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Epsilon Gamma Omega Presents :
Twenty-Six Elegant Beauties
th
64 Debutante Presentation and Ball
Article by: Soror Sharon Boclair
February 17, 2023

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon
Gamma Omega Chapter hosted their 64th Debu-
tante Presentation and Ball on Friday, February 17,
2023 at the Von Braun Center. Behind the Bash,
elegantly adorned the East Hall with exquisite flow-
er arrangements, creating a wonderfully regal ambi-
ance. This year’s Debutante theme was “A Magical
Night of Beauty and Elegance”. Twenty-six stun-
ning young ladies were presented to society in front
of more than 700 family, friends and special guests.

Basileus Tonya Wood, welcomed all in attendance and introduced Mr. Gary Whitley and Ms. Na-
kell Williams as the master and mistress of ceremonies to present this year’s twenty-six debutantes. As part
of the special evening, participants performed a modern waltz with their escorts. Ms. Angela Wilson chore-
ographed the Debutante’s dance. The Debutante Presentation and Ball was the culmination of activities,
which consisted of training sessions, social graces workshops, community service projects, hobby talent
showcase and digital scrapbooking.

The recipients of this year’s educational scholarships were Miss Charity Rogers, $6,500; Miss
T’nye Kelley, $5,000; Miss Destiny Jackson, $4,500; Miss Madison Thomas, $3,500 HBCU; Miss Car-
rington Wilder, $2,500 HBCU; and Miss Destiny Goshay, $750 educational stipend. Bracelets were pre-
sented to each of the debutantes by Ball Chairman, Mrs. Vanessa Williams, and Co-Chairman, Ms. Alanda
Acklin. A toast was given by Mr. Mario Williams following the night’s cotillion.