On September 28, at the Senior Usher 83rd Anniversary observance the reigning Queen Jyliah Beasley crowned Zy’Anah Marion E. Birkes as the new Little Miss Morning Star.
Zy’Anah is an 8-year-old third grader at Mountain View Elementary School, daughter of Denitra Birkes and La Trelle Giddens. She was escorted by Isaiah Amin Muhammad and was sponsored by the 4th Sunday Ushers.
The First-runner up was Destiny Henry, a 6-year-old second grader at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, daughter of Cloteal A. and Marcus Henry. She was escorted by Christian Burnette and was sponsored by the 3rd Sunday Ushers.
The Second-runner up was La’Azia D. Lewis-Compton a third grader at Westside Elementary school, daughter of La´Tisa Webster. She was escorted by Adrian (Alex) Redmond and sponsored by the 1st Sunday Ushers.
Each contestant received flowers, a monetary donation. A goody bag was given to each contestant and escort. The celebration was a grand and glorious one for all.
Mrs. Brenda Graves, chairperson, Ms. Marion B. Smith, president, and Dr. L.A. Lewis is pastor.