Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Iota Lambda Omega Chapter & Pearl Foundation, Incorporated Charitable affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Iota Lambda Omega Chapter ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS presenting THE 2020 SCHOLARS

Andrea Norvice Moore President, Pearl Foundation, Incorporated Sharon Stanley Merriweather President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Iota Lambda Omega Chapter Colleen Ratliffe & Mia Winkley Co-Chairmen, Pearl Foundation, Incorporated Scholarship Committee Greetings, As we all face this extraordinary time, we extend best wishes to your family and friends for good health and safety. Our goal is to always create an environment where you feel comfortable and can enjoy yourself. The year could not pass without the Pearl Foundation continued support for our graduating high school seniors who reside in Howard County. After much consideration, we decided to cancel the annual scholarship benefit luncheon in-person and virtual events. We hope this 2020 Pearl Foundation Scholars memory book serves as a reminder and token of your outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. We know many of our supporters have been hit hard during these last few months. The needs of our local community have not gone away. The foundation’s membership has done its fair share of community service during COVID-19. We have supported the Howard County Food Bank, Fire & Safety House #9, Columbia Community Cares, Grassroots Homeless Shelter, and the Brightminds Foundation. We will celebrate our 40th Scholarship Benefit Luncheon & Fashion Show: 20 Pearls in a Glamorous World on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Martin’s West. If you are able, please consider a monetary donation this year to help fortify our 2021 Scholarships. You can give directly on our website. If you are unable to support us financially, please visit us on our Social Media platforms and continue to help us spread the word about our foundation’s efforts so we may continue to provide Service to all Mankind. Again, we appreciate your continued support, and please stay well. Fondly, Mrs. Sharon Stanley Merriweather Ms. Andrea Norvice Moore President, Iota Lambda Omega Chapter President, Pearl Foundation, Incorporated Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated www.pearlfoundationinc.org www.akaiotalambdaomega.org Dear Members and Cherished Supporters, It is our pleasure and honor to present our 2020 Pearl Foundation, Inc. scholarship, and book awards. Recognizing the need for funding options and the ever-increasing cost of higher education, the foundation established a scholarship program for graduating seniors who live in Howard County many years ago. Each year we are honored to be able to present over $20,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors who reside in Howard County. This year, thanks to our very generous donors, we are ecstatic to present $54,000 (bold the dollar amount) in scholarship and book awards. We are pleased to continue the legacy of supporting our students throughout their post-secondary pursuits and we are very proud of this year’s recipients. The class of 2020 is unstoppable. It was a pleasure getting to know them by reading their applications. We know that this year was a difficult and trying time for our senior class of 2020 but not even a pandemic can stop them. They have had to charter waters never chartered before, adjust to a new way of learning, socializing, and living. They have persevered through a time they could have never expected and navigated a “new norm” in making their senior year a memorable one, and have let nothing stop them from achieving their dreams. These are a very talented group of young people with very diverse interests and we know they are going to do wonderful, extraordinary and exciting things and the opportunities will be endless for them. We look forward to hearing about their successes in the future and wish them nothing but the best. We are extremely honored to introduce you to our amazing 2020 Pearl Foundation scholarship and book award recipients. Warmly, Ms. Colleen Ratliffe, Pearl Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Chairman Ms. Mia Winkley, Pearl Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Co-Chairman

Colleen Ratliffe Mia Winkley ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTING THE 2020 SCHOLARS HISTORY OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s mission of “Service to All Mankind” began in 1908 and has been at the forefront of positive change in American life. Founded on the campus of Howard University in Washing- ton, DC it is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained women. On January 29, 1913, Alpha Kappa Alpha was incorporated as a perpetual body to carry out its mission. Within the mission of service, the international theme for 2018 - 2022 is Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service and its signature program initiatives for service are #CAP College Admissions process, HBCU for Life, Women’s Healthcare and Wellness, Building Your Economic Legacy, The Arts, and Global Impact. These initiatives are designed to meet the heightened demand for our youth, enrich the quality of life for citizens in the global community, promote empowerment and peace, and provide service to advance the basic principles of human rights. Awareness, Advocacy and Action are the primary components of these service initiatives. Alpha Kappa Alpha has a rich history of service and positive impact globally. To find out more about our organiza- tion, its history, and our program initiatives visit us at www.aka1908.com

HISTORY OF THE IOTA LAMBDA OMEGA CHAPTER

Iota Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was chartered on Saturday, October 7, 1972. Twenty-three members of the Sorority were the charter members at the time. Since Iota Lambda Omega Chapter was chartered, it has continued the tradition, “service to all mankind” of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in Howard County. In the county, the Chapter has provided a broad range of service-oriented programs for children and adults. The programs include: oratorical contests, career assessment programs for high school girls, tutorials, expungement fairs, mentoring and leadership programs for girls in middle school, an annual talent show for youth, black history programs and celebrations for children and adults, Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, clothes, food and funds for families in need, meals for the homeless shelters, voter registration drives, art shows for black visual artists, and economic, financial, safety, and disaster preparedness workshops. Since its chartering in 1972, Iota Lambda Omega Chapter has grown from twenty-three members to over two hundred members. In 1978, the Chapter became the sponsor of Lambda Phi Chapter, the undergraduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland. The Chapter has continued the tradition of the Sorority, serving the needs of the community. http://akaiotalambdaomega.org

CHARTER MEMBERS

Barbara Bray Elsie Hardwick Ruby Polley Roberta Briscoe Joan Harris Mary Reed Barbara Brown Ethel B. Hill Jessie Simpson Jacqueline Ellis-Brown Rosa Holland Rosalyn Terborg-Penn Grace M. Scott Dixon Ann McIver Lula Wade Lillian Dorsey Elaine Mitchell Elizabeth Williams Sandra Edgecombe Edith Myers Dorothy Greenfield Jacqueline Pelzer Pearl Foundation, Incorporated History

The Pearl Foundation, Incorporated was chartered in 1998 under the laws of the State of Maryland as the fundraising arm of the Iota Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The primary purpose of the foundation is to raise funds to advance educational and charitable giving. Recognizing the need for funding options and the increased cost of higher education, the foundation has a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. Our annual fashion show generates donations from foundation members, other contributors, and various fundraising initiatives. We have provided over $500,000 in scholarships to many graduating seniors that are residence of Howard County. The foundation also provides funds to service programs of Iota Lambda Omega Chapter. We contribute to several charitable organizations which include the following: United Negro College Fund (UNCF), A-OK Mentoring, Africare, Bridges to Housing Stability, Filostin School in Haiti, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Grassroots Day Resource Center, Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA), Museum of African Art, Howard County Center of African American Culture, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and Hopeworks in Howard County. http://pearlfoundationinc.org

Pearl Foundation, Incorporated Board of Directors

President Andrea Norvice Moore Vice President Sandra Jordan Secretary Shari McWain Assistant Secretary Jamie Swain Financial Secretary Schmekia Jackson Assistant Financial Secretaries Linda Marshall and Gale Stone Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Jada Dorsey Colleen Ratliffe Directors Ava J. Baker, Denise Knox Riley and Betty King Fundraising Coordinator Sonya Rogers Ex-Officio President,Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Lambda Omega Chapter Sharon Stanley Merriweather 1st Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Lambda Omega Chapter Angela L. Williams Treasurer, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Lambda Omega Chapter Lisa Steptoe Parliamentarian Charlotte Hardnett Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Iota Lambda Omega Chapter

CHAPTER OFFICERS

Sharon Stanley Merriweather, President Angela L. Williams, First Vice President Colleen Ratliffe, Second Vice President Sabrina Dailey, Secretary Kim O’Bryant, Assistant Secretary Lisa Steptoe, Treasurer Kelley Coates-Carter, Assistant Treasurer Melody Johnson Morales, Corresponding Secretary Chanelle Jones, Financial Secretary Sandra Jordan, Assistant Financial Secretary Alexcia Redd, Hospitality Vikki Bostic, Sargent of Arms Leslie Hudson, Member-at-Large Kaili Darbouze, Ivy Leaf Reporter Cheryl Glover, Graduate Advisor Linda Marshall, Assistant Graduate Advisor Carol Ann Smith, Historian Cheri Truett, Archivist Charlotte Hardnett, Parliamentarian

Former Presidents

Grace Dixon, Ethel Hill, Jacqueline Ellis-Brown, Vera Hayes, Marilyn Collins, Rayna Woodford, Mignonette Keller, Elaine White, Ava J. Baker, Betty King, Martha Sands, Corrine Moody, Lenora Booth, Wanda King, Tracey Williams & Peni Webster-Lewis and Sharon Stanley Merriweather, Current President (pictured 4th from the left) Sisterly Love to Our Charter Members for Your Timeless Service to Howard County, MD Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Lambda Omega Chapter Pearl Foundation, Incorporated

Martha Acha Lynn Coleman Adrienne Goodrich-Doctor Ronika Alexander-Parrish Regina Coleman Patricia Henley Gordon Terri Armbrister Marilyn Collins Tracy L. Gray Gertrude Attobrah Lisa Corbett Glenna Green Ifeoma Azinge Marie Corbett Ruth Greene Ava Baker Laura Crandon Ester Hall Ayanna Baker Kisa Crosse Charlotte Hardnett Denise M. (Hagans) Baker Maurice Crouse Anita Hardy Susan Baker Malika Curry Eleanor Harley (Murph) Targee Ballard Cortny Dailey Courtney Harper DeNeatra Barkley Sabrina Dailey Sherry Harper Valerie Covington Barnard Kaili Darbouze Caranee Harris Melissa Benford Meritta Dawson Chelsea Harris Joyce Hamilton Berry Tshela Dennis Crystal Harris Natasha Booms Aisha Dickerson Yasmin Harris Lenora Booth Sarah Dorsey Arlene Harrison Vikki Bostic Kara Speights Dunston Yvonne Harrison Debbie Boyd Sandra Edgecombe Joan Hash Lauren Boyd Loreal Edmondson Cassandra Havard Donna Broadway-Callaman Dolores Estreet Lorena Hawkins Jacqueline Brogden Lisa Spear Ethridge Mikesha Hayes Barbara Brown Catina M. Evans Melissa Dugger Hepburn Evelie Brown Torya Evans Bonnie Herriott Sandra Brown Alexis Fields Ethel Hill Dorothy Bryan Pamela Foster Terri Hill Tabby Burroughs Alice Owes Frazier Jacqueline Hilson Courtney Burton Claudia Gaines Natasha Hines LaVarne Burton Linda Gordon Gilmore Tiffany Holloway Tamitha Campbell Donna Givens Brianna Hoffman Nona O. Carroll Peggy Gladden Leslie Hudson Stacey Carter-Lane Earlene Glenn Natalie Hunter Antoinette Childs Cestaine Glover Sharyn Pope Hunter Wanda Childs Cheryl Glover Yolanda Hutchins Kelley Coates-Carter Iris Godette Schmekia Jackson (continued) Felicia Jackson Taylor E. Valerie Miller Denise Knox Riley Tyondra Jefferson Evelyn Miller Gloria Robb Rhonda Jenkins Rose Marie Miller Antoinette Roberson Brenda Johnson Tracy C. Miller Shanta Robertson Francine Johnson Darlene Millner Lynne Rogers JoAnn Johnson Nicole Millner Sonya Rogers Loretta Johnson Nicole Millner Motisola Rowe Rosalind Johnson Tiffany Millner Renata Roy Arnita Jones Taylor Montgomery Colette Russell Carolyn Jones Andrea Moore Tormeika Sanford Chanelle Jones Melody Johnson Morales Jennifer Satterfield Cheryl Jones Laura Moreno-Davis Doris Jean Savoy Cynthia Jones Nancy Mullins AnaLysa Sawyers Gwendolyn Jones LaVerne Naughton Montrell Scaife Robyn Jones Angelica Newsome Kimberly Scott Sandra Jordan Tiffanie C. Nunley Necole Scott Laura Joseph Kim O’Bryant Tennille Scott Mignonette Keller Joanne Odom Tonja Sease Ashley Simone Kelsey Olakunmi Ogun Jasmine Shields Angela Keye Williams Dianne Oliver Angela Jenkins Seriki Betty King Michelle Georgia Padilla Marquetta Renee Singleton Bridget Kirkland Cora Parson Anna Smith Maleeta Kitchen Lamonde M. Penn Carol Ann Smith Jo Emily Knox Stephanie Perdue Claudette Smith Kimberly Lacey-Foster Trena Perez Jennifer Smith Kim Lambert Allison Peterson Myra Smith Stephanie Lee Rhonda Pierce-Brooks Annette Smith-Taylor Jean Lewis Turrayar Pompey Nahal Sojdehei Clister Lyles Ashlei Pope Patricia Speights Sheryl Lyons Tracie Prevost Yolanda Speights LaToshia Madden Monica Pringle Joyce Hatcher Stanley Linda Marshall Rachel Qualls Donna Hill Staton Kimberley Jackson Marter Linda Rainey Ophelia Stephens Leslie Martinez Lisa Rainey Deloris Stephenson Tanesha Mayo April Randall Lisa Steptoe Marashia McCormick Colleen Ratliffe Gale Stone Gladys (CeCe) McCullough Alexcia Redd Natasha Strickland Anita McRae-Williams Chanetta Reed Falecia Stuckey Shari McWain Renee Richard Jamie Swain Sharon Stanley Merriweather Shannon Richardson Chimere Taylor (continued) Marsha Taylor Chrystal Walker Patrice West Natalie Taylor Lisa Walker Cheri Yvonne White-Truett Latricia Thomas Nicola Walker Jada Williams Pearl Thomas Stephany Warner Jaylynne Williams Corine Jay F. Toomer Angela Washington Angela L Williams April Tucker Patricia Rainey Watkins Tatiana Williams MeKayla Tucker Virginia Watkins Tiara Williams Khlover Tynes Michelle Townsend Watts Tracey L. Williams Raea Veasley Wilson Ettay Webb Mia Winkley Melissa Waites Ruth Webster-Lewis Rayna Woodford Alfreda Walker Jennifer Moy West Scholars

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarship: $8,000 ($2,000/Year For Four Years) Erin Richardson Howard High School GPA: 3.69 weighted, 3.33 unweighted College: Florida A&M University Major: Business Administration

“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others in the world remains and is immortal.” - Albert Pine

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarship: $8,000 ($2,000/Year For Four Years) Theodore Wimberly, Jr. Mount Saint Joseph GPA: 4.37 College: Morgan State University Major: Computer Science

You can only become accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then, do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. Scholars

First Generation Scholarship: $3,000 Roshnee Roberts Oakland Mills High School GPA: 4.48 weighted 3.67 unweighted College: University of Maryland Baltimore County Major: Biological Sciences, Pre-Med Track with concentration in Biopsychology

Life’s challenges wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over them. - Unknown

Leadership and Dedication in the Performing Arts Scholarship: $3,000 Rachel Robinson River Hill High School GPA: 4.79 weight 4.0 unweighted College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Major: Computer Science

People who love to eat are always the best people. - Julia Child Scholars

Leadership and Dedication in Athletics Scholarship: $4,000 John Smithson Long Reach High School GPA: 3.48 weighted 3.0 unweighted College: Lincoln University Major: Sports Marketing

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. - Langston Hughes

Leadership and Dedication in Athletics Scholarship: $4,000 Montrae Williams Long Reach High School GPA: 2.91 weighted 2.87 unweighted College: Stevenson University Major: Business Administration

Fearfully and wonderfully made. - Psalm 139:14 Scholars

Local Community College Scholarship: $1,000 Daniel James Jordan River Hill High School GPA: 3.67 weighted 3.35 unweighted College: Howard Community College Major: Computer Engineering

One sure mark of a fool is to dismiss anything that falls outside his experience as being impossible. - Anonymous

“Intelligence plus Character - that is the goal of true education.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars

DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Claudia M. Gaines Margaret Williamson Smith Scholarship Memorial Community Service (Donor Claudia & Scholarship (Donor Tracey Stuart Gaines) $5,000 Williams) $2,500

Adam Mostafa Noni Grimes Oakland Mills High School Centennial High School GPA: 4.33 weighted 3.76 unweighted GPA: 4.40 weighted College: Howard Community College 3.62 unweighted (Frederick K. Schoenbrodt College: New York University Scholars Program) Major: Film Major: Business Administration Minor: Marketing

The Joan & Bert Hash Chelsea T. Harris HBCU Scholarship STEM Scholarship (Donor Joan Hash) (Donor Chelsea T. Harris) $2,500 $2,000

Lavila Delores Jackson Chelsea Baker Oakland Mills High School River Hill High School GPA: 3.26 weighted 3.12 unweighted GPA: 4.83 weighted College: Hampton Institute 3.95 unweighted Major: Psychology and Business College: Harvard University Major: Neuroscience Major: Government Scholars

DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Jean West Lewis Scholarship Wilbert & Lillie (Donor Jean Lewis) Dozier Scholarship $2,000 (Donor April Tucker) $1,500

Kayla White Allison Alston Hammond High School Reservoir High School GPA: 3.60 weighted 3.47 unweighted GPA: 4.44 weighted College: Central State University 3.71 unweighted Major: Nursing College: University of Virginia Major: Global Studies & Political Science Minor: French

Malia Ross-Robinson Rudolph J. & Constance Hope Scholarship W. Jordan STEM Scholarship (Donor Peni Webster-Lewis) (Donor Cynthia Jones & $1,500 Sandra Jordan) $1,500

Kai Castle Anjayooluwa Adegboyo Oakland Mills High School Howard High School GPA: 4.47 weighted 3.81 unweighted GPA: 4.48 weighted College: Frostburg State University 3.73 unweighted Major: Physical Education College: University of Maryland Baltimore County Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Scholars

DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS Grace Dixon Charter Ruby Watson Marshall Basileus Scholarship Memorial Scholarship (Donor Rayna Woodford) (Donor Linda Marshall) $1,000 $1,000

Jessica Turner Michaela Dickerson Mariotts Ridge High School Reservoir High School GPA: 4.29 weighted 3.61 unweighted GPA: 3.98 weighted College: University of Maryland 3.45 unweighted Baltimore County College: Morgan State Major: undeclared University Major: Elementary Education Minor: East Asian Studies

Myra J. Smith, Ed.D. Teacher Anna V. Waters Education Scholarship Memorial Scholarship (Donor Myra Smith) (Donor Ava Baker) $1,000 $1,000

Montara Clay Aniya Diggs Mariotts Ridge High School Glenelg Country School GPA: 3.79 weighted 3.43 unweighted GPA: 4.19 College: McDaniel College College: Xavier University Major: Secondary Education, of Louisiana Mathematics Major: Clinical Pharmacist Scholars

DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS BOOK AWARDS: $500

Pearl Foundation, Inc. Book Awards

Camryn Harris Oluwakamiyefogo Atholton High School (Kamiye) Runsewe GPA: 3.93 weighted 3.33 unweighted Mariotts Ridge High School College: Elon University GPA: 4.74 weighted Major: Global Studies 3.95 unweighted College: Yale University Major: Ethics, Politics & Economics

Omotoyosi (Toyosi) Abu David Aodu Glenelg High School Hammond High School GPA: 4.17 weighted 3.38 unweighted GPA: 4.40 weighted College: University of Pennsylvania 3.67 unweighted Major: Mathematics College: University of Virginia & Computer Science Major: Business Administration Scholars

DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS BOOK AWARDS: $500 Jacqueline Ellis Brown HBCU Annie G. Henry Book Award (Donor Jocelyn Memorial Book Award Brown Mungro) (Donor Chanelle Jones)

Zarah Reeves Emani Young Wilde Lake High School Reservoir High School GPA: 3.88 weighted 3.30 unweighted GPA: 3.69 College: Howard University College: Howard Community Major: Finance College Major: Science – Physical or Social

2013 Phenon3na1 Pearls Book Awards (2013 Co-initiates: Donors Kim O’Bryant, Kim Scott, Claudette Smith, Monica Pringle, Chanelle Jones, Malika Curry, Nicola Walker Hawkins, Kara Dunston, Kimetta Hairston, Mia Winkley, Jasmine Wilborne, Shanta Roberson & Melanie Moore)

Chelsea Amihere Nona Sapong Morgan State University (Sophomore) Long Reach High School Major: Honors Computer Science GPA: 3.95 weighted 3.52 unweighted College: Howard University Major: Accounting Scholars

DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS BOOK AWARDS: $500

Eleanor Harley “Reach” Book Jay Cool Generations Book Award Award (Donor Eleanor Harley) (Donor Sonya Rogers)

Kamau Richardson Allen Dixon Atholton High School Mt. Hebron High School GPA: 3.90 weighted 3.43 unweighted GPA: 3.45 weighted 3.09 unweighted College: Howard University College: Morgan State University Major: Neuroscience Major: Marketing

Norvice Goodwin Penny Performing Arts Book Award (Donor Andrea Moore)

Thandi Romney Reservoir Hill High School GPA: 3.71 weighted 3.13 unweighted College: James Madison University Major: Sports Medicine

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