ATLANTA – State Representatives Angela Moore (D-Decatur) and Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will host the inaugural Debutante Experience and Scholarship Program TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
The event will start with each debutante trainee providing a presentation on a subject of their choosing to enhance their civic engagement skills, knowledge and social development. The presentations will include a formal reading of an individualized letter written to an elected official of their choice. Reps. Moore and Carter will also provide a tour to the trainees and will reveal a surprise for the trainees at the event. Reps. Moore and Carter will be joined by Melisa Mims, founder and director of Showtime Pros, Inc. and “The Debutante Experience.”
Reps. Moore and Carter seek to equip, encourage and stimulate young women to pursue higher education, academic excellence, personal development and civic involvement. The program participants include rising high school juniors and seniors from DeKalb, Rockdale, Henry and Newton County Public Schools. The program will culminate with the Debutante Scholarship Ball on February 25, 2023.
The purpose of the Debutant Experience and Scholarship Program is to enhance personal, civic and leadership development through structured educational workshops; promote high academic achievement and provide scholarships for higher education; promote servant leadership through volunteerism and community service; promote high ethical standards, character development, good citizenship and social graces; promote camaraderie and positive relationships with other young women; and promote artistic expression and health through dance and movement.
“I am excited to welcome these young women from ‘the East side of the A’ as our inaugural class of debutantes,” said Rep. Moore. “I look forward to reintroducing this lost tradition as a positive form of mentorship and leadership development for women.”
WHO: Rep. Angela Moore (D-Decatur)
Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia)
WHAT: Debutante Experience and Scholarship Program
WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Georgia State Capitol
South Wing (second floor)
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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