PINE BLUFF, AR – The Annual Valentine’s Scholarship Fundraiser, hosted by the Delta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was a resounding success, bringing together over 700 community members for an evening dedicated to education and opportunity.
Demonstrating their commitment to the fraternity’s National Initiative, Go to High School, Go to College, the chapter awarded 26 scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to deserving high school students. These scholarships, funded through legacy donors, highlight the organization’s unwavering dedication to empowering young scholars and assisting them in achieving their educational aspirations.
The evening served as a testament to the unity and generosity of the Pine Bluff community, showcasing how collective efforts can create lasting change. The impact of these scholarships will extend beyond the event, helping pave the way for a brighter future for the students and their academic journeys.
2025 Alpha Jewel Scholarship Recipients and Donors
• Mekhi Adams (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Charles and Betty Wesson Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Sinez Herring (Pine Bluff High School) – Norman J. Toney Alpha Jewel Scholarship, sponsored by Brother Larry Kindle in honor of his brother
• Jaylon Savage (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Frank Dorsey II Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Ja’Voni Jackson (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Dr. Hazell Reed Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Corolas Price (White Hall High School) – Late Rosetta Morgan Alpha Jewel Scholarship, sponsored by Brother James and Shirley Word
• Jaide Sanders (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Dr. Toarian Milem Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Ciara Knowles (Watson Chapel High School) – Brother Booker T. and late Ruthie Clemons Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• X’Zaeviun Sims (Pine Bluff High School) – Late Brother Artis Mendenhall Alpha Jewel Scholarship, sponsored by Brother Calvin and Genevia Thomas
• Kevin Marcus (Watson Chapel High School) – Brother Dr. Roy and Keidra Burrell Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Alyndria Stinson (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Dr. Kenneth Lambert and Donna Terrell Lambert Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Marquis Rice (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Dr. Manuel and Charlene Kelly Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Omarion Tucker (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Daryl and Joyce Grant Scott Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Keyon Smith (Pine Bluff High School) – Late Brother Ulysses S. Grant II Alpha Jewel Scholarship, sponsored by Brother Judge Jackie and Letrece Harris
• Travis Harden (Pine Bluff High School) – Ester Shorter Alpha Jewel Scholarship, sponsored by Brother Judge Earnest and Tina Brown Jr. in honor of his mother-in-law
• Robert Barnes (White Hall High School) – Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Jayden Shelton (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Thomas Vaughn Alpha Jewel Legacy Scholarship, sponsored by Barraque Street Missionary Baptist Church
• Ivan Armour (White Hall High School) – Alpha Jewel Southeast Arkansas Jewel Foundation Scholarship
• Aleisha Shelton (White Hall High School) – Alpha Jewel Southeast Arkansas Jewel Foundation Scholarship
• Kylah Demmings (White Hall High School) – Brother Dr. Manuel and Charlene Kelly Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Gage Lowe (White Hall High School) – Brother Daryl and Joyce Grant Scott Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• James Ento (Pine Bluff High School) – Brother Arzo and Dr. Wilda Knox Alpha Jewel Scholarship
• Jhourney Daniels (Watson Chapel High School) – Late LaDorothy Wilson and late Gussie Thomas Alpha Jewel Scholarship, sponsored by Brother Rev. Dennis W. and Uyolanda Wilson
• Derrieus Stewart Jr. (Pine Bluff High School) – Fall 2023 Initiates of Delta Sigma Lambda (8 Below) Brothers Alpha Jewel Legacy Scholarship
• Colton Dill (Pine Bluff High School) – Saracen Casino and Resort Alpha Jewel Legacy Scholarship
• Taariq Conner (Watson Chapel High School) – Saracen Casino and Resort Alpha Jewel Legacy Scholarship
• Danielle Bobo (Pine Bluff High School) – Saracen Casino and Resort Alpha Jewel Legacy Scholarship
These scholarships not only celebrate academic excellence but also reflect the commitment of Alpha Phi Alpha and its partners to fostering the next generation of leaders. The event’s success underscores the power of community support in shaping brighter futures for young scholars.
