January 12, 2013 - January 18, 2013, The Afro-American
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Photos by A. Lois De Laine, Ed.D.
Roland Merritt, Dr. Thomas De Laine
Florence Blount, national president, Brenda Johnson, ER director
Charter members Margaret Turner and Frances Branch Marco Merrick and Theresa McNeal
The largest attended pre-New Year’s Gala in Baltimore continues to be the Continental Societies Christmas Gala. The festive spirit, scrumptious cuisine, exciting black-tie attire, dancing and collegiality was the atmosphere at Martin’s West which was attended by hundreds of enthusiastic party goers. Each year the annual event recognizes a member or members in the community who have provided significant contributions to promoting, fostering, and developing the welfare of disadvantaged and underprivileged youth. The crowded dance floor was evidence of the enjoyment of guests who mastered the line dances and kept the Charles Arnette band busy for most of the night. The Baltimore Chapter of the Continentals presented the Memorial Award to Dr. Anne O. Emery, director, Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy. Every scholar at the Academy is encouraged to strive toward excellence in academics, character, athletics, Robotics, STEM and competition in every arena. Joi Dabney is president of the Baltimore Continentals; Cecelia King, chair of awards; Lynda Brown, vice president.
Standing, Leroy Jackson, Brenda Baker, E. Gaines Lansey, LaVerne Naesea, Erthman Naesea. Seated, Jacqueline Robinson, Deborah Taylor
Norma Ross, Laverne Crawford Johnson, Ruth Ross
Madeline Campbell leads the Continentals in the singing of their National Song Helen McDonald, Adolph McDonald, William Walker, Rose Wiggins
Doris Smith and daughter Carla Weaver
Ivy Gates-Smith, Danard Smith enjoy the Wobble line dance
Barbara Lee, Owen Lee, Barbara Blount Armstrong
Dr. Russell Kelley
Shirley Swafford and Wesley Stubbs
Senator Verna Jones Rodwell and Dr. Gary Rodwell
Roland Merritt, Janet Merritt, Delores Cook, Ralph Cooke
The Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrated its rockin’ New Year’s Eve gala at the BWI Marshall Hilton Hotel in elegance and style. The festivities began in the afternoon with small chatter and moved to the scrumptious predinner hors d’oeuvres offering. During dinner and prior to the New Year celebration countdown, one could feel the festive and partying momentum building. At the stroke of midnight, as the Impresarios Band played, hundreds of noise makers, horns and whistles were tooted by the crowd of partygoers as they sipped sparkling champagne and kissed their partners. Believe it or not, a second meal was offered after midnight to guests that felt the need for tradition, including black eyed peas, collard greens, rice, cornbread, fried chicken and many desserts. The event, according to guests, was “topnotched” and provided the atmosphere that left an indelible positive impression for making year 2013 a great one. Photos by A. Lois De Laine, Ed.D.
Robert and Gladys Rice
Randy Long and Barbara Banks
Dena Wane, Jacqueline Golden, Rosalee Roper
Gwendolyn Lindsay, Ellen Dolvey Howard, Jill Johnson, Lynda Brown, Sheila Stevens, Stephanie Lee, Gladys Rice, Lorna Rice Byers
Corey Hill, Stephanie Hill, Doris Cole, Harry Peaker
Laura Phillips Byrd and Dr. Eugene Byrd sealed 2013 New Year with a kiss.
Delores and Bill Jessup
Kathy Cain, Shirley Stokes, Minnye King Larry and Rhonda Alexander
Anastatia Benton, James Benton, Deleanor Harris-Boone
Landa McLaurin, Robert DeShazo
Jon Petitt and Mieya Duvall-Petitt Maurice and Shirley Robinson
Quianna Cooke, Eleanor P. Matthews, president, Baltimore Alumnae, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Gasson Bradford
Daughter-father, Cassandra Roper, Herbert Roper
Matthew Bridgers and Elesha Bridgers
Zane and Donna Cypress
Veronica and Michael Tubman Al Adams and Bernadette Adams
Randolph and Diane Thompson