The Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recently presented 26 debutantes from area high schools, colleges and universities at the organization’s 2022 Debutante Presentation and Ball.

“Timeless Reflections of Pink and Green” was the theme for this year’s ball that took place Dec. 10 at the Altria Theater Ballroom.

Beginning in April, the debutantes participated in activities that included community service, worship service and workshops focused on college preparation, essay writing, social graces, health and financial fitness.

The AKA Upsilon Omega Debutante project raises funds for the organization’s shoe bank and scholarship program. The current president of the Upsilon Omega Chapter is Daisy D. Greene and Andrea D. Coleman is the Debutante Projects Committee chairperson.

This years debutantes are:

Front row (left to right): Catori Renea Ryan, a senior at James River High School Center for Leadership; Cameron Nicole Skinner, a senior at Midlothian High School; Natalie Renae Jones Coleman, a senior at Virginia Virtual Academy; Angela Hannah Taylor, a senior at Henrico High School; Jayla Cynia Graham, a junior at J.R. Tucker High School; Maya Janae Jefferson, a junior at Highland Springs High School; Joelle Elizabeth Logan, a junior at Henrico; Kayla Alexandria Braxton, a senior at Henrico; Kamille Elizabeth Atkins, a senior at Deep Run High School; Janai Tyler Coleman, a senior at Varina High School; Arielle Simone Gilchrist, a senior at Cosby High School; Nana Adjoa Afryea Annan Panyin Williams, a junior at AYA Educational Institute; and Morgan Marie Tarrer, a junior at J.R. Tucker.

Second row (left to right): Oliva Antoinette Price, a junior at Highland Springs; Amber Maya Bellamy, a freshman at Randolph Macon College; Cheyla Debronna Owens, a junior at Highland Springs High School; Cameron Mackenzie Ann Gardner, a junior at St. Catherine’s School; Kennedy Renae Taylor, a senior at Manchester High School; Fatima Addae Jordan, a sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University; Danielle Moriah White- head, a senior at J.R. Tucker; Jeanae Marie Athy, a junior at J.R. Tucker; Markerra Marie James, a junior at Thomas Dale; Madison Faith Walker, a senior at Henrico; Jordan Noel Minor, a junior at Thomas Dale High School; Sydney Tiffani Turner, a senior at Code RVA Regional High School; and Jayda Deona House, a senior at Henrico.