CONGRATULATIONS!
2024 SWAG and Regal Scholars Intern Graduation

Congratulations to the interns of the Village of Wellington SWAG and the Crowned Pearls of Wellington Regal Scholars programs for graduating! The Graduation Ceremony was held on August 6, 2024 at the Village of Wellington's Village Hall. The SWAG program is funded through a federal block grant received by the Village of Wellington and operated by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter and the  Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc. 

The SWAG program's primary objective is to prepare high school students for future success by providing personal and professional development opportunities. This year round program is designed to help empower and motivate at-risk and underserved high school students in order to overcome social and economic barriers that may impact their quality of life.

The program culminates in a paid summer internship with students working in local businesses and government offices. 

Thank you to our guest speaker Ms. Joy King, Foreign Service Officer of the U.S. Department of State, for giving a powerful message to our students that resonated with us all.

2024 SWAG & Regal Scholars
Summer Interns - At Work

So proud of our SWAG and Regal Scholars 2024 interns! Thanks to the Village of Wellington and all our community partners for their support! We thank all of our employers for being willing to invest in the lives of the students. Without their assistance in this program, the impact that we have in each and every one of the student's lives simply would not be possible. 

• Kidz Art
  
• Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington
  
• Pinch A Penny
  
• State Attorney's Office
• St. Peters United Methodist Church
• Village of Wellington
• Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
• Wellington All Stars
• Wellington Regional Medical Center
  

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CONGRATULATIONS!
2023 SWAG Program Intern Graduation

The Graduation Ceremony for the 2023 Students Working to Achieve Greatness (SWAG) was held on August 1, 2023 at the Village of Wellington's Village Hall. The SWAG program is funded through a federal block grant received by the Village of Wellington and operated by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter and the  Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc.

The SWAG program's primary objective is to prepare high school students for future success by providing personal and professional development opportunities. This year round program is designed to help empower and motivate at-risk and underserved high school students in order to overcome social and economic barriers that may impact their quality of life.

The program culminates in a paid summer internship with students working in local businesses and government offices. 

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2023 SWAG Summer Interns - At Work

Again, we would like to thank all of our SWAG employers for being willing to invest in the lives of the SWAG students. Without their assistance in this program, the impact that we have in each and every one of the student's lives simply would not be possible. 

• Art Cellar
• Boys and Girls Club
• Innovacare/Premier Health
• New Horizons Summer Camp
• Retro Fitness
• State Attorney's Office
• St. Peters United Methodist Church
• Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
• Wellington All Stars
• Wellington Regional Hospital
• Zeller Health Insurance Solutions

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2023 Legislative Update
Bobby Powel Jr., Florida State Senator
Jervonte Edmonds, Florida State Representative
 

On Tuesday, June 27th, at Payne Chapel AME Church, West Palm Beach, Fl., community organizations in Palm Beach County joined together for a 2023 Legislative Session wrap-up. The session was moderated by Alexandra Anderson, Chairman of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter Social Justice/Connection Committee. 

The event was presented by Delta Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., The Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc., Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Black Womens Roundtable, Equal Ground, National Pan-Hellenic Council of Palm Beach County, When We All Vote, League of Women Voters' of Palm Beach County, and Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

"Night Lights & Crowned Pearls,
an Equestrian Experience"

Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc., along with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter, hosted its annual fundraiser on March 25, 2023 at the Wellington International Equestrian Center. The event was well attended again this year, with a sold-out crowd contributing to our efforts to support the communities we serve through programming and initiatives that benefit those in greatest need. The video captures the spirit of the evening!

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 VOW Holiday Celebration A Hit

AAUO sorors and SWAG students helped the residents of Wellington and the western communities get into the holiday spirit at the Village’s Holiday Cultural Celebration on the evening of December 1st. The event was held on the Wellington Town Center Promenade. 

SWAG students representing Black Leadership and Achievement Student Team (BLAST) and Latinos In Action (LIA) had an active role in the celebration. LIA presented “The Three Kings Day”  and a dance performance. Students from Palm Beach Central, Wellington High and Seminole Ridge High Schools presented Kwanzaa and the lighting of the Kinara. Sorors Twila Bolden-Brown and Cynthia Bostic-Ellick narrated the Kwanzaa presentation. 

AAUO/CPW sorors managed the holiday card crafting booth and hot cocoa station and a Black Art Display provided by Basileus Marcia Hayden. 

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Golden Grove Elementary School
Celebrates their 25th Anniversary

Golden Grove Elementary celebrated their Silver Anniversary with the opening of the school's time capsule. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter - contributed a tree which was planted to commemorate the event.

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Kyle Balfour - SWAG Testimonial

Kyle Balfour a 2021 graduate of the SWAG Program and currently a sophomore at George Washington University is making sure future SWAG participants get the help they need in preparing for life after high school. So much so, he created a video with Washington, DC as the backdrop explaining how important a role SWAG played in his life.

This video will be shared with high school students in the Wellington Community and the SWAG Class of 2023.

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Congratulations 2022 SWAG Program Graduates

The Graduation Ceremony for the 2022 Students Working to Achieve Greatness (SWAG) was held on August 2, 2022 at the Village of Wellington's Village Hall. The SWAG program is funded through a federal block grant received by the Village of Wellington and operated by the Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc., and the Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  

The SWAG program's primary objective is to prepare high school students for future success by providing personal and professional development opportunities. This year round program is designed to help empower and motivate at-risk and underserved high school students in order to overcome social and economic barriers that may impact their quality of life.

The program culminates in a paid summer internship with students working in local businesses and government offices. 

Click on the image to view the video.

2022 SWAG Summer Interns -At Work

We would like to thank all of our SWAG employers for being willing to invest in the lives of the SWAG students. Without their assistance in this program, the impact that we have in each and every one of the student's lives simply would not be possible. 

• Art Cellar
• Boys and Girls Club
• Commissioner McKinlay's Office
• Health Insurance Solutions
• Innovacare/Premier Health
• State Attorney's Office
• Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
• Wellington All Stars
• Wellington the Magazine

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Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter

Our Chapter came from the roots of a Social Club called the Crowned Pearls of Wellington. We grew into an Interest Group and then blossomed into Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega, a fully chartered chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

This video was created to show our journey from Social Club to Chartered Chapter and our commitment to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. We believe in "Service to All Mankind" while building sisterly bonds. Our members bring an incredible array of talent from the fields of medicine, law, business, education, social work, and more. We are proud to offer our time and talent to the communities we serve. We believe there is so much more we can do to positively impact the lives of those in need; and we are committed to doing just that!

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Wellington Takes Part in Virtual Read For The Record Event

In celebration of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, the Village of Wellington took part in the 2021 Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's Read for the Record Virtual Event on Thursday, October 28, 2021. 

Wellington’s Council enlisted the help of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter (AAUO) to record a virtual book reading of “Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon” by Kat Zhang, which will be shared with Village schools and learning centers.

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Takes Part in Virtual Read For The Record Event

In celebration of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, the Village of Wellington took part in the 2020 Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's Read for the Record Virtual Event on Thursday, October 29, 2020. 

Wellington’s Council enlisted the help of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Crowned Pearls of Wellington Interest Group to record a virtual book reading of “Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away” by Meg Medina and illustrated by Sonia Sanchez.

The Village of Wellington was the large municipalitiy 2020 winner in the annual competition to see which municipality would have the greatest number of community leaders reading. 

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