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These ladies were recognized as the Top T wenty during the president's salute for their service to the NCNW. National By FELECIA McMILLIAN Speciai to the Chronicle President Thelma Pigford crowned Laeey DUlard u The 1995 Superstar " for her ticket sales for the second time. Felecia McMillian and Rosa Boykins received roses for writing the four plays for the dinner the - aire. Council of Negro Women Honors Members in Starwalk A "calvacade" of stars announced the president's salute to the Winston-Salem National Council of Negro Women on June 17 at the Shilohian-St. Peter's Center. "The purpose of the starwalk is to pay homage to the members of the local section fOf lfreir contributions through - out the year. It is because of these dedi cated women that the Winston Salem section continues," said Thelma Pigford, the president. This year's program was dedicated to the memory of Maxine Brandon who has served as chairperson of the decorating committee, chairperson of the nominating committee and the corresponding secretary for the A local section. Following the recognition ceremony, partici pants dined with the National Council and enjoyed the dinner theatre. The "Spectacular Starwalk" featured the superstars for the year. Lacev Dillard was crowned the 1994-1995 Superstar because sh? was the top ticket seller and for the local section. She was flanked by the members of her team who assisted with ticket sells: Rosa Boykins, Maria Burrell, Lamitha Hunter, Wilhelmena Long, Laura Miller, Tina Owens, Ms. Angela Owens, Roxanna Pitts, Dr. Man derline Scales and Norma Vin cent. v Pigford presented candles and candleholders to the team captains because, 'The team cap tains are the lights that "guide" the programs of the council," said Pigford. The other captains are Vir ginia Coleman and Clara Ellis (Team I); Evelyn Acree and Bernice Bess (Team II); Maria Burrell and Lacey Dillard (Team 111); Virginia. McCullough and pfkpl /TpQtri t W Q nW Deltra Bonner and Georgia Davis (Team V). Virginia McCullough was recognized as runner-up to Dil lard in ticket sales. Members who were recog nized as the Top Twenty were honored due to their consistent service to the organization. They made a parade down the walkway to receive their gifts. The top twenty are as fol lows: Evelyn Acree, Bernice Bess, Dr. Manderline Scales, Roxanna Pitts, Deltra Bonner, Lacey Dillard, Marcia Burrell, Virginia McCullough, Shirley Scott, Ethel Crawford, Virginia Coleman, Felecia McMillan, Rosa Boykins, Wilhelmenia Long, Norma ^Vincent, Rosa Feemster, Clara Ellis* . Maria Clyburn, Mary S. Jones, Ms. Lisa Johnson and Georgia Davis. President Pigford awarded life members Dr. Manderline Scales and Virginia McCullough corsages. Other life members who were not present included Sally Brown, Elvin Smith, Bernice Reynolds, Lam Dillard and Annie Alexander. President PigYord honored Rev. Roy Blake and his wife Linda Blake for their community service to the foster care system. Rev. and Blake are the first African American co-presidents of the Foster Care System. The National Council seeks to support their efforts in encour aging youth.In order to sponsor such a program as this, roajay members of the NCNW collabo rated to enhance the presenta tion. The decorations were pre pared by Bernice Bess and her committee which includes Lacy Dillard, Norma Vincent, Ms. Janice Hines, Valerie Reid, Mr. Amos Pigford, Ms. Tina Owens and Angela Owens. The food committee, headed by Ethel. Crawford, prepared a feast. Crawford received the Top Culi nast Award. The menu consisted of Roasted Turkey with a choice of three J^ges of dressing: onion, mushroom or sage. Giblet gravy and molded cranberry sauce added a final touch. Mama Pan ? Ham, Fried chicken* green beans, tossed salad, deviled eggs, , ? strawberry congealed salad ? mold, watermelon boat, hot rolls, * banana pudding, Mary Bethune ? f sweet potato pie, chocolate coconut and pineapple sheet cakes. Iced tea and coffee were served. Pigford, Shelia Brown, - Clara Ellis, Rosalind Banner,/ Queen Reid, Deltra Bonner," ' Kevin Lattimore and Tiffany Lattimore assisted Crawford. Student Receives Recognition The United States Achieve ment Academy announced today that Jacque Lewis has been rec Dgnized for academic achieve ment as a United States National Honor Roll Award winner. Lewis, who attended South West Elementary in Winston Salem and now attends I. Ellis Johnson Middle School, will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, which is published nationally. "Recognizing and support ing our youth is more important than ever before in America's history. Certainly, the United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedica tion to excellence and achieve ment, " said Dr. George Stevens, Executive Director of the United States Achievement Academy. The USAA National Honor Roll Awards provide honor roll students with many benefits and services and is a great tribute to a student's dedication, talent and ability. Jacque Lewis is the son of Melanie Lewis and Anzell Har rell, Jr. The grandparents are John and Mattie Lewis of Win ston-Salem and Anzell and June Harrell, Sr. of Laurinburg, N.C. The godmother is Claudette Benton all of Winston-Salem. Lewis plays football, basket ball and baseball. He also plays trumpet in the band. He attended the Mack Brown Football Camp at the University of N.C. at Chapel Hill. He received certificates for academic achievement, honor roll, best all around student and "Whiz Kid" at Solid Rock Bap tist Church. Bultman Receives Degree at UNC Ramona Dawn Bultman, a recent graduate of North Car olina State University, received her Masters of Architecture Degree. She received the following special awards: Chancellor's African American Leadership Award for 1994-95, NCSU School of Design, Top African American Graduate Student Scholarship Achievement Award for 1994-95, 1994-95 Graduate School, African American Grad uate Student Teaching Assis tantATutorial Award , Undergrad uate Degree UNC-Chapel Hill. Bultman is a member of Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in, Architecture and is presently residing in Raleigh. She is the daughter of Rita Bultman of Winston-Salem and Dr. Charles K. Bultman of Sumter, S.C. 2" off! ON ANY AMOUNT OF DRY CLEANING Present this coupon when dropping off your dry cleaning and receive 20% off your ticket total. 2 -day turnaround order must be picked up within 10 days of drop off to qualify for discount. COUPON EXPIRES JtJI.Y 27 hxcludes wedding dresses, furs, leathers, suedes A draperies. Ramona Dawn Bultman tribute to RosapParks PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM TOUR ?I? urn i ijWf? The Performai "The Cross" Ce Redemptive Bn Ticket Directed by: Theatre Time: 8:15 301 W. 5th re "Glory" ' n Center Avante the Moti MC Benton i Produced by Niche Communications Inc. in association with The Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development (901) 766-9744
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