MISS BLACK NEW YORK USA 2005 

“There is a place in you where there is perfect peace. There is a place in you where nothing is impossible” - A course in Miracles

Aquabah Elizabeth Gonney has always believed in the impossible and as a result will be accomplishing one of her many goals this May, graduating from Delaware State University. Aquabah was born on November 6, 1982 in Brooklyn, New York. Throughout her life she has accomplished many dreams and aspirations thanks to the love and guidance of her mother, Elizabeth Gonney, family, close friends, and sisters. During her senior year in high school, she was determined to find a college that would best guide her scholastic development. She always knew that she wanted to attend college, however financially, had numerous obstacles. After receiving a High Academic Achievers Scholarship to Delaware State University, her vision of attending college became a reality.

Aquabah is currently a graduating senior at Delaware State University majoring in Psychology with a minor in General Art. Following graduation, Aquabah plans to attend graduate school to obtain dual masters in Elementary Education Administration and Educational Psychology. Her goal is to become an elementary school principal and one day open her own charter school. 

During her time at Delaware State University, Aquabah has been involved in several extra-curricular activities and organizations. She has been a clarinetist and flag squad member in the Delaware State University Approaching Swarm Marching Band and Concert Band. She has also participated as a Delaware State University basketball cheerleader, junior class corresponding secretary, and participated as a member of the Pan-Hellenic Council. 

Aquabah is currently a resident advisor in the University village, Delaware State marching band flag coordinator and advisor, and Supplemental Instructor in Psychology. Aquabah is a member of Alpha Chi (International Honors Society), Psi Chi (International Honors society for Psychology), and Kappa Delta Pi (International Honors society for education). Aquabah is also a distinguished woman of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated where she participated as the Sergeant-At-Arms from 2002 to 2004.

Aquabah has volunteered as an assistant double-dutch coach at the Boys & Girls club, and has also volunteered at the Delaware State University Preschool lab. She has volunteered as a mentor and tutor at P.S. 270 in Brooklyn, New York, and is currently volunteering as a mentor for freshmen at Delaware State University. Ms. Gonney has also participated in the Delaware March of Dimes, and is presently collecting cans and clothing for the Tsunami victims in Africa.