COMMUNITY Iota Zeta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Presents Its 41st Scholarship Cotillion: “CULTIVATING MINDS OF TODAY & TOMORROW” The members of Iota Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are preparing for their annual Scholarship Cotillion where 13 African American high school seniors will be recognized for their educational achievements, leadership, and overall success. These students will be presented to the community as Cotillion participants on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/ Conference Center. The theme of the 2019 Cotillion is “Cultivating Minds Of Today & Tomorrow”. For several months, the Cotillion participants have been engaged in Pre-Cotillion activities and workshops leading up to the April 20th Cotillion presentation. Activities have included personal development and college prep workshops as well as community service at a local community center. Kathelina Moody, Waukee High SchoolJanae Weber Moore, Valley High School Nautika Bradley Norman, Roosevelt High SchoolSandrah Nasimiya, Valley High School The participants were also given a task to express their thoughts on the current social climate by writing an essay in response to the topic, “The hate you give-how do you navigate being your authentic self in a world that would see you as something different”. From now until the evening of the Scholarship cotillion, the participants are busy each week rehearsing their dances for the Cotillion event with their presenters and escorts. Each of the Scholarship Cotillion participants have a unique talent. A Senior Showcase has been planned for the participants to show off their talent for family and friends, ranging from artistic and musical talent to displays of personal interests. The Showcase will be held at Grand View University on Friday, April 5. Laya Rudison, Joshua Christian AcademyKhalil Summerville, Lincoln High School Antwaneisha Tolson, Valley High SchoolPrincess Walker, Valley High School Zoe Young, Valley High School The 13 Participants in the 2019 Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship Cotillion are; Najim Berry North High School Te’Ara Burgs, Roosevelt High School Aapri Dukes, Roosevelt High SchoolJalen Long, East High School April 2019 The URBAN EXPERIENCE 35
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