RATED ‘T’ FOR TEEN: Daughters of Naomi
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From violence prevention workshops to test-taking strategies and abstinence pledges, the Daughters of Naomi girls’ club aims to address the needs of the whole person.
Daughters of Naomi, a newly incorporated program for older and younger girls, focuses on character development, communication skills, social graces, etiquette, health and nutrition, and more, said Annette Yancy, director of the program.
Among the program’s highlights is the annual spring “True Love Waits” purity ceremony for older girls.
Girls hold their hands over their hearts to make a pledge of purity to themselves and to their families.
They also wear a promise ring to symbolize their dedication to remaining abstinent, Yancy said.
Yancy’s programs have also included presentations on dressing for success; telephone etiquette; speech writing; makeup artistry; ladylike behavior; biological, mental, spiritual and physical maturity; applying for a job; writing a résumé; planning for the future; and how to manage a bank account.
Registration:
- Registration is open to girls ages 9 to 18. Meetings are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. on the second and third Saturday of each month at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, 8742 Scenic Highway. Dues are $20 per month.
- Annette Yancy can be reached at ayancy@lsu.edu or (225) 933-7475 or visit http://www.daughtersofnaomi.net.
Schedule of events:
- March 14: Academic Excellence presentation to include LEAP test preparation for fourth- and eighth-grade students. A workshop on test-taking anxieties, study strategies and increasing overall academic performance.
- March 21: Field trip to the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium in New Orleans;
- April 11, 18: Character Development program based on the Bible book of Proverbs.
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