The pageant is a culminating activity for one of the sorority's youth community projects. The girls have been involved in goal-setting and self-esteem activities. The event will showcase 11 girls from area high schools.

The participants are:

• Ja'Karra Bailey, daughter of Laveria Wynn, sponsored by Jerrianne Jackson.

• Alexia "Mia" Barber, daughter of Timothy Barber and Teri McCullough, sponsored by Daisy Johnson and Juanita Toatley.

• Te' Erika Barber, daughter of Nikki Patterson and Jerome Barber, sponsored by Daisy Johnson and Juanita Toatley.

• Denise Casey, daughter of Bettye Bailey, sponsored by Jean Sherer.

• Shanise Casey, daughter of Bettye Bailey, sponsored by Martha Jones.

• Jalavender Clowney, daughter of Joanetta Clowney, sponsored by Robbie Massey.

• Nicole Davis, daughter of Jackie and Gary Brown, sponsored by Gloria Erby.

• Sophia Jones, daughter of Tanya Adams and James Jones, sponsored by Jeanette Gilliam.

• Asa McMullen, daughter of Elmira McMullen and Charles McMullen, sponsored by Deborah Harris.

• Chelsea Maclin, daughter of Chestina and Charlie Maclin, sponsored by Jackie Douglas.

• Jenna Perry, daughter of Michelle and LaBreece Perry, sponsored by Takima Nelson.