“Promoting Self-Esteem, Civility & Service” Leading Ladies, Inc. Culmination Tea Party “STEPPING INTO EXCELLENCE” Sunday, May 22, 2022, 2:15 p.m…South Euclid Library 1876 South Green Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121 Pledge: We are Leading Ladies. Leaders with grace and purpose; Actively involved in serving the community; Determined to do our best; Individuals embracing civility; Elegant, eager, ethical & educated; Self-respecting sisters, striving to keep our self-esteem high. We are Leading Ladies and we will rise! We are the Beautiful Flowers of Leading Ladies, Incorporated! We have: the LOVE, the ATTITUDE, the DESIRE, the INTELLIGENCE, the EAGERNESS, and the SELF-RESPECT needed Mission Statement: The mission of Leading Ladies, Inc. is to aide young ladies in the development of positive and powerful attitudes that will guide them into becoming resourceful, resilient adults. Primary Focuses: Self-esteem, Civility & Service Colors: Lavender and White Theme Song: “Video” by India Arie Video by India Arie Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't Depend of how the wind blows I might even paint my toes It really just depends on whatever feels good to my soul (Hook) I'm not the average girl from your video And I ain't built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a queen I not the average girl from your video My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes No matter what I'm wearing I will always be India Arie When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be And I know my creator didn't make no mistakes on me My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes, I'm loving what I see (Hook) Am I less of a lady if I don't where a panty hose My momma said "A lady ain't what she wears but what she knows" But I've drawn the conclusion, it's all an illusion Confusion's the name of the game A misconception, a vast deception Something got to change Don't be offended this is all my opinion Ain't nothing that I'm saying law This is a true confession Of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with y'all So get in when you fit in Go on and shine Clear your mind now is the time Put your salt on the shelf Go on and love yourself 'Cause every thing's gonna be alright (Hook) Keep your fancy drinks, and your expensive minks I don't need that to have a good time Keep your expensive cars and your caviar All I need is my guitar Keep your crystal and your pistol I'm rather have a pretty piece of crystal Don't need your silicone, I prefer my own What God gave me is just fine? (Hook) STEPPING INTO EXCELLENCE! Program Mistresses of Ceremony.......................................Kennedi Jackson & Nina Johnson Musical Selection ………………W.A.Y.S. by Jhene Aiko ......................D’Erra Davis Welcome ………………………………………………...…...… Mrs. Sabrina Humphries Leading Ladies Musical Prelude …………….…BIGGER ………………. by BEYONCE Leading Ladies Pledge ……………………..…………..……..…………Leading Ladies Musical Selection ………………..…………………............……..…… Sa’Mya Johnson Guest Speaker………………..…………....................................…..…….Jasmine Price. Original Poem………………..…………………………..….................Aniyyah Johnson Etiquette/History of Tea Parties………………............................Mrs. Andrea Boyd Benediction………………..………….........................................Mrs. Kimberlee Clark ***Tea Party Luncheon*** Awards Ceremony.....................................................................................Facilitators Praise Dance .......................The Battle is the Lord’s ...............................Kyra Chism Closing Remarks & Raffle ........................................................Laquetta Washington May, 2022 Dear Leading Ladies and Beautiful Flowers, I’m sure you know the answer to the question: WHO RUNS THE WORLD? _ _ _ _ _ ! James Brown says, “It’s a man’s world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl!” Oprah Winfrey stated, “When you train a girl, you train a nation.” Jada Pinkett Smith wrote a book entitled, “Girls Hold Up the World”! ARE YOU THAT GIRL? Since the beginning of time, ladies have toiled and struggled and uplifted other women! ARE YOU THAT GIRL? Think for a minute about Harriet Tubman and her fearlessness. How about Cleopatra and her leadership? What about Michelle Obama and her integrity? Throughout the year, we have strived to give you new experiences and plant the seeds to challenge you, to inspire you to want more and dream BIG! We have had lots of laughs while talking about current trends and the day’s hot topics. We have also dealt with more serious issues such as: acting like a lady, goal-setting, music, health and wellness, body image and above all else, Self- Respect! Leading Ladies: ARE YOU WILLING TO STEP INTO EXCELLENCE??? What will your legacy be? It is our hope that you will GO BIG and be that honest girl who has integrity and is not afraid to lead. GO BIG and be that girl who has high standards and values…GO BIG and be that girl who believes in her own Be YOU tiful self! And when it feels BIG...GO BIGGER!!! It is with great pride and pleasure that we recognize your achievements today. Good luck in your future endeavors and remember …. Always Do you & STEP INTO EXCELLENCE with self-respect striving to keep self-esteem high!!! Love from your facilitators, Mrs. S. Humphries, Mrs. McCullough, Ms. Coghlin, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Hendricks, Ms. L. Humphries & Mrs. Woody ”All change begins with one” – Ghandi The 2022 Leading Ladies & Beautiful Flowers In’shireh Abbas Jordan Clark Heaven Humphries Tiana Morrow Autumn Allen Angel Coleman Ma’lhana Jackson Lashiya Norton Sharrion Anderson Anika Coleman Taizhanna Jackson TyOnna Peeples London Berry D’Erra Davis Kennedi Jackson Camryn Pierce Carletta Boone Ayana Fisher Aniyyah Johnson Makayla Pollard Stacia Boyd Devinity Fisher Sa’Mya Johnson LeeMyra Phillips Ti’areail Brown Sadavia Fisher Jayde Johnson Dynasty Robertson Taylor Buchanan Deanna Fleshman Nina Johnson Theresa Saunders Kyra Chism MarC’asia Flint Ja’nay Kilgore Darielle Singleton Kaneisha Cantie Azariah Hall Robin Leach E’mya Snow Grace Clark Malia Howard Amiya Lee Maddison Thomas Malhan Watson Annabella Wingard Nancelia Yarpah Lanceaira Younger Antonia Willis “We believe that when civility, courtesy and simple politeness are emphasized, we will live in a more civil society.” – Leading Ladies “Your voice can change the world” - President Barack Obama “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” - Audre Lorde Special Thanks from the Leading Ladies Facilitators Sabrina L. Humphries, Founder/Director Susan Coughlin, Sunbeam Advisor , Kim Clark, East Tech Facilitator, Maxine McCullough, East Tech Advisor, Laura Hendricks, Teen Facilitator, Latonya Humphries and Sabrina Fisher, BFF Facilitators The Leading Ladies are EXTREMELY grateful to East Technical High School, St. Jerome Catholic School, Sunbeam School, Family & Friends, Mentors and Sponsors! To Our Board of Directors and Funders: Andrea Boyd, Melissa Walls, Vicki Dansby, Andrea Boyd, Laura Hendricks, Laquetta Washington, Jasmen Woodson, Joia Humphries, Tia Singer, Latonya Humphries, Kimberlie Clark, Conida Hawk, Sabrina Fisher, Nicole Lewis, Jasmine Price, The United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland and the Cleveland Foundation Black Futures Fund….. THANK YOU!!! You have stepped forward, volunteered your time and found the mission of Leading Ladies, Inc. worthy of your support. We know that we could not have had such a successful year without you. It truly does… “Take a Village to raise a child”! |