Volume II Issue II
March 23, 2013
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plenary sessions, concluded the morning's
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2nd Plenary Session: Brand New Kind of Me The 2nd plenary session commenced with an
inspiring meditation delivered by Soror Norma
Solomon White, 25th International President. An
original musical selection celebrating the spirit of
the South Central region brought Sorors to their
feet and set the tone for the introduction of
current International President Carolyn House
Stewart. She reminded members, during the
State of the Sorority, that “if in fact we are
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the company ought to inspire us to
greatness”.
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81ST REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS
Julia Brogdon Purnell Humanitarian Award
Geraldine Steward (Beta Psi Omega, Austin), 1st place
Mattelia Grays Leadership Development Award
Linda Brown (Alpha Xi Omega, Dallas), 1st place
Faye B Bryant Human Relations Award
Angela Henderson Beta Psi Omega, Austin), 1st place
Kim Topps (Alpha Kappa Omega, Houston), 2nd place
Mary Louise Williams Guiding Star for Public Service
Award
Saka Indakwa (Mu Kappa Omega, Houston), 1st place
Delores Shaw (Alpha Xi Omega, Dallas), 2nd place
Deralyn Riles Davis Spirit Award
Jasmine Brazile (Xi Theta Omega, Arlington), 1st place
Tammy Baxter (Beta Mu Omega, Ft. Worth), 2nd place
Jewel M. Thomas Visionary Award
Christy Dean Anthony (Pi Chi Omega, West Memphis,
AR), 1st place
Yasmin Barnes (Upsilon Lambda Omega, DeSoto, TX),
2nd place
Jacqueline O. Dansby Educational Leadership and
Achievement
Tonna Brooks (Beta Mu Omega, Ft. Worth), 1st place
Sylonda Burns (Xi Theta Omega, Arlington), 2nd place
Carmelita Caruth Smith Spirit of the Ivy
Alice Garrett – (Beta Psi Omega, Austin), 1st place
Nedra Simmons (Beta Mu Omega, Ft. Worth), 2nd place
Gwendolyn Brinkley Fine Arts Awards
Brenda Davis (Alpha Kappa Omega, Houston), 1st place
Shirley R. Fisher Science and Mathematics
Adrienne Chestang (Zeta Gamma, Prairie View A&M)
Tari T. Bradford Political Awareness
Priscilla Barber (Zeta Gamma, Prairie View A&M), 2nd
place
Shayla Owens – (Gamma Psi, Texas Southern), 1st place
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Dr. Polly Sparks Turner Health Professions
Award
Adrienne Whitney (Gamma Psi, Texas Southern)
Excellence in Reclamation
(S) – Upsilon Lambda Omega & Phi Alpha Omega
(M) - Beta Psi Omega
(L) - Alpha Xi Omega
Most Sorors Reactivated
Tamara Cubit (Alpha Kappa Omega, Houston)
AKA CARES
Alpha Kappa Omega
Media Excellence - Phi Alpha Omega
Reclaim Our Sorors - Omicron Mu Omega
Graduate Good Citizen - Tasha Philpott
Excellence in Education - Jo-Carolyn Goode
(Alpha Kappa Omega, Houston)
EYL - (S) - Chi Omicron Omega
(M) - Gamma Eta Omega
(L) - Alpha Kappa Omega
Health Initiative - (S) - Pi Chi Omega
(M) - Beta Psi Omega
(L) - Alpha Kappa Omega
Global Poverty
(S) - Pi Chi Omega, (M) - Beta Psi Omega
(L) - Alpha Kappa Omega
Economic Security - (S) - Chi Omicron Omega,
(M) - None, (L) - Xi Alpha Omega
Social Justice & Human Rights –
(S) - Eta Chi Omega, (M) - Chi Zeta Omega,
(L) - Alpha Tau Omega
Please note: (S), (M) and (L) denotes small,
medium and large
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CELEBRATING OUR
LEGACIES
From mothers to daughters, grandmothers and other
extended family members, Sorors of all generations
gathered for this year’s Legacy of Leadership
Breakfast. South Central Regional Director Chelle
Luper Wilson was in attendance, along with
International President Carolyn House Stewart.
Legacies, including 18th International President
Mattelia B. Graves and daughters, walked down the
pink carpet. Photos were also taken of
mother/daughter duos in matching outfits.
The breakfast ended with an energetic Legacy
Parade 2nd line, led by Golden Soror Mary Edward
and the Kipp McDonough middle school brass band.
CELEBRATING
OUR CITIZENS
Much like the city of New Orleans, the 11
honorees at the Public Luncheon possess the
qualities of perseverance, tenacity and
steadfastness. The guests of honor ranged from
a pint size Academy Award nominated
actress, Quevanzhane Wallis, to a Louisiana
Supreme Court Judge, Chief Justice Bernette
Joshua Johnson and a university president who
is a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
They inspired attendees to continue to persevere
timeless service by remembering that we are
motivated by a sense of pride and a spirit of
community which leads us to meet the needs of
others.
One of the surprises of the luncheon was the
announcement by the Regional Director that four
young ladies in attendance, as her special
guests, were actually the recipients of
scholarships from the Chelle Wilson NOLA
Scholars Fellowship Program. These young
ladies participate in EYL locally and may very
well be honored at a future Public Luncheon as a
result of the influence of Alpha Kappa Alpha in
their lives.
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EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT
FOUNDATION: AKAPOLLO
South Central has talent! It's all about the
stepping, singing, and dancing. Thirteen
participants battled it out at the EAF
AKApollo for a chance to win $500.
More than 1,800 Sorors and guests attended this
record-breaking event.
Radio personality Big Herc was the emcee for
the night, and guest judges included radio
personality
Kelder
Summer-Jones
and
representatives from Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa
Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi.
And the winners are…
1st Place Undergraduate Talent:
Michelle Wilson
2nd Place Undergraduate Talent:
Porchia Roberts
1st Place Undergraduate Step Team:
Theta Mu Chapter of the University of
Central Arkansas
2nd Place Undergraduate Step Team:
Zeta Gamma Chapter of Prairie View A&M
University
1st Place Graduate Talent:
Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Dallas, TX
1st Place Graduate Step Team:
Beta Psi Omega Chapter of Little Rock, AR
2nd Place Graduate Step Team:
Tau Rho Omega Chapter of Carrollton, TX
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CONFERENCE IN PICTURES-DAY II
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!!!
Regional Director Wilson and Supreme Basileus
House Stewart at the Public Luncheon
Sorors enjoying Reporter Sally-Ann Roberts
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A GRAND WELCOME featuring the Kipp
McDonough Middle School Brass Band
Sorors showing their BEST REFLECTIONS!
Sorors pledging allegiance
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PINKED IN STAFF
Clusters and Chapters are like
mini communities within the South
Central region and our Regional
Director wants to highlight all
gatherings and events in each
cluster.
The
iAKA
reporter
positions are for Sorors who would
like to participate in an interactive
group
without
a
major
commitment of being on a large
regional committee.
Sorors can share stories and info
as often or as little as they want!
Anyone can do it! Just share your
stories about what happened at
your cluster retreat or chapter
events and it may end up on
akasouthcentral.org,
Facebook,
Twitter, the Sensation newsletter
or our SCR updates. All you need
is your smart phone to take
photos or videos and email your
one
paragraph
stories
to
ireporter@akasouthcentral.org.
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Soror Carisma Ramsey
SCR Information Officer
Soror Pat Webb
SCR Editor-in-Chief at Large
Soror Jenine McClaney
SCR Newsletter Editor-in-Chief
Soror Erayne Hill
SCR Head Writer
Soror Dawn Funches Allen
SCR Newsletter Editor
Soror Ariel Martin
SCR Head Writer
Soror Barbara Joubert
SCR Newsletter Editor
Soror Aundrea Young
SCR Head Photographer
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Soror Christina Allen-Crowder
Writer
Soror Sharon Mayo Parker
Writer
Soror Jasmine Brazile
Writer
Soror Lisa Tomkins
Photographer
Soror Tanya Hamilton
Photographer
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