A.C.O.L.Y.T.E.S. (Arlington Community Of Lovely Young Teens Excelling in Service) is a teen organization for young ladies in the Arlington, Texas area and surrounding communities.

It was founded in May of 1990 for young ladies ages 13 to 18 by the Xi Theta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ACOLYTES is the premier fellowship of young ladies committed to working together to serve the citizens of Arlington and make a positive impact on other youth in order to affect change.

The purpose of ACOLYTES is to improve and enrich the social, cultural, economic, and academic status of young ladies. With this purpose, ACOLYTES strive to promote excellence, encourage unity and friendship, and to improve communities through service. ACOLYTES strive to be committed to the needs of others and to do their best in each endeavor they undertake.

Xi Theta Omega members serve as mentors for ACOLYTES by helping them become leaders in their own community service organizations. Once a member of the ACOLYTES becomes a senior in high school, the hope is that she will aspire to become a Debutante.

Membership is open to any eager young ladies in the Arlington/Fort Worth, Texas Area and surrounding communities who are between the ages 13-18 and meet the requirements for membership. We look for young ladies who will participate in the many activities provided as well as community service.

For more information, please contact the ACOLYTES Chair, Jamila Thomas, xtoacolytes@gmail.com.