These graduating seniors were recognized for academic excellence.  Photo: Urban News
These graduating seniors were recognized for academic excellence. Photo: Urban News

Graduating seniors from schools throughout Buncombe and Henderson Counties who have demonstrated academic excellence were the honorees of the Senior Appreciation Day hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Gamma Omega Chapter on May 31, 2014 at Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church.

ZaKiya Bell-Rogers, the chairperson of the scholarship committee, greeted the students at the beginning of the program. Dr. Charlotte Cato, President of Gamma Gamma Omega Chapter, explained the occasion. Sheron Craig, Pamela Jones, Karol Pittman, and ZaKiya Bell-Rogers recognized each honoree. Dorothy Johnson and Barbara James presented plaques to the seniors.

AKA Scholarship recipients (L-R):  Emagine Montgomery, Adrian Pomeroy, and Caleah Hallum.  Photo: Urban News
AKA Scholarship recipients (L-R):
Emagine Montgomery, Adrian Pomeroy, and Caleah Hallum. Photo: Urban News

Scholarship recipients were Caleah Hallum, Emagine Montgomery, and Adrian Pomeroy.

The students who were invited to attend were from:

Asheville High School – Monique Gaines, Caleah Hallum, Jade Jones, Emagine Montgomery, and Kyshana Sitton

AC Reynolds High School – Roberto Boneque, Svetlana Contreras, Lyric Galloway, Tyrique Harris, Ordashia Hawkins, Jaylin Jackson, Ka-Von Watkins, and Dominique Williams

Clyde Erwin High School – De Angelo Collington, Diamond Hodge, Jaquantea Jackson, India Matthews, and Daree Wynn

TC Roberson High School – Aminat Bashorun, James Devin Foster, Naomi Gilbeaux, Tante Hill, Stanley Jenkins, Tyler McHone, and Dante Scott

Owen High School – Adrian Pomeroy and Michael Pomeroy

Hendersonville High School – Alexander Scott, Nicholas Steele, Nikole Sullivan, and Caleb Williamson

Henderson County Early College – Najah Underwood

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Gamma Omega Chapter wish these and all students much success in their future endeavors.