Miss Black Burke County to be crowned
DIVAS OF EXCELLENCE
From Staff Reports

Bell, 16, daughter of Judy Ann Bell of Sardis; senior. Career aspiration: registered nurse.

The Divas of Excellence will be presented during the 29th annual Miss Black Burke County Pageant 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in the J.D. Smith Auditorium at Burke County High School. The scholarship fundraiser is sponsored by the Burke County Black Coalition, and this year's theme is "Glamorous." The reigning queen, Veronica Henderson will crown this year's winner.

The Divas of Excellence were selected to participate this year because of their high moral character, leadership potential, community involvement and positive outlook on life and have been involved in character education workshops conducted by Burke County community, civic and religious leaders including Daphney Ivery, principal; Ernita J. Terry, doctoral candidate; Dr. Elvira Jackson, media specialist; Jackie Payton, educator; Kerry Mack, make-up artist/skin care consultant; Jessica Harr, activities director; Teresa L. Carter, community manager; Ethel R. Roberts, chorus teacher; Pat Roberts, senior counselor; June Powell, language arts teacher; Katina Williams, social worker; and LaSonya GrifKimber fin, health educator.

Jalisa Cobb, 16, daughter of Darlene Cobb of Waynesboro; senior. Career aspiration: physician. Kimber Dove, 18, daughter of Sidney Dove of Waynesboro; college freshman. Career aspiration: dental hygienist. Ciara Dukes, 17, daughter of Bettey Dukes of Waynesboro; senior. Career aspiration: psychiatrist. Eboni Evans, 17, daughter of Dona' Bellamy of Hephzibah; senior. Career aspiration: physician's assistant. Donnesha Kelley, 17 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Wimberly of Waynesboro; senior. Career aspiration: pharmacist. Jeanette Lovett, 17, daughter of Jeanelle M. Lovett and Joseph Lovett of Waynesboro; senior. Career aspiration: teacher. Altwanette Sapp, 17, daughter of Alton and Ann Sapp of Waynesboro; senior. Career aspiration: pediatric nurse. Brittani Scott, 17, daughter of Bonnie Jordan of Keysville; senior. Career aspiration: psychiatrist. Warlette Shubert, 18, daughter of Essie Smallwood of Millen; college freshman. Career aspiration: Spanish teacher. Regina White, 17, daughter of Gloria Jordan of Waynesboro; senior. Career aspiration: fashion model or teacher. Yurekia Woods, 16, daughter of Victoria Woods of Waynesboro; junior. Career aspiration: realtor.