Congratulations Jada! - Tracy and Belinda Lewis Best Wishes to you Jada! - Pierson Family Thank you and pray you make it with God by your side. - Anthony and Carol Turner
Thank you dad for being my superhero, “love you forever!”
Congratulations Jada! Continue being your authentic & beautiful self! - Love The Collins Family
Debutante Trinity Fripps is the daughter of LaTonya Briggs and Thomas Fripps. During Trinity’s 4 years at Lancaster High School, she has maintained honor roll status. Trinity has been a member of the fabulous LHS Marching Band and the Lancaster Student Council. Her activities include The LHS P.E.A.R.L.S Debutante Experience Program as Parliamentarian, Act Like a Lady Think Like a Boss Leadership Organization, National Honor Society, Up & Out College Preparatory Program, and Girls Smart Volunteer. Trinity was selected to participate in an internship this summer with Circle of Support for the second year. DEBUTANTE TRINITY FRIPPS Debutante Trinity Fripps is escorted by Marshall Queincy Adams, and Beaux, Kamaur’ja Kenney, who is a junior at Duncanville High School. He is the son of Keishunna Magee and Boris Kenney. Kamaur’ja is a scholar and prominent football player who plans to attend Baylor University and major in Kinesiology. Trinity also enjoys shopping, dancing, volunteering, mentoring, and spending time with family. After graduating from high school, Trinity plans to attend Texas A&M University at Commerce and major in Interdisciplinary Studies and minor in English. She aspires to become an educator and touch the lives of future generations.
Best Wishes Trinity from Doc Popcorn We Love You Trinity! 2023-23 STUCO Leaders
Debutante Aniyah Hutchings is the daughter of Carolyn Haden. Introducing the humble, vibrant, and unstoppable Aniyah Hutchings! With an effortless blend of intellect and style, she forges her own path and never follows the crowd. YAH God is at the center of her universe, guiding her moral compass and grounding her values. Aniyah is deeply loved by her sister Aeiress, her proud mother Carolyn, and her adoring grandmother Helen. With an unwavering spirit and a bright future ahead, Aniyah is ready to take on the world with style and grace. This year Aniyah joined the LHS Majorette dance team and the National Honors Society. Aniyah enjoys listening to R&B and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite motivational quote to help overcome low times is “Courage is only an accusation of small steps.” As a little girl, she faced obstacles that could have derailed her future. DEBUTANTE ANIYAH HUTCHINGS Debutante Aniyah is escorted by Marshal Joseph Thomas, and Beaux, Artavius Snell Jr who is a senior at Lancaster High School. But she persevered, maintaining a 5.0 GPA, graduating in the top 10% of her class, and graduating with honors from college. Now, armed with an associate's degree, she's pursuing her dream of becoming a Biochemical Engineer at Prairie View A&M University. Through it all, she has remained close to her family and committed to her faith, determined to break generational patterns and achieve success on her own terms. Her story is one of resilience, hard work, and a fierce determination to overcome any obstacle in her path.
Debutante Amari-Elise Jefferson daughter of Shenikka Brown is a senior at the Lancaster STEM Early College High School, also attending Dallas College Cedar Valley earning her Associates of Science. Amari-Elise is ranked number 12 of the 461 students in her class, she is in the top 5% of her senior class and works hard to maintain a 5.8 GPA. Amari-Elise will be attending Texas A&M University College Station on a kinesiology major this fall, with scholarships for all 4 years adding up to over $80,000. After college Amari-Elise aspires to become a physical therapist and eventually start her own practice. DEBUTANTE AMARI-ELISE JEFFERSON Debutante Amari-Elise is escorted by Marshal Andrew Carter and Beaux, Caydon Hunter. Caydon is a Senior at Abeka Academy, after high school he plans to attend Texas A&M University College Station majoring in biology In her free time Amari enjoys sleeping and hanging out with those who are close to her. Amari loves to eat burgers and laugh. Amari is passionate about making a change and bringing light and joy into any task she takes on.
Now here we are getting closer to graduation, and you have grown into an even more vivacious teenager. You show your love and your God given light to all the people you meet. I know without a shadow of a doubt you will prosper in every area of your life. Always know mommy is forever going to love you and I am so proud of you and of the woman you are becoming. I love you and remember God in all you do. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. - Love Always and Forever, Mom Amari-Elise, My beautiful, sweet chocolate drop. When you were born you brought great joy to our family and healing to me in ways you will never know. As you grew to be a very smart and intelligent girl that always wanted to be on the go. When you graduated kindergarten everyone was there for that special occasion and your personality and love of learning grew even more. Still loved to be on the go never wanting to be still. Shenikka Brown
Congratulations Amari - from your principal Mr. Thornhill
Congratulations from the Seabrooks Family!
Congratulations Amari! You're doing amazing things, continue to represent! - Alfred Mosley
Congratulations Amari! It has been a pleasure to have you as an employee. Keep up the good work! - Rolanda Price
Congratulations Amari! - Priscilla Fredrickson Congratulations Amari! We are so proud of you. Keep shining!
Congratulations Amari! - Dr Nikki and Madison Small
I am so happy for you! Continue to make us proud, Congratulations Amari! - Sherman Qualls
Congratulations to the love of my life. I am extremely proud of you And I’m excited to be a part of your journey and see how far you can go!! Catch your dream baby.. you can do anything !!
Great job Amari! You are an excellent example…
Debutante Amanti Leaser Monae Johnson daughter of Leroy and Leaser Johnson. Amanti has attended Lancaster High school for all four years. During high school Amanti has maintained a GPA of 5.2 and is currently top 15% of her class. Other than being a LHS G.EM.S. AND P.E.A.R.L.S. Debutante, she is in the National Honor Society and volunteers for different organizations outside of school. When attending college, Amanti plans on majoring in nursing where she will later become a nurse practitioner. For fun Amanti likes to travel , read and spend time with her family. Amanti’s favorite quote spoken from Maya Angelo is: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." DEBUTANTE AMANTI LEASER MONAE JOHNSON Debutante Amanti is escorted by Marshall Leroy Johnson, and Beaux, Na’Torian Soloman, who is a junior at Lancaster High School.
Debutante Trinity Minie Jones is the daughter of Tammiko Jones. During Trinity’s four years at Lancaster High School, she has maintained a GPA of 4.0 and above. This year Trinity was selected as president of the L.H.S. Debutante Program. She will be graduating in the Top 25% of her class and has participated in many activities. She is currently a member of the National Honor Society as well as the National Society of High School Scholars. Trinity also played basketball for the Lady Tigers up until her junior year. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, writing, reading books, and spending time in the park. She also enjoys babysitting and taking care of elderly people. After graduating from high school, Trinity will attend the University of Texas at Arlington and she will be majoring in nursing. DEBUTANTE TRINITY JONES Taylor is escorted by Jamal Adams and Lancaster High School Junior Beau, Brendon Daniels.
Congrats baby girl! You have a beautiful future ahead of you. I love you dearly. - Love, Mom
Ms. Trinity Jones at this very special time in your life, I am honored to be in the circle of your family and friends. It makes me smile to see the beautiful young lady you have blossomed into. You have always been a jewel, showing love and respect to your siblings and especially to your parents. You have always been academically focused, and it has set you on the correct path of life. Your cheerful smile and thoughtfulness has helped encourage many of your family members and friends. It certainly brightened my day when I had a special person in my life pass away. Trinity, as you start on the new life journey, I pray and wish you the best life has to offer to such a well deserved young lady. As you walk into adulthood, hold your head high, looking forward to a fulfilling future but never forgetting your past. I pray many blessings continue to flow in your life and you never stop growing and learning. Today, Trinity is the first step as you walk into your new life journey. - With love, Mrs. Linda J. Lomax
Trin we are very proud of you. We are very blessed to have you as our niece. - Love, Aunt Shon and Uncle Chris
To my beautiful, gorgeous,sweet,smart, loving great niece. I remember taking you from your baby crib in the middle of the night. Now you are a grown woman. As you go through life always remember to keep God first and mother next and you will always succeed. So proud of you. - Love ya, Aunt Bev
We are very proud to be the grandparents of Trinity Jones and we love and appreciate her and we wish her the best as she gets ready to graduate and go into adulthood. We hope that she is successful in everything she does in her life . May God continue to bless you! - Love, Granny and Papa
Hey Trin, I just wanted to let you know that I am so proud of you. I have watched you grow from a baby into a beautiful, ambitious young lady, and I cannot wait to see you grow even more. I will always support you and your dreams, I will always be in your corner, I will always be here for you. My baby sister is not a baby anymore! You did it!! I love you so much Trinity, never lose sight of your goals and dreams, and always keep going. - Love, Your Big Sis Tyra
We Love You, Trin! - Your Family.
DEBUTANTE KELLY MONROE Debutante Kelly Keianna Monroe is the daughter of Carrie Monroe and Jason Lawerence During Kelly’s four years at Lancaster Early College High School, she has maintained a GPA of 5.4 and above. This year, Kelly will be graduating under the Early College program in the Top 5% of her class. Kelly Monroe is the co-founder of a Faith based club titled Tiger Faith. Where lovers of Christ can come together and have fun praising God. Kelly is also a Lancaster Majorette dancer , and she is the historian of the Lancaster Varsity Choir. Kelly is a photographer for Lancaster student Media where she takes photos of important events around the Lancaster community. Kelly is also a Lancaster District Intern. In addition she also is the moderator of Lancaster black exploitation podcast. She also is a part of the National Honor society where she serves many community service hours. To add on, she is a part of a student-led podcast club titled Tiger Voices and she is a nail technician. Kelly enjoys going around school and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ by word of mouth and praying for individuals. Kelly enjoys writing poetry, and ministry that involves praising God. She also loves to cook delicious food and laugh with her friend group titled Chosen With Motion. After graduating from high school she will attend Grambling State University where she will major in Biology pre med. Kelly plans to become an evangelizing psychiatrist to help people with their mental health by getting closer to God. She also plans to open foster homes for children in the system, open up a salon, and own several air bnb. Lastly her most important aspiration is to become an evangelist who travels all around the world to help individuals gain a genuine bond with the Most High God whom she loves with all her heart. Debutante Kelly is escorted by Marshal and Beaux, who is a senior at Lancaster High School.
Congrats Kelly! - From Cynthia Green
Kelly Monroe is a Nail Technician located in the DFW area.
Sarah Clayburn donated to Kelly Monroe.
Debutante Paris Robinson who is the daughter of Christin Gillam and Kevin Robinson. Paris is the Co-Founder of Tiger Faith which is a club where the lovers of God come together to learn more about our savior and grow in their relationship with the Most High. She is also in the National Honors Society and is a part of the LHS choir and Tiger Voices. Paris will be attending Grambling State University in the fall of 2023, majoring in criminal justice, with aspirations of becoming a lawyer. She has a heart for evangelism and she wants to inspire others to build a relationship with God and understand their identity and purpose! DEBUTANTE PARIS ROBINSON Debutante Paris is being escorted by Marshall Kevin Robinson and Beau Paul Caraway, who is the son of Memore Sparks and Byron Sparks.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the LHS PEARLS Debutante Cotillion. Please join me as we celebrate the presentation of ten phenomenal and beautifully self-assured young ladies who are all destined for greatness. We are delighted by your presence and very appreciative of your support as you have empowered us through your benevolence. Over the past eight months, our Debutantes experienced a journey of cultivating into P.E.A.R.L.S. (Purposely Embracing Academics Reliability Leadership and Success). Each session was designed to educate, empower and enlighten the young ladies. It is our hope that these experiences enriched their lives, promoted personal self-awareness and enhanced their self-confidence. We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the parents, guardians and loved ones of our Debutantes. We know that without your commitment, dedication, sacrifice and time, this program/evening would not be possible. It has been our honor and privilege to share this journey with each of them. More importantly, we are grateful you have allowed us to be a part of their lives for this season. To our presenters (Kimberly Simpson, Jeanne Miles, Tessie Sanders-Matlock, Sonja Brown, Chef Latina Dawn, Lisa Bray, Dr. Dessie M. Sanders, Monica Carruthers, Tyray Shelton and Patonia Bell), dance choreographer Shatavia Anderson, LHS Administration, and LECHS Principal, Anthony Thornhill and Noel Greenwood, ad book designer Rodrigo Martinez and PTRC staff, Beltline Principal Tatanisha Stevenson, photographer/Society of Gentlemen Sponsor, Joseph Thomas, Event Coordinator Tommiko Jones and Lancaster Recreation Center- Thank you for your generous support! We could not have done this without you. Finally, with the greatest wishes of success we would like to say “Congratulations” to our beautiful 2023 LHS PEARLS Debutantes. We are so excited to see what the future holds for all of you. As you embark on your ever-evolving journey to adulthood, we hope you will use the lessons learned from this program as debutantes as your guide. Remember to continue to Purposely Embrace Academics, Reliability, Leadership & Success. Sincerely, Demetria Ivory SPONSOR Shon Stinson SPONSOR