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Missouri is called the “Show Me” state and the recognized. Nominations and campaigning took
Houston Chapter of Top Teens of America did place during Plenary Sessions Two and Three and
just that as they participated in Syn-Lod 2017 in Caucusing. Teen Karly Miller was nominated for
St. Louis, June 23rd-29th. Events and activities National Recording Secretary and Teen Jania
were held at St. Louis’ historic Union Station Kirksey was nominated for National Financial
Hotel. Secretary. With their fellow Houston Chapter
Teens as cheerleaders, Teen Karly and Teen Jania
After a long, but scenic Amtrak ride to St. Louis, vied for their constituents’ votes during the
Houston Chapter Top Teens went right to work. Candidate Drop-In.
On Saturday, June 24th, The TTA Talent Show
was held. Teens Yaa’Ann Agyeman-Yeboah and Tuesday, June 27th opened with the business of
Trinity Parker participated with dance and song. voting for the National Officers. Houston Chapter
The Teens then got a chance to wind down, meet Teens then got a chance to network and see the
and greet friends during the “Jammin’ in the city of St. Louis. Teens got the opportunity to
STL” meltdown. visit the Old Courthouse where the Dred Scott
statue stands, take a ride on the Tom Sawyer
Sunday, June 25th opened with praise and worship River Boat and no visit to St. Louis would be
during the Memorial Service and Gospel Brunch. complete without a trip to the famous St. Louis
Top Teens then got down to business at the Joint Arch, and to dine at the nationally known
Opening Session of the conference. Fourteen Top “Sweetie Pie’s” Upper Crust restaurant.
Teens represented the Houston Chapter as
delegates during credentialing in Plenary Session The business at hand continued on Wednesday,
One. The President’s Reception and Literary June 28th as the Teens participated in Plenary
Cafe’ rounded out the day’s activities. Once Session 4. Various workshops were held and
again, Houston Chapter Teens Trinity Parker and recognition was given to 2017 Seniors-Teens
Yaa’Ann Agyeman-Yeboah shared their song Taylor Kelley, Alexandra Rasmus and Samaria
and dance talents and Teen Morgan Jackson Wilson. The Houston Chapter continued to
delighted the audience with a poetry recitation. “show” why they’re tops as the results for the
TTA National Officers were announced and
The Top Teens of America Recognition installed. Teen Karly Miller was installed as the
Breakfast was held on Monday, June 26th. A National Recording Secretary for 2017-2019.
musical selection was rendered by the TTA
Choir. All 18 Houston Chapter Teens participated Later, Teen Alexandra Rasmus served as the
and lifted their voices in song. During the judge for the March of Dimes “Jail and Bail.”
“Special Presentations” portion of the breakfast, Teen Alex had the Top Ladies running for cover
the Houston Chapter of Top Teens and TLOD and begging for mercy as “warrants” were issued
was awarded the 1st Place for Area One in for their arrests. The day culminated with the Top
contributions for March of Dimes, recognition Ladies of Distinction, Inc. “Pink and Silver” Ball.
from the National Council of Negro Women Mr. and Miss Top Teens from various areas and
(NCNW) for continued growth of the NCNW chapters were presented. Teen Mark Snow and
Youth Membership and from the United Negro Teen Taylor Kelly represented the Houston
College Fund (UNCF) for contribution. Chapter.
Graduates of the Vivian Coe Richards Leadership
Academy were presented. Houston Chapter Top Syn-Lod 2017 came to a close. A wonderful time
Teens Jalon Jackson and Samaria Wilson were was had by all!
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