Miss Lumbee, Jammi
Lowry, an Ambassador
for the Lumbee People
As Miss Lumbcc 2(H>|-2(>02.1 am
greatly honored to be the Ambassador
for the Luinbcc people. 1 have
traveled and made public appearances,
speaking engagements, and promotionsonbchalfoftheLuinbcctribe
1
feel that it is my rcsponsibilitytosharc
with t he Luinbcc people a summary of
events that 1 have enjoyed participating
in since being crowned in July
Right away as y our Miss Lumbcc 1
became very busy proudly rcprcscntingyouinJuly.
1 judged a parent-look
a-likc contest sponsored by the Boys
and Girls Club from Lunibcnon. I
visited Dial's Rest Home, performed
at the HCOP Awards Banquet held at
the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke, sting tlieNational Anthem
for the fourteen year-olds' Babe Ruth
StateTournament held atPumcll Swett
High School, visited some of our elders,
performed at local churches, and
attended several pageants
The months of August and September
gave me the opportunity to
represent you i n. my hometown. Pembroke.
I attended an LRDA Board
meeting, danced in several powwows
and performed at Purnell Swett High
School for Sophomore Night. It was
an honor to perform at Pembroke Day.
which was held at the University of
North Carolina at Pembroke where I
am currently a senior. 1 havcattcnded
w eekend powwows and performed at
various churches.
;.Throughoul the mont h of October
1 attended an LRDA staff luncheon,
sang the National Anthem for the
. UREMC meeting which was held at~
the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke, participated in the Boys
andGirls' ClubGrandOpcninginPcnibroke.
attended Wal-Mart Children's
Miracle Network Charitable Event in
Hope Mills where I performed various
songs, attended more powwows and
w as Head Dancer at the Lumbcc Fall
Powwow where I won a trophy for
switch dancing. Formanyofyouwho
may not be familiar with this ty pe of
dancing it is where the male and fe
mule dancers switch dancing styles
and imitate each other I was also the
first Miss Ltnnbcc to perform at the
Union Chapel Make A Difference Day1
The month of November is very
special to Native Americans. It is a
time to celebrate the contributions of
Indian people today and yesterday
During this month teachers throughout
North Carolina plan activities that
teach children about Indian culture
My first school was in Scotland
County . Laurel Hill Primary School
Then I continued nty trav els through
Robeson County w here I v isited an
additional fifteen schools. In the
schools I sang, demonstrated the traditional
dance, and most importantly
emphasized the significance of education
and cultural awareness. I believe
that all people walk within a circle
of life guided by a spirit greater than
us. Becauseofthisbclicf.Iusctcachings
of the medicine wheel as it symbolizes
the colors of all people and .
their ability to live together in harmony.
It is my personal philosophy to listen
to the drum of our elders and
become a drum major by preserving
our culture from the past, celebrating
it in the present, and sustaining it in
the future through our culture We
must understand the lessons and
values that our elders teach us to
demonstrate their responsibility for
maintenance of our generation
In closing, as I continue my reign as
Miss Lumbee 2001-20021 will strive
diligently to be an ambassador Rsflhe
Lumbee people and for Christ. 1 also
would like to extend special thanks to
all of my sponsors w ho helped me
become Miss Lumbee.
If my services are needed, please
contact me either through LRD A. Ms.
Angel Clark at 521 -8602. or at home
521-3706. You can also read additional
articles throughout my reign on
mv web pace vvvvw lumbee.org. lain
your Miss Lumbee. Jammi Lovvry.
Aho!
Mother & Daughter Win Pageants
Sahrina Sanderson and her daughter F.vita are both pageant winners.
On Oct. 20th, Sahrina was crowned as the Ms. N.C. America's Sweetheart.
She also won Photogenic, Sportswear, Costume, Best Hair, Best Dressed,
Best Smile, Overall Costume and was 1st runner-up for the Supreme title.
Evita Saybrianna Sanderson has won four additional pageants. Her first
pageant was won. on Oct. 6tli. She was crowned as Tiny Miss Diamond
USA and as the 4 and up Overall Diamond USA. She also won Photogenic,
Personality, Best Hair, Best Dressed, Prettiest Smite, Prettiest Eyes and
Most Beautiful.
Evita's second pageant was won on Oct. 20th. She was crowned as /V.C
Dixie Dreamgirls Mini Miss State. She also won Talent in her age division.
Her third and fourth pageants were woh on Nov. 17th. Her third pageant
won was as Tiny Miss Holiday (William M. Espey Scholarship Pageant).
Her fourth pageant was as Mini Miss Sapphire Dream. She won Most Beautiful,
Photogenic, Personality, Best Dressed, Best Smile, Prettiest Eyes, and
Sportswear in her age division. She was also crowned as the 0-4 Overall
Winner.
Evita also won the funniest costume in the Pre-K- Kindergarten division
at the mall on Oct. 31st. She was a deviled Egg.
Evita is the 4 year old daughter of Sahrina Sanderson and Michael Floyd.
The granddaughter of Sylvia L. Sanderson and the late James Edward and
Mary Francis Floyd. The great-granddaughter of the late Gus Howard
and Eva Mae Locklear and the late Ira and Nancv Sanderson.
Brother Helping Brother
i
Indian helping Indian, cousin helping
cousin, and brother helping
brother was the attitude as thirteen
(13) United Methodist of the Luntbee
tribe, front Pembroke. N.C. traseled
to the Holly Hill. South Carolina area
to assist the Santee Indian Organization
in repairing homes of low-income.
elderly and handicap with in
their community The work team responded
to a request from Millard
Lowry Jr. a Methodist missionary for
the General board of Global Ministries
in the South Carolina conference.
Like most of the Indian communities,
unemployment is high and poverty is
apparent reported Lowrv. "This is a
community outreach project with Santee
Indian Organization. Native
American Missionary, Holly Hill
United Methodist Church, and the
Rockingham Native American Cooperative
Ministry. U MC. This group we
helped on 26-2*7 ofOctober 200l was
in need of roofs over their heads that
don't leak and walls without holes to
keep out the cold. Money and labor
support is a must to help this Native
American community." said Lowry. a
member of the Lumbee tribe.
In Matthew 11: 2-6 John sends his
disciples to ask Jesus. "Are sou the
one who was to come, or should we
expect someone else?" Jesus replied.
"Go back and report to John what sou
hear and see: The blind receive sight,
the lame ssalk. those who base lepross
are cured, the deaf hear, the dead
are raised, and the good nesss is
preached to the poor." I he svork team
felt that thes were the ones to help the
Santee Indian Organization. There is
no one else helping these Native
Americans. We felt it ssas time to do
something and that we were the ones
that would start the process.
The svork team leader was the Reverend
Dwayne l.owrs of Ness Philadelphus
UMC. Reverends Doug
Chavis. Grace UMC and Marshall
Locklear. West Robeson UMC assisted
him. Other Methodist members
svere James Jacobs. Ericson Jacobs
and Ryan Jacobs of Sands Plains
UMC. Other Ness Philadelphus members
svere Cindy Locklear. D.wayne
Locklear. Ronnie McNeill, and Jeff
McNeill. Jeff Hunt from Branch
Street UMC ssas our final member.
Calvin and Georgeann Pratt svere
the owners of the first house to be re- .
paired when the COOP armed, consisting
of 11 members and 3 affiliated
churches from Rockingham District
in the North Carolina conference.
"The Pratts are both disabled and have
severe health needs. Their home has
not been repaired since the damage
caused by Hurricane Hugo more than
10 years ago. The Hat roof is in great
need of repair. They use pots and
buckets to catch the rainwater that
leaks through their ceiling." Upon inspection.
the ceiling was on the serge
of collapsing on their bed.
There are other homes that need
repairing with in the Santec Indian
community. Resources must be acquired
to help the Santee group. "Native
American communities have been
forgotten far too long." said l.owry.
"These people need shelter, they need
hope, and they need a helping handsomeone
that cares for them."
Contact Millard Lowry. Jr. at (910)
522-0670 to assist in this project.
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Anderson and Chavis
exchange vows in Texas
Carrie Faith Anderson and Scan Lenare Chavis. both of Fairfax, VA. were
united in marriage September 15.2001 at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian church.
Arlington, TX. The Reverend Lawrence D. Spencer officiated. Music was
provided by Joyce Hood, soloist and Jo Anne Thomson, organist. A reception
followed at Shady Valley Country Club. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the
groom's parents at Joe T. Garcia's in Fort Worth.
The bride is the daughter of Ms. Carol Tucker Anderson of Louisville, KY
and Mr. & Mrs. Peter Anderson of Granbury, TX. She is the granddaughter
of Mrs. Ruby Tucker and the late Marvin Tucker and Mr. & Mrs. Bruce
Anderson. The bridegroom is the son of Ms. Francine Chavis of Pembroke,
NC and Mr Michael Cuminingsof Charlotte. NC. He is the grandson of Mrs.
Gertrude Chavisand the lateHarv ardL. Chavis ofPcmbrokc. NC and Mr. & Mrs
Simeon Cummings ofPcmbrokc. NC. /
Thebride w as given in marriage by her father. Maid of honorwas Melissa
Reilly of Austin. Bridesmaids were Jcneane Miri. Heather Mahcr and Kim
Hairston. The house party included Karrie Hermancc and Tonya Elliott.
Readers were Gretel Pcrera and Daniel Cucllar. Flow er girls were the bride's
cousins, Sarah-Tucker and Megan Jenkins. Best man w as Jeremy Hammonds
of Houston. Groomsmen were Ryan Horton. Kevin Anderson. Casey Anderson
and Chad Reed. Ringbearer was the bride'sbrother. Alec Beau Anderson.
The bride is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where she
received her degree in advertising and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega
sorority. She is employed as a Marketing Manager at the Food Marketing
Institute m Washington. D.C. The groom is a graduatcof the Georgia Institute
of Technology where he received his degree in electrical engineering. He is
employed as a Manager in Sprint's Internet Product Management division in
Reston. VA Altera honeymoon in thcBrilish Virgin Islands, thecouple resides
inFairfa\.VA.
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In Loving Memory of
Kendron Brannagan Locklear
11-21-95
2-9-99
He will always be Grand Ma Theresa's special Boy in my heart. We Loved
him so much. Pa Pa Bobby, Aunt Gwen, Aunt Amelia, Aunt Amira, Uncle
Steven. Special cousins; Taylor, Zack, Kelsey. Trevor, Cade. And a special
little Brother Kai.
Teacher of the Year
English Teacher, Ann Smith was honored by the PurnellSwett lligli School
faculty and staff for Teacher of the Year.
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