Jabberwock CotillionThe History of Jabberwock
2009-2010 Jabberwock Cotillion ProgramThe 2009-2010 Jabberwock Cotillion is a 12 month youth program for girls 10-18 years old divided into two components: The workshops are designed to create an exciting cultural, educational, and social experience for the participants. The positive interaction among the participants promotes self-confidence and fosters cooperative and collaborative relationships and creativity among the participants and their families, friends and the community-at-large. Our guiding mission is helping our participants developing their unique talents and skills, thrive as individuals, and contributing to the success of their in their families, schools, churches and communities as young leaders and advocates. The Cotillion is an elegant evening that celebrates the accomplishments of the participants and culminates the months of preparation in their social skills and personal growth. The Washington DC Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in cooperation with the Washington, D.C. Alumnae Chapter Foundation Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host the return after 20 years of Jabberwock Cotillion. A REEL DEBUT THE 2009-2010 JABBERWOCK COTILLION PRESENTATION AND AWARDS LUNCHEON Saturday, April 17, 2010 Formal Program - 2:00pm- 5:30pm Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Please click below for more information Copyright © 2008-2010 Washington DC Alumnae Chapter |
In an interpretation of the immortal classic "Alice in Wonderland," Lewis Carroll created the delightful character known as "Jabberwock" who summoned all of the creatures in the kingdom to perform a gala event. Being mindful of this concept, Delta member Marian G. Conover Hope of the Iota Chapter in Boston, Massachusetts creatively recalled this mystical character, but in a dramatically different manner, when faced with the challenge of devising plans for a fundraising project. Conceptualized in 1925 as a musical variety show that consisted of skits and dances, the Jabberwock has since evolved into a more diverse program that continues to raise funds for scholarships and other Delta sponsored public service projects.