Celebrating Family Black Family Day & Senior Recogntion Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Arlington Chapter 06 May, 2023
Arlington Chapter Members 2022-2023 Program Year K I M B E R L Y A K I N R O D O Y E K H E R R I J E A N D R . F E L I C I A A B R A M L A T A N Y A B E N F O R D U R S H A L A B O W L E S H E L E N B R O U S S A R D V I R G I N I A B R O W N - A L E X A N D E R M A D E L Y N B U T L E R R A S H I D A C A S E Y - R E Y N O L D S V E R O N I C A C O L E M A N E L I Z A B E T H C O U R T N E Y E S H A N D R A C O X D A N A C R O S S L I N A S H L E E D A V I D S O N J O N I K K A D A V I S S Y D N E Y D A V I S G E N E E K A E S T R A D A E R I K A F A D E L , E S Q . C I C E L Y F R I Z E L L L I S A F U L G E N C E L A K E I S H A G L O V E R E B O N I G O F F D R . C L Y N I T A G R A F E N R E E D S H A W A N H A G A N - C O L E T I N A H A R R I S O N - J O R D A N D R . D E M A T R I A H O L B R O O K L A U R E N J O N E S N I N A J O N E S B R O N W Y N J U S T I C E R H O N D A K E N N E D Y Q U A N I K A K E N N E Y N V P S A T I V A L E A C H - B O W E N W A N D A M I T C H E L L T A R A P A I G E C O U R T N E Y P E R E Z , E S Q . C L A U D I N E P L A N T E R - P A S C A L M Y E S H A P O L L A R D R O C H E L L E P O R T E R L A S H A N D A R E E D - L A R R Y T A S H A R A R O B I N S O N D R . A L V A R O C H E - G R E E N V I C T O R I A R O N E D R . T A N A Y A S A N D E R S G I N A S T E V E N S O N K R I S T E N S T R I C K L A N D W E N D Y W A L K E R D R . S O N J A W A T S O N H O N . S T A C E Y W H I T E T Y R A W H I T E K H I A N D R A W O O D S C L A Y V I A Y A T E S - F O R D D J U A N A Y O U N G
06 May, 2023 Introduction of Senior Program ~ President Dr. Sonja Watson Mistresses of Ceremony ~ LTS Tyra White & Co-LTS Shawan Hagan-Cole Senior Nickolas Abrams ~ Mother Dr. Felicia Abram & Family Senior Albert Mitchell ~ Mother Wanda Mitchell & Family Senior Rylan Kennedy ~ Mother Rhonda Kennedy & Family Senior Leah Glover ~ Mother LaKeisha Glover & Family Senior Roman Jones ~ Mother Lauren Jones & Family Senior Sterling Butler ~ Mother Madelyn Butler & Family Closing Remarks & Outdoor Activities ~ President Dr. Sonja Watson PROGRAM CHAPTER AWARDS Greetings ~ President Dr. Sonja Watson Program Year Awards ~ Program Director Bronwyn Justice Little Tots ~ Ashley Davis Shining Stars ~ Myesha Pollard Kids of Distinction ~ Clayvia Yates-Ford Positive Young Teens ~ Madelyn Butler & LaKeisha Glover Effective Fantastic eXtraordinary Teens ~ Tyra White & Shawan Hagan-Cole Mother & Father of the Year ~ Vice President Wendy Walker Prayer ~ Chaplain Jonikka Davis Mealtime SENIOR RECOGNTION
2023 Senior Nickolas Dietrich Abram Nicholas Dietrich Abram is a senior in the Martin High School Stem Academy in Arlington, Texas. He is the son of Mr. Ronald and Dr. Felicia Abram. Nicholas has been a member of the Arlington Chapter for 14 years, where he has served as president of the chapter’s junior and senior teen boards. Currently, he serves as the South Central Region Teen Programming Chair. Nicholas participates in many extracurricular activities, however, he enjoys singing the most. He is graduating in the top 7% of his senior class and will pursue a Computer Science Degree at Howard University as a Kash STEM Scholar.
2023 Senior Albert W. Mitchell Albert W. Mitchell, son of Legacy Albert and Wanda Mitchell. He has been a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for eight years; serving as the Arlington Chapter Teen President for two consecutive years. He’s been voted by his peers as the “Outstanding Teen” each year. He’s active in his church, National Honor Society, LRHS Marching Band (trumpet section leader), and Kappa League. Albert volunteers with various organizations. He’s received multiple academic scholarships; however, he’s decided to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering specializing In Aerospace Engineering at The Southern University and A&M College where he’ll play in the Human Jukebox.
2023 Senior Rylan Kennedy Rylan Kennedy is a ten year member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Arlington Chapter where he has actively demonstrated his leadership skills and community service commitment. He served the Arlington Chapter EFX teen group as a past Foundation Chair. He was presented in the Dallas Chapter’s 46th Annual Beautillion. Excelling academically, his pursuit of excellence extends far beyond the classroom. He played varsity sports in basketball and football and hold the school record in high jump. He will attend Texas A&M University College Station in May on a full scholarship to play football.
2023 Senior Leah Glover Leah is a senior at Fellowship Academy, where she academically excels in honors and dual credit courses earning a 3.6 GPA. While striving towards academic excellence, Leah participates in theatre, art, cheerleading, basketball, and track. Leah aspires to major in biology in hopes of becoming a Marine Biologist. Leah loves to serve her community and continues to give back to her community in many ways. One way Leah serves the community is through Mercy Street Kitchen Inc., which is a nonprofit organization that feeds the homeless that she and her family runs. Leah’s hobbies include basketball shooting guard, art, watercolors, landscaping, calligraphy, pencil sketching, acrylic painting, and theatre – Singing in the Rain and Lion King. Leah’s leadership includes Jack and Jill of American, Inc. serving as Chaplain, Treasurer, Community Service Chair and Recording Secretary. She also serves in A.C.O.L.Y.T.E.S. Community Service, Leadership Development Academy 4 community service, Mentorship Journey Student Ministries Leadership, There 4 Teen Board Member and over 800 Hours of community service.
2023 Senior Roman Lloyd Jones Roman Lloyd Jones is a senior at Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie and is the son of Rob and Lauren Jones. He has been a member of the Arlington Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for 3 years. Roman serves on the School Leadership Team, the Student Voice Committee and interns at the Commemorative Air Force in Dallas, TX. He is active in National Honor Society, has a 4.13 GPA, scored 1390 on his SAT and is currently training to earn his Private Pilot License. Roman has been awarded over $600K in scholarships and will be attending Saint Louis University. This future pilot will major in Aviation Science.
2023 Senior Sterling Bryson Butler Senior Sterling Bryson Butler is the son of Mr. Steven L. and Mrs. Madelyn O. Butler and member of the Arlington Chapter where he served as teen treasurer and Chair of the nominating committee. Sterling attended Mansfield High School, where he was the starting point guard of the varsity basketball team for four years with athletic and academic accolades. Sterling founded Hoop Shoes for the homeless, collecting basketball shoes and food items for homeless teens. He founded Invasion, LLC an apparel company. Sterling will attend Dillard University, Xavier University or Hampton University and will major in business/entrepreneurship and then law. Sterling’s favorite scripture is: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
2023 Seniors Arlington Chapter Roman Jones Albert Mitchell Rylan Kennedy Leah Glover Nicholas Abram Sterling Butler
Congratulations Arlington Chapter on a successful 2022 - 2023 Program Year