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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter, St. Petersburg, Florida

 

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55th Regional Conference

greetings and welcome!                                                                                                                              president's Message 
 

The ladies of the Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter are proud to welcome you to our chapter website.  Our website will provide you with information about our local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated as well as, community programming, scholarships and charitable contributions. 

Our signature program is the AKA AKAdemy, which is structured to focus on the developmental needs of adolescent - teen girls and boys 6th through 12th grade.  We currently serve more than 200 students with funding made possible through the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Inc.

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 Essence of Ebony Pearls 2009 Debutante Scholarship Cotillion

The ladies of the Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated presented 34 high school junior and senior girls during their Fifth Biennial Essence of Ebony Pearls Debutante Scholarship Cotillion, March 21, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, 550 Fourth Avenue North in St. Petersburg . The beautiful young ladies were recognized for their academic achievement, church/community/civic involvement and for being a positive role model in the community. The purpose of this affair is to highlight achievements, social grace and scholarship needs of young African American women in the Tampa Bay area.

As a part of their pageantry activities, the young ladies attended Etiquette; Health and Wellness; Personal Development & Safety; Poise, Hair and Skin Care workshops; as well as participated in cultural activities and community service projects. The Essence of Ebony Pearls Debutante Scholarship Cotillion’s Diamonds & Pearls Tea was the commencement affair concluding the pre-pageantry activities before presentation.

 

 

 


Hosted by Erica Riggins, Bay News 9 Anchor, and Marlo Smith, HSN Host, over a thousand family and guests shared this special moment with presenters demonstrating social poise and grace. Four of the thirty-four debutantes received scholarships based on funds raised vying for the honor of Miss Debutante, First, Second and Third Attendants. The honorees are Miss Chantea Kirnes, Miss Debutante 2009; Miss Brittany Booze, First Attendant; Miss. Myia Mills, Third Attendant and Miss Briana McDonald, Third Attendant. Miss. Magan Morin & Miss. Nia Berthelot were award the title of Miss Congeniality, Miss. Cabrea Hayes received the Spirit Award and Miss. Christ Keys earned Miss. Community Service. The Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has assisted Cotillion participants with several thousand dollars in scholarships to a college or university of their choice as a result of our Biennial Debutante Cotillion.

The event was formal and by invitation only.
AKA AKADEMY 2009 COLLEGE TOUR   GIRL TALK!
 
This years tour traveled to Florida A&M University and Florida State University as well as Alabama State University and Tuskegee University. The Akademy Alumni also joined our group to share their college experiences with the students as we visited their campuses.

The purpose of the tour is to help our future college students understand the requirements for admission into college (exam scores, course requirements, financial aid and extracurricular activities). Requirements to attend the tour include, taking the practice ACT exam, completing community service hours, writing an essay and regularly attending Akademy activities. Ninth through eleventh grade students are allowed to attend.

 
 

 

 

 

2009 Upcoming Events

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May 1, 2009

ACS – Relay for Life @ Lakewood High School 6:00pm – Midnight-Rescheduled

May 16, 2009

Omega Fishing Trip @ Clearwater Marina
7:150am – 5:00pm

May 23, 2009

AKAdemy Showcase
Awards Program @ Palladium
6:00 – 9:00pm
 
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