HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Nu Kappa Omega chapter, held its 10th annual Belles and Beaus Scholarship Finale Ball on Saturday.

Twenty-one students from Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools and surrounding counties took part in the event at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Storms on Saturday took out electricity for a while, but organizers powered through for a great evening.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter crowns Chrishaun Moody as the 2024 2025 Beaus at the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter crowns Jaycee Carney as the 2024 2025 Belle at the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Sheila Petrie gives the introduction of Master of Ceremony at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter crowns Chrishaun Moody as the 2024 2025 Beaus at the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter crowns Chrishaun Moody as the 2024 2025 Beaus at the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter crowns Jaycee Carney as the 2024 2025 Belle at the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter crowns Jaycee Carney as the 2024 2025 Belle at the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Mother and Son Dance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Mother and Son Dance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Father Daughter Dance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Father Daughter Dance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Father Daughter Dance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Kimberly and ONeal Wiggins at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Zandra and Cedric Moten at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Tamika and Lauren Terry at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Kappa Omega Chapter Presents the Belles and Beaus Finale Ball on February 8, 2025 (Jeff Danault)

“This is an opportunity to showcase the youth in something positive,” said AKA Inc. sorority member Tamika Terry. “And it gives them an opportunity to earn some scholarship money.”

Among those making presentations were Montgomery County Trustee Kimberly Wiggins, state Rep. Ronnie Glenn and Dr. Alexis Gatson.

“This is an amazing event because it gives back to the community,” sorority member Zandra Moten said. “Students are going all over the country with scholarships from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.”

Jeff Danault contributed to this report. 

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