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“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>A pre-luncheon cocktail reception allowed approximately 170 members and guests to chat and catch up on holiday happenings and travels. Master of Ceremonies Chuck Gooden (in tuxedo and silver derby) introduced members as they opened the luncheon with an exciting rendition of a Chorus Line’s “ONE.” The black clad ladies with black and silver corsages and white gloves paraded through the room led by Mary A. Polk in a silver top hat.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>The group hosted several out of town guests including national president Josephine W. Jackson (Atlanta), Thelma Crawford (Kansas City) Gail Cochran (Cleveland), Lennie Sims and eight other members from the Chicago chapter.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>St. Louis License Collector Mike McMillan sent a proclamation declaring December 28, 2011 Carrousels Day in St. Louis. St. Louis chapter founder and former president Mary Attyberry Polk gave an impressive presentation outlining the history of the national organization and charter of the St. Louis chapter. Event co-chairs Joyce Price and Cheryl Young kept the program moving during the luncheon. Stevens and Foster provided a great selection of holiday and jazz classics.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>A few of the members and guests enjoying this posh affair included; Barbara Chandler, Artimese Pack, Dr. Fran Gooden, Dr. Lillian Parks, Dr. Katie Wright, Geraldine Scott, Georgia Rusan, Donna Knight, Billie Jean Randolph, Peggy Proctor, Lynn Kennedy, Hazel Donald, Gail Allmon, June Hayes Brown, Sharon Grant, Shirley Kayira, Thelma Cook, Loretta Smith (Washington, DC), chapter creative director Gwendolyn Key, chapter archivist Karen Watkins, Ida Woolfolk, Angela Rhone, Paula Knight, Susan Buford, Lois Washington, Barbara Noble, Angie Noble and Angela Gooden (Baton Rouge) .
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>The Las Senoras annual Christmas Brunch was a delightful outing for Lincoln University grads and guests on December 28, 2011. The group celebrated 60 plus years of fun and friendship at Bristol’s Seafood Grill. The group meets monthly for various activities.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Seen at the grill enjoying friendship and great food were; Mary Alice Williams, Denise Casey (Scottrade), Barbara Holt, Carol Williams, Bette Dix, Winifred Lemmie, Lisa (C.H.I.P.S.) and Joan Hollingsworth, Marilyn Hicks, Harriett Lee, Audele and Dr. Esther Beeks, Clothilde Garrett, Artimese Pack, Dr. Rosalyn Harris, Fanni Bohlen,Earcile Canaan, Billie Jean Randolph, Edith Granberry and Orielle Meshon.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>”Miss Winter Wonderland Cotillion” “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: #2a2a2a; background: white;”> at Compton Drew Middle School. Co-chairs Esta Johnson and Tabatha White planned a spectacular presentation for December 3, 2011. The primary goals were to raise funds for eighth grade graduation festivities this spring and to provide an evening of elegance for the students.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: #2a2a2a; background: white;”> The educators wanted to provide the children with a positive, formal experience they would remember later in life. The debutantes were dressed in beautiful white gowns, the escorts in black suits and white gloves. The student participants executed the cotillion with grace and confidence. The evening was heartwarming. Another goal was to teach young men the importance of treating the women respectfully.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: #2a2a2a; background: white;”> Daria Rayner “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: #2a2a2a; background: white;”> was crowned “Miss Winter Wonderland” for the highest ticket sales. Aaliyah Noble-Townsend, Jarla Franklin, Torri Reel earned the runners up titles. Daria is looking forward to a career in sports medicine. Ronald Walter and Vincent Phillips Jr. were also acknowledged for their marketing skills. Alex Hudson was especially radiant as he escorted his debutant to through the procession donning a beautiful smile. Alex loves to skate board and hope to be a writer. All of the students were beaming with pride and confidence during the evening.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: #2a2a2a; background: white;”> Kudos to Esta Johnson and Tabitha White for implementing such a heartwarming event.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: #2a2a2a; background: white;”> Local attorneys Jerryl Christmas, Joan Miller, Inez Ross and Hope Whitehead hosted a Christmas office party on December 21, 2011. The spacious office suite was the perfect location for the pre-Christmas celebration catered by De Palm Tree’s Easton Roamer.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: #2a2a2a; background: white;”> A few guests on hand at this holiday soiree included; Kim Banks, Kay Ross Gage, Judges Paula Bryant, Ronnie White, Suzette Carlyle and Don McCullin, Michelle Sherod, Mattie Moore (Claire McCaskill staff), Chalana Oliver, Jake Zimmerman (County Assessor), Jane Miller Brown (Washington, D.C.), Leslie Toliver Broadnax, Felecia Ford, Jack Simon, Kirk and Keith Brown, Paul Randolph (USDOJ), Naeem Whitaker (Macy’s), Donnell Smith, Felecia Ezell, Azim Aziz, Redditt Hudson (ACLU), Kim Matthews (Monsanto), Jackie Christmas, Roy Graham, Cynthia Watson, Diarra Cross, Rotimi Solanke, Mike and Atty. Stacey Hancock Cash and Felice McClendon.
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