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? BriAna Garlington Lyric Bynl-King Il Mariah Rowdy India Johnson Kristina Redd Nicole Lash Keaira Stevens Maya Alexander Erica Field Erica Alexander Aysha' Polite Makaiala Sitlon Elizabeth Leftwich Delta Sigma Theta scholarship gala to feature 13 girls SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. will host the 2015 Miss Jabberwock Scholarship Gala on Sunday, May 31, on the campus of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) in the McNeil Ballroom. Miss Jabberwock 2015 will be crowned and scholar ships will be awarded to the participants. This year 13 junior and senior high school girls are competing for the coveted title of Miss Jabberwock. The contestants have participated in a number of activ ities since January. These have included a "Flawless Event," featuring African-American female business own ers; movie nights; church services; community service projects; and a focus on financial planning and literacy. In addition, the contestants and their escorts have been practicing dance routines and a formal dance, which will be featured at the gala. The theme of this year's gala is "RISE." The theme embodies the idea of young ladies being able to rise above the negativity and stereotypes of their generation. The theme looks to the future of these young ladies, who have aspirations to RISE in field of nursing, broadcast, medi cine, business and education. In a season where young African-Americans have been portrayed and labeled as "thugs" and unfocused, these young ladies will RISE to the occasion and represent their generation as they prepare to attend colleges and universities throughout the country. The 2015 Jabberwock contestants are; BriAna Garlington, Lyric Byrd-King, Mariah Rowdy, India Johnson, Kristina Redd, Nicole Lash, Keaira Stevens, Maya Alexander, Erica Field, Erica Alexander, Aysha' Polite, Makaiala Sitton, and Elizabeth Leftwich. The pageant is open to junior and senior high school girls. This year, senior contestants will be attending WSSU, East Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Alabama, North Carolina Central University, Converse College and Appalachian State University, just to name a few. The monies raised in the Jabberwock will assist with tuition, books and related academic costs. Elizabeth Newton is president of the W-S Alumnae Chapter. Judge Denise S. Hartsfield is Jabberwock chair woman. DCCC celebrates more than 1,500 graduates at 52nd commencement SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE THOMAS VILLE ? More than 1,500 graduates com pleted degrees and certifications as Davidson County Community College hosted its 52nd Commencement cer emony on May 16 at the Davidson Campus. At this year's graduation, DCCC awarded a total of 2,384 credentials, including 643 associate degrees, 228 diplomas and 1,513 certificates. Guest speaker Dr. Suzanne Walsh, a community col lege graduate herself who is now a deputy director of post secondary education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, addressed the crowd of graduates and guests, offering congratulations and challenging them to continue reaching for their goals. "I am very proud of our graduates who have worked hard, many overcoming obstacles, to finish the work they started when they enfolled at DCCC. As we celebrate commencement and come to the close of this academic year, I'm also thankful to work among a faculty and staff that provided the supportive environment for students to achieve," said Dr. Mary Rittling, DCCC president. "I hope our graduates will carry Dr. Walsh's words of encourage ment on with them throughout their academic studies, as they enter the workforce and as they go on to make a dif ference in our community and the world." The Commencement ceremony also recognized one of this year's outstanding graduates, Mitchell Cleary, an Associate of Arts graduate from Lexington, as the recipi ent of the Academic Excellence Award. This state-level award celebrates the academic achievements of students in North Carolina Community Colleges. Cleary, who graduated from DCCC with a 4.0 GPA, was a standout participant in the college's Scholars of Global Distinction program. He traveled to Peru in the summer of 2014 as part of a study abroad service-learning experience sponsored by the college. Cleary also has a unique ability and passion for foreign languages. He aspires to pursue a career in linguistics and work as an international diplomat, and was recently awarded a Critical Language Scholarship by the U.S. Department of State. This summer, he will travel to Tangier, Morocco, for Arabic language study and cultural immersion before enrolling at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall. Founded in 1963, Davidson County Community College is noted for its qualify educational programs and services. As one of 58 institutions within the North Carolina Community College System. DCCC offers stud ies in more than 50-degree programs. A fully accredited, multi-campus college, DCCC celebrated its 50th anniver sary in 2013. Visit Davidson County Community College at david sonccc.edu. NORTH CAROLINA'S Pre-College Program NC-MSEN The Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology education (CMSTC) NC Mathematics and Science education Network (NC-MSSN) 201S Summer Scholars Pre-Colleae Program Voted 2nd In the 2014 Winston-Salem Journal Newspaper Readers Choice Awards for Best Summer Camp ?or Middle and High School Students (grades 6-12) who are interested in pursuing careers In science, mathematics, technology, engineering, and teaching. ? Promoting Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education ? Academic Instruction & Activities in Mathematics & Science ? Field Trip: Atlanta, 6A - Atlanta University Consortium Center (Clark Atlanta, peiman & Morehouse); MLK National Historic Park; Georgia Aquarium; World of Coke; NN Center/Olympic Park; Six Flags Over Georgia IQli Summtr Program IPtta June 15-26, 2015; 8:00a.m-5:00p.m. Residential & Non-U*tidential potions available Deadline for enroM merit. May 8,2015; SfllbtoMlltftatUde- May 22,2015 Program aitht-ne trig - turf 5,2015 Payment Options are available For further information about the program and online enrollment please refer to the website: www.wssu.edu/ncmsen and select Summer Scholars or call 336-7S0-299S.
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