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Delaware State Sussex alums host scholarship gala
Honorees gathered for a group photo are (l-r) Janie T. Miller, The Sussex County Chapter of the Delaware State University Alumni Association President J. Cagney France; Manny R. Davis; the Rev. Janet Maull Martin; Faye M. Blake; and Dr. Bradley Skelcher. Seated in front is Dr. Martin A. Drew. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
December 22, 2019
The Sussex County Chapter of the Delaware State University Alumni Association held its 10th Annual Student Scholarship Fundraiser and Gala Dec. 7 at the Georgetown CHEER Center. The event featured a silent auction, dinner, music, recognition of student scholarship recipients, and honoring of community achievers.
Honorees gathered for a group photo are (l-r) Janie T. Miller, The Sussex County Chapter of the Delaware State University Alumni Association President J. Cagney France; Manny R. Davis; the Rev. Janet Maull Martin; Faye M. Blake; and Dr. Bradley Skelcher. Seated in front is Dr. Martin A. Drew. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
DSU King/Queen and Court representatives shown are (l-r) Christian Chapman, Mister Junior; Marcus Dunn, Mr. DSU; William Adams, Mr. Senior; and Demetreus Lee, Mr. Sophomore. In front are Monet Williams, Miss Junior; Tahjay Warner, Miss DSU; and Miesha Waters, Miss Freshman.
The Rev. Dr. Janet Maull-Martin, flanked by Sussex County Chapter President J. Cagney France and chapter member Stell Parker-Selby, accepts her award.
Master of Ceremonies Cliffvon Howell, left, shares a moment with honoree Manuel Davis.
Miss DSU Tahjay Warner and Mr. DSU Marcus Dunn introduce the Homecoming Court.
Master of Ceremonies Cliffvon Howell addresses the audience.
Shamaya Young, shown with DSU President Dr. Wilma Mishoe, left, and Sussex County Alumni Chapter Vice President Bernard Carr, was one of four scholarship recipients recognized. Not shown are Mi’Cah Shelton, Journey A. Barner and Aaron Mollock.
Sussex County Alumni Chapter President J. Cagney France, left, and chapter member Waynne Paskins present Janie Miller with an award recognizing her contributions to the community.
Honoree Fayetta M. Blake is surrounded by family and friends. Standing in back are (l-r) Melody Taylor-Bentick, Keda Dorisca, Alex Taylor and John Bentick. In front are Gracie Gibbs-Tabler, Blake, Sarah Gilmour and the Rev. Marjorie Belmont-Burns.
Dr. Bradley Skelcher, flanked by Sussex County Chapter President J. Cagney France and chapter member Stell Parker-Selby, accepts his award.
Dr. Martin A. Drew, recipient of the President’s Choice Award, delivers his acceptance speech.
