Thirty-four young women made their social debut on Dec. 26 at the 65th annual Debutante Scholarship Ball at Embassy Suites.
The formal event, held in the Grand Ballroom, was hosted by the Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation and the Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. The young women have provided community service and demonstrated academic excellence. Reggie Jackson, chapter president, noted that they are future researchers, teachers, doctors and lawyers.
"We are so honored to let them shine before you tonight."
After they were announced to guests, the debutantes waltzed with their presenters and then their escorts. After dinner, ball chairman Ken Martin made the scholarship presentations and Miss Pi Lambda 2016, Latreecia Evans, was crowned. Runners-up were Kennedy Leverett and Kennede McElroy-Charles. Miss Congeniality was Kara Kellybrew.
Making their debut were Micah Armstrong, daughter of Nanci and Ralph Armstrong, Little Rock Central High; Micah Bernard, daughter of Miriam and Andre Bernard, Little Rock Central; Jessika Blacknall-Williams, daughter of Stacy Blacknall, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet; Jimeria Brown, daughter of Toni and Jimmy Brown, Little Rock Central; Jada P. Brunson, daughter of Macela Brunson, Little Rock Central; Jazzmin Bullock, daughter of Melbia Thrower and Tondra Bullock, Parkview Magnet; Sierra Callahan, daughter of Oona Tucker and Jerome Callahan, Little Rock Central; Rodshnelle Cole, daughter of Marshell Pride, J.A. Fair High; Tahmadiyya Dawson, daughter of Tracy and DeMarco Dawson, Little Rock Central; Latreecia Evans, daughter of Latreese and Randy Evans, eStem Charter High.
Destyn Flanagan, daughter of Samantha and Dwight Flanagan, Little Rock Central; Tianna Glover, daughter of Theresa Carter and Tony Glover, Little Rock Central; Jasilyn Graham, daughter of Marilyn and James Graham, Parkview Magnet; Taylar Hasberry, daughter of Theresa Carter and Tony Glover, Parkview Magnet; Gia Hayes, daughter of Karen and Charles Hayes, eStem Charter; Kristin Howard, daughter of Amy and Eric Howard, J.A. Fair; Diarra Jones, daughter of Nikole Jones, Parkview Magnet; Justice Jones, daughter of Tamika and Martell Wilbon, eStem Charter; Kara Kellybrew, daughter of Charles Kellybrew, Bryant High; Kennedy Leverett, daughter of Kim and Judge Mark Leverett, Little Rock Christian Academy; Kennede McElroy-Charles, daughter of Chaundra and Dr. Rodney Charles, Little Rock Central; Nia Mitchell, daughter of Valene and W.C. Mitchell, Parkview Magnet.
Briyonna Mobley, daughter of Lisa Star, J.A. Fair; Jasmine Pugh, daughter of Keely and Derick Easter, Little Rock Central; Olivia S. Ridout, daughter of Corla and Jason Ridout, Little Rock Central; Cassidy Rouse, daughter of Cassandra and Darryl Marbley, Little Rock Central; Kristian Stephens, daughter of Christal Thomas and William Stephens, Little Rock Central; Dejah Taylor, daughter of Alecia Allen and Randy Taylor, J.A. Fair; Erin Tucker, daughter of Mary and Gregory Tucker, Arkansas Baptist High; Danielle Washington, daughter of Kenya Fuller and Myron Washington, Hall High; Eboni Wells, daughter of Bernita and Vernon Wells, Little Rock Central; Kobi White, daughter of Ursula and Patrick White, Little Rock Central; Katelin Williams, daughter of Vickie and Kendrick Williams, J.A. Fair; and Kourtney Wray, daughter of Lisa Morris, J.A. Fair.
High Profile on 01/17/2016