The Roanoke Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present its annual fundraiser, “Miss Jabberwock 2016-“Encore” on Saturday May 14, in the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7:00.
Diane Jones, president of the Roanoke Alumnae Chapter, is proud to present the following contestants from throughout the valley, the schools they attend and their parents.
Vying for “Miss Jabbewock 2016” are contestants:
Erica Anderson, William Byrd High HS; parents, Eric and Tracy Anderson; Senora Anderson, Patrick Henry HS; parent, Shelby Anderson; Aliyah Basham, Patrick Henry HS; parents, Paula Basham and Marvin Merchant; Jayda Brown, William Fleming HS; parents, Derek and Tracy Brown; Leila Bryant, William Fleming HS; parents, Cochise and Dawn Bryant; Yazming Ferguson, Patrick Henry HS; parent, Monica Haley; and Norah Mulinda, Cave Spring HS; parents, Dr. & Mrs. James and Rosalyn Mulinda.
This year’s escorts are: Quincy Green, William Fleming HS; parents, Cedric and Linda Green; Tyreik Hash, Patrick Henry HS; parents, Brandie Hash Stokes and Shaun Stokes; Najair Jackson, Forest Park Academy; parents, Jason and Audrey Jackson; Ray Manns, Patrick Henry HS; parent, Cicely Manns; David Nabors, William Fleming HS; parent, Cathy Nabors; Phazhon Nash, Northside HS; parent, Tanisha Nash; and Kameron Whitfield, William Fleming HS; parents, Kirby Whitfield Jr. and Angela Whitfield.
ENCORE, the theme of this year’s production is designed to bring back those memories of past Jabberwocks. Director Greg Addison will be honoring and showcasing former Miss Jabberwock Queens from the past 10 years (2006-2016). Starting with: 2006-Ms. Antasia Ward; 2007-Signe’ Wright; 2008 Ms. Bianca Branson; 2009-Ms. Morgan Allen; 2010-Ms. Marjoretta Coles; 2011-Ms. Tiffany Jordan; 2012 -Ms. Jasmine Keeling; 2013-Ms. Aaliyah Gray; 2014- Ms. Sierra Brown and 2015-Ms. Sydnee Evans who will crown Miss Jabberwock 2016.
Escorts have played a significant role in every production, as well. Returning escorts are: Romeo Easley, Jarred Boyd, Devynne Espeut, Douglas Pitzer, Jalante Manns, David Cobbs, Eric Dillard, Jamyron Jones, Terence Stovall, Aarron Colston, Amodre Smith and Adrian Ambrose.
The show would not be complete without the Jabberwock Kids and their energetic performance under the direction of Ms. Kayla Flood. As a special treat, the Roanoke Times Paparazzi will be there to take pictures. So “dress to impress” and come early!
Tickets (at $25.00 per) may be purchased at Hair Attitudes or at the Jefferson Center Box Office until the night of performance. You are encouraged to come out and be part of this exciting and invigorating evening. Come join Co-chairs Trish White-Boyd, Helen Dean and Tanisha Nash; the president and members of the Roanoke Alumnae Chapter for an evening of entertainment and fun!
