May Week 2018 celebrated young scholars and public servants!

Members of the Arts & Letters Committee welcome guests to the 19th High Tea.

Denbigh Alumnae Chapter kicked off its 2018 May Week with the 19th High Tea Scholarship Presentation. The High Tea was held Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, and displayed the events theme throughout the afternoon: “Continuing the Legacy of Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Service.” The event featured an artist showcase of students from Woodside High School’s art program, entertainment from Elements Band, hat parade and competition, and themed baskets for silent and raffle auctions.

WE PRESENTED OUR 2018 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS…

Our 2018 general scholarship recipients exemplify academic excellence, and community service and leadership. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship to assist in continuing their education at institutions of higher leaning in the coming academic year. We wish them all the success that they deserve.

Our 19th High Tea began May Week, as we honored 3 young community servants.

Young public servants were honored at the 19th High Tea.

At the 19th High Tea, we honored 3 young people in the areas of International Awareness & Involvement, Education Development, and Political Awareness & Involvement. Our honorees were:

Sohila Ezbrey is a senior at Woodside High School. She has worked with the Mayor’s Youth Commission for the past few years, and organizes various political events in the community to encourage and assist other youth to become more involved in social action. Sohila is an Egyptian American that works hard for the rights of all.
Selah Holston is 10 years old, and is making a big impact. She makes purses from tank tops and sends them around the world to underprivileged girls. She has sent over 600 purses, and her goal this summer is to send 500 more!!! Her mother is Jondahlyn Holston, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Q.U.E.E.N., Quintessentially Utilizing Elegance & Empowerment to Nurture – is an organization started by three (3) Hampton University students set on helping girls find their crown (confidence, resilience, originality, womanhood, & nobility).

May Week continued with more community partnership and work by members of Denbigh Alumnae Chapter.

Monday, April 30, 2018 – Celebrate a Delta Dear

Members of Denbigh Alumnae Chapter contacted Delta Dears with a phone call, letter, or met them for fellowship in some way. Delta Dears are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who are age 62 and older. If you are in the market for superclone , Super Clone Rolex is the place to go! The largest collection of fake Rolex watches online!

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 – Wear Red to the Polls

Elections were held citywide in Newport News and Hampton, and in support of social action we wore red to the go vote!

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – Read to the Students of Palmer ES

Members gathered at Palmer ES to read to the students. As you can see, they are very engaged listeners!

Thursday, May 3, 2018 – Bingo with Residents at The Gardens at Warwick Forest

We always have a great time when we fellowship with residents at The Gardens.

Thank you for a great May Week 2018!

Thank you to the May Week, Arts & Letters, and Scholarship & Standards committees for a great events, and connecting Denbigh Alumnae Chapter and the community with great young scholars, public servants, and community leaders.

Thank you also to the family, friends, and community members who attended and supported our efforts; community partners who assist us in our community work; and members of our chapter who work hard to support our committees in executing successful events.

View more pictures from our 19th High Tea below!