Savanna's 2023-2024 Jabberwock Fundraiser!!

I am Savanna Cleveland and I am pleased to announce my participation in the 2024 Jabberwock Scholarship Program sponsored by the Richmond Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

I will participate in several cultural, civic, community, and educational activities as a Jabberwock contestant. Throughout the program, young ladies raise money to further their education. The funds then go towards college tuition, books, and other academic needs. The Jabberwock will culminate with the presentation of all the Contestants in March 2024. The Contestant who raises the most money will be crowned Miss Jabberwock 2024. I would greatly appreciate your assistance with any contribution to this effort.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Savanna Cleveland

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Jabberwock History

Jabberwock is a traditional program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Members of the Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, in Boston, Massachusetts, presented the first Jabberwock in 1925 as an effort to find a new method of raising money for the chapter’s scholarship fund. Marion Hope Conover of Iota Chapter conceived the idea of a variety show with skits, dances, and songs in competition for prizes of varying amounts. She called this new kind of show a "Jabberwock" because it was inspired by the Jabberwock in Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." The "Jabberwock" was a mythical character who summoned all the creatures of the kingdom each year for the purpose of putting on a show. The first Jabberwock was an immediate success, and the idea caught on with many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta. The Jabberwock has since evolved into a more diverse program that continues to raise funds for scholarships and other Delta Sigma Theta service projects. The word ''Jabberwock" was copyrighted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on December 28, 1947. Today, Jabberwock is a national program within Delta Sigma Theta that reflects the Sorority's commitment to scholarship and the arts. Many communities served by local chapters of Delta Sigma Theta eagerly anticipate the event. Jabberwock funds are earmarked for scholarships to be given by the sponsoring chapter to young people of promise and ability, and for public service projects. The Richmond Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Delta House Foundation, Inc. Jabberwock Scholarship Program provides funds for scholarships given to young women, grades 1-5 and grades 11-12, who participate in the program. These scholarship funds will assist with financial needs for participant's secondary education. Our Jabberwock Committee works diligently to develop a Jabberwock program that will provide a curriculum that includes innovative educational, cultural, community service, and self-enrichment activities and programs.

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Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters

Savanna Cleveland is participating in the 2024 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant, sponsored by the Richmond Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Jabberwock is an event that raises funds for the community and provides scholarships for local students. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s national Jabberwock program reflects the Sorority's commitment to scholarship and the arts. The primary objective of Jabberwock is to promote higher education through providing scholarship assistance. Simultaneously, the program allows young ladies to participate in culturally and socially enriching programs, leadership development training, community service, and personal development.

Savanna will raise funds for scholarships through sponsor donations. All funds raised will count towards a college scholarship and determine who will be crowned Ms. Jabberwock 2024. The student who raises the most scholarship funds will be crowned Ms. Jabberwock 2024.

Savanna is a phenomenal high school student-athlete who diligently serves as an academic scholar, a Track team member (2023 Most Valuable Sprinter), and maintains Outstanding Academic Achievement in German, National Society of Leadership and Success. She’s a member of and participates in the Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society), Tri-M Music Honor Society, Key Club Webmaster, National Society of High School Scholars, Beta Club, Science National Honor Society, Student Counsel Association, Black Student Union, Parkside Baptist Church Youth, and Bible Study Group. Her extracurricular activities and hobbies include Richmond Kickers Girls Soccer (Recreation) and playing the Piano, Flute, and Violin.

Her uniquely genuine and humble spirit exemplifies the essence of H.O.P.E (Helping Others Pursue Excellence). She is often described as a multi-talented, joyful student-athlete, charismatic, kind-hearted, and thoughtful.

As a Jabberwock participant, Savanna will participate in various workshops and cultural activities designed to build character, self-esteem, and leadership skills while giving her an exciting opportunity to bond with other young ladies and build lasting friendships. The program will provide the participants with an incredibly transformative experience so the young ladies will have the courage and determination to unmask their greatness to create and change their individual and collective futures. This will also allow her to contribute to a fantastic community impact project to include in her college application portfolio.

We kindly ask for your support in Savanna’s Jabberwock participation, helping make a difference in Savanna’s future and our community by donating to this worthy cause.

Individual and Corporate Sponsorship Levels:

∆ Diamond: $250 – above (tax-deductible letter)

∆ Fortitude: $200

∆ Ruby: $150

∆ Silver: $100

∆ Crimson & Cream – Less than $100

I am genuinely excited as I embark upon this journey, and thank you in advance for your donations and support!!