King and queen of Voorhees makes historic debut on campus
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n September 2011, Voorhees officially crowned Dayvon Goddard and Britney Smith as Mr. and Miss Voorhees College 2011-2012. The coronation’s theme was “An Elegant Affair: Embracing the Past, Celebrating the Future.” Goddard and Smith both made history being crowned their respective titles. Goddard is the first-ever Mr. Voorhees College in the history of the institution. Smith is the first-ever queen to hail from the historic town of Talbotton, Ga., which is the hometown of Voorhees College’s founder, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Menafee. From left to right: Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr., Dr. Lugenia Rochelle, Goddard is 21-year-old native of Brooklyn, Miss Britney Smith and Dayvon Goddard, Mr. and Miss Voorhees N.Y. majoring in accounting and minoring in College 2011-2012 business administration. He is a member of the Eta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., White Rose Social Club, Students in Free Enterprise and Student Support Services Program. Smith, a 21-year-old biology major, is a member of the Eta Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Culture Club, Ernest Everett Just Science Club, Rotaract Club, Honors College and the Voorhees College Cheerleading Squad. “This year’s crowning of Mr. and Miss Voorhees College was a significant milestone in the college’s rich history,” said President Mr. and Miss Voorhees College with the 2011-2012 Royal Court Sellers.
Join the Voorhees College United Family Fund Drive The Voorhees College faculty and staff have implemented the United Family Fund Drive. This initiative is part of an effort to raise the budgeted $30,000 from our faculty and staff with the goal of 100% participation from faculty and staff members. Currently, the college has raised approximately $17,630, which is 58 percent of its goal of $30,000. “I encourage faculty and staff to continue giving so that we can meet our goal,” said President Sellers. “This will look good for us as we approach heads of corporations and foundations who always ask if our faculty and staff give to the college.” To assist the institution with achieving its goal, contact Tifanie Lewis, development associate, at 803-7801191 or at tlewis@voorhees.edu. To donate online, visit www.voorhees.edu/give. 10
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