Fourteen African-American high school senior women from Wichita and the surrounding area will culminate their leadership & scholarship experience during Fashionetta 2016: Unforgettable Pearls, “Because of you we Can”, to be held Sat., Nov. 5, 6 p.m. in the Century II Concert Hall. The event is open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.
During the course of five months and with the help of the local community, these young women, known as Pearls, attended workshops and raised money to assist their collegiate journey and higher education aspirations. At their culminating event, the young ladies will present what they’ve learned.
The annual Fashionetta celebration showcases the modeling, choreography and talent the Pearls have diligently worked to perfect. Pearls compete for top honors and monetary awards in all categories including scholastic achievement, essay writing and community service. At the end of presentation night, the Pearl who has amassed the most funds is crowned Miss Fashionetta 2016.
Fashionetta has proved to be a staple event in the City of Wichita, the surrounding area and within the African American community. First debuting 33 years ago, the celebration has grown to become the premiere program in which young women are able to raise money to supplement the cost of college tuition and fees; room and board.
Fashionetta Pearls are cultivated to pursue higher education; they attend ACT/SAT preparation courses, learn about the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as well as local colleges and universities.
Fashionetta is an annual event sponsored by the Beta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The sorority is devoted to education and service to all mankind.
