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The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education DEBUTANTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education DEBUTANTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education.

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The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education DEBUTANTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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  1. The Arlington Foundation forExcellence in EducationDEBUTANTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

  2. The Arlington Foundation forExcellence in Education The Arlington Foundation forExcellence in Education was formed in 2004 by members of the Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., to increase the commitment to the Arlington community with educational and scholarship opportunities.

  3. DEBUTANTE SCHEDULE • May 5th - November 17, 2012 • May 5th – Debutante Registration • May 26th – Late Debutante Registration • June 9th – Mother / Daughter Tea • June 23rd – October 6th – Workshops • October 20th – Pearl Ceremony (Graduation) • November 17th – Scholarship Ball

  4. DEBUTANTE CRITERIA • Must be a high school senior of the Class of 2013 • Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. (Transcript or letter from counselor is acceptable). • Must not be or become a mother during the debutante process. • Must sell at least $1,500 in ads and/or tickets in order to be presented • Participants are required to attend workshops, meetings and practices.

  5. DEBUTANTE REQUIREMENTS • Participants must turn in the following items by • APPLICATION DEADLINE: • MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 • Must turn in two letters of recommendation from individuals outside the family (High School Counselor, Church, or Civic Organization, etc.) • Proof of grade point average – Transcript or letter from counselor • Completed Debutante Application

  6. DEBUTANTE REQUIREMENTS • Participants must turn in the following items by • LATE APPLICATION DEADLINE: • FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 • Must turn in two letters of recommendation from individuals outside the family (High School Counselor, Church, or Civic Organization, etc.) • Proof of grade point average – Transcript or letter from counselor • Completed Debutante Application

  7. For applications that were postmarked by April 14th.May 5, 2012 • DFW Marriott Airport South4151 Centreport BlvdFort Worth, Texas 76155Room: Clear Fork • Items to submit and complete: • $550 Participation Fee • Complete a interview conducted by the Foundation on 5/5/12.

  8. For applications that were postmarked by May 4th.Late Registration May 26, 2012 • DFW Marriott Airport South4151 Centreport BlvdFort Worth, Texas 76155Room: Clear Fork • Items to submit and complete: • $600 Participation Fee • Complete a interview conducted by the Foundation on 5/26/12.

  9. DEBUTANTE FEE • Participation Fee Covers: • Debutante Handbook • Workshop Presenters • Breakfast and/or Lunch during Workshops • Workshop Materials and Equipment • Debutante Stylist • Debutante Souvenir Poster • Friday night hotel accommodation for November 16th. • Four tickets to the Debutante Ball • Mother, Father, Debutante and Escort

  10. APPROPRIATE INTERVIEW ATTIRE

  11. DEBUTANTE MENTORING PROGRAM The Debutante Mentoring Program is dedicated to providing support that will educate and motivate the young ladies during the debutante season. This program aims to plant seeds of social skills, nourished with etiquette and self-respect, in order to build our young ladies of today into confident, empowered women of tomorrow. Members of this elite group of mentors are women of the Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in Arlington, TX.

  12. DEBUTANTE WORKSHOPS • Etiquette – 8 Workshop hours • Fashion for your body type • College Prep and Financial Aid • Money Management • Health and Fitness • Speech • Scrapbooking

  13. ETIQUETTE INSTRUCTOR Lisa Thompson is the lead trainer and an Arlington resident who has taught protocol to high school and college-aged students for more than 25 years. Since 1986, Lisa has been the educational trainer in the areas of college, career and etiquette (dining and social) for a number of organizations and events including the following: Grace United Methodist Church youth and adults, Step By Step Dance Studio, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Ambassador Program, Ambassadors of Fort Worth Debutante Process, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority- Xi Theta Omega Chapter ACOLTYES, and Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education Debutante Process.

  14. OFFICIAL DEBUTANTE SYLTIST Mullykar Samrith is the founder and CEO of RUPC, a fashion styling company that helps people with their everyday wardrobe and specializes in special occasion attire. She works with men and women of all ages and sizes in choosing pieces that work best with their lifestyle and body type.   Mullykar has represented clothing lines in urban street-wear, such as Apple Bottoms, Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, Artful Dodger, and more. While at MAGIC, she has worked with celebrities such as Nelly, Mos Def, Jay-Z, Christian Audigier, and many others.

  15. College Prep Workshop Cynthia Thornton – US Department of Education Money Matters Workshop Erayne Hill – Director of Marketing Unity One Credit Union Speech and Scrapbooking Workshops Gina Brown – Speech Pathologist and XTO Scrapbooking Chairman Health and Fitness LaShante Williams – Owner of A Fresh Approach Lifestyle Consulting.

  16. CHOREOGRAPHY • Lisa Thompson is the lead choreographer and an Arlington resident with more than 20 years experience. She teaches social and cultural dance as director of Step By Step Studio of Arlington.  She has been an academic advisor at SMU and assessment coordinator for the UT Arlington.  Lisa is currently the Director of the TRIO Pre-College Programs at UT Arlington. • For more than 10 years, Lisa Thompson has been introducing ballroom dance and behavior as the choreographer of the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education Debutante Ball.  Lisa Thompson is a proud member of the Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

  17. DEBUTANTE SCHOLARSHIPS 1st Place - $5,000 2nd Place - $3,000 3rd Place - $2,000

  18. SCHOLARSHIP POINT SYSTEM • Scholarships are based off: • GPA • Debutante Workshop Attendance • Dance Rehearsal Attendance • Community Service • Senior Year Scrapbook • Advertisements Sold • Tickets Sold

  19. DEBUTANTE BOOK AWARDS To be considered for a $500 Book Award, Debutantes must turn in at least $2,000.00 in advertisements/patrons/ticket sales. Debutante 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners are ineligible to receive a book award.

  20. How to meet the $1,500 Goal You sold your Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt and Sister ball tickets - $200.00 Ad Pages sold 5 Full Page - $500.00 4 Half Page - $300.00 5 Quarter Page - $250.00 6 Business Card - $150.00 2 Patrons Ads - $20.00 Donations- $80.00 = $1,500 Goal Competition runs May 5th – November 17th MEETING THE GOAL • EXAMPLE: • Ball Tickets $50 per person • Ad Booklet Full Page - $100, Half Page - $75, Quarter Page - $50, Business Card - $25.00, Patrons List - $10 • Donations

  21. SPECIAL DEBUTANTE AWARDS PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD  - Gift Card Each Debutante who attends all of the seminars, meetings, and practices will receive special recognition. HIGHEST GPA AWARD - Gift Card The Debutante with the highest overall cumulative GPA for the six-week period ending immediately preceding October 24, 2011 will receive special recognition. TOP FUNDRAISER AWARD – Laptop Computer The Debutante who raises the most amount of funds throughout the competition.

  22. SPECIAL DEBUTANTE AWARDS COMMUNITY LEADER OF SERVICE AWARD- Amazon Kindle The Debutante who volunteers the most community service hours throughout the competition. MISS CONGENIALITY - Gift Card The Debutante voted by her peers as most congenial will be presented with a trophy.  Voting will occur on October 19, 2011. BEST SCRAPBOOK AWARD - Gift Card The Debutante with the best scrapbook that covers the events of the Debutante process from May 5, 2012 to October, 2012, will receive special recognition.  

  23. DEBUTANTE INCENTIVES • Courtyard Marriott - Mother / Daughter Staycation • DFW Marriott Airport South - Mother / Daughter Staycation and breakfast • Studio Movie Grill Passes • Chili's Gift Card • Bath and Body Works Gift Card • Macy's Gift Card • Dillard's Gift Card • Dave and Buster's Gift Card • Good Day Hair Salon - $150 Beauty Makeover • Jovita’s Hair Studio – Beauty Makeover

  24. Carisma Ramsey Scholarship Chairman Scholarships@arlingtoneducation.org

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