about me
HS career local volunteer hrs total 2,348 3 awards 3 years Cheer and 3 yr Basketball 1yr park district Basketball Trio 4 yrs, summer culinary arts program with dreaam academy, zeta youth groups president co captain of Royal DystruXion Dance Team. 3 year member of NAACP ACT-SO program.
I would like it to look elegant with colors of purple and silver. And she is a part of the National Society of High School Scholars. Not national honor society. 2 years President of Zeta Youth group. Awarded 3 years in a row in Mayoral Recognition.
My personal goal is to attend Culinary Arts School, earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, and eventually open my own bakery, Nessa’s Cookie Factory. Your support will not only help me achieve this dream but will also invest in the future success of young women in our community.
For more information or to submit your sponsorship/ad, please contact me, Aqueena Lillard at 217-721-3106.
volunteering my time
High School career local volunteer hrs total 2,348,
Cheerleading & Basketball
3 years Cheerleading & 3 yr Basketball
Leadership
co captain of Royal DystruXion Dance Team.
Community Programs
3 year member of NAACP ACT-SO program.
Leadership & community Service
Nessa Cookie Factory!
I started Nessa’s Cookies in 2019 from my home kitchen, turning my love for baking and creativity into something meaningful. What began as making custom sugar cookies for friends and family quickly grew into a small business serving my local community. Every cookie I create is inspired by my passion for making celebrations sweeter and more memorable.
Basketball Teams
Urbana High Shool 3 yr Basketball & 1yr park district Basketball
Urbana High School Cheerleading
3 years Cheerleading
Honored at 3rd Annual Mayoral Recognition Program
10,000 hours of community service and the recognition was part of the third annual Mayoral Recognition Program, which honors high school students who volunteer their time to contribute to the community.
Co captain of Royal DystruXion Dance Team.
There isn’t one single “Royal DystruXion Dance Team,” but rather several dance groups with similar names or themes; showcasing that these leadership roles are specific to each team, often highlighted on their social media.
Zeta Youth Groups President
Young girls aged 4-18 who are mentored by members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to become leaders in their communities.
3 year member of NAACP ACT-SO program.
NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) is a nationally recognized youth program designed to promote academic achievement, artistic talent, and leadership among high school students through mentorship, competition, and community engagement.
Trio of Urbana High School
Trio creates and sustains a college-going culture in its target schools and areas, enhancing parents’ ability to prepare their children for college.
Volunteering
High School career local volunteer hrs total 2,348,
National Society of High School Scholars.
a member of the Nobel Prize family. It recognizes high-achieving high school students and provides them with various resources for college and career development
The Women of the Gamma Upsilon Psi Society have awarded scholarships to over 600 young women in the Champaign County area. Debutantes are chosen for their academic performance, positive behavior, and community involvement — and I’m proud to be part of such an inspiring group of young women.
Example – 2010 cotillion souvenir program booklet
54th Gamma Upsilon Psi Society Cotillion Ball
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Name will be listed in the cotillion souvenir program booklet.
Name will be listed in the cotillion souvenir program booklet.
Name will be listed in the cotillion souvenir program booklet.
Words only – 1 line.
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Words only – 2 line.
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Ticket are to be anounced later
1 Picture Only
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2 Picture Only
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(Ads may include congratulatory messages, photos, or business promotions. Final artwork and payments are due by February 1, 2026.)
For Donations please note your chose of ad in memo of Cash App
Please attach a copy of your JPEG with an email to CUGammaCotillion@gmail.com. Include Vanessa’s NAME IN YOUR EMAIL