By Staff
special to The Star
Nov. 24, 2002
Thirty-one area high school girls will make their debut Saturday during an evening of elegance at 7 p.m. at the Frank Cochran Center.
Sponsored by the Meridian Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the 2002 Debutante Ball will include the coronation, presentations and special dances.
Honorees were selected based on academic achievement, public service and letters of reference. The ball culminates six months of projects and activities undertaken by the debutantes.
In preparation for the event, the debutantes have participated in several workshops focusing on career planning, social graces, health and nutrition and self-development.
The sorority entertained the debutantes, escorts and parents with a reception Oct. 21.
Admission to the Debutante Ball is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the chapter's scholarship fund and community projects. Rosie F. King is president of the chapter.
Delta Debutantes include the following:
Ra'Sheda Chanal Boddie, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Boddie. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be an orthopedic surgeon.
La Trice Rochell Burton, 17, is the daughter of Nicky Lewis and Tyrone Hersey. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be nurse anesthetist.
Natashe Chantay Chappelle, 16, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Roberts. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a dental hygienist.
Takymmea Cheyvhon Clayton, 16, is the daughter of Terry L. Clayton and Cheyenne Trussell. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
Brittany Sherrelle Davis, 16, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Davis. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a computer programmer.
Kaihia Fitch, 16, is the daughter of Burta Fitch. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a pediatrician.
Jamica Laqua Graham, 17, is the daughter of James Graham and Demeti Brown. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a dentist.
Zandrea Harris, 16, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Harris. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a biomedical engineer.
Danielle Harvey, 16, is the daughter of James Harvey and Patricia Harvey. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a physician.
Erin Rene Henry, 16, is the daughter of Lou Henry. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a pediatric nurse.
Brittany La'Shae Hooks, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hooks. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be an accountant.
Aa'Keela LaKristian Syntia Hudnall, 16, is the daughter of Mary Hudnall. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a industrial engineer.
Latrasha Sad Hunt, 16, is the daughter of Jessie Spears and McKelvin Hunt. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a nurse anesthetist.
Sharrika La'Shay Laneair, 17, is the daughter of Thersa Cooley and Tony Dockery. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be an attorney.
LaKuinta Shatay May, 16, is the daughter of Mattie May and Kevin Stephens. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a obstetrician and gynecologist.
Ketra Roshell McCurty, 17, is the daughter of Linda McCurty and the late Leroy McCurty. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be pediatric nurse.
Catrina Marie Morton, 16, is the daughter of Carolyn Morton and Michael Morton. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to own and operate a performing arts school.
Ashley Yolunda Nelson, 16, is the daughter of Mattie Nelson. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be medical examiner/psychologist.
Amy Payton, 16, is the daughter of Carolyn Payton and the late Earlis Clayton. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a neonatal nurse practitioner.
Cheetara Portis, 16, is the daughter of Priscilla Portis and Doug Grady. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a corporate lawyer.
Markeshia LaShay Powe, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Powe. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a obstetrician.
Ashley Denise Ratcliff, 16, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Smoot and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Atkins. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a heart surgeon.
Clarett Yvonne Reed, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reed. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to own a day care center.
Ashley Nikkia Smith, 16, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Smith. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be computer engineering.
Sekeatha Chantal Spencer, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spencer. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a forensic pathologist and psychologist.
Takeila Santana Stephens, 17, is the daughter of Roxie Brown and Edward Stephens. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be registered nurse.
Tiffany LaSha Stringfellow, 18, is the daughter of Douglas Stringfellow and Annie Stringfellow. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a dental hygienist.
Ashton Tureaud, 16, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tureaud. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a pharmacist.
Brittany Walk, 16, is the daughter of Ernie Stewart and Lisa Stewart. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a fashion designer.
Teena Migno'n Walk, 17, is the daughter of Brenda Phillips. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a physical therapist.
Adrian Alexandria Wilson, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Wilson. She is a student at Meridian High School and her career goal is to be a respiratory therapist.