Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Presents “A Night of Royal Excellence, Cultivating the Legacy” 2020 Debutantes

The Mu Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. commenced its 21st Debutante Program October 2019.  As a result of COVID-19, Mu Phi Omega was not able to host its annual Cotillion during the month of May. Instead, the seven young ladies will make their debut to society on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at 6:00 PM through a virtual presentation on Facebook.com/muphiomega, Twitter@muphiomega, and Instagram@muphiomega.

 

The Debutantes participated in a variety of activities designed to enhance their cultural awareness, encourage community involvement, and to promote high scholastic goals. They participated in the Georgetown County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black History Parade and an Etiquette Workshop with Author/Motivational Speaker Yolanda McCray.

 

The Debutantes also attended special events such as a Father/Daughter Basketball Game at South Carolina State University, the Terence Young Jazz Experience, The Color Purple Play, and the 2020 Dream Girls Conference, Charleston, SC. The young ladies will compete for the title of 2020 Debutante Queen. Debutantes will receive awards and other gifts to help further their education.

 

The contestants are:
1. Allyana Nicole Alston
Parents: Sharde’ Crawford & Dennis Bellamy
School: Aynor High School (Rising Senior)
Quote/Motto: “Everyday is a new day.”

2. Nia Rebekah Davis
Parent: Novette Stewart
School: Georgetown High School (Graduated)
Future Plans: Plans to attend Spelman College
Quote/Motto: “Do it for the people who want to see you fail.”

3. Aaliyah Dajanee Jones
Parent: Alfreda Jones
School: Georgetown High School (Rising Senior)
Quote/Motto: “God is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? God is the strength of my life of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1

4. Imari D’Essence Linnen
Parents: Herbert & Joyce Linnen
School: Georgetown High School (Graduated)
Future Plans: Plans to attend North Carolina A & T State University
Quote/Motto: “You learn from your failures not your success.”

5. Serenity Malaya Wigfall
Parent: Lakay Wigfall
School: Georgetown High School (Rising Senior)
Quote/Motto: “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”

6. Lataviya Patrice Wineglass
Parents: Patrick Wineglass and Latonya Wineglass
School: Andrews High School (Graduated)
Future Plans:Plans to Horry Georgetown Technical School
Quote/Motto: “Never make up excuses for your future.”

7. Kinsley Reed
Parents: Mack and Janice Reed
School: Carvers Bay High School (Rising Senior)
Quote/Motto: “I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something, but I cannot accept not trying.”