Edna Allen Seltzer Candace Janel White
Patricia Cook Breech Meika Gordon Gardner Robbin E. Jackson Lynda L. Mitchell Marjorie Seltzer Kentrell White
Mia R. Britton Inez Garraway-Thomas Yvette Marie Jackson Loren Modisa Yvonne Sharp Sherryll H. White
Shannon Britton Carla Gayle Zella D. Jackson Chelsea S. Monroe Viveca I. Shaw Tonja S. White
Taryn T. Brooks Melvina Geary Anitra Kennedy Jarreau Kimberly Shaw Moore Nikki Brown Short Nailah J. Wideman
Angie Brown Robin Geary Annette N. Johnson Zandria B. Moore Dinish Peavy Simpson Chloe Simmons Wiley
Brenda T. Brown Barbara Jean George Ashley T. Johnson Ja'Shaundria Morris Marissa D. Sims Bahiyyih M. Wilkerson
Kay Coffee Brown Chelsea Geter Barbara A. Johnson Margaret Munnerlyn Sonya D. Sims Angela B. Williams
Sarah Colston Brown Linda Morgan Gibbs Bennie Williams Johnson Hunteria B. Nelson Carolyn Racine Slater Ashe'Tanie N. Williams
Karen Chapman-Bumpers Vernett S. Giles Bernadette W. Johnson Julia M. Nelson Ashleigh Grear Smith Beatrice P. Williams
Brianna Burrell Sherrele Grimes Gipson Destiny T. Johnson Shana A. Nero Daphne Diaz Smith Brieanna Williams
LaTonya Campbell Rickkitta Glenn Kristin T. Johnson Jane Nettles Elaine Marie Smith Johnnie Williams
Sheila C. Campbell Gloria C. Good Portia Harris Johnson Courtenay W. Ngo Ingrid L. Smith Jon'Teriya Williams
Caroline V. Carl Dorothea Elaine Graddy Rochelle W. Johnson Brenda D. Nicholas LaShana Herron Smith Karen B. Williams
Lynda Carroll Lamonica Graves Wanda Johnson Arlanda Omali-Gittere Teronda Smith Sylvia Flakes Williams
Patricia W. Carstarphen Nicole P. Greenwood Angelia Goler Amanda Carr Outlaw Mona B. Spencer Syreeta Rankin Williams
Deborah Williams Carter Lashaunda Nichole Betty Jones Natasha Overstreet Ashley N. Steger Tineshia Williams
Jessica Thames Chambliss Gruenberg Ebonee H. Jones Rubylyn Parker Owen Jada Stewart Valerie Harris Williams
Valencia Thomas Chaney Consuela Aikens Gunter Jessica Marie Jones Jacquelyn Johnson Page Kristal Thrash Sullivan Zandra C. Williams
Sherry D. Chapman Lola B. Guyton Keava Boswell Jones Valerie F. Page Merrier J. Tartt Zandra J. Williams
Jacinta S. Coleman Angela Clark Hall Shardena A. Jones Tyra Palmer Andretta Bonner Taylor Carolyn Wilson
Veronica Coleman Jazmine K. Hall Yvonne L. Jones Michaelyn Parker April Dupree Taylor Cherise Ball Wilson
Helen Harris Collins Shelbonnie C. Hall Sharon Juzang Crystal L. Parks Jaquel S. Taylor Felicia L. Wilson
Helen Ruth Collins Eloise M. Hamilton Sylvia Kelly Charolette A. Patterson Mikaila Taylor JoAnn Wilson
Myriya Collins Latitha W. Hampton Taylor Kelly Tamara Patterson Pauline McKay Taylor Kendelyn Wilson
Phyllis A. Collins Janice Harris Archnique L. Kidd Angela Ewing Payne Sheron M. Thames Mikaya Wilson
Ruth B. Collins Maderia Harris Ayesha C. Kidd Amber B. Payton Andrea Thomas Myra D. Wilson
Jessica J. Cotton Olga R. Harris Audrey B. King LaRhonda Pears Andretta Thomas Marcella F. Winzer
Sinead Crandle-Brown Paula Sledge Harris Delcine Thomas King Tiara Peoples Anjelisa Thomas Maudette C. Witherspoon
Alice Williams Crenshaw Tiffany R. Harris Aree Scott Kirksey Casey L. Perine Aurelia Thomas Linda Wooten
Dorothy A. Crittenden Ashley Hatcher Darline Laffitte Sharon Robinson Perine Brooke Thomas Linda Faye Wright Ash
Carrie E. Crook Rymona Hayes Mary Sue Laffitte Shanita L. Pettaway Chinnita M. Thomas Lauren Young
Tamatra Lawrence Crook Tanya F. Hazzard Gabarel Lambert Gilda Williams Porter Daja D. Thomas Lisa Young
Virginia Crossby-Jackson Donna J. Henderson Trinette M. Law Yolanda F. Porter Erin Nettles Thomas
Morgan Crum Jacqueline A. Henderson Doris Allen Lee Ashelan Preyer Lillian Harris Thomas 6
Audrey W. Cunningham Terrie Henderson Frandolyn Lee Kiana Provitt Linda G. Thomas
Conderlisa Davis May Frances Henry Carla Lewis Betty Baker Pugh Melanie B. Thompson

2021-2022




CULTURAMA OFFiCERS

President……………………………………….…Chelsea Cooper
Vice-President…………………………………….Myles Thompson
Secretary……………………………………….…Karmyn Coleman
Chaplain………………………………………..…Logan Peasant

CULTURAMA ROSTER

Christen Ash Chloe Delmore Madison Kenny Cassie Pruitt
Kameron Ball Breana Eaton McKenzie Longmire Rayonna Redmon
Claire Berry Kendal Foster III Chelsey McMillian
Dana Callier Bryson Harris Katelyn Rice
Arieonna Claiborne Tiler Harris Skyler Moore Nicholas Short
Karmyn Coleman William Henry  Maria Napier Hannah Stevens
Chelsea Cooper Paris Jackson Sheldon Oakley Myles Thompson
Khelsea Cooper Makenzie James Cameron Peasant Hayley Washington
Justine Davis Otternese Jones Logan Peasant Reginald Webb III
Arynn Pope

TARGET TEAMS

TARGET 1: HBCU FOR LIFE: A CALL TO ACTION / GOAL ORIENTED TEAM
TARGET 2:
TARGET 3: LEAD: MS. ANJELISA THOMAS

WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS / HEALTH CONSCIOUS TEAM

LEAD: MS. VALERIE FANNING PAGE / ASSISTANT LEAD: MS. TIFFANY HARRIS

BUILDING YOUR ECONOMIC LEGACY / WEALTHY/SUCCESSFUL TEAM

LEAD: MS. BRIDGET HOLLOWAY / ASSISTANT LEAD: MS. TIFFANY LOCKETTE

TARGET 4: THE ARTS / CREATIVE TEAM
TARGET 5:
LEAD: MS. INEZ THOMAS

GLOBAL IMPACT / CHARITABLE TEAM

LEAD: MS. TONI HENRY / ASSISTANT LEAD: MS. GLORIA MCMEANS

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ANDRETTA E.L. THOMAS INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH AWARD:

THE RECIPIENT OF THE ANDRETTA E. L. THOMAS INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH AWARD IS
SELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAMA AWARDS COMMITTEE. THIS AWARD
IS BESTOWED UPON A SENIOR WHO EXEMPLIFIES THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CULTURAMA.

THE RECIPIENT IS INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND
OTHER NEED SERVICES. THE CULTURAMITE IS ALSO INVOLVED IN HIS/HER CHURCH,
ESPECIALLY IN ITS YOUTH GROUP AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PERSON SERVES
AS A ROLE MODEL TO OTHER YOUTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE RECIPIENT MUST
HAVE MET THE MINIMUM REQUIRED TEN ( ) HOURS OF VOLUNTEERISM AND SHOW
ADDITIONAL DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEERISM AND HELPING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

CULTURAMITE OF THE YEAR:

THE RECIPIENT OF THE CULTURAMITE OF THE YEAR IS SELECTED BY MEMBERS OF
THE CULTURAMA AWARDS COMMITTEE. THE SENIOR RECIPIENT MUST HAVE

ATTENDED ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATED IN

ALL SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES OF THE CULTURAMA PROGRAM. THE MINIMUM TEN ( )
HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST ALSO BE COMPLETED. THIS SENIOR

CULTURAMITE EXEMPLIFIES THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL CULTURAMITE.

CONGENIALITY AWARD:

THE RECIPIENT OF THE CONGENIALITY AWARD IS SELECTED BY THE CULTURAMITES.
EACH CULTURAMITE VOTES ON A SENIOR CULTURAMITE WHOM THEY FEEL

DISPLAYED FRIENDLINESS TOWARDS THE OTHER MEMBERS OF CULTURAMA. THIS
PERSON IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF FELLOW CULTURAMITES.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD:

AS PART OF THE VIRTUAL CULTURAMA PROGRAM, CULTURAMITES ARE REQUIRED TO
PERFORM TEN ( ) HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES A
SENIOR CULTURAMITE WHO HAS EXCELLED IN VOLUNTEERING AND PERFORMING

COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE RECIPIENT OF THIS AWARD IS SELECTED BY MEMBERS OF
THE CULTURAMA AWARDS COMMITTEE.

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