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

2. The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence 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. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012
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. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 LATE APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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. $550 Participation Fee Items to submit and complete:
For applications that were postmarked by April 14th. May 5, 2012
DFW Marriott Airport South 4151 Centreport Blvd Fort Worth, Texas Room: Clear Fork
Items to submit and complete:
$550 Participation Fee
Complete a interview conducted by the Foundation on 5/5/12.

8. Items to submit and complete:
For applications that were postmarked by May 4th. Late Registration May 26, 2012
DFW Marriott Airport South 4151 Centreport Blvd Fort Worth, Texas Room: Clear Fork
Items to submit and complete:
$600 Participation Fee
Complete a interview conducted by the Foundation on 5/26/12.

9. Participation Fee Covers:
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. Etiquette – 8 Workshop hours Fashion for your body type
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. Money Matters Workshop
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, in advertisements/patrons/tick et sales.
Debutante 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners are ineligible to receive a book award.

20. How to meet the $1,500 Goal Competition runs May 5th – November 17th
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,
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

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