Deadline Approaching for Delta Sigma Theta's Jabberwock Debutante Program

The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is gearing up for its first Jabberwock debutante program for local teens. The initiative exposes teenage girls from Anne Arundel County to the arts, college prep and scholarship opportunities.

Q. What is a Jabberwock

A. The Jabberwock is a seven-month college scholarship fundraiser program, started in 1925 in Boston as a community variety show to raise money for college scholarships. Its original idea came from the Jabberwocky character from the novel Alice in Wonderland. The Jabberwocky would call all from the kingdom once a year to entertain. Today Jabberwocks have grown into talent and debutante programs conducted across America as well as in Germany.

Q: Why is the debutante program helpful to Anne Arundel County?

A: The program is designed to give young ladies of Anne Arundel County financial and cultural support for college. They will have an opportunity to attend cultural performances, college workshops, participate in community service for the betterment of Anne Arundel County, and earn money toward college.

Q: Who should try out/apply to participate in the Jabberwock and debutante program?

A: NACAC's Jabberwock is a great opportunity for young ladies in their junior or senior year of high school that live in or near Anne Arundel County who are interested in the arts, community service and attending college. 

Q: Are there deadlines and other important dates?

A: The most important deadline is Sept. 7. All applications must be received by this date. Other important dates are Sept. 18 for the Mother Daughter Tea which is the Jabberwock kickoff event, and Sept. 24, which is the Lupus Walk and the first community service fundraising challenge for Jabberwock participants.

Q: Where and when will the program be held in Anne Arudel County?

A: Starting in September and ending in March with a talent and debutante gala, the activities will happen throughout Anne Arundel County. Some additional activities such as college fairs and cultural performances will happen in Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Q: What does North Anne Arundel County Delta Sigma Theta Sorority do in Anne Arundel County?

A: NACAC has been serving Anne Arundel County for more than 20 years. Members hail from and have conducted programs in Laurel, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Odenton, Crofton, Freetown, Annapolis, and Edgewater.  

Other programs include the Mother Son Scholarship Luncheon and EMBODI for young men, and North County Mentoring, GEMS and Betty Shabazz Academy for young women. Additionally scholarships are given out annually for community members to attend college.

To apply for the 2011-2012 Jabberwock Debutante program complete the application posted with this article. Then mail or email the application to: Sabrina Jones at jones.sabrina1913@yahoo.com or jabberwock@nacacdst.org

North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter

P.O. Box 758
Glen Burnie, MD 21060

NOTE: Crofton Patch Local Editor Nicki Mayo is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated – Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter.