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2 Congratulations Debutante Raina Williams We are so proud of the young woman you’ve become. You are truly everything we prayed for in a daughter. You’re intelligent, focus-driven, determined, strong, loving, caring and compassionate. Watching you grow up to an Amazing young woman has brought us great joy. We have no doubt that you will succeed. We Love and Cherish You. Mom & Dad
3 Greetings! It is my honor to bring you the warmest of greetings on behalf of the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Rho Mu Omega Chapter and DC Pearls III Foundation. We welcome you to our seventh Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion. Thank you for your presence as we recognize and introduce our eleven lovely debutantes. Congratulations and best wishes to our magnificent debutantes. Tonight, we conclude our 2021- 2022 Cotillion Season. You have spent the past few months making preparations for this evening. It has been a pleasure for our chapter members to work with such a talented, intelligent, and delightful group of young women. We hope that the memories from the various leadership workshops, Mother Daughter Tea, Etiquette Session, Father Daughter Activity, new friendships that you have gained and the countless hours of community service will remain with you forever. The members of the chapter thank you for the opportunity to make a positive impact. A special thank you is extended to the parents of our debutantes, escorts, other relatives and friends. This night would not have been a success without your support, commitment and participation. Thank you parents for sharing your daughters with us during this cotillion season. We hope that this season will be a cherished memory for each of them. DC Pearls III Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Rho Mu Omega Chapter are non-profit organizations. Because of the generous support of our sponsors and patrons who are listed in the Souvenir Journal, our foundation is able to continue to support scholarships for the debutantes. In addition, your generosity allows us to provide charitable contributions for local agencies and our programs. We thank you for your support and encourage you to support the businesses and community organizations listed in the Souvenir Journal. The Cotillion Season is really a yearlong program. We are blessed to have a chairman, three vice-chairmen and a team of committee members to organize and implement the entire program. Thank you to the Chairman, Stephanie Allen, Vice Chairmen, Donna Davis, Shari McCoy, and Kristen Roach for your enthusiastic commitment and attention to detail. We sincerely appreciate all the hard work. And finally, to each of our guests, we thank you for your contributions that made this evening possible. I know the young ladies thank you for making an investment in their future. Enjoy this evening’s celebration of each debutantes’ achievement. It is a preview of things to come as these motivated and enlightened young ladies embrace their vibrant future. Again, congratulations 2021-2022 Debutantes and enjoy the Cotillion! Sincerely Yours, Holli B. Townsend, President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Mu Omega Chapter DC Pearls III Foundation, Incorporated May 1, 2022
PEARL BALL Cotillion 4 Greetings Everyone, On behalf of the D.C. Pearls III Foundation Inc., it is my honor and my pleasure to welcome you to our 7th Biennial Pearl Ball Cotillion. For 20 years, the D.C. Pearls III Foundation has proudly worked with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Rho Mu Omega Chapter to sponsor many community programs. This evening’s Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion is one example of how we share a mission of service to all mankind. We are honored to have you as our guest as we celebrate the introduction to society of our eleven beautiful and talented Debutantes. You will be charmed by their grace and beauty this evening. You will delight in knowing our Debutantes have completed the program and each Debutante has shown remarkable and an unwavering commitment. Each Debutantes was engaged by actively participating in the interactive workshops, enjoyed cultural outings, and dedicated themselves to community service projects, and raised funds through unique and creative ways for their scholarships. Thank you to the parents for sharing your daughters with us and entrusting us to guide them, along with you, on a path that leads to a very promising and productive future. Thank you also to their families and friends for your overwhelming support. Your generosity has not only funded the Debutantes’ scholarship awards, but your contributions will also support our ability to impact the D.C. community by providing other students with a path to a higher-education and serving our community. A dozen tea roses to every member of the Pearl Ball Cotillion Scholarship Committee and the steadfast leadership provided by the Chairman, Ms. Stephanie R. Allen, and her Vice-Chairmen, Ms. Donna E. Davis, Ms. Shari L. McCoy, and Ms. Kirsten Roach. We are extremely grateful and appreciative for your extraordinary leadership resulting in this successful Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion. This evening we are all honored, and we are all extremely proud to formally introduce to you and to society, our eleven beautiful and talented Debutantes. Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Debutantes! Saundra R. Roberts, Executive Director DC Pearls III Foundation, Inc. May 1, 2022
5 Greetings: It has been my esteemed pleasure to have served as Chairman for the 2021 – 2022 Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion Program hosted by the D.C. Pearls III Foundation, Incorporated in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Rho Mu Omega Chapter. Moreover, I am excited to be among the first to welcome our eleven Debutante Scholars to Society. I have witnessed the growth and development each debutante has experienced since the start of the Program and strongly believe that each young lady has created memories for herself that will last a lifetime. Additionally, I am proud of the bonding opportunity this hybrid (virtual and in-person) program afforded Debutantes in a COVID-19 environment and count it an honor to have positively impacted the lives of each scholars who participated in this program. Debutantes engaged in a rigorous Leadership Institute and actively participated in activities that served the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Community. They also enjoyed fun activities with their fathers / father figures and fellow Debutantes. Debutantes and Escorts honed their social grace skills by attending an Etiquette Workshop. While Debutantes honored their mothers during a Mother Daughter Tea and actively raised funds through more than forty-eight virtual activities and events in support of scholarships for themselves and the D.C. Pearls III Foundation. I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate parents and legal guardians for the investment you made in each Debutante and applaud you for a job well done! You contributed countless hours of commuting, networking, fundraising, and overall support of your respective daughters. And I know that you will cherish each memory formed today. As Chairman, I can honestly say that the past eleven months have been nothing short of a labor of love. Additionally, I am grateful to have interacted with each of these delightful, unique, gracious, wise, humble, humorous young ladies and wish them every success in their future endeavors. Finally, the Cotillion Steering Committee worked extremely hard to make this program both memorable and meaningful. And I know that I speak for them in saying that we hope that tonight is as magical for you as it is for us. Sincerely, Stephanie R. Allen, Chairman Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion May 1, 2022
6 2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE Stephanie R. Allen, Chairman Cotillion Executive Committee Stephanie R. Allen, Chairman Donna E. Davis, Vice-Chairman, Finance and Logistics Kirsten Roach, Vice-Chairman, Operational Affairs Shari L. McCoy, Event Planning Maria Clark, Program Manager Averil Carraway, Finance Consultant Rasheena Wilson, Logistics Consultant Tonya Robertson, Consultant Arnitra Duckett, COVID-19 Consultant, Vice-President AKA, Rho Mu Omega Chapter|DC Pearls III Foundation Stephanie M. Reliford, Consultant Holli B. Townsend, President, AKA, Rho Mu Omega Chapter / DC Pearls III Foundation Saundra Roberts, Executive Director, DC Pearls III Foundation Denise Reed, Vice-President for Development, DC Pearls III Foundation
7 2021-2022 COTILLION SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS Stephanie R. allen, Chairman COVID 19 Task Force: Arnitra Duckett, Chairman; Averil Carraway, Vice-Chairman; Jan Elston, Vice Chairman Members: Donna Davis, Ruby Freeman, Bridget Reavis-Tyler, Sharelle Stagg, and Joan Turner Creativity Liaisons: Joan Turner, Chairman; Gina Scott, Vice-Chairman; Member: Carla Hillary McAllister, Robin Rice, and Joyce Nixon Fundraising Subcommittee: Brenda Silvils, Chairman; Phillis Throckmorton, Vice-Chairman; Fundraising Consultants: Alex Duncan, Cheryl R. Eggleston, Tyus Lewis, Gayle Shuford, and Dominique Watson Shari L. McCoy, Vice-Chairman, Event Planning Attire: Jahnae McCoy, Chairman; Sheila Maness, Vice-Chairman Communications: Blayre Redrick, Chairman Cultural & Social Activities: Mone’ Ross, Chairman; Raya Ward, Vice-Chairman Dance Rehearsal: Donica Young, Chairman; Members: Stephanie R. Allen, Donna E. Davis, Monet Fontaine, and Khadijah Harvin Decorations & Flowers: Lolita Hoover, Chairman; Carla Hillary-McAllister, Vice-chairman; Members: Rashawnna Banks, Pam Carter Coleman, Cianni Dudley, Jan Elston, Towanna Friend, Sharon Gomillion, Kenya McNealy, Keisha Mitchell, Sabrina Pinnix, and Joan Turner Entertainment / Band: Janet Walker, Chairman Escorts: Valencia Rodgers, Chairman Mother / Daughter Tea: Pamela Monroe, Chairman; Pamela Carter-Coleman, Vice-Chairman; Kellie Jackson Lomax, Vice-Chairman; Members: Carla Hillary-McCallister, Lolita Hoover, Camaro Jones, and Joan Turner Registration / Seating Registrar: Tonya Robertson, Chairman; Members: Stephanie R. Allen, and Donna E. Davis, Scrapbook: Courtney Bell, Chairman; Donica Young, Vice-Chairman Selection Process: Stephanie M. Reliford, Chairman; Donna E. Davis, Vice-Chairman Kirsten Roach, Vice-Chairman, Operational Affairs Community Service Project: LaDonia Wilkins, Chairman; Felicia Brown, Vice-Chairman Etiquette Workshop: Averil Carraway, Co-Chairman; Arnitra Duckett, Co-Chairman; Jan Elston, Co-Chairman; Member: Susan Leigh Guest Speaker & Announcers: Tahia Marable, Chairman; Teresa Scott, Vice-Chairman; and Denise Reed, Vice-Chairman Hostess: Sharelle Stagg, Chairman; Members: Kezmiche Atterbury, Cheryl Betts, Tina Bradshaw,Geri Chanel, Denise Christian, Patrina Clark, Janet Corbitt, Sherrie Cox, Annette Cureton, Linda David, Rashauna David, Cheryl Eggleston, Shante Gill; Khadijah Harvin; Kathy Heck; Myrtle Jones; Yolanda Jones; Monica Jordan; Jennell Joyner; Karen King de Leon; Tyus Lewis, Tahia Marable, Olette Fortune McCoy, Tina McKnight, Blair McQueen, Emilie Monroe,; Sandy Montgomery,; Sheri Montgomery, Chandra Perkins, Christine Phillips, Sydney Porter, Patrice Richardson, Harriett Richmond Thomas, Latasha Scott, Sheretta Sharpe, Sharyn Dougherty, Gayle Shufford, Brenda Silvils, Shelby Thomas, Wendie Thomas, Jordyn Tillman, Kariba Tillman, Tisha Tyson, Angela West Thompson, Sophoria Westmoreland, and, Kelli Wynn Leadership Institute Workshops: Charneta Scott, Chairman; Towanna Friend, Vice-Chairman Marketing, Graphics Design, Publicity: Angela Hendrix-Bell, Chairman; Ruby Freeman, Vice-Chairman; Members: Maria Clark, and Asya Heatley Souvenir Journal: Angela Hendrix-Bell, Chairman; Ruby Freeman, Vice-Chairman Social Media: Angela Hendrix-Bell, Chairman; Ruby Freeman, Vice-Chairman Technology: Latasha Adams, Vice-Chairman; and Rasheena Wilson, Vice-Chairman Donna E. Davis, Vice-Chairman, Finance and Logistics Awards / Gifts: Joan Turner, Chairman; Tonya Robertson, Vice-Chairman; Members: Shawna Berry, Carla McAllister, Joyce Nixon, Karen Robinson, Gina Scott, and Sharelle Stagg Budget & Finance: JJacqueline Hardy, Chairman; Members: Brenda Jackson, and Antoinette Wells Culminating Event: Donica Young, Chairman; Courtney Bell, Vice-Chairman Handbook: Stephanie Allen, Vice-Chairman; Averil Carraway, Vice-Chairman; Member: Maria Clark Logistics: Rasheena Wilson, Chairman; Averil Carraway, Vice-Chairman Photographer / Videographer: Cipriana Eckford, Chairman; Bridget Reavis Tyler, Vice-Chairman Protocol / Hospitality: Jacqueline Hardy, Chairman; Ayana Kelly, Vice-Chairman Sponsorships: Erin Andrews, Chairman; Asya Heatly, Vice-Chairman; Tamara McCants, Vice-Chairman; Members: Daneka Lucas and Quincy Moody
8 OUR HISTORY DC PEARLS III FOUNDATION DC Pearls III Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2002 by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Mu Omega Chapter. Sharing the goal of providing dedicated and committed service to the community, DC Pearls III Foundation working with Rho Mu Omega continues to sponsor fundraising events and community programs like the Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion and an Annual College Tour. Besides sponsoring fundraising events, DC Pearls III Foundation also pursues grants, corporate sponsorships and other donations to sponsor initiatives that focus on the underserved communities in Washington, DC in an effort to reduce disparities in the areas of health, education, economic security and cultural arts. alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated RHO MU OMEGA CHAPTER The year was 1988. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was the Grammy Record of the Year, Michael Jordan was the NBA’s Most Valuable Player of the Year. Eugene Antonio Mario became the first African American Roman Catholic Archbishop in the US. Max Robinson became the first black network TV anchor. The biennial international conference was being held in Los Angeles, CA. Marla Gibbs, Mae Jemison and Rosa Parks were initiated as Honorary Members at the Conference. Alvin Ailey received the Kennedy Center Honors Award and Pearl Bailey received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In Washington, D.C., exactly 80 years after the Sorority was founded, 76 women- chartered Rho Mu Omega Chapter on October 30, 1988. The first meeting was held on June 24, 1987 with six members in attendance. These members set the goals, proposed names for the interest group, and formed committees. Over the next few weeks the program, bylaws, and budget were developed. At the second meeting in July, 23 Members officially organized the interest group by voting on the abovementioned reports and accepting the name D.C. Pearls, Part III. Rho Mu Omega, an award-winning chapter, has actively organized and participated in community and sorority activities under the various International Program themes. Some of the chapter’s many successful activities include scholarships to local high school students, an annual Black College Tour, a partnership with the Luke C. Moore Academy High School, Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, gifts for needy families and students, movie days, support of the NCNW Black Family Reunion, and Loaves and Fishes, a volunteer food program for homeless men and women at St. Stephens and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, in Washington, D.C. The chapter has received numerous awards over the years, which include citations for outstanding programs at the regional and national level, Regional Chapter of the Year, President of the Year, the Graduate Good Citizenship Award; and first place Regional Leadership, Program and Membership Awards. The chapter also jointly received the first place North Atlantic Region Spirit Award with the two other chapters in D.C. and its award-winning Step Team received more than 22 trophies, plaques, and certificates for outstanding step performances. Rho Mu Omega has increased its membership through retention and reactivating several members annually. As the pearls on its necklace grow, Rho Mu Omega continues to work diligently as it strives to be of SERVICE TO ALL MANKIND.
9 THE PROGRAMME Shawna R. Berry & Phyllis Throckmorton Mistresses of Ceremony Introduction of Mistresses of Ceremony Stephanie R. Allen, Chairman 2022 Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion Greetings Holli B. Townsend, President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Rho Mu Omega Chapter DC Pearls III Foundation, Incorporated Occasion Saundra Roberts, Executive Director DC Pearls III Foundation, Incorporated Blessing of Food Tonya Robertson Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Rho Mu Omega Chapter Dinner Presentation of Debutantes Shawna R. Berry & Phyllis Throckmorton The Cotillion Dances Choreographer – Tia L. Belton, Pointe of Elegance Debutante & Father Dance “Ribbon in the Sky”(Instrumental), Wesley Keys Debutante & Escort Dance “Shaker”, Black Violin Debutantes Promenade “Am I Wrong”, Damien Escobar Introduction of Guest Speaker Charge to Debutantes “Pushing Your Potential” Myja Gary Miss Black USA 2021 The Awards Ceremony Stephanie R. Allen, Pearl Ball Chairman Donna E. Davis, Shari L. McCoy and Kirsten Roach, Vice-Chairmen Maria Clark, Program Manager Participation Awards Joan N. Turner, Chairman Cotillion Awards Subcommittee Debutante Award Presentations The Coronation Ceremony Crowning of 2022 Miss Pearl Ball Cotillion Stephanie R. Allen, Pearl Ball Chairman Lindsay Sanders, Miss Pearl Ball 2019 Closing Remarks
10 SUPPORTERS & DONATIONS Pink PEARL general Mildred L. Musgrove tonyae butler Tamara Butler madison jones Kennedy Boaston Valeria Ford George & Dorothy Gardner Deborah Godwin Marc Paylor Tonja Paylor Janza Reese Koku Young kelsey lawrence Ken Lawrence Melissa Nelson Tranquility Dental Center amanda lewis Kristen Roberts kennedi lockett Juliette Mine Sweet Elevations Cakes & More Myla Thomas Torri Thomas lindsay townsend Johnine Clark Yaminah Leggett-Wells Tamara McCants Anita Seto Dennis Washu Center, LLC ariana wallce Boddies Unisex Salon-John Boodies Cummins Sales & Service Lionel Harrell James t. & Joyce Johnson Melvia Wallace raina williams The Goofirs Factory, Inc. gold PEARL general Rho Mu Omega, Spring 2021 BLACK PEARL general Patrina Clark Maegan evans Dr. Stacey Atkins Lindsay townsend Holli Townsend Norman & Cammye Jenkins Ariana wallace Arletha Scott raina williams Regina Williams Kelsey lawrence Nette Porter Bruce’s Truck Service kennedi lockett Fidelity Charitable lindsay townsend Dana Lucas platinum PEARL
11 SILVER PEARL general Roz Parker Tamika Tyson Rodney Dixon Marisa Johnson tonyae butler Lavern Carnegie Gillian Daniels Corlina Willis meagan evans Dr. Tarsha Cavanaugh Gail Hamilton Deborah Hopson Ron Lucas Morrisa Rice Letitia Robinson William & Marinna Shields Jeanne Sinkford Lauresa Washington D. Watson madison jones Katrina Baggett Esther Ball Virginia Boateng Katona Bryan Sharon Burrell Claudia Conerly Michelle Gill Andrea Hart Michelle Hudgins Deirdre Jones Alicia Lewis Crystal Rhoades Blayre Redrick Mai Kha Hair & Beauty Tonja Paylor kelsey lawrence Rhonda & Fletcher Washington Normine Allen-Brown Debbie Jean Gibson Bean Arnetta Lawrence Carrie Holmes Damien Williams Courtney Holeman Charlotta Wells Sharon Foreman Christopher Phillips Caprecia Miller Robin Mitchell George Woodard Amanda Woodyard amanda lewis Joy Barksdale James Hedgepeth kennedi lockett Marie Mine Deena Wilson Dana Knowles Daedrea Fenwick Robert Brown Christopher Lewis Erica Ellis Robert Edness Leshawn Green Joella Still Estelle Jean myla thomas Anthony Lewis Ron Stringer James J. Adams lindsay townsend Stacey Critten Anita Brown Robin Ott Elizabeth Woody Lasheka Bassey Phyllis Throckmorton Staci Mason Wiley Wattleton Tracey Turner Caroll & Sherry Little Gary Henderson Gwendolyn Stevens Delores Routh Sherri Sampson lRobbie Mardis Kelly Brooks Virginia Gray Roi & Chandra Ewell Honor Robie Honor Williams Sharon Jones Helen Mitchell Kevin Brown Harold & Roslyn Peaks Charlie Carter Gregory Russ Monty & Linda Watson Penny Mitchell Angela Yancey - State Farm Insurance Agency Sidney Steele Alejandro & Agustin Amado Lights Out ariana wallce Eunice Frempong SWH Advisory Group, Inc. William Haley Barbara White Marie Peoples New Design Auto Body, Inc. Eric Wilson Sherrie Coles Tracey Wright Darius Gregory Carolyn Coleman Dorothy Springs Reginald Jackson Victoria & Marguerite Clark Lynn Lancaster Marjorie Banks Lillie Turner Dorothy Sports Sheriff Melvin & Mrs. Brenda High Sherri Tutt Larry Colbert Denise Miller Betsy Ramirez Phyllis Gaskins Leon Gregory Monica Williams Patsy Johnson Isaiah Wallace Mary Reed Larry Gross Francis & Denise McClinton Steve Jenkins Florence Easley Gloria Boddie Willie Epps Craig Jackson - Simply Sweet Cassandra Mayo Brett Banks raina williams LaTanya Green Marie Cox Victoria Woods Latasha Harris Jasikas Ice Company, LLC DBA Ritas Dione & Regina Williams Karen Norman-Brown sydney wynn Angela Dai Anglin Valencia Grimes Steve Rimpsey James & Charnae Smith Anthony Moye Jaime Coffin Wanda Maranelli Leslie Lyles Smith Clarence Washington John Page Terri Hankins Shannon Lancaster Dominique Watson Maya Williams David Curry Wendy Pittman Rhonda Long Kasandra Lassiter SUPPORTERS & DONATIONS
12 SUPPORTERS & DONATIONS general Denise Reed Monate Butler Susan Leigh tonyae butler Edrick Person DarNysha Jamison Lakeshia Butler Hellen Kiruthi Mekedes Menisher Tanya Lee Angla Raval Asiah Johnson Kathy Massey Ketsia Kendall Tabatha Jones Sheilah LaGrange Danielle Russell Maria Clary Blayre Redrick Shantice Butler Leatrice Worsley JW Lanum maegan evans Frances Battle Izzetta Callahan Jason McGahee R. Kevin Jonelle Hooks Michelle Garner Kara Lampasone Ram Oula HIM-Olney Asher 3 Caregroup Kimary Harmon Charlyne Schofield Dr. Stacey Atkins Indira Harris madison jones Shaunia Wallace Jackie Nnawuchi Ridney & Courtnay Simmons Marcia Watts Tamara Harrison Tonja Paylor Sonja Bruce Monica Shuler-Marrow Karen Sharp Tracey Wright Kecha Lee Lisa Napoleon Delores Willis Dorothy Williams Teola Jones Sandra Donnell-Smith Cynthia Giles-Parker Jerri Harris Shebra Evans Salwa El-Hage Lisa Shorts Karen Latham Shaunia Wallace Tracy Terrell Anjelious Farmer kelsey lawrence Fitima Troy Selina Johnson Ursela Daniels Brenda Locke Marilyn Lee-Robertson Jane Tsuboi Sharon Hardy Chekita Hall Hamilton Steven Baruso Rhonda Still Team Anderson Astri Porter Ron L. Blanch Andre & Orlesia Tucker Arlene Chatman Felicia Addison Shepeta Allen Nette Porter Shirley Marshall Amanda Lewis Joanne Carson Blayre Redrick kennedi lockett Tyrone Davidson Bentoya Curry Annie Smith Vera Banks Christopher Payne Sola Aiyegbo Sha-Ron Haddock Michael Cashe Rodney Carter Kim Murray Tierra Murray Richard Barthelemy Kate Carrigan Karen Carrington Cherly Comissiong myla thomas Men of Faith Against Bullying (MOFAB) Chestino Sutton Blayre Redrick lindsay townsend Michael Blair Aubreana Holder Darren Willoughby Orazio Mancarella Allison Wrenn DiCam Strategic Solutions Deirdia Ward-Harrington Ty Brown Lewis Wanda Grover Valencia Rodgers Gary Gillis Melisa & Myla Rawles Peggy Thompson Pamela Monroe Jacquie Harris Daneka Lucas Courtney Coffey Adrienne Williams Peter Parham Reginald Henry Adriane Wise Meg Brown Godfrey Maynor Jr. Harriett Thomas-Richmond Chandra Holloway Sharon Beverly-Gomillion Jan Elston Charneta Scott Bamidele Alexander Thyra Brent Karen Newkirk Kevin Jones April Gaines Jernigan Ivory Gene Cooper Camero Jones ariana wallace Blayre Redrick Yolanda Jones Michelle Williams Jeanne Briscoe Brian Flanagan Patricia Baker-Simon Shawn Whitaker Malcolm Augustine Coree Reeder Brianna Jones Theadoris Johnson Dorothy Williams Robert Tyler Martha Burgess Cheryl Graves Phyllis Thomas Brian & Kasey Makell Myra Newbill C. Johnson Alfred Barnes Samuel Franklin Ryan Thu Pastor Johnson Katrina Lamont Tam Jennings Wesley Williams Romaine Stover Wendy Stoltzfus Delisa Gould Cereta Lee Sam Beiler Oliver Battle Bernardine Lawrence Wayne Howard Dave Singleton Marion Randall Sharon Washington Kim Medina raina williams Janine Clayton Michelle McIlwain Miklos Kendall Nicole Allen Ray Brandon Fowler Felicia Brown Victoria Cargill Hope Mack Regina Williams Nichelle Lewis Get Wright - PT Dr. Chyren Hunter sydney wynn Karen King de Leon Veronica Gerson Lynn Harley Donise Johnson Jocelyn Burlaza Kimberly Massey Danielle Moore Darryl Richards Lisa Hazel Felisa Stout Tressa Respass James Robinson Amy Wilson Henina Bunch Leneka Allison Hope Kent Keisha Powell Joy Shay Dana Tutt Maya Warner Dino McFadden Ingrid Harrison Brett Givens Edward Ryans Wakema Williams LaTresa Williams Kevin Coffey Chandra Brown Tamya Anderson Lyssa Hargrove Makeda Okolo Jocelyn Bratton Barry Cyrus Lisa Quinlan Marson Richardson Afra Brown Samuel Norman Chantel Taylor Ebony McGee Bridgette Blue Laney Blayre Redrick BRONZE PEARL
13 general Victoria Sulyans Angela Hammond Brenda Lewis tonyae butler Felicia Ofordire Yasmin Leftwich Carla DuPont Kellie Neal Shaurdai Butler Theresa McDougald Mona Jalali Shawnda Lawson-Smith Carolyn Norvell Ebony Robinson Gayle Shuford Ranneisha Champion Chantele Butler maegan evans Patricia McCrimmon Louis Haynes Mary Compton Lavera Alexander Lisa Craven Darlington madison jones Nkenge Garrett Pat Grant Dr. Eric & Cheryl Minus Theresa McDougald Eldora Taylor Dana Mayo Sharon Williams Tonya Cody Meredith Burnett Desirea Hughes Cynthia Webb Joye Saxon Kimberly Varner Octavia Jefferson Kimberly Sam Tyus Lewis April Randall Kay Hairston Jewel Davis V. Evans-Harrell Karen Jones kelsey lawrence Isabel Chiassion Shandelyn Crittendon Janet Manu Elsie Jackson Davishia Baldwin Chinetha Youngblood Keisha Bolden Juanita Lundy Tammy Filmore Monica & Lena Gooden Adrienne Richardson Theresa McDougald Benita Grace Tonda Wilkerson Bobbi Anderson Jeanine Walton Pamela Gardner Jacqueline Henry James Bush Lori Jenkins Ann Tanner Dr. Pamela Johnson-Hood Felicia Addison Vanessa Clinton Katrina Copeland Turk Family Karen Briggman Ron Wilkes Phyllis Camper Gloria Caldwell amanda lewis Ty Brown Lewis Valencia Rodgers Theresa McDougald kennedi lockett Sonia Higginbottom Cheryl Eggleston Theresa McDougald Sharif Charles Troy Wallace Erricka Datcher Tiffany Williams Cannon Harton Aileemah Rob Greco Amanda Hooton Kelly Ghassemieh Lorraine Nwaoko Juliette Mine OneHope myla thomas Sharone Johnson Tonjerelle Denson Theresa McDougald lindsay townsend Treneisha Jones Gaston Denise Keeling Loretta Guile Angela Thompson Andrea Johnson Kristal Stokes Delain Crooks Andrea Henderson Regina Black Julia Jessup Tracy Terrell Sabrina Breedlove Stacey McIntee Angela Hammond Ann Beasley Bonita Pelzer Quinci Moody Eric Carter Gregory Boykin Terry Austin Susan Leigh Tonya Robertson Kanita Howard Tanya Palacio ariana wallace Cheryl Eggleston Frank McClinton Gloria Williams Theresa McDougald Darrell Coates Herman Flora Mary Battle Dionne Mitchell, UEO Joy Hamilton Rosemary Palmer-Powell Mary L. Thomas Joan Ginyard Renard & Ann Hart Jonquil Prophet Vanessa Terry Hillary Garner Renee Kelly Stacey Brooks Minnie Carmichael Margo Willis Dennis McClinton Kim Johnson raina williams Kia Scott Marcia Benson Jasmine Hicks Cedars for Life, LLC Tiffany Pometto Etin Graham Theresa McDougald Pamella Wilkins Paulette Jackson Blayre Redrick Charnetta Scott April Mace Teri King Cougars Competitive Cheerleading Program Assoc. Kenneth Williams Asanti Williams Melinda Washington Cynthia Vincent sydney wynn Kristin Hudson Mary Brown Nicole Spriggs Moye Erica Quinlan Lindsey Volk Crystal Jones Elizabeth Saunders Brian Bailey Rebecca Turner Clarence Boykin Princess Gunther Monique Lamar Frankie Willis Taryn Savoy Deborah Brown Wanda Harris Keah Mason Tania Chandler Stacy Flood Lisa Tinch Tonya Anderson Demarco Clark Tiva Lewter Brian Gailbraith Tiva Lewter James Rodgers Ronnie Foye Joseph Kirby Theresa McDougald Karen Battle Val JG PEARL SUPPORTERS & DONATIONS
15 Debutantes
16 Miss Tonyae Butler Parents/Guardians: Ms. Tamara Butler & Uncle Samuel Huggins PEARL BALL Debutante
1717 “You are your best thing.” ~Toni Morrison ESCORT: MR. MILES DANYL NIXON Parents/Guardians: Ms. Brittany Nixon Grade: Junior High School: DeMatha Catholic High School, Hyattsville, MD Activities: President, Leaders of Tomorrow Grade: Senior School: McKinley Technology Senior High School, Washington, DC Activities: Author, “Twyla Visits the Pediatrician”; Youth Advocate, D.C. Federal Credit Union; Youth Advisor, D.C. Department of Health Youth Advisory Council; 4-year Upward Bound student participant, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences; Nominee, The POSSE Foundation; Student / Summer Intern, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Student / Summer Intern, Howard University College of Medicine – High School Summer Enrichment Science Academy (HSSEA); Credible Messenger, D.C. Department of Health Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Youth and Young Adult Committee; and Pharmacy Observer Intern, Children’s National Hospital Aspiration/Future Goals: will be attending Alabama A&M University where she will major in biology. She aspires to become a pediatrician specializing in Hematology and Blood disorders. Role Model(s): All women who aspire to be more, reach for more, and always do more in the community and beyond.
18 PEARL BALL Debutante 18 Miss Meagan Dominique Evans Parents/Guardians: Dr. Stacey Atkins & Grandfather Taft Wallace
1919 “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail””~Ralph Waldo Emerson Grade & School: Senior, Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, Maryland Activities: Track and Field, Dance Ministry and Global Outreach Ministry Aspiration/Future Goals: Will attend Spelman College in the fall; study political science; and attend law school. Role Model(s): My mother Escort: Mr. Michael Joseph Evans Parents/Guardians: Dr. Stacey Atkins High School/Grade: Senior, Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, Maryland Activities: Wrestling
20 20 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Madison Taylor Jones Parents/Guardian: Mr. and Mrs. Perry & Tonja Paylor and Mr. Glenn Jones
2121 “Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful.”~Misty Copeland Grade & School: Senior, James Hubert Blake High School, Silver Spring, Maryland Activities: National Honor Society; Blake Dance Company; Blake Poms; Top Teens of America-Patuxent River Chapter; Kingdom Fellowship A.M.E. Church Aspiration/Future Goals: Will attend University of Maryland in College Park majoring in kinesiology. Goal is to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and one day own/operate a physical therapy clinic. Role Model(s): Misty Copeland Escort: Mr. Andrew Thomas Boaston Parents/Guardians: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Sharon Boaston High School/Grade: Senior, Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Activities: Air Force JROTC; and Top Teens of America
22 22 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Kelsey Lawrence Parents/Guardians: Colonel Kenneth Lawrence, U.S. Army, Ret. & Lieutenant Colonel Arnetta Porter-Lawrence, U.S. Army, Ret.
2323 “A human is nothing but the product of only of his words” ~Mahatma Gandhi Grade & School: Junior, C.D. Hylton Senior High School, Woodbridge, Virginia Activities: Serves as Community Partnership Chair, for the Top Teens of America Inc. Dale City/Prince William County, Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.; active Teen member in Jack & Jill of America Inc. Manassas-Woodbridge Chapter; serves as part of the school yearbook staff; and, assigned coverage over social media/pr school events/activities. Kelsey has a love for expression/reciting poetry and staying physically fit by spending her free time working out at the gym. Aspiration/Future Goals: Will attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, located in Greensboro N.C. and major in mass communication and public relations. Kelsey’s future goal is to establish a successful career in media. Role Model(s): My great grandma, the late “Rubie Eugene Clinton” ESCORT: MR. ZACHARY CHARLES Parents/Guardians: Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Suze Charles High School/Grade: Junior, Centreville High School, Clifton, Virginia Activities: Student Government; Founder, All Students United (A.S.U); an organization designed to track racial and social injustices within the school system
24 24 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Amanda Kristen-Anala Lewis Parents/Guardians: Mr. Marc Lewis and Ms. Joy Barksdale
2525 “I can give away everything I possess but am without love, and I have no happiness.” ~Lauryn Hill Grade/School: Senior, Elizabeth Seton High School Bladensburg, Maryland Activities: A few activities I take joy in are participating in synchronized figure skating for DC EDGE; Step Team; Future Healthcare Professionals Club; Dance and Wind Ensemble. National Honor Society and Student Ambassador Aspiration/Future Goals: Plans to attend college and major in biology and minor in Spanish. I aspire to be a veterinarian. Animals resemble humans; however, they lack self-advocacy. I may never learn to understand an animal word-for-word but being a veterinarian will allow me to connect and get as close as I can to that ability. Role Model(s): My mother is my role model Escort: Mr. Isaiah Richards Parents/Guardians: Mr. and Mrs. Stan and Cherace Richards High School/Grade: Sophomore, Annapolis Area Christian School, Annapolis, Maryland Activities: Basketball
26 26 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Kennedi Alexis Lockett Parents/Guardians: Ms. Juliette Minè & Grandfather Frantz Minè
2727 Escort: Mr. Jason Robertson Parents/Guardians: Ms. Kendra Sellman High School/Grade: Senior, Archbishop Spalding, Severn, Maryland Activities: Football and basketball, and a member of the String Orchestra “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations” Grade & School: Annapolis Senior High School, Annapolis, Maryland Activities: Varsity Volleyball Team; Member of Mock Trial Team; Member of Culinary Club; Office of Annapolis Key Club; Member of FBCG Feed the Hungry; and Volunteer for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Aspiration/Future Goals: Will attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and major in Journalism and Mass Communications Role Model(s): Dr. Mae Jemison
28 28 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Myla Thomas Parents/Guardians: Ms. Torri Thomas and Uncle James Lewis
2929 Escort: Mr. Khamal J. Robinson Parents/Guardians: Karen J.H. Robinson High School/Grade: Senior, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, D.C. Activities: Baseball and Cello “Be the moon and inspire people, even when you’re far from full”~K. Tolnoe Grade & School: Senior, Elizabeth Seton High School, Bladensburg, Maryland Activities: Ambassadors Club; Scholars Club; Knitting Club; Slice (Baking Club); Piano (10 years); Crew Team (3 years); Tutor; Babysitter and National Honors Society Aspiration/Future Goals: Will attend college and pursue studies in the medical or zoological fields. Role Model(s): My role model is Eartha Kitt.
30 30 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Lindsay Anne Townsend Parents/Guardians: Mr. and Mrs. Amos and Holli Townsend
3131 Escort: Mr. Tyler Salmon Parents/Guardians: Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Donna Salmon High School/Grade: Sophomore, Chesapeake Math and IT Academy (CMIT) South, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Activities: Captain, CMIT South Varsity Soccer; and, Member, Maryland United Travel Soccer Team “Find the beauty in imperfection”~Beyoncé Grade/School: Junior, James Hubert Blake High School, Silver Spring, Maryland Activities: Jack & Jill of America Inc., Girl Scouts, Kung Fu and Track & Field Aspiration/Future Goals: Establish family; and earn a degree in psychology Role Model(s): My Aunt Kimberly Beasley and Beyoncé
32 32 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Ariana Asada Wallace Parents/Guardians: Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Renee Boddie Jackson
3333 Escort: Mr. James Gaston IV Parents/Guardians: Ms. Yolanda Jones High School/Grade: Senior, Charles Herbert Flowers High School, Springdale, Maryland Activities: Science Scholar “The best counter to disrespect is performance.” Grade/School: Senior, Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, D.C. Activities: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); Black Student Union (BSU); National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS); and Poetry Club. Member of the National Cathedral Scholars. Intern at the Public Welfare Foundation Aspiration/Future Goals: Will attend Pennsylvania State University where she will major in speech language pathology and minoring in audiology. Role Model(s): My mother, my grandmother, and Lauryn Hill
3434 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Raina Dione Williams Parents/Guardians: Mr. and Mrs. Dione and Regina Williams
3535 Escort: Mr. Simeon Smith Parents/Guardians: Ms. Bianca Garner-Smith High School/Grade: Junior, Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland Activities: Oxon Hill High School Varsity Baseball; Marching Band; and Symphonic Band “Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them!”~Madam C.J. Walker Grade/School: Junior, Elizabeth Seton High School, Bladensburg, Maryland Activities: Agnes M. Brown Law Academy; Elizabeth Seton Mock Trial Team; Member and Tutor, National Honor Society; Volleyball player for four years; Captain JV Volleyball; Varsity Volleyball; Member Metro Volleyball Club; Member, Black Student Union; Member, Spirit Club; Member, Master Child Church; Seton Ambassador Aspiration/ Future Goals: I aspire to attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Temple University, or North Carolina Chapel Hill and major in political science or mass communications. Then, I plan to go to law school and pursue my dream of becoming an attorney/prosecutor. Role Models: Regina Williams (Mom), Kamala Harris, and Alexadria OcasioCortez (AOC).
36 PEARL BALL Debutante Miss Sydney Marie Wynn Parents/Guardians: Mr. Sean Wynn and Mrs. Monica Gaines
3737 Escort: Mr. Praise Odiaka Parents/Guardians: Mr. Paul and Mrs. Ann Odiaka High School/Grade: Junior, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, Maryland Activities: President, Student Government; and, Vice President, Black Student Union at ERHS. Praise also enjoys soccer and football. “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” ~Oprah Winfrey Grade & School: Junior, Elizabeth Seton High School, Bladensburg, Maryland Activities: Honor student in dual pre-career programs: (LEAD) Learning Engineering and Design and Pharmacy Technician. Served as Freshman and Sophomore Class President and currently Junior Class President; Active member of Student Council; National Honors Society Member and Tutor; Seton Ambassador; Student Moderator for Seton Speaks which focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion; Peer Ambassador for Roberta’s House; Volleyball; and member of Seton Theater Company. Aspiration/Future Goals: I plan to major in environmental science with a focus on toxicology or environmental meteorology and a minor in communications. My dream career is to become a news anchor meteorologist on a local news channel. I am looking forward to visiting several schools this summer including Duke University; North Carolina A&T; Florida A&M; and the University of Maryland in College Park to find the school and program that is best for me. Role Model(s): Booker T. Washington and Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Founder of the Ora Lee Smith Foundation.
38 ADVERTISEMENTS 7th Biennial
39 Congratulations 2021-2022 Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion Debutantes Tonyae Butler Madison Jones Amanda Lewis Myla Thomas Meagan Evans Kelsey Lawrence Kennedi Lockett Lindsay Townsend Ariana Wallace Raina Williams Sydney Wynn from the Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion Committee Members Stephanie Allen Pamela Barnes-Monroe Felicia Brown Meg Brown Averil Carraway Pamela Carter-Coleman Maria Clark Donna Davis Arnitra Duckett Jan Elston Ruby Freeman Towanna Friend Jackie Hardy Asya Heatley Carla Hillary BrendaJackson Sheila Maness Tahia Marable Jahnae McCoy Shari McCoy Bridget Reavis-Tyler Blayre Redrick Denise Reed Kirsten Roach Saundra Roberts Tonya Robertson Valencia Rodgers Charnetta Scott LaTasha Scott Teresa Scott Brenda Silvils Sharelle Stagg Cipriana Thompson Phyllis Throckmorton Joan Turner Janet Walker LaDonia Wilkins Rasheena Wilson Donica Young
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41 WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR 2021- 2022 DEBUTANTES OUR SINCERE WISHES TO A BRIGHT & SUCCESSFUL FUTURE, 2021-2022 PEARL BALL SCHOLARSHIP COTILLION LEADERSHIP TEAM
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44 From Fall 2016 Initiates -Dr. Mae Jemison "Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations." 2021-2022 Pearl Ball Scholarship Cotillion Debutantes
45 Congratulations 2022 Pearl Ball Cotillion Debutantes to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 15 Timeless Pearls Rho Mu Omega Chapter
46 Congratulations to the WISHING YOU THE BEST! PEARL BALL SCHOLARSHIP COTILLION DEBUTANTES 2022 EBONYMIX 36 CHERYL BETTS BRIDGET REAVIS- TYLER DEBORAH BROWN ANTONIA REYNOLDS DONNA E. DAVIS ROBIN RICE SHARON B. FALBY CHARICE WILLIAMS GAYLE SHUFORD VALENCIA RODGERS TYUS LEWIS
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