Quality, Distinction, and limitless. A summation of the Rosewood brand, a club of principle, leadership, community, and education transforming young girls and boys into men and women rich in class; a lifestyle that develops confidence and character; a club every kid would want to be a part of; the future régime that will make students exceptional and timeless. Young Rosewood of Atlanta. # The Privileged Few.
The Rosewood Club was found by Hampton University in 2011 by Roger Browne-Perryman. Wanting to make his college experience riveting and something to remember he decided to change in pursuit of his goals and aspirations. In the late hours of the night he came up with the brilliant idea of club filled with students just like him wanting to be an important part of their community and making a positive impact on themselves and their culture.
Members of the club must possess a certain mentality and have a positive attitude when it comes to school, work, extracurricular activities and other goal they try to pursue.
It was on the faithful day of September 28, 2011 he established the Rosewood Club with other founder members David Fontaine from Sacramento, California, Deon “Lance” Heyliger from Montgomery County, Maryland; Desmond “ Dez “ Purse from New York, New York; `William Boler from Durham, North Carolina; Safiya Ellis from Detroit, Illinois; Jamal Smith from Long Island, New York , Joi Miles from Baltimore, Maryland; and Jonathan “Jonny” Moore from Baltimore, Maryland.
Now Young Rosewood is a club reaching out to students all over Atlanta but especially in DeKalb County. The president, Kristopher Jones , and other club members, Darius Jackson and DeMarcus Penn, are Southwest DeKalb alumni. They presented what Young Rosewood was all about and now Southwest DeKalb will be the first members of Young Rosewood.
To get students more excited about joining, Young Rosewood hosted a New Year’s Party and sold tickets to SWD students. Even students from Arabia were in attendance in black and white looking dressed to impress. Senior Nettie Brown said, “I saw a lot of old friends from Chapel Hill and other schools and it was a nice reunion. Everyone looked really nice.” Senior Kris Anderson went as well. He said, “The best part about it was not a regular twerk-fest house party but a more upscale event where you can go to impress and not depress.”
The people over, Kris (the president) are good people. The club is all about giving back to community and participating in community events such as feeding the homeless.
Over 300 tickets were sold for the New Year’s Eve. Each ticket was $5 but at the door they were $7. The party lasted from 9-1.
Being accepted to the club is not easy. Kris said “You have to fill out an application and meet the requirements. You have to work hard. The representatives of Young Rosewood unfortunately did not make it to Arabia but came to some of the games which is how some people found out. The party was worth the long lines and money. It was clean cut and a learning experience. Both Nettie and Kris are hopeful Principal Swanson will help put Arabia on the map for Young Rosewood and Arabia will be front and center for their next event. So Arabia Mountain get ready to join the privileged few
