Lifestyle Sophisticated Settings May 3 2014

May 3, 2014 - May 9, 2014, The Afro-American

The Debutantes and their escorts dancing the minuet

Fathers dancing with their daughters; the waltz

Miss Cotillion 2014 with her mother

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Dr. Willie Jolley, Dee TaylorJolley, Lauren Ashley Rachael Winger, Sue Banks and Tony Winger

The escorts The mothers of the Debutantes

Presenting the Debutantes of the 57th Annual Cotillion

The mistress of ceremonies, Debbie McCain Wesley

The Debutante’s fathers

By Latrina Antoine • Special to the AFRO

Chandler Mobley, Carolyn Rowe, Patricia Wallace, Dawn Mobley, Sandra McCullough-Cobey and Michele Crawley

The parents dancing the waltz with their daughter and escort looking on

DeChane Dorsey

2014 scholarship recipients with parents and family members

And we are enjoying the festivities.

Zeta Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. held its 57th annual Cotillion Ball at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, Va. The theme of the evening was “Celebrating our Future: Cultivating Precious Pearls.” “The cotillion is the culminating event of many activities that have happened since the fall of last year,” Kendra C. Gillespie, chapter president told guests. “This is a true testament of something that we have done that we are very proud of in developing these young ladies.” Congratulatory messages were sent from several political figures including Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.), and Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille (D). The 2014 Debutantes are Briana Morgan Bouldin (1st Attendant) from C.D. Hylton Senior High School in Woodbridge, Va.; T’Chynna Kabri Carpenter and Lauren Ashley Rachael Winger from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Va.; Kiersten Dejai Criddle (Miss Cotillion 2014) from Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Va.; Jordan Elizabeth Dey (2nd Attendant and Miss Congeniality) from West Springfield High School in Springfield, Va.; Raquel Maria Elias from Paint Branch High School in Silver Spring, Md.; Justyc Araybhia Hicks from Friendly Senior High School in Fort Washington, Md.; Adrienne Latreece Holliday from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Md.; and Aisha Janae Hollins from North Point High School for Science, Technology, and Industry in Waldorf, Md. Charletta Wilson Jacks, chair, International Membership Committee, AKA, also spoke to the debutantes emphasizing to them love and respect everyone and themselves. The success of the Cotillion was evident by the glowing smiles of adoration and pride shown by the parent, family members, and supporters of these young ladies.

Stacey Mangham, back row, Debra Josey, Edgar Brookins, LaNay Coleman, Ruth Gittens, Erin Smith, and Alexis Coleman; Francine Cole, front row, Linda Smith, Martha McKensie, and Joan Jackson

Rhonda Luss, chapter vice president

Charletta Wilson Jacks, chair, International Membership Committee,

AKA and

Joyce

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Miss Cotillion 1st Attendant, Briana Bouldin; Miss Cotillion 2014, Kiersten Deja Criddle; and Miss Cotillion 2nd Attendant/Miss Congeniality, Jordan Elizabeth Dey Photos by Rob Roberts

Catherine Leggett (left), first lady of Montgomery County, with some friends

Deborah Hobbs and Jackie Rose

The sisters of Xi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted their 2014 Elegance Sparkle Pizzazz Fashion Show and Luncheon Fundraiser, April 12, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in North Bethesda, Md. Over 800 guests attended this year’s sold-out event and enjoyed an afternoon of fun and frivolity. The mistress of ceremonies was chapter member Marshae Murrell and the event showcased the couture The fashion show producers: Ida’s Idea Boutique

Stephanie Jameison, LaNay Coleman, Sheila Harrison, Aria Johnson, Christine Botts and Bridget Harrison

and designer fashions of Ida’s Idea Boutique of Washington, D.C. Guests enjoyed a pre-show mimosa bar and fabulous shopping for fashions, jewelry and accessories provided by more than 20 top-quality vendors. Funds raised from this event support the Chapter’s scholarships and community service programs. In 30 plus

Spring colors on the runway

The fashion show finale

Amy Bryant, Cynthia Anderson, Debbie Bragg, Ann Everett, Phyllis York and Dr. Judy Doccol

Brenda Williams, Crystal Cala, Jackie Ross, Andriae Holt, Chandria Jones and Tracy Salaam

Kendra Gillespie, chapter president and Hazel Cameron, IFNV Chairman

Photos by Rob Roberts

Montgomery County Executive Isaiah Leggett being introduced

years of existence as a chapter, Xi Sigma Omega has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships. Roberta M. Haines, chapter president, and Charlene Matthews, scholarship chairman, awarded scholarships to 13 graduating Montgomery County high school seniors who distinguished themselves as leaders, excelled academically, and exemplified the meaning of community service. The event was hosted Jacqueline Rose, fundraising chairman of Xi Sigma Omega Chapter.

May 3, 2014 - May 9, 2014, The Afro-American

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The fellowship hall at Whitestone Baptist Church was packed with excited friends and relatives who were buzzing around in preparation for Elizabeth J. Goins who would soon be entering the banquet hall.

The crowd applauded as Mrs. Goins was escorted in by her grandson, Darryl Davis, as grandson, Reginald Love played Donnie McClurkin’s “We Fall Down, But We Get Up” on the keyboard.

The mother of four, grandmother of 34, and great grand mother of 12, Elizabeth Josephine Rice Goins never sat down as she greeted her guests who came to celebrate her 90th birthday.

The Hon. Kweisi Mfume, who lived across the street from the Goins family, reminisced about his “Neighborhood Mom” from the Sandtown area of Baltimore.

Mrs. Goins summarized her birthday with a grateful heart of wisdom.

“I thank God first of all,” she said as she recalled suffering a massive heart attack while in Atlanta with her daughter Jackie.

“God has been very good to me,” Mrs. Goins continued. “The Springfield Church members in Atlanta made me their ‘Honorary Usher Mom.’ People love me, and God knows I love people.”

The native of Spartenburg, S.C. fills her time with booking bus trips and cruises all over the world and working in Whitestone Baptist, the church she has belonged to for 66 years.

Elizabeth J. Goins, celebrating her 90th birthday, is escorted into the church fellowship hall by her grandson, Darryl Davis

Lillian Colbey, close friend sang a favorite selection, “I Know Who Holds my Hand”

Arnetta Stock, Marjorie Jeffers, Dale Knight, Leona Holly, close friends

The grand children and great grand gathered around Nana as they sang Happy Birthday

Kurt Richardson, great great grandson welcomed the family and guests to his Nana’s birthday celebration

Evangelist Debra Stokes read Psalm 46, a scripture chosen by the honoree.

Birthday celebrant, Elizabeth Goins with her siblings, Shirley Cooper, left, and Dorothy Harvey

The Rev. Dr. Robbin Blackwell, Mrs. Goins' goddaughter, offers the prayer

The Hon. Kweisi Mfume, birthday celebrant and the Rev. Dr. E.E. Warren Jr. Linda Miles, Alma Rowlette and Alma Rollins Grandson Reginald Love plays “What a Mighty God We Serve”

Rev. Dr. E.E. Warren Jr., host pastor

Rhoda Jones served as mistress of ceremonies Grandchildren of Elizabeth Goins

Women’s Auxiliary of the United Baptist Missionary Convention of Md. include Elizabeth Able, Lucille Johnson, Joyce Middleton, Barbara Booth, Mary Jones

The 2014 John Mackay Award Gala was held, April 12, at the Baltimore Marriott Hotel, hosted by friends of John Mackey, those responsible for the administration of the John Mackey Award and the John Mackey Award Selection Committee. WBAL sports director and Baltimore Ravens broadcaster Gerry Sandusky presented the evening awards to: Ozzie Newsome, Ravens general manager, who received the John Mackay Leadership Award; Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless of ESPN First Take who received the Outstanding Journalism Award.

The highlight of the evening was the fourteenth annual presentation of the John Mackey Award to Austin Seferian-Jenkins of the University of Washington.

Nattie Comas, Mrs. Goins’ granddaughter, is all smiles

Seferian-Jenkins made an emotional thank you speech and participated in a live question and answer session. Proceeds from the event supported the Omega Baltimore Foundation.

The John Mackey Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football.

The 21 awards boast 678 years of tradition-selection excellence.

Great grandson twins Tyree and Tyrelle

Many guests attended the birthday celebration Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine

Jerry Mackey Sr., chairman and honorees Austin S. Jenkins, Ozzie Newsome, Stephen A. Smith

Photos by J.D. Howard

Gbolahan Lasaki, Tolu Lasaki, Mark Azevedo and Chad Alexander

Melissa B. sang the National Anthem

Mark Stevens and Jerry Mackey Jerry Mackey Sr., chairman; Ozzie Newsome, Austin S. Jenkins, Sylvia Mackey, Gerry Sandusky, MC and Stephen A. Smith Ozzie Newson, recipient of the John Mackey Leadership Award

Lawrence Boileau, Stephen A. Smith, Sylvia Mackey and Gerry Sandusky

Austin S. Jenkins, recipient of the John Mackey Award and family members

Gerry Sandusky interviewing Austin S. Jenkins

Beulah Pittman, Gerald Miles and Gloria Miles