For several months, the Cotillion participants were engaged in Pre-Cotillion activities and workshops leading up to the April 20th Cotillion presentation. Activities included personal development and college prep workshops as well as community service at a local community center packaging Meals From the Heartland. A Senior Showcase held at Grand View University provided an opportunity for the Cotillion participants to show off their unique talents for family and friends. The best of show ranged from artistic and musical talents to displays of personal interests. 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”. The essay semi-finalists were Jalen Long, Nautika Bradley-Norman, and Janae Weber-Moore. The award winning essay was written by Laya Rudison. Laya read her essay for family and friends attending the sold out presentation on April 20. The top 2019 Scholarship and Award recipients were: Laya Rudison – Billiejean Morrow Scholarship Nautika Bradley-Norman – Fran Cuie Memorial Scholarship Antwaneisha Tolson – Wilda B. Hester Community Service Award Laya Rudison- Congeniality Award Laya Rudison- Essay Award The Iowa Ivy Foundation and Iota Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. express heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the many sponsors and supporters who have made it possible to continue recognizing academic excellence and achievements of outstanding students of color in the Greater Des Moines FHLB Des Moines is proud to support our community partner Iowa Juneteenth Observance www.fhlbdm.com @FHLBDM Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines FHLBDM community. A special thank you to the corporate sponsors, John Deere Works, Polk County, Wells Fargo, and Mercy Charitable Fund.
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