December 8, 2012 - December 14, 2012, The Afro-American B1

Hazel M. Cameron, Chair, Ivy Foundation of NOVA, Inc., Cheryl N. Ivey, AKA Life Member, and Michelle Jones, Chapter President

Marie Minor, Teresa Montgomery, Gloria Bell, Katrina Moss and Susie Smith

(standing:) Stephanie Davis, Stephanie Woodland-Kelly, Teresa Emanuel and Doris Shannon; (seated:) Shirley Watkins and Sonya Stephens.

April Wiggs, Michelle Jones, chapter president, Lula Lang-Jeter and Cheryl Ivey, Mid-Atlantic Cluster Coordinator

(standing) Sandra Hemby, Rosalind Collins, and Dr. Charlene Dukes; (seated) Marcia Savoie Medlin and Henriette Hemby

(Seated) Chris Gray, Beanna Gray, Diane Haight, Rochelle Brown, and Ndeye Ndiye; (standing) Joan Higes and Dianna Pearson

Mistress of Ceremony, Yvette Darnaby, Ivy Leaf Reporter

Kirstin Banks, 2008-2012 scholarship recipient, Ester Stubbs-Varnado, Chair, scholarship committee and Alexandrea Jean, class of 2016 scholarship recipient, Hampton University

(seated) Esther Sprull, Mandi Smith, Lillian Gaskin, Julia Gaskin and Crystal Anderson; (standing) Ara Snyder and Cynthia Synder

Fashion Show Coordinator, Ida of Ida’s Idea Boutique

Swirling on the runway.

Yes, I’m stepping out in Black with a hat to match.

Strutting the red on the runway.

I have his attention…

Luncheon Co-Chairs, Lula Hicksand Saundra McCullough-Cobey

The chapter leadership, Luncheon Co-Chairs and luncheon committee members.

Brenda Kelley-Nullum, Starr Garrett, Saundra McCullough-Cobey and Edgar Brookins

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Northern Virginia chapter unveiled its 2012 scholarship winners at its annual luncheon fashion show Nov. 11. Kirstin Banks, class of 2012, and Alexandrea Jean, class of 2016, were presented as the chapter’s Ivy Foundation scholarship recipients at the 54th annual Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Show at the Hilton Mclean Tyson’s Corner Hotel, McLean, Va. at the AKA Zeta Chi Omega chapter’s “Style Savvy: Simple, Elegant and Edgy” gathering by Chapter President Michelle Jones and Ivy Foundation Chair Hazel Cameron.

Photos by Rob Roberts

Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter Polemarch Eric L. Jackson (left) and Vincent Burton (right) presenting certificate to Bruce Davis.

Eric Jackson (left) and Vincent Burton (right) presents certificate of appreciation to Greater Washington Urban League President/CEO Maudine Cooper.

Mrs. Sondra Raspberry (center) accepts certificate of appreciation on behalf of her late husband, columnist William Raspberry.

Eric Jackson and Vincent Burton presenting a certificate to Gwendolyn Bullock Houston.

Dr. Carl Anderson, past Polemarch of KSEF addressing the attendees.

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray auctioneering

Miss Exquisite International Amina Gilyard with Vincent Burton.

Miss Exquisite International Amina Gilyard with D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray.

ABC7/WJLA TV Anchor, Cynne’ Simpson conducts auctioneering duties.

Kappa Alpha Psi’s D.C. alumni chapter drew a sellout crowd for their annual Celebrity Auction and Soul Food Fest to help raise money for the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund (KSEF). The event at Howard University’s Blackburn Center marked the latest round in the growth of the fund that has provided more than $1.5 million in college scholarships for nearly 500 D.C. public school students since 1984. This year the fund has provided 28 students with four-year, $1,000 -a-year scholarships totaling $112,000. Guest auctioneers included D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, ABC7/WJLA-TV anchor Cynne’ Simpson and AARP Regional Vice President Rawle Andrews, Jr.

Courtesy Photos

December 8, 2012 - December 14, 2012, The Afro-American B1

Cynthia Brooks and Sandra Chandler make sure no one forgets the life and legacy of their mother, the late Bea Gaddy, who turned her personal misfortune into innumerable blessings for others. The Thanksgiving meal, along with food for additional dinners, has made an indelible mark in Baltimore history and moved people to dub her the Mother Teresa of Baltimore. Her generosity often exceeded 30-40,000 diners served, not counting money paid on delinquent rents and utility bills.

Unwilling to let it fall to the wayside, especially since the need is greater

than ever, volunteers come in large numbers to be sure that everyone eats.

Photos by Anderson Ward

Chena Chisholm, Reginald Hope, Mashuri Woodward, M’shyiah Woodward and Maseyer Hope

Anthony Houston, Jay Salmond, Kamron Miller and Diamond Glen

Volunteers from Seton-Keou gh High School

Volunteers from the Celebrity Cutz Barbershop provided free haircuts

Anointed Touch Dance Ministry, Shirl Parnell, Bianca Siprio, Peaches, Alexis Thompson, Mischelle Savary and D’Shawn Hutchinson

Bea Gaddy’s daughters, Sandra Chandler and Cynthia Brooks

Sandra Chandler, St. Del. Melvin Stukes and Linda Felder

M.C. Ms. Maybelle

Volunteers Thoroughb redz Motor Cycle Club

Tanya Awanga, Santa and Jeremiah Gaines Keon

Meyers AKA Lil Key performs

Volunteers Gussie Nichols, Fannie B. Coates 14th yr., Raymond Conrad, Sharon Davis and Gene Davis

Carmen Arroyo with family and friends

Photos by J.D. Howard

Family members and many friends gathered Nov. 24

to celebrate the 90th birthday of Charles

R. Watts Sr. with proclamations, honors and a military presentation.

Photos by Bill Tabron

Jazzmine Chandler gives messages from grand and great grandchildren.

Monica Johnson and Taleah Day

Cora and Curtis Crawaley and Thomas and and Justine Chase

Moses Newson and his wife watch the presentati ons

Gwendolyn and Bill Lewis and, seated, Bernard Johnson

Myrtle Robinson, David and Comolieta Charles

Jordan Chandler, Alexis Porter and Josuha Chandler

Rev. Whilhelmin a Watts and Charles R. Watts Sr.

Sharon Watts and Karen Shavers Bailey

Paeton and Kayla Jones and Pat WattsJoylyn Chandler, Taylor

Watts, Stephanie Bradshaw and Monica Johnson

Charles R. Watts Sr. and his son Bernard Watts

Kennedy Krieger’s annual fundraiser, the Festival of Trees, is a sure fire place for food and fun and the community turns out in great numbers. This year’s Nov. 26-28 event at Maryland State Fairgrounds was no different. Festival goers were thrilled to see over 600 decorated trees, along with wreaths and gingerbread houses, and entertained by local musicians.

Michael Shepherd

Quinton, Stephen and Tene

Jeremiah Shuron, Leon Jones and Ricky Jackson

The Whiting Turner tree

Kendra Young, Brandon Lockett, Teaira Lockett, Marcus Williams, Lillian Willians, Darlene Young and Jack Young

Michelle and Matthew Harvey

Jeremy Harvey