ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., PRESENTS 33 ELEGANT DEBUTANTES

March 20, 2019 sonadmin Headline News 0

Story submitted by Sandra F. Beckard and photo credits by Chris Winston

EVA CATHEY RECIPIENT (l-r): Mrs. Karen Scruggs, 2019 Debutante Chairman;
Dr. Cheryl R. Davis, AKA-EGO President; Miss Ayiana McDow, Eva Cathey Winner; and
Ms. Heather Scruggs, Debutante Co- Chairman
Photo Credit: Chris Winston

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (l-r): 1st place – Brittany Okweye, 2nd place – Sydney Greene, and 3rd place – Alexandria Lewis
Photo Credit: Chris Winston

MULTIMEDIA CONTEST WINNERS: 1st Place – Kai Harris, 2nd Place – Andreana Gross,
3rd Place tie – Jaylin Martin and Brittany Okweye
Photo Credit: Chris Winston

On Friday, February 22, 2019, Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporation, hosted its 61st Annual Debutante Presentation and Ball in the North Hall of the Von Braun Center.

Over 900 guests enjoyed the exquisite decorations of majestic columns draped in white fabric and adorned with greenery and beautiful flowers in shades of pink and green. Elegant centerpieces were placed on each table. This year’s theme was “Majestic Memories, Exemplifying Excellence”.

Chapter President, Dr. Cheryl Davis welcomed debutantes, escorts, parents, special guests and friends. She also introduced Dr. Terrance Vickerstaff and Ms. Erica Washington to present this year’s thirty-three honorees. The Debutante Presentation and Ball culminated the Debutante Season which consisted of training sessions, social graces workshops, community service
projects, the Hobby Talent Showcase and a Multi-Media contest.

This year’s first place scholarship winner, Miss Brittany N. Okweye from Huntsville High School will receive $6000. Miss Sydney S. Greene, the 2nd place winner, is a Madison Academy student and will receive a $5000 scholarship. Our third place winner, Miss Alexandria D. Lewis, attends St. John Paul II Catholic High School and she willreceive $4500. The Eva Cathey Award recipient was Miss Ayiana C. McDow. Debutante bracelets were presentedto each of the debutantesby the Ball Chairman, Ms. Karen Scruggs and Co-Chairman, Ms. Heather Scruggs. Each debutante also received an engraved jewelry box.

Following the presentation and ball, the debutantes and their escorts performed the traditional and graceful cotillion dance. A toast was given by City Councilman Devyn Keith. After the toast, the Debutantes and Presenters had their first dance.