ANAYA JOHNSON DEBUTANTE CAMPAIGN

To all my Family, Friends, and Supporters:

It means so much to me to be a part of the 2015 Essence de Noire Cotillion of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Southfield Alumnae Chapter. The cotillion process serves as a rite of passage for young women stepping into the world with the training and social tools needed to be successful in society.  As a debutante, my knowledge of scholarship, etiquette, and opportunity, amongst other valuable lessons; beyond high school are being enhanced.

To participate in a cotillion has always been my dream. It’s an opportunity to grow and network. I strongly believe that to succeed, you must utilize your resources wisely. Women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have inspired me and helped mold me into the young woman I am today, from the moment I was born.

With the workshops I have attended, the program is proving to be quite beneficial as it reiterates my upbringing. I’ve gained financial tips, learned various ways of preparing for college, and effective tactics of communicating and listening. I have had the opportunity to receive insight from women in a variety of career fields. There is still more to my journey, and I’m looking forward to each part of it. We will have a cultural experience and witness the wonderful works of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. The process also includes a collective community service project and a Social Awareness Tea in preparation for the Cotillion.

The 2015 Essence de Noire Cotillion Ball will be held Saturday, May 23, at the Westin Southfield Detroit Hotel. Seventy percent of the funds that I personally raise will be awarded to me as a scholarship. The remaining funds will benefit the scholarship fund of Southfield Alumnae Chapter.

I would sincerely appreciate your support of me and my efforts. If you wish to contribute, please make your donation before or by midday April 27, 2015.

 

Thank you so very much for your support! Please pray for me and my family as we continue on this journey. My parents, brother, and I will be forever grateful for your thoughtfulness, support, and generosity.

Muchas gracias~ Merci~ Thank you,
Anaya Johnson 
 

 
 
About Anaya
16 Years Old, Junior Detroit Country Day High School  (DCDS) , Dance Squad and Track and Field (DCDS)
 
Organizations & Activities
ENVISION Washington DC Law Program Participant,
Just the Beginning - Summer Law Program Participant, Southfield Delta GEMS – Socialization Chair,

Girl Scout Advisory Board Member, Committee Chair
Art of Leadership, Student Board Member
STAR (Science Technology and Robotics) - Best Team Robot Design
Global Youth Leadership Institute
Academic Games Super Tournament Finalist 

Girl Scout GSSEM, - Ambassador President
CSA Student Government, Vice President, Secretary
 
Speaking Engagements
CSA Arnold Palmer Fundraising Student Speaker
GSSEM Board of Directors, Scout Mission Moment
Gold Award Ceremony, Mistress of Ceremony
Top Notch Cookie Awards  Motivational Speaker
 
Community Service
COBO Hall Adopt a Family Volunteer

DMC Baby Shower Volunteer

Good Fellows Holiday Volunteer

LCIM Children’s Church

Southfield Delta GEMS Christmas caroling

Festival of Trees Volunteer

Friends School Detroit Community Clean Up Volunteer

SOMI State Softball Volunteer

 
Awards
Girl Scout USA, 2008- 2014 –Top Notch Seller

Junior-Cadette –Senior-Ambassador

Girl Scout Bronze Award

Girl Scout Silver Award

Pistons Scholar

Great Lakes Scholar

People to People Scholar

Eisenhower Scholar Invitation

Do The Right Thing Nominee

My Personal Life Vision is...

“A world where people are free to be themselves and have relationships that are worthwhile and accepting based on loyalty, faith, trust, and creative mind-blowing experiences."

Mottoes:
 
Speak! Impact! Lead and Inspire!

"I simply aspire to inspire before I expire"

 
Goals
 
¨ Institute Angel Movement lift off in Michigan and possibly spread nationally

¨ Graduate with a degree in the Social Sciences from a prestigious secondary college/university

¨ Become a Lawyer/Diplomat

¨ Travel to 30 wonderful places in the world, by the end of my thirties

¨ Become a business owner and establish an organization that sparks needed positive and healthy change

¨ Start a foundation dedicated to uplifting kids who feel they are "misfits" and providing them a safe haven to express themselves and feel secure