Saturday evening, November 28, scholarship team Mary Imler and Tina Raheem along with scholar Antonio D. (Shenandoah University, 2011, Criminal Justice) attended the third Cotillion-Beautillion of the Loudoun County, VA, chapter of Jack and Jill of America where Antonio was presented with a generous scholarship award. Antonio thanked the organization eloquently, received a standing ovation, and was given several leads for summer jobs.

Founded in 1938, Jack and Jill of America is an African-American organization of mothers who nurture future leaders by strengthening children ages 2-19 through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving. They believe every child, with proper guidance and opportunity can be a leader. The culminating experience for many young Jack and Jill participants is the year-long program leading up to presentation as a debutante or beau at the Cotillion-Beautillion gala ball.

On Saturday evening 14 young adults were presented by their proud parents to the 300 attendees during a magnificent dinner held at the exclusive Ritz Carlton in McLean, VA. Nationally-recognized actor Terry Crews (Get Smart, Everybody Hates Chris) gave an inspiring speech, internationally-acclaimed young violinist Sandy Cameron performed, and younger members of Jack and Jill rounded out the evening with a spirited dance.

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to Dr. Linda Coleman, vice president of the Loudoun County Chapter, and to the entire organization, for their generosity in including Orphan Foundation of America – and especially 2010-11 Jack and Jill Scholar Antonio D. – in the festivities.

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