2009 Jabberwock Ball

The Kansas City, KS Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presented their annual "2009 Jabberwock Pageant" at the Ritz Charles Convention Center in Overland Park, KS Saturday evening. This years theme was "Reaching for the Dreams of Tomorrow". Nine contestants competed in the areas of: Miss Essay, Miss Congeniality, Miss Talent, Miss Scholarship, Miss Jabberwock 2nd Runner-Up, Miss Jabberwock 1st Runner-Up and Miss Jabberwock 2009. The contestants were:

• Jamillah Africa Brantley
• Shauntay Even Coleman: Miss Jabberwock 2nd Runner-Up
• Miriam Monet Gray
• Cearra Abri Jones
• Katerra Denise Shackelford: Miss Scholarship
• Jahlisha Renise Simmons
• Jennai Elizabeth Singleton: Miss Jabberwock 1st Runner-Up, Miss Essay
• Batrice LaShell Upton: Miss Congeniality
• Alexandria Marie Wilson: Miss Jabberwock 2009, Miss Talent, Miss Scholarship

I love photographing this annual event because it allows me to broaden my "special event" photography skill sets. Thank you Courtney and the entire KCK Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Chapter for yet another opportunity.

Khadejah Watson renders a musical selection.

Miss Talent 2009, Alexandria Wilson, gives an moving oration.

LaShea Wright sings "I Believe I Can Fly".

Jabberwock 2009 co-chairperson: Courtney Roberts (left), Miss Jabberwock 2009 - Alexandria Wilson (center) , and Erica Wills (right).

Alexandria Marie Wilson - Miss Jabberwock 2009

Delta Sigma Theta sorority sisters.

Jabberwock contestants perform during a pageant production number.

The 2009 Jabberwock's dance with their fathers during the "Grand Dance".

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2009 Jabberwock Ball