Updated: Cierra Renee Grady crowned Miss Cotillion 2019
Miss Cotillion 2019 Cierra Renee Grady. Photo by William “Bud” Hardy / Neuse News
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Zeta Omicron Omega Chapter crowned Cierra Renee Grady as Miss Cotillion 2019 on Friday at the Debutante Cotillion Ball.
Original story published on Apr 24.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Omicron Omega Chapter will proudly host its 23rd Biennial Debutante Cotillion Ball on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at Lenoir Community College. The event will feature the debut of twelve young ladies from Lenoir, Greene and Wayne counties.
This year’s cotillion theme is an “A Royal Affair to Remember.”
The twelve debutantes have spent the past eight months taking part in cotillion activities. The young ladies had the chance to visit North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, as well as the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro. They also participated in scholarship advice sessions, job interview instruction session and charm sessions.
Each debutante has also worked to raise money for scholarships by gaining sponsors from family members and the community. The young lady who raised the most money will be named cotillion queen.
The cotillion on Friday will feature a performance from the debutantes, and the cotillion queen will be presented to the public.
Alpha Kappa Alpha publicity chairperson Lavonell Whitfield said that the members of the sorority are very proud of all that these young ladies have accomplished and all the hard work they have put in to prepare for Friday’s event.
The following debutantes will be presented:
Keniyah Becton
Parents: Ms. Kenasha Wade & Mr. David Becton
School: 11th Grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Jimmette Graham and Geraldyne Barbour
Zenaida Bryant
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Corey Bryant
School: 12th grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Carolyn Anderson and Mrs. Annie Kornegay
Briyonshe Dodd
Parents: Ms. Evette Lee and Mr. Altrick Dodd
School: 12th Grade Greene Central High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Deborah Fleming and Mrs. Ethel Sutton
Cierra Grady
Parents: Mrs. Janet T. Grady, grandmother and Mr. Ryan Grady
School: 12th grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Jada Mumford and Ms. Theon Hardy
TaNajuh Rouse
Parents: Ms. Shameka Coplon and Mr. Tristin Rouse
School: 12th grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Valeria Davis and Ms. Iris Jones-Nelson
Nikylah Williams
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. LaCon Williams
School: 11th grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Barbara Seaforth and Mrs. Clara George
Brianna Brooks
Parents: Ms. Jackie Clark and Mr. Charles Brooks
School: 12th grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Chris Jones and Mrs. Angela Lanier
Sheris Cox
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cox
School: 11th grade, Wayne School of Engineering
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Debra Joyner and Ms. Amanda Outlaw
Kenia Edwards
Parents: Miss Gabrielle Wooley, sister and Mr. Kendrick Harper
School: 12th Grade Greene Central High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Wanda Barnes and Mrs. Claudine Mosley
Jamyia Mitchell
Parents: Ms. Kristen Mitchell and Mr. Demekio Hardy
School: 11th grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsor: Teedra Brown
Lesley Sutton
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lessie Sutton
School: 11th grade, Kinston High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Bessie Burns and Mrs. Sheila Lee
Joslyn Worthington
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Parker Albrittion
School: 12th grade, Greene Central High School
Sorority Sponsors: Mrs. Constance Simmons and Miss Alexis Robinson
