Oct 30

Oct 30 Zeta Omicron Omega hosts virtual 24th Biennial Cotillion

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Omicron Omega Chapter proudly hosted its 1st virtual 24th Biennial Debutante Cotillion Ball on Saturday, May 1 at Pearson Park. The event featured the debut of thirteen young ladies from Lenoir and Greene counties.

Madison Clark, daughter of Jamar and Takeesha Clark was crowned as Miss Cotillion 2021 on Saturday, May 1 at the Debutante Cotillion Ball as she and her courts were officially welcomed to society. She attends Farmville Central High School, and her future goal is to become a doctor. Melba Lovick was her Community Sponsor, and her Sorority Sponsor was Jimmette Graham.

This year’s cotillion theme was “Reflections of Beauty and Elegance.” Pearson Park was transformed with gorgeous pink and green to reflect the beauty and elegance of our Cotillionettes in their traditional white formal gowns. Stanley Melvin was the Master of Ceremonies.

The Queen’s Court consisted of Debutantes 1st runner up Nya Peoples, 2nd runner up, Amber Speight, Makayla Moseley, NyQuasha Rufus, Jakarrie Miller, Naomi Dennie, Tra’Shauna Cobb, Daziya Keel, and Zy’Teach Lender. Members of the Princess Court were Za’Mya Waters and Andrea Williams. The Honor Court consisted of Ka’Nyah Baker.

The thirteen debutantes spent the past six months taking part in virtual cotillion activities. The young ladies met via zoom and experienced virtual college and scholarship advice session, HBCU trivia night, vision boards, beauty and hair care tips, how to maintain physical and mental health during a pandemic, money matters, and a cooking class. 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 was named cotillion queen.

This year’s Cotillion Committee was comprised of the following Chairwomen of each subcommittee, Teedra Brown and Jessica Bryant Cotillion , Amanda Outlaw, Cherice Artis, and Brittany Connor, Orientation tea, Jada Mumford and Jessica Bryant, Charm Clinics, Faith Bynum and Pamela Williams, Finance, Deborah Fleming, Publicity, Jessica Bryant Choreography, Jimmette Graham, Presentation, Teedra Brown and Deborah Fleming, Co-Chairwomen Souvenir Booklet, and Valeria Davis and Jimmette Graham, Co-Chairwomen Decorations. Special thank you to Clifton Hargett photographer.

The Cotillion is designed as a program to support academic achievement and provide opportunities for community service on the part of participating high school junior and senior young women.

The following debutantes were presented: Cotillion Queen