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70TH SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE SET IN BATON ROUGE By Richelle N. Jones and Deborah Daniels In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 31 through April 3, 2011, the Mu Sigma Chapter and its affiliates will be host to a remarkable event in the Re- gion’s history: the 70th Southwestern Region Conference, themed: “Soiree on the River.” The Sorors of the Mu Sigma, Beta Alpha, Gamma Pi and Pi Iota Chapters as well as Philos and Rhoers of the Mu Sigma Chapter are excitingly planning and preparing for the confer- ence attendees arrival in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the 70th Southwestern Regional Conference. Soror Evelyn Jenkins will serve as the Conference Hostess. Soror Deborah Daniels is the Basileus of the Mu Sigma Chapter. Baton Rouge, which means “Red Stick,” is situated on the Missis- sippi River, and represents the best of Louisiana’s lively culture. The state’s capital, Baton Rouge, is a thriving city that is home to LSU, Southern Uni- versity, a community college system, Cortana Mall, Mall of Louisiana, Town Center, and numerous businesses and industrial facilities. Known for its great people, its unique food, love for foot- ball and its lively music, “Red Stick” has something for everyone. The Mu Sigma Chapter is en- couraging each chapter attending the conference to represent by purchasing an ad in the conference souvenir jour- nal. Souvenir journal ad information is included in the conference registration package located on the Region’s web- site at www.sigmaswregion.com. Also, a conference t-shirt de- picting the essence of the conference will be available for pre-purchase and at the conference. Come prepared to purchase this memorable t-shirt. This conference has much to offer educationally and socially. The host chapter looks forward to your presence at “Soiree on the River!” You will not regret it. Baton Rouge Skyline (Photo Courtesy of www.visitbatonrouge.com) Soiree - On the River
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70TH SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE SET IN BATON ROUGEBy Richelle N. Jones and Deborah Daniels
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 31 through April 3, 2011, the Mu Sigma Chapter and its affiliates will be host to a remarkable event in the Re-gion’s history: the 70th Southwestern Region Conference, themed: “Soiree on the River.”
The Sorors of the Mu Sigma, Beta Alpha, Gamma Pi and Pi Iota Chapters as well as Philos and Rhoers of the Mu Sigma Chapter are excitingly planning and preparing for the confer-ence attendees arrival in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the 70th Southwestern Regional Conference. Soror Evelyn
Jenkins will serve as the Conference Hostess. Soror Deborah Daniels is the Basileus of the Mu Sigma Chapter.
Baton Rouge, which means “Red Stick,” is situated on the Missis-sippi River, and represents the best of Louisiana’s lively culture. The state’s capital, Baton Rouge, is a thriving city that is home to LSU, Southern Uni-versity, a community college system, Cortana Mall, Mall of Louisiana, Town Center, and numerous businesses and
industrial facilities. Known for its great people, its unique food, love for foot-ball and its lively music, “Red Stick” has something for everyone.
The Mu Sigma Chapter is en-couraging each chapter attending the conference to represent by purchasing an ad in the conference souvenir jour-nal. Souvenir journal ad information is included in the conference registration package located on the Region’s web-
site at www.sigmaswregion.com. Also, a conference t-shirt de-picting the essence of the conference will be available for pre-purchase and at the conference. Come prepared to purchase this memorable t-shirt.
This conference has much to offer educationally and socially. The host chapter looks forward to your presence at “Soiree on the River!” You will not regret it.
Baton Rouge Skyline (Photo Courtesy of www.visitbatonrouge.com)
Soiree-On the River
Happy New Year!
Greetings Sorors, Philos and Rhoers:
Happy New Year and blessings for a healthy and prosperous 2011!
As we prepare for the 70th Southwestern Regional Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, please review the list of items below that will require your attention prior to your arrival to the conference and will assure all in atten-dance a very enjoyable and successful conference:
• Send in your registration for the Regional Conference NOW!
• Make your room reservations NOW!
• Send donations for our Regional March of Dimes initiative by March 1, 2011, to the Regional Grammateus or send in the chapter documentation of your $1,922.00 contribution to the Syntaktes.
• Apply for as many Regional awards as possible and adhere to the deadline dates from the Achiements & Awards Committee.
• Remember that Chapter Reports are due February 25, 2011, for inclusion in the Conference Workbook. • Prepare to bring those beautiful scrapbooks and National Projects displays.
• Prepare to participate in the 2011 Southwestern Region Project Reassurance initiative at the Community Sevice/Annie Neville Luncheon. Details of what is requested of each chapter are outlined in this Newsletter.
• Bring a smile and be ready to take lots of pictures and meet other sisters of the Region.
As the Sorority year approaches the halfway mark, please evaluate the goals we have set for the Region to insure that we are on the right path to attain our objectives:
• Retain our 2009-2010 membership – at present, our retention level is down by 100 members. Make every effort to con- tact Sorors that have not become active again this year by reaching out to them in a sisterly way.
• Re-activate and recruit 300 plus members by Regional Conference – our reactivation numbers are up: Congratulations! Submit T.O.R.C.H. Calendars for approval for Induction at the conference and break last year’s record of new inductees.
• Completely revise the Regional By-laws – recommended revisions have been posted on the website for review. Please come to the conference prepared to vote on the necessary revisions.
• Empower the sisterhood, women and youth to lead and serve our communities – plan to attend the workshops sched- uled for the Regional Conference; they have been designed to assist in developing and enhancing skills in membership, finance, and service. Workshop presentations will also provide materials in educating our communities on how to make healthy choices, to engage in healthy living and insure we have healthy generations.
Weaving A Legacy of Leaders,
Brenda J. Canty19th Southwestern Region SyntaktesSigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
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Message...From the Southwestern Region Syntaktes
The UCC’s CornerImportant Information from
Southwestern Region UCC Henry Etta O’Neal
It’s time to prepare for our regional conference undergraduates and advisors! Please ensure the following is completed for the 70th Southwestern Regional Conference:
____ You’ve submitted your T.O.R.C.H. calendar for membership intake ____ You’ve registered for the regional conference ____ Someone in your chapter has registered for the Annie Neville Competition ____ You’ve registered for the step show ____ You’ve submitted your graduating seniors list ____ You’ve made your hotel reservations ____ You’ve confirmed transportation to the 70th Southwestern Regional Conference ____ You’ve reserved your spot for the scrapbook display
Advisors, please adhere to the following:
• Monitor the membership intake process closely; follow the T.O.R.C.H. Tool Calendar and the membership intake process.
• Double check and confirm that the undergraduates have:
- Registered for the 70th Southwestern Regional Conference and selected delegates. - Made hotel reservations. - Submitted complete paperwork for competitions, graduating seniors info, etc.
• Please remind the new inductees that they need to have black dresses or suits.
Please remember to bring these items for membership induction: The Bible, Pillow, Yellow Rose and the Official sorority pin or substitute to pin a new inductee.
Sorors, please remember that induction is Thursday, March 31st, at 8:00 pm, and T.O.R.C.H. training is Saturday, April 2nd.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DATES & PACKAGE FEES Included in the registration package is the Conference Bag and tickets to the Community Service/Annie Neville Lun-cheon, Awards Banquet and the Step Show.
Registration: October 1, 2010 – February 15, 2011Alumnae & Philos: $165.00 Rhoers: $75.00Undergraduates: $100.00 Guests: $105.00
Late Registration: February 15, 2011 – March 5, 2011Alumnae & Philos: $190.00 Rhoers: $85.00Undergraduates: $125.00 Guests: $130.00
On-Site Registration: After March 5, 2011Alumnae & Philos: $240.00 Rhoers: $100.00Undergraduates: $175.00 Guests: $180.00
ADDITIONAL TICKETSLife Member Luncheon: $35.00
Community Service/Annie Neville Luncheon: $30.00Awards Banquet: $50.00
Step Show: $10.00*On-Site tickets will be available at a higher cost.*
Be sure to contact the Southwestern Regional Gramma-teus with questions about the registration packet(s):
Dr. Alice Cryer-SumlerP.O.Box 2354
Gretna, LA 70054(504) 376-4280
Only Chapter Checks, Cashiers Checks or Money Orders will be accepted at the Regional Conference.
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
The 70th Southwestern Regional Conference will held at:
The Crowne Plaza - Baton Rouge4827 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
To make reservations, please call: (225) 925-2244 or (800) 678-4065. Reservations may also be made via the ho-tel’s on-line reservationa system by visiting (http://www.crownebaton.com). The reservation code is (SGR).
The 70th Southwestern Regional Conference hotel rate is: single, double, triple and quad - $98.00.
Please make your reservations by February 28, 2011, to re-ceive this rate. After this date, reservations will be taken on a space availability basis only. Please do not call the Syntaktes after this date for room availability.
*PLEASE make your reservations on time.*
Hotel Self Parking There is no charge for self-parking.
Ground TransportationFor shuttle transportation to and from the Baton Rouge Airport, the Crowne Plaza - Baton Rouge’s regular hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; however, with advance reservations, the hotel is able to accommodate requests outside this time frame. Any advance reservations for the shuttle are certainly appreciated. The shuttle is $14.00 per person each way.
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ANNUAL OFFICER & CHAPTER REPORTS
All Regional Officers, Committee Chairper-sons, Coordinators, Graduate and Under-graduate Chapters are to provide an annual report for inclusion in the Conference Work-book. Do not let all of the excellent work you did this sorority year go unnoticed.
All reports are limited to one page and must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format only, single spaced, Times New Roman font size 12, with no added back-ground or pictures.
Submit reports no later than February 25, 2011, to:
Brenda J. CantySouthwestern Regional Syntaktes
RHOER EVENTS
Southwestern Regional Rhoer Coordinator, Tara Hawkins has some brand new ideas for our Rhoers.
Chapters with Rhoer Clubs are encouraged to register your Rhoers for this year’s 70th Southwestern Regional Conference. More information will be presented to chapters from the Regional Rhoer Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: Parents of Rhoer will have to sign and submit a release form before the con-ference to allow participation in Rhoer activi-ties.
Also, please remember that Rhoers need to pre- register.
Parents are encouraged to help chaperone if necessary.
All young ladies must be registered for the conference to participate in any activities.
Tara HawkinsSouthwestern Region Rhoer Coordinator
REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Regional Scholarship packets for the 70th Southwestern Re-gional Conference are includ-ed in the registration package. The packets can be retrieved from the Region’s website at: www.sigmaswregion.com.
Applications for Regional Scholarships are to be mailed by February 5, 2011, to the Schol-arship Committee Chair:
Dr. Faith E. Foreman, Dr. P.H.2723 Glencullen LanePearland, Texas 77584
(713) [email protected]
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RECOMMENDATIONS
All recommendations for the 70th South-western Regional Conference must be sub-mitted to the Recommendations Chair by Monday, February 28, 2011.
During this conference, we will present rec-ommendations for a complete Regional By-laws revision. Each chapter will receive a copy of the recommendations prior to the Regional Conference. Please review and dis-cuss each recommendation so that your del-egates and alternates will be familiar with them.
If your recommendation involves a By-law change, a copy must be submitted to the By-laws Policies & Procedure Committee for review.
Please send all recommendations to:
Patricia HillerRecommendations Chair
9603 Kangarooo LnAustin, Texas 78748
(512) [email protected]
If a recommendation is for a By-law change, please send to:
Dr. Patricia JohnsonSouthwestern Region Parliamentarian
1426 Audry LaneShreveport, Louisiana 71107-6002
A copy of By-law changes and recommen-dation forms can be found on the Region’s Website in the Members Only section.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Achievement & Awards Committee Chair, Ken-dra Fry has provided the guidelines, application forms and a list of awards that will be given during the 70th Southwestern Re-gional Conference.
Please check the Region’s website for deadlines or contact:
Kendra FryAchievement & Awards Committee Chair
2522 Sunset DriveLancaster, Texas 75146
(214) [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: The Chair, Kendra Fry, must be contacted by February 18, 2011, if you wish to display a scrapbook or any other type of ex-hibit/display.
The deadline for submission of all applica-tions for the regional awards is Friday, Feb-ruary 18, 2011.
Awards Night Theme: “Celebration Time”
Please wear your most beautiful gown, blue or gold or a combination, for this festive oc-casion.
It will be a Birthday Party!
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Registration Reminders...Sorors, Philos and Rhoers, we need each of you to make this conference a success. We welcome your suggestions for the betterment of the Southwestern Region. Our International Officers and visiting so-rors will be in attendance, so please come and make this a historic conference.
All elected board members, and coor-dinators will meet on Sunday Morning. Plan to leave after noon.
(1) Plan now to attend the 70th Southwest-ern Regional Conference. Also, plan to stay for the entire duration of the Conference, in-cluding the closing banquet.
(2) Plan your wardrobe for uninterrupted white for Omega Rho Services- Absolutely no pants! Blue and Gold or blue or gold or any combination for the meetings. No jeans.
(3) Only 30 attendees will be allowed to register On-Site for the conference. This in-cludes Undergraduates, Rhoers, Philos and Guests.
(4) Voting members cannot register On-Site; they must pre-register. This includes Life Members.
(5) Only financial members can serve as vot-ing members.
(6) Newly inducted Sorors must pay region-al assessments.
(7) No non-financial soror can register for the conference as a guest.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Life Membership Chair, Karen Y. Williams has endeavored to reinforce the Life Members’ fiduciary committment to Sigma and bring Life Membership to its next level. If you have become a Life Member since the last conference or will have completed pay-ments by March 1, 2011, and would like to be honored at the this year’s conference, please send your name by March 5, 2011, to:
Karen Y. Williams Life Membership Chair
Conference Information: (1) Please invite a soror who is interested or eligible for Life Membership to our con-ference luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon are on sale now for $35.00 and they will be $40.00 On-Site.
(2) Please plan to donate $100 by MARCH 1, 2011. There are two initiatives this year and your monies will be used to build Sigma’s brand at home and abroad. Two presenta-tions will be made at this year’s conference.
Please send your donations to:Dr. Alice Cryer-Sumler
Southwestern Regional GrammateusP.O Box 2354
Gretna, Louisiana 70054
(3) Life Members, please wear royal blue with your medallion during the first plenary ses-sion as we will have a special presentation on Friday, April 1, 2011.
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Project Reassurance2011 Regional Initiative
Goal: Reassuring Babies and Moms to D.A.R.E. – de-velop their potential, accomplish their goals, render love and support to their babies, and embrace education for the development of marketable skill.
Target Groups: Pregnant Teens, Young Mothers with newborns, and Special Needs Families
Project Format: Baby S.H.O.W.E.R.
Showering Hope On Women Empowering them
Richly
- Each chapter: Alumnae, Undergraduates and Philos, donate a large gift bag filled with new-born baby items, college brochures, prenatal and newborn care pamphlets. Please bring donated items to the conference registration area by 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2011.
- Each chapter donates $25-50 to pur-chase gift cards for each participant. Send these monetary donations to the Regional Grammateus, Dr. Alice Cryer-Sumler, by March 1, 2011.
- Each Rhoer Club donates stuffed animals/toys for newborn babies. Please bring do-nated items to the conference registration area by 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2011.
Suggested Baby Items:Clothing • 5-10 onesies or rompers • 5-7 baby sleepers or nightgowns • 1 cold weather sleeper • 5-7 pairs of baby socks • 1-2 newborn hats
Diapers and Bath Items • 2 packs of disposable diapers • 1 pack of disposable wipes or 10 cloth wipes • Waterproof pad for diaper changes • 3-5 baby washcloths • 1-2 hooded towels • 1 bottle of gentle baby wash
Bedding and Feeding • 3-4 fitted sheets for crib, cradle or bassinet • 5-7 light-weight blankets • 1-2 heavier blankets • 10 burp cloths • 5-8 bottles For additional details or questions, contact:
Janice GaiterRegional National Projects Coordinator
[email protected](210) 545-2606
70TH SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE SOUVENIR JOURNAL
The Mu Sigma Chapter is inviting all chapters, individual members, Philos, Rhoers, friends and businesses to be a part of the Souvenir Journal.
The ad rates are:Back Cover $250.00Inside Back Cover $250.00Full Page $100.00Half Page $ 60.00Quarter Page $ 35.00Eighth Page $ 25.00Sponsor/Patron Listing (One Line) $ 10.00 With Picture, Additional (Each) $ 10.00
Deadline for submission of camera ready ads and original photos is Saturday, February 5, 2011.
You may e-mail ads to: [email protected], accompanied by the Credit Card Autho-rization form. Make money orders or cashier’s checks payable to the Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Please mail all souvenir journal materials to:Mu Sigma ChapterSouvenir Journal
P.O. Box 53458Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70892
For questions, please contact: Deirdre Harris Stepter
[email protected] (985) 641-6099
Don’t miss out on having your picture or name in history as we celebrate 70 years of “Greater Service, Greater Progress.”
Featured Photos
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SOUTHWESTERN REGION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITEby Richelle N. Jones
With the commencement of a new sorority year comes many changes. New officers are elected and committee chairs are selected, but one of the significant changes this sorority year was the launching of the Region’s new website. With the help of Celect.org, a company who aids organiza-tions in promoting their web pres-ence through website building, the Southwestern Region launched the new site in December 2010.
Similar to the website plat-form used by International Corpo-rate Headquarters, the new site will allow Sorors, Philos and Rhoers to stay abreast of the happenings of the Region. One of the special fea-tures of the new site is members can
log-in to a “Members Only” section to access information not accessible to the general public.
Everyone financial for the 2010-2011 sorority year should have received a Welcome Message with
instructions on how to log-in. Should anyone have any issues logging in or did not receive a Welcome Message, for assistance, please send an e-mail to: [email protected].
Enjoy the New Site!
The Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho new website launched on December 2010 at:www.sigmaswregion.com.Stay connected by log-ging in regularly for offi-cial forms, event news and networking with other Region members.
Southwestern Region Website (Photo Courtesy of Richelle N. Jones)
19TH SOUTHWESTERN REGION SYNTAKTESBrenda J. Canty, Mu Sigma Chapter
UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER COORDINATORHenry Etta O’Neal, Alpha Omicron Sigma Chapter
YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATORKishe M. Nelson, Lambda Theta Chapter
GRAMMATEUS TAMIOCHUS ANTI-GRAMMATEUSCREDENTIALS CHAIR BUDGET & FINANCE CHAIR Jacqueline Hunt, Mu Sigma ChapterDr. Alice Cryer-Sumler, Epsilon Phi Sigma Chapter Paula Alexander, Alpha Omicron Sigma Chapter [email protected]@cox.net [email protected]
ASSISTANT ANTI-GRAMMATEUS EPISTOLEUS EDUCATION FUND TRUSTEESebrina Cotton, Rho Delta Chapter PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR Georgia Johnson, Alpha Kappa Sigma [email protected] Richelle N. Jones, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter [email protected] [email protected]
PARLIAMENTARIAN RHOER COORDINATOR PHILO COORDINATORDr. Patricia Johnson, Beta Omega Sigma Chapter Tara O. Hawkins, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter Elaine Doyle, Mu Sigma [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
NATIONAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR ELECTIONS CHAIR NOMINATIONS CHAIRJanice Gaiter, Member-At-Large BY-LAWS/POLICIES & PROCEDURES CHAIR Bettye Hollins, Gamma Sigma [email protected] Alberta James, Alpha Chi Sigma Chapter [email protected] [email protected]
CHAPLAIN SERGEANT-AT-ARMS MUSIC DIRECTRESSMEMORIAL CHAIR Juanice Shelton, Gamma Mu Sigma Chapter MUSIC CHAIRElouise Colbert, Mu Sigma Chapter [email protected] Alecia J. Johnson, Gamma Sigma [email protected] [email protected]
PAST SYNTAKTES PAST SYNTAKTES PAST SYNTAKTESPROTOCOL CHAIR SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR RECOMMENDATIONS CHAIRJanet Armand, Beta Omega Sigma Chapter Dr. Faith Foreman, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter Patricia Hiller, Alpha Kappa Sigma [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]
PAST SYNTAKTES PAST SYNTAKTES INTERNATIONAL GRAND GRAMMATEUS Quindonell Robertson, Zeta Delta Sigma Chapter Janice Walker, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter Chantay Canty, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter(972) 925-6110 [email protected] [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL GRAND TAMIOCHUS INTERNATIONAL PHILO COORDINATOR INTERNATIONAL SERGEANT-AT-ARMSBarbara L. Eikner, Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter Dr. Wanda Nelson, Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter LIFE MEMBERSHIP [email protected] [email protected] Karen Y. Williams, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter [email protected]
REGIONAL LEGAL ADVISOR AREA II COORDINATOR AREA III COORDINATORGlenda Clausell, Gamma Sigma Chapter Lanitra Berry, Zeta Chi Sigma Chapter Daryl Lott, Gamma Sigma [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
AREA IV COORDINATOR AREA V COORDINATOR AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENT CHAIRShirley Roland, Zelta Delta Sigma Chapter Daphne DeBeau, Epsilon Alpha Sigma Chapter Kendra Fry, Zeta Delta Sigma [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
EVALUATIONS MEMBERSHIP CHAIR RESOLUTIONS CHAIR LaShonda Johnson, Gamma Sigma Chapter Miranda Moore, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter Sylvia Guillory, Alpha Psi Sigma Chapter [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
TIME & PLACE CHAIR VENDORS CHAIRConnie Hebert, Alpha Theta Sigma Chapter Me’chelle Ware, Kappa Mu Sigma [email protected] [email protected]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.Southwestern RegionP.O. Box 2354Gretna, Louisiana 70054
Brenda J. CantySouthwestern Region Syntaktes
Richelle N. JonesSouthwestern Region Epistoleus
The RHOyal Legacy is the official publication of the Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The RHOyal Legacy is published two times a year. All materials for the publication should be sent electronically to [email protected]. In all submissions, the contact name, chapter name, location, school (if applicable), city, state and headline should be included. All submissions are subject to editing and potential exclusion based on timeliness of content.
About the Editor...Southwestern Region Epistoleus Richelle N. Jones is a mem-
ber of the Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter in Houston, TX, where Dr. Faith Fore-man-Williams is Basileus. She became a member of Sigma Gamma Rho by way of the Audacious Alpha Lambda Chapter at Texas Southern University in 2005. Soror Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, a Master of Public Administration de-gree, and is currently a 2nd year law student at Thurgood Marshall School
of Law. She enjoys spending time with family, shopping, traveling, and doing graphic design.
