Memphis Moments
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July
Scholar Athlete Dinner Honoring Excellence On and Off the Field
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ourteen scholar athletes along with proud parents, coaches and officials with the National Football Foundation (NFF), gathered at Rhodes College for the 45th annual Black Tie Dinner. The young men honored, 12 high school seniors and two college seniors, are talented on and off the field. This was apparent when each athlete was presented with his award, while emcee Harold Graeter read a lengthy list of the honoree’s academic honors and community involvement. The scholar athletes, each wearing a red boutonniere accenting his tuxedo, came from public and private schools. Four high school coaches, who each lead their team to a state championship victory, were also honored. The special “Bill McElroy Award,” for chapter leadership, was presented to Toni Parker, by John Barzizza, executive director of the NFF’s Memphis chapter.
Keagan Voss, Nathan Adams, Jake Powers and Daniel Monteil
Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson Cozza
Ricky Carrasco, Harold Graeter, John Barzizza, Bill Lofton and Evan Smith
Marcus Wimberly and James Babb
Carl Showalter, Pete Showalter and Jane Showalter
J’Len Smith, Marquavious Moore, Demarco Davis, Tyler Garvey and Trevor Forbes
Down and Derby Off to the Races
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usic of the band Pokerman filled the ballroom at Woodland Hills as guests made their way inside for Down & Derby, a fundraiser for Downs Syndrome Association of Memphis and the Mid-South. Part of the fun of a Derby party is watching women with their magnificent millinery, and there were plenty. Once the event was under way, Elvis tribute artist Vinny Girard had the crowd rockin’ to “Blue Suede Shoes,” just some of the entertainment leading up to the viewing of the Kentucky Derby. Silent auction items lined the room, and there were lots of good eats provided by Babalu Tacos & Tapas, Bonefish Grill, Brooks Pharm 2 Fork, Coletta’s Restaurant and Eat Well Sushi & Grill. One table was filled with cupcakes from Frost Bakery, and Season’s 52 offered its mini indulgences. After the excitement of The Derby ended, Company d dance troupe performed for the crowd.
Julie and Jeff Whitlock with Elaine Enis
Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson Cozza
Martine Hobson, Jay Jancso and Larry Enis
Gianni Bunton and Tim Bunton
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Jewel Phillips, Jerica Phillips, Jailyn Phillips and Jaidah Phillips
Patti Lovett and Jessica Smart
Blair Dowdle, Jeanie Dowdle and Brooks Ward