November 22, 2014 - November 28, 2014, The Afro-American
Reginald Lewis Museum Hosts a Grand Time of Celebration
Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore City State’s Attorney-elect and Nick J. Mosby, Baltimore City councilman district 7
Dr. Leslie King Hammond, board chair of the RFLM
Former Judge Marcella A. Holland, Beverly Cooper, Gala co-chair, Paulette Brown, Gala honoree and president-elect, American Bar Association and Beverly Carter, Gala co-chair
Dr. Skipp Sanders, executive director, Paulette Brown, Gala honoree and president-elect, American Bar Association and former chief judge Robert M. Bell
In commemoration of 10 years of venerable history keeping, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum Gala, held Nov. 1, honored the life and work of the Maryland Delegate, Howard “Pete” Rawlings, by recognizing people like him who served the community with dignity and integrity. The late Del. Rawlings was the first African American to become chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee in the Maryland House of Delegates, having served the 40th Legislative District in State Del. Adrienne A. Jones, speaker pro tem and gala Baltimore from 1979honorary chair and Bernard 2003. “Jack” Young, Baltimore City Council president
Photos by Glenwood Jackson Guest holding up the Children’s Access Program Bus, in support of bringing children to the museum
Mrs. Carolyn Fugett, Reginald Lewis’ mother and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Gala honorary chair
Mr. and Mrs. Victor March, board member (dancing to the music of the Panama Band) Andrew Bertamini, board member, Gail Clough, director of development and Helen Yuen, director of marketing
Leo V. Williams III, board member; Cori A. Ramos, director of Sales & Special Events
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Jason Newton, emcee
Leonard J. Attman, board member and Phyllis L. Attman
Congressman Elijah Cummings
Guest holding up the Children’s Access Program Bus, in support of bringing children to the museum
Roslyn Fugett Wiley, board member, Wanda Draper, Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, Jason Newton, emcee for the evening and Dr. Sanders, executive director
Jimmy Britton and Marcine Britton, Class Act Catering
Loyola Blakefield Grads Reunion Tim Porter, keynote speaker
Duane Davis, Jimmie Robinson, Joseph Forman and Derrick Lee
Many of the more than 400 African-American graduates of Loyola Blakefield in Towson, Md., gathered Nov. 1 for a reunion program with conversation around scholarship dollars for future students. Following brunch, all eyes turned to a football game against St. Mary’s Riken of Southern Maryland. Photos by Anderson Ward
Tim Porter, Councilman Carl Stokes and honoree Ken Montague
Honoree Br. Paul Cawthorne and Ralph Moore
Justin Brooks Tony Guy Erich March and Victor March
Anthony Day, Loyola Blakefield President
Ralph Moore and honoree Frank P. Fischer
Michael Guye
Jonathan Stanley, Garry Colbert, Marvin Campbell and Steve Blake
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The Afro-American, November 22, 2014 - November 28, 2014
Dr. Melissa Marshall, Andre Marshall Howard James, Alonzo Andrews, Henry James, Albert Davis, Walter Collins
Marie Davis, David Connor, Faye Long, Bill Long, Sidney White, Barbara White, Stephanie Cheeks, William Cheeks Gladys DeLoatch Henry
Barbara Brown Coad
John and Betty Carrington
Anne Poindexter, Mitchell Penn, Emmalene Penn, Ronald Finch James Toney, valedictorian and Curtis Myles
Dunbar Alums Partied Like It Was 1964 By Yolanda Thomas Special to the AFRO
Marla Lofton Johnson and Alonzo Andrews
Mrs. Calvin Williams, Daniel Odom, Marshua Odom
Many Dunbar High School grads gathered for their annual prayer breakfast, while the class of 1964 held its 50th reunion. “I had no idea we would be here in 12th grade because of the Vietnam War,” said Walter Collins, alumni committee president and president of the class of 1964. When it comes to keeping in contact, he says, “It was not difficult to maintain communication over the years because we lived within walking distance of each other. A lot of people passed,” he said, “as a matter of fact, we’re doing a posthumous honor for Willis Turnipseed; he was also a committee member and he was well liked. The last time I saw him was at a gala in 2013.” Albert Davis, class vice president said, “I worked together for 30 years after high school with Willis Turnipseed. He said he wanted to do something special for the 50th, but I never got the call.” The bond between members of the Class of 1964 was very strong, Davis said. “We went to the same recreation center, the same elementary school; we spent more time with each other than with our own families. We had no idea when we walked into that school that we would be children of change,” he said. “We went through the assassination of President Kennedy and Dr. King and we were bombarded with the social ills of the world; the assassinations brought us closer together. It was pandemonium in the hallways; I feel like it brought us together more. Those experiences made us a unique group of individuals,” Davis said. “We started at the 10 year reunion, and have had a reunion for the 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 45th and now 50th. We do three activities a year as a class; two fundraisers where we give scholarships to needy students [we give at least 2 scholarships a year] and one free event to thank the people who contributed to the fundraisers.”
Red velvet owl cake Bob Smith,Milton Garnes, Sandra LaRueGarnes, Mary Battle, Patricia Cooper
Joyce Johnson, Mrs. Leonard Thompson, Leonard Thompson, Johnny Smith, Mamie Carter-Smith
Dolores Taylor, Class of ‘48, Henry Fowlkes, retired Baltimore City Fire Department chief
Henry Goode Principal Tammy Mays
Rev. Dr. Tamara England, Class of ‘84
Diane Leach saying “I am NOT too proud to beg.”
Gay Williams, class of ‘81, receiving her lifetime membership
Thaddeus Goode Sr. and guest
Dr. Norman Ross leading the singing of the Alma Mater
Concept for the new lobby
Rev. Fritz Outlaw and Gloria Bolling Porter, Class of ‘62
Class of ‘66 Husband & wife, class of ‘56
(Front table) Nathan Irby Jr, Frederick Stewart, Loretta Wells, JoAnne Hall (Rear table) Arlene Fields, Laura Logan, Photos by Yolanda Thomas Sidney Fields, Jean Pierce Jackson
Rev. Jackie Tuggle Taylor, Class of ‘65
Fitzhugh Alford, ‘81, president of Dunbar Alumni Association, with his wife
Reginald Bennett Sr, Barbara Manigault Williams, Alma Barton Wechsler, Freddie Bee
Rev. Juanita Maye, Class of ‘82
November 22, 2014 - November 28, 2014, The Afro-American
Grand Master’s Ball committee members Tonya Fadis (Electa Chapter #6), Laverne Hines (Mattie R. Griffin Chapter $16), Past Matron Kelli J. McCoy-Burkett (Electa Chapter #6), Worthy Matron Shari L. McCoy (Electa Chapter #6), and Past Matron Carol Martin (Miriam Chapter #4)
On Oct. 17, 2014, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia, PHA, held its Grand Master’s Ball at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC. This event paid tribute to The Honorable John T. Doles, Sr., Most Worshipful Grand Master, and celebrated his leadership for the last two years. Nearly 700 members of the Masonic Family, friends and dignitaries were in attendance. Guests were treated to a concert by The Original Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston. Gerald Alston, a Prince Hall Mason, entertained the guests with songs The Original Manhattans were famous for including “There’s No Me Without
North Carolina Superior Court Judge and Grand Master of the the Jurisdiction of North Carolina, The Honorable Milton “Toby” Fitch and guest
The Honorable Melvin M. Thorpe, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Jurisdiction of Maryland, Grand Worthy Matron Carol D. Simon, Myra Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA Jurisdiction of Maryland., The Honorable John T. Doles, Sr., Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia (honoree) and Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray, Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA,Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia
You,” That’s How Much I Love You,” and “Let’s Just Kiss and Say Goodbye.” The Grand Master’s Ball Committee, under the leadership of Most Worshipful Past Grand Master J. Raymond Murray. For over a year, The Grand Master’s Ball Committee, under the leadership of the Most Worshipful Past Grand Master J. Raymond Murray, have been preparing to receive guests from Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, California and North Carolina.
Grand Master John T. Doles, Sr., Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray and Grand Worthy Patron Thomas L. Coleman
Grand Master’s Ball Chairman, Past Grand Master J. Raymond Murray, Grand Worthy Matron Murray and Grand Master Doles
Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden Phillip David, Grand Master John T. Doles, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Norman L. Campbell, Right Worshipful Quincy G. Gant
Grand Master Doles being escorted in the ballroom by his God Daughter Bobbi Smith, Worthy Matron of Naomi Chapter #9
Phyllis S. Byrd Youth Fraternity (PSBYF) Directress Annette Scarboro, Grand Master Doles, PSBYF Associate Princess Matron Jenger Rhone, Prince Patron C. Ray Williams and Assistant Directress Catrice Vandross (Worthy Matron of Prince Hall #5)
Grandmasters41 Pic - Grand Master Doles poses with Mecca Court #2’s Color Guard, Rhonda Stewart, Stephanie Harris, Past Matron Tracy Hembry (Miriam Chapter #4) and Worthy Matron Stephanie Newsome (Thrift Chapter #12)
Associate Matron Angela Tyson, Worthy Patron Bennie Brown and members of Datcher Chapter #7.
Illustrious Potentate Alonzo A. Jacobs of Karnak Temple #230 and Illustrious Commandress Karen J. H, Robinson of Karnak Court #213
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Grand Master Doles poses with family members who attended to pay tribute to his leadership
Worthy Matron Shari L. McCoy, Worthy Patron Bobbie R. Harris and members of Electa Chapter #6 Story by Shari L. McCoy Photos by Steven L. Jacobs
The Virginia Leadership Institute(VLI) hosted a forum at the Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge campus to examine the state of education policy in Prince William County. The Oct. 18 forum, “Divinely Standing For Scholarship: The State of Education Policy In Prince William County,” panel included vocational and community leaders in education who represent the nine historically Black Greek Letter Organizations. The panelists focused on school overcrowding, the recent drop in full accreditation for some county schools, the achievement gap among ethnic communities, minority parent involvement, and testing measurements.
Lillie Jessie, School Board Member and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Brenda Bowden, special education teacher and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Tracy Smith Houston, local teacher and owner of The Educated Babysitter, LLC and member, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Mark Kidd, Northern VA Community College, Manassas Campus Dean of Students and member, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity discusses some of the challenges of larger class sizes and the importance of parent involvement
Local members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Panelist Cedric Howard, college professor and member of Iota Phi Theta with his fraternity brothers Courtesy Photos
Darrell “DJ” Jordan, member of the VLI Prince William team, moderated the education policy forum
Marlene Coleman, local principal and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, speaks about the need for diversity training for all teachers
Panelist Steve Blakely, local teacher and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Prince William County School Board members (L-R) Loree Williams, Lillie Jessie and Alyson Satterwhite
Former Alexandria city councilwoman and educator Alicia Hughes poses a question to the panel
Rod Hall, Prince William County parent, poses a question to the panel
Panelist Tracy Smith Houston, child care center owner and member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, discusses the importance of preparing our children for school
The VLI Prince William team with local school board members
November 15, 2014 - November 21, 2014, The Afro-American
Carolyn Berkowitz, managing vice president, community affairs, Capital One and Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat, president/ CEO, Washington Area Women’s Foundation
Pamela Jones, Crittentan Services, Veronica Santos, Comcast, Alma Alfaro, GWLTCC, Katherine Jolomon, City Year and Sylvia Cyrus, Association for the Study of African American Life and History
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Vanessa White, Keisha Streeter-Clark and Kim Barnette
Trian Johnson Sana, Yvonne Williams, Tina Easter and Erika Martin
Mistress of Ceremonies Doreen Gentzler, NBC News 4
Artis HampshireCowan, recipient of the Visionary Award
Beverly Perry, former PEPCO executive, Michael Akin, chair, board of directors, GWUL and Kimi Alfonso
Camella Maford, Regina Timmons and Anglatetta Glymph
Yvette Butler, president, Capital One Financial Advisors, the presenting sponsor
Three Washington-area residents who use their unique talents, resources and abilities to increase opportunities for women and girls received Visionary Awards at the Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s Annual Leadership Luncheon on Oct. 23 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in NW Washington, DC. The luncheon’s theme was “Here. Now. For Her.” and builds on the national momentum for the economic advancement of women and girls. The Visionary Awards recipients are recognized for their commitment to advancing women and girls in the Washington region. The recipients were Gina Adams, Corporate VP for Government Affairs, FedEx; Artis Hampshire-Cowan, Senior VP and Secretary at Howard University and Barbara Krumsiek, Chair, President and CEO, Calvert Investments. “The Visionary Award recognizes dedicated trailblazers for their exceptional work supporting women and girls on their path to prosperity. This year’s honorees exemplify the commitment and impact the award was designed Guest to celebrate. As advocates and architects of change each understands and demonstrates speaker the power of—and great need for—investing in women and girls, and we are Natalia Oberti thrilled to honor them,” said Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat, President and Noguera, founder/CEO, CEO of Washington Area Women’s Foundation. The annual Leadership Luncheon Pipeline Fellowship brought civic, corporate and community leaders together to share this important message and galvanize support for future work.
Marcella Jones, Visionary Award recipient Gina Adams and Debbi Jarvis
Telackah Brooks, Bell B. OBrren, Charnita Mise, Pandit Wright and Jeannette Frett
NCNW members hosting their invited their guests
Visionary Award recipient, Barbara Krumsiek, president/CEO, Calvert Investments
Nakeisha Neal Jones, Lesli Foster, WUSA9 News Now and Shirley Marcus Allen
Entertainment by the Girl Scouts Junior Troop #5034, Girl scouts Cadette Troop #5203 and Girl Scout Seniors Photo by Rob Roberts
Mother and daughter NCNW members Alethea Wells and Esther Bates
Karmen Walker Brown, wife of Lt. Governor Anthony Brown; Catherine Leggett, wife of Nearly 105 beautiful Black women filled the hall of the BauerMontgomery Drive Recreation Center in Rockville, MD for the annual ‘Afternoon Kendall Isadore, of Tea and Hats’ membership drive on Sat/ Sept 27, 2014 hosted by theExecutive, Montgomery County, Maryland Section of the National County jazz violinist Leggett Council of Negro Women(NCNW), Inc. During the event, sevenIke new members joined NCNW; of the seven, Iona Calhoun, joined as a
Publicity Committee: Alice Scipio, chairwoman; Joan Stanard, co-chairwoman
Life Member; other new members were Eva Griffin, Linda Hale, Marcella Hill, Mary Myers-Nelson, Sandra Rutherford, and Monique d’Almeida. Special appearances were the First Lady of Montgomery County and NCNW member, Catherine Leggett (wife of Montgomery County Executive, Ike Leggett) along with the Second Lady of Maryland, Karmen Walker Brown (wife of Lt Governor, Anthony Brown). Musical selections performed by the talented and beautiful Kendall Isadore. NCNW members and their guests Some of the 2014 - 2015 new members Education Committee (Standing) Barbara Williams, Brenda Wolff (Sitting) Crystal Lee, Juanita Goudy, and Junella Young
NCNW members and their guests
New 2014 - 2015 officers (Standing) Jennifer Washington, historian; Carole Hyman, corresponding secretary; Glenda Harris, 1st vice president; Crystal Lee, recording secretary; Shirley Wilson, treasurer; Toian Vaughn, 2nd vice president (Sitting) Juanita Goudy, president; Willie Barrett, parliamentarian; Maxine Jenkins, former president; Katie Whitley, chaplain; and Geraldine White, 3rd vice president
Nearly 105 beautiful Black women filled the hall of the Bauer Drive Recreation Center in Rockville, MD for the annual ‘Afternoon of Tea and Hats’ membership drive on Sat/ Sept 27, 2014 hosted by the Montgomery County, Maryland Section of the National Council of Negro Women(NCNW), Inc. During the event, seven new members joined NCNW; of the seven, Iona Calhoun, joined as a Life Member; other new members were Eva Griffin, Linda Hale, Marcella Hill, Mary Myers-Nelson, Sandra Rutherford, and Monique d’Almeida. Special appearances were the First Lady of Montgomery County and NCNW member, Catherine Leggett (wife of Montgomery County Executive, Ike Leggett) along with the Second Lady of Maryland, Karmen Walker Brown (wife of Lt Governor, Anthony Brown). Musical selections performed by the talented and beautiful Kendall Isadore.
Membership Committee (Standing) Juanita Jordan; Glenda Harris, Formenr Chairwoman; and Laurette Davis (Sitting) Evalena Washington; Anne Ohene-Twum; Juanita Goudy; Toian Vaughn and Ann Davis
NCNW members and their guests
Ways & Means Committee (Standing) Patricia Bradley; Carol Jefferson; and Janice Jeter (Sitting) Faye Gregg; Anne Ohene-Twum; Junella Young; Joan Stanard; and Katie Whitley Photos by Rob Roberts
November 15, 2014 - November 21, 2014, The Afro-American
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Elizabeth Trimmer, Frenzela Credle,
The Pierians celebrated their 17th National Assembly Oct. Phyllis Dula 16-19 at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbia, Md. The group is Beverly Booth Brown, Jay Brown, Doris P. Holmes devoted to the purpose of promoting and encouraging the study and enjoyment of the fine arts. Some highlights of the weekend included a performance from Baltimore Tech Dance Studio; a mini concert by Lavenia Nesmith and Friends; business sessions; a performance by harpist Jordan Thomas; entertainment by the Sunset Band; a Chocolate & Charlene Proctor,Frances Faithful, Alice Bey, national Champagne Cruise on president, Pierians, Charles Bey the Potomac; a visit to the MLK Memorial; and an Alice Sue Cooper and Shirley Kane, Evening of Elegance with Baltimore County Chapter Marsha Meekins & Trio. Judy Grant and Darlene Moss
Veran Jackson, Vanessa Coles, Janet Waters
Ellen Howard, Carole Ball, Elizabeth Ramsey, Wanda Ramsey
Baltimore Tech Dance Studio performed before the Pierians
Brenda Jarvis-Carr, Ira Carr Mary Bracy, Alfred Bracy Dr. Carl and Merlene Adair
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
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he Top 100 MBE Awards Ceremony, designed to acknowledge outstanding women and minority business owners in the DMV, Delaware and Pennsylvania, was held, Oct. 23, at the War Memorial Building in downtown Baltimore. Sharon Pinder, founder of the awards
The event was well attended
Judges: Josie Thompson, Peggy G. Geigher, Catalina Rodriquez-Lima, Paul Taylor and Shelia Lewis
Gladiators Photos by J.D. Howard
Past National Presidents: Mollie Neal, Mary Bracey, Shirley Hill, Frances Faithful. Standing, National officers: Cara Walker, left; Cornelia Robertson-Terry, LaNesha DeBardelaben, Honorary member Betty Thomas, Barbara Jarvis, national president; Alice Bey, Nelda Nebert, Merlene Adair, Lynn Dorman
ceremony said its winners exemplify excellence and economic stability. This year’s ceremony host organizations were the Mayor’s Office of Minority and WomenOwned Business Development, MBDA Business Center – Baltimore, Southwest Airlines, BGE, State Farm, Whiting-Turner and others.
Honoree Daryl Boffman, ACELA Tech
Karen Price Ward JoAnn Hill, MBDA; left, Karen Price Ward, Sharon Pinder, Michell Bell, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Christopher Gude, and Nunez (sponsor)
Sharon Pinder, Dir. Mayor's Office of Minority & Women Business Development
Emcee Kai Jackson
November 8, 2014 - November 14, 2014, The Afro-American
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hen the men and women alumni of the Baltimore City College gathered themselves, Oct. 25 at Martin’s Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley, Md., to celebrate 175 years of Baltimore City College, they inducted several classmates into the Hall of Fame. Frank B. Coakley, Jay S. Himmelstein, Jack Luskin, Ron Matz, Maria Price Detherage and Michael “Mike” Trager now join their illustrious fellows who’ve distinguished themselves through excellence in the academy, in the boardroom and in every arena of commerce.
Marti Resnick Brittany Howard, Ra Shunda Williams, Karin Evans
Carla Henry Hopkins Cookie Fuller and Michael Fuller
Emcee Jason Newton, Calvin Anderson, Ron Matz
Michael Hamilton
Tiffany Jones and Jonathan Jones
Al Robinson
Walter Gill
Gov. Marvin Mandel and Michael Hamilton
Aleshia Robinson
Katie O’Malley and Gov. Martin O’Malley
George Pinchback
Rolynda Contee and Rokeisha Contee Ron Matz, Lordis Hamilton, Michael Hamilton
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger and Sen. Ben Cardin
J.D. Merrill
Emcee Ron Matz
Baltimore City College Class of 1969 in attendance
Grace O’Malley and J.D. Merrill Gov. Marvin Mandel
Larry Gibson Wendell Phillips and Carla Hopkins
Tom Adams Baltimore City College Class of 1982 Photos by Jacob Howard
Brittany Howard, Michelle Howard, Jacob Howard, Christopher Howard
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November 8, 2014 - November 14, 2014, The Afro-American
The queen and the runners up: Kimberly Wolfanger, left, 1st runner up; Amanda Wirtz, Miss Veteran America 2014 and Gina Mead, right, 2nd runner up.
Isoke Stuckey, US Marine Corp; Ava Epps, former US Air Force and Capt. Rehema Stucky, US Air Force
Miss Veteran America 2013 Allaina Guitron takes her final walk
Miss Virginia United States 2015, Stormy Knowles; Miss Veteran America 2014, Allania Guitron and Miss District of Columbia United States, Allison Hill
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Ms. Veteran America Emeritus, Denyse Gordon and Jas Booth, founder/president, Final Salute
Karen Shrum, Ernst Young, the signature sponsor
Singer Al B Sure serenades the newly crowned Miss Veteran America 2014, Amanda Wirtz
The final ten Native American family that was honored in memory their daughter Lori, who was killed in Iraq: Prescilla Piestewa, Terry Piestewa, Carla (daughter of Lori) and Brandon (son of Lori)
Miss Veteran America Pageant
Grace…Poise…Beauty…Service are just a few of the words used to describe the female military personnel (active duty and veterans) who participated in the 2014 Miss Veteran America Competition held, Oct 12, at the National Conference Center, Leesburg, Va. The competition was truly, “Women Beyond the Uniform” as the contestants walked the runway in
their couture gowns to the delight of the audience and getting the eye of the distinguished judges. After an emotional farewell by the reigning Miss Veteran America, Allaina Guitron, the long awaited decision came…the 2014 Miss. Veteran America is Amanda Wirtz. Her runners up are Kimberly Wolfanger(1st runner up) and Gina Mead(2nd runner up). Some special awards given included:
“You Wear It well Award presented to Natalie Moyer; Donation Wisher Award presented to Jasmine Wiggins; the Resilence Award presented to Kimberly Wolfanger and the “Mr. Mom Award” presented Mike Wolfanger. Jas Boothe, founder of Final Salute, and her team staged a professional and well presented competition showcasing our women in uniform. Special guest emcees were
Marissa Sprock, a combat veteran double amputee and Actor Lamman Rucker. Sponsors included Ernst Young, CACI, Almond Studio, Perfect Planning Events, TRIVISON, Exelis Action Corps and Salon deZEN. The pageant served as a fitting salute to those who serve selflessly to protect our Nation and to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov 11, a day of Rememberance.
Wil Lash, Chintana Vann, Adam Ishaeik, Jas Booth and Brian Silver
Sgt. First Class (Ret) Mitchelene Big Man (right) with her daughter
US Marines...the Proud, the Few, the Marines
The Judges: Command Sgt Major (Ret) Michele Jones, Jessica Myers, Gladys Hughes, Carol Lynn A. Judge and Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
Bonnie McDaniel, Omar Al-Chaar, Thais Hernandez and Michele Jones
Pageant contestants
Edgar Brookins, DC AFRO general manager with R & B singer, Al B Sure, who sang the National Anthem
Emcees: Marissa Strock, combat veteran, comedian and glamputee and actor/activist Lamman Rucker
Gunnery Sgt. Novalle Peterkin, Master Sgt. Michelle Morris, Master Gunnery Sgt. Rongalett Green and CWO2 Samuel Walker
Natasha Forel, Latoya Sutten and Daniel K. Jackson
AO2 (AW/SLO) Saenz Susana, IT1 (DW/SW) Rosadovele Jennifer, CSC (AW) Penelope Cooper and ITC (SW/AW) Kellee Reed
Contestant during the talent portion of the pageant
Photos by Rob Roberts
Staff Sgt. Demarcus Benson; Kappa Epsilon Psi Female Military Sorority members are: Master Sgt. Tanga Green, Major Gwendolyn Ellis, Staff Sgt.(Ret)Marvida Scarbrough, Lawanda Leonard, Ret. Army Veteran, Tech Sgt. Jamie Dixon, Major Patricia Coates and Master Sgt. Jannece Lawson along with Sgt. First Class Darryl Alexander
Fort Myer Gospel Service members: Edgar Brookins, Min. Mona Fobish, Toni Jenkins, Dea. Floyd Jenkins, William Douglas, Pamela Douglas, Chap Devon Foster, Bernetta Townsend and Faye Hyslop