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May Week 2021 – Leveled-UP!

By Soror Roslyn P. Woods

The May Week Committee was able to create and implement a series of workshops, panel discussion, and a college fair for
2021, in collaboration with one our sister chapters, North Broward County Alumnae Chap-
ter. Our theme to kick off our May Week activities was “Level-Up”. The total student partici-
pants of 383 exceeded our expectations.

Due to the pandemic the committee accepted the challenge to expand and enhance our
current program activities by implementing multiple seminars virtually. The Committee
members provided a wealth of knowledge and resources in making our program a success.
Soror Maryland Patterson-Hankerson introduced us to the Scholars Depot Program, which is
designed to offer high school students a one-stop resource for post-secondary goal setting
and transitional guidance from high school to college/career. The six week workshops
offered SAT, ACT, reading, and math preparation seminars over the course of four months.
The final component of the series was an extraordinary and engaging event, “College Read-
iness Panel Discussion,” moderated by Soror Britney M. Harris.

This year’s College Fair held on May 1, 2021 was definitely next level! Soror Brittany Lee-
Wright introduced Virbela, an interactive platform that enhanced participation of our attendees in an immersive virtual setting
from any location. Participants recreated themselves
as an avatar. Rave reviews soared from recruiters,
students, and sorors for offering such an innovative
accessible experience.

The final May Week event occurred on Sunday,
May 2, 2021, our 43rd Annual Program In Pursuit of
Excellence Academic Awards event, “A Virtual Rock Star Celebration!” We were able to present a historical $100,000 in awards
to thirty deserving Broward County Students. Seven high school graduates of sorors were also acknowledged. Thanks to all of
you for “Leveling-Up,” with your financial contributions and support.

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Ashara Perry is the daughter of Mr. Shaun & Soror Kim Perry. A recent graduate from Nova High School and
in the top 10% in her class. Ashara is active in her church, school and accumulated 825 community service
hours. She was one of BCAC’s Dazzling Diamonds Debutante Cotillion participants. In the Fall, she will attend
North Carolina A&T State University. She is 1 of 40 recipients to receive the Lewis & Elizabeth Dowdy scholar-
ship. She will major in Psychology with aspirations to pursue a career as a Forensic Psychologist and work
with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Jayde Raenell Singletary is the daughter of Soror Karrah Fort . A recent graduate of Dillard High School. She
plans to attend Sheridan Technical College (Hollywood, Florida) and enroll in their Surgical Technology pro-
gram.

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