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Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
SAN ANTONIO <strong>ZYA</strong> NEWS<br />
<strong>ZYA</strong> Achievement<br />
Archonette<br />
executive board<br />
Oneekah Hall<br />
President<br />
Zavia McKinnies<br />
Vice President<br />
Alyah Rose Edwards<br />
Secretary<br />
TeAnna Huggins<br />
Treasurer<br />
Briahnna Edwards<br />
Chaplain<br />
Sydney Kelly<br />
Historian<br />
Members:<br />
Alexcia Perez<br />
Anani Rhames<br />
Bressant Richardson<br />
Bry’Anna Navarro<br />
Christian Minor<br />
Gia Martinez<br />
Georgia Martinez<br />
Hannah Terry<br />
Jamia Smith<br />
Kayla Dotson<br />
Taylor McClasin<br />
2015 Southern Region Youth Retreat<br />
In June 2015, members of the Archonette, Amicette and Pearlette groups<br />
traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend the 2015 Southern Regional Youth<br />
Retreat. The <strong>ZYA</strong> competed in various competitions ranging from performance<br />
pieces such as Dramatization, African American poetry reading and a step show;<br />
to educational and intellectual challenges such as Oratorical, spelling bees and<br />
scholastic trivia. <strong>ZYA</strong> members placed in the following categories:<br />
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Dramatization (National Competition)<br />
o 1 st Place: Genesis Navarro<br />
o 2 nd Place: Oneekah Hall<br />
o 3 rd Place: Rayel Bumbry<br />
Memory Book: 2 nd Place - Amicettes<br />
Oratorical (National Competition)<br />
o 1 st Place: Oneekah Hall<br />
Spelling Bee (National Competition)<br />
o 2 nd Place: Brittney Carson<br />
African American Poetry<br />
o 3 rd Place: Anaya Lodge<br />
Chapter Chant: 1 st Place<br />
Chapter <strong>News</strong>letter: 1 st Place<br />
Leadership and Service Award<br />
o Amicettes: Brittney Carson<br />
o Archonettes: Oneekah Hall<br />
Step Show<br />
o 3 rd Place: Amicettes<br />
o 2 nd Place: Archonettes<br />
T-Shirt Competition: 1 st Place<br />
What an Amicette Should Know: 1 st Place<br />
What an Archonette Should Know: 1 st Place
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
amicette executive<br />
board<br />
Genesis Navarro<br />
President<br />
Nia Webber<br />
Vice President<br />
Destiny Nelson<br />
Secretary<br />
Alishia Young<br />
Treasurer<br />
Gabrielle Oglive<br />
Assistant Treasurer<br />
Rayel Bumbry<br />
Chaplain<br />
Serenity Sapp<br />
Historian<br />
Members:<br />
Amaiah Taylor<br />
Ethel Hayes<br />
Pearlette<br />
Membership<br />
Alverine Wilkinson<br />
Erykah Wilson<br />
Janiyah Brown<br />
Jessalyn McIntyre<br />
Kiya Lodge<br />
Leah Simpson<br />
Niyah Harper
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Leadership Development<br />
Mayoral Visit<br />
Members of the <strong>ZYA</strong> had the privilege of visiting City Hall to meet with <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>’s First African American Mayor, Ms.<br />
Ivy Taylor. The young ladies were able to sit down for an hour with Mayor Taylor to discuss her roles as Mayor, her<br />
experiences, to share their own experiences and ask her questions. Members were encouraged to continue to become<br />
leaders and active citizens in their communities. Thanks to Mayor Taylor and her office for taking time out to meet with our<br />
young ladies.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Educational Enrichment<br />
College Tour: Texas State University<br />
On October 10th, the APZ Archonette attended a college tour of Texas State University. The University held its “Bobcat<br />
Day” allowing prospective students the ability to tour their campus and attend informational sessions about programs<br />
offered at the college. A tour was conducted by the Omicron Xi undergraduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.<br />
Archonettes were able to tour dorms, academic building and departments, classrooms and ask questions about the college<br />
experience.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Texas Conference for Women<br />
Archonette Juniors and Seniors traveled to Austin to attend the Texas Conference for Women. The program was awarded<br />
five scholarships to attend the Young Women component of the conference. The ladies were able to interact leaders in<br />
business, community activists, entrepreneurs and various other individuals making positive impact on the world. The young<br />
ladies also attend a heartfelt session where they were encouraged to embrace their unique selves and find their voice.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Fire Station Tour<br />
The Pearlettes had the privilege of touring Fire Station 38 on Saturday, November 21 st . The Pearlettes were able to gain<br />
perspective on life as a firefighter by touring living facilities, exploring the interior of fire trucks and engines, handling fire<br />
hoses and taking a ride on the truck’s ladder. Special thanks to Fire Station 38 for taking time out of their day to educate<br />
our Pearlettes.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Community Service<br />
March of Dimes<br />
In preparation for Prematurity Awareness Month in November, the Pearlettes decorated baby bottles and started<br />
collecting coins on behalf of the March of Dimes. The Pearlettes are doing their part to show you are never to o young or<br />
too small to impact the world and by their efforts the Pearlettes were able to raise $80 through their Baby Bottle<br />
Initiative.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Adopt-a-Family<br />
This year in the spirit of the giving back and helping others, the <strong>ZYA</strong> decided to Adopt-a-Family for the holidays. To kickoff<br />
this initiative the Pearlettes created personalized greeting cards to be included in the holiday packages for the<br />
Adopted Family.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Ronald McDonald House<br />
On September 26 th , the Amicettes rolled up their sleeves and took to the kitchen of the Ronald McDonald House to bake<br />
brownies and cookies for the home’s residents and clients. The Amicettes worked diligently baking goodies hoping to do<br />
their part to add a bit of joy and ease some of the burden of families facing medical difficulties.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
<strong>ZYA</strong> Induction Ceremony<br />
On Sunday, September 27 th , we welcomed 17 new members to the Pearlettes, Amicettes and Archonettes groups. These<br />
new additions stood before family, friends and APZ members and committed to the goals and ideals of scholarship,<br />
sisterly love and community service. We are honored to have these new members join the APZ <strong>ZYA</strong> and look forward to a<br />
very prosperous year.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Team Building<br />
On Saturday, October 31 st , Amicettes and Archonettes took part in a teambuilding scavenger hunt where participants<br />
worked together to uncover clues and answer riddles in order to find the scavenger hunt items. The activity allowed the<br />
young ladies to learn the importance of teamwork and problem solving. Additionally, to recognize the scavenger hunt<br />
taking place on Halloween day, the Amicettes come out in their costumes to add an extra touch of fun to the event.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
<strong>ZYA</strong> 2015 - 2016<br />
Pearlettes<br />
First Row (L-R): Niyah Harper, Janiyah Brown, Jessalyn McIntyre<br />
Second Row (L-R): Kiya Lodge, Leah Simpsion, Alverine Wilkinson<br />
Not Pictured: Eryah Wilson
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Amicettes<br />
L-R: Gabrielle Oglive, Destiny Nelson, Amaiah Taylor, Genesis Navarro,<br />
Alishia Young, Serenity Sapp, Rayel Bumbry, Ethel Hayes, Nia Webber
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Archonettes<br />
Alexcia Perez, Alyah Rose Edwards, Anani Rhames, Brassant Richardson
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Briahnna Edwards, Bry’Anna Roberts-Navarro, Christian Minor, Georgia Martinez
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Gia Martinez, Hannah Terry, Jamia Smith, Kayla Dotson
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Oneekah Hall, Syndney Kelly, Taylor McClasin, TeAnna Huggins, Zavia McKinnines
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Holiday Give Back<br />
Zeta House<br />
In an effort to show its appreciation to Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter for its sponsorship and unwavering support of the <strong>ZYA</strong>’s<br />
initiatives, programs and activities; the <strong>ZYA</strong> decorated the Zeta House for the Christmas Holiday. Pearlettes, Amicettes<br />
and Archonettes all worked diligently to create an atmosphere of Holiday cheer which reflects the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority<br />
essence of class and Finer Womanhood.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Adopt-a-Family<br />
The <strong>ZYA</strong> recognizing the true meaning of the Holidays and the importance of giving, adopted a low-income family for the<br />
Christmas Season. Working with the Family Service Association of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, the <strong>ZYA</strong> provided a family of five with<br />
toys, clothes and other necessities to stock under their Christmas tree. Gifts were collected and wrapped on Saturday,<br />
December 12 th and members of the Archonettes dropped off collected items to the Family Service Association’s<br />
Neighborhood Place on Sunday, December 13 th .
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
Holiday Party<br />
<strong>ZYA</strong> Black Hollywood<br />
This year’s <strong>ZYA</strong>’s Holiday Party was held at the Bluebonnet Hall at the Schertz Civic Center. The occasion provided an<br />
opportunity for <strong>ZYA</strong> members to learn about Black Hollywood icons and examine African American achievement in movies<br />
and the Academy Awards. The theme of the Holiday party was “<strong>ZYA</strong>’s Black Hollywood” and the young ladies came as<br />
Hollywood starlets past, present and future.
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Youth Auxiliary Fall 2015<br />
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