The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, Alpha Rho Chapter
The event’s theme, ‘An Evening of Enchanted Elegance’
What: This event will celebrate the achievements and outstanding community service of six senior high school students from the Metroplex. This year, they will honor one young man and five young ladies.
When: April 27, 2025, at 6:00 pm
Where: Doubletree by Hilton 330 West Mockingbird Lane Dallas
Derrell Bivins II
Derrell Bivins II, son of Derrell Bivins I (Kishion) and Dr. Chiniqua Varner-Busby (Nicholas), currently attends Kathlyn Joy Gilliam
Collegiate Academy. This fall, he will be attending Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
Debutant Leila Booker
Leila Booker, daughter of Shironda Booker, is currently a senior at South Oak Cliff High School and a dual-credit student at Dallas College. After graduation, she plans to attend Howard University to major in nursing.
Debutant Condoleezza Briones
Condoleezza Briones, daughter of Cher and Greg Briones, currently attends Townview School of Health Professions, where she is ranked third in her class. After graduation, she plans to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.
Debutant Josslyn J’nai Freeman
Josslyn J’nai Freeman, daughter of Dwight and Rosalyn Freeman, currently attends Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy. She will be attending Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in the fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Physics.
Debutant Niya McCray
Niya McCray, daughter of Kwan McCray and Carmen Moss, attends Sunset High School. She will be attending Prairie View A&M University to study biology.
Debutant McKinleigh Grace Carpenter-Smith
McKinleigh Grace Carpenter-Smith, daughter of Danyelle N. Carpenter and Charles Smith Jr., is a student at Skyline High School, where she will graduate with High Honors. After graduation, she plans to attend Clark Atlanta University to pursue her undergraduate degree.
Alpha Rho Deb-Beautillion 2025
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, Alpha Rho Chapter will host its annual Deb-Beautillion at 6:00 P.M. on April 27, 2025, at the Doubletree by Hilton located at 3300 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. The event’s theme, ‘An Evening of Enchanted Elegance, ‘will provide a backdrop for celebrating the achievements and outstanding community service of six senior high school students from the Metroplex. This year, they will honor one young man and five young ladies.
