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The full 2010-2011 Academy
Calendar is now available. Click
here to download a PDF version of the calendar.
We start the season with a full
Academy meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 7:00
pm in the downstairs Ziegfeld's bar. We'll be discussing
changes that are taking place this season and other
issues of importance. Please try to attend this
important meeting if you can.
The first show of the season
will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Ziegfeld's
but in the lower Ziegfeld's bar (and not upstairs in
Secrets). Our first show is the "New Faces Show" and is
under the direction of our Mr. and Miss Showbusiness,
Pat Garrett and Sylvia Stallone. If you're new to the
Academy and haven't been a "new face" yet - this is your
chance. Make sure that your House Mother knows that you
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Kristina Kelly stepped down in
style at the 2010 Miss Gay Dream Girl Pageant held at
Ziegfeld's Sunday May 23, 2010. There were 6 contestants
vying for the title that evening and each came ready to
walk away with the crown. Only one was able to ...
Mone't DuPree captured the Miss Gay Dream Girl crown
that afternoon. Ophelia Bottoms was First Runner-up and
Victoria Snow was Second Runner-up.
Congratulations to all the
contestants - it was a entertaining afternoon and all
did an outstanding job. Bravo to Mone't on her win and
what will be a wonderful year! |
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On Sunday March , 2010, 26
contestants participated in the 2010 Miss Gaye Universe
DC Ball and Patti Lovelace stepped down from the
title handing it over to Sarah Lee Garrett , Miss USA.
Destiny B. Childs, Miss India was first runner-up
and Regina Jozet Adams, Miss Russia, was second-runner-up. |
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Sarah Lee
Garrett, Miss Gaye USA (DC) after she accepts
the Miss Gaye Universe (DC) "Crown of Stars".
This is the first time since 1974 that Miss Gaye
USA has gone on to "win" the Miss Gaye Universe
(DC) crown. Sarah Lee follows in the historic
footsteps of Lainie Kazan, who was the last to
go from Miss Gaye USA to Miss Gaye Universe.
[Photos courtesy of Sarah Lee Garrett] |
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Yes, it's just a little over a
year away and we want you to go ahead and reserve the
date to join with The Academy of Washington in
celebrating our milestone 50th Annual Gaye Golden Boy
Awards.
The grand celebration will be
held on May 7, 2011 at the Almas Temple. Doors
will open to the public at 4:00 pm and Protocol will
begin at 6:00 pm. Come dressed in your finest as we
recommend black-tie/formal attire. More details will be
released as we get closer to the date .... but don't
miss this event!
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The ten of the twelve signs were
filled, nine individuals competed on Sunday,
January 10, 2010 and the
"women" of the Academy continue the hold on the
Zodiac medallion for another year!
The Zodiac Signs that
competed were:
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Capricorn |
Tammy Taylor Stephyns |
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Aquarius |
Arizona Blake |
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Pisces |
Alexandra B. Childs |
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Taurus |
CoCo Blackwell |
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Gemini |
Anthony Perkins |
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Leo |
Shelby Blake-Stephyns |
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Virgo |
Gucci Renee Blackwell |
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Libra |
Ronita B. Childs |
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Scorpio |
Tiffany Nicole Blackwell |
After a ghoul-ful
entrance and then on-runway transformation into
Miss Gaye Zodiac 2009, Veronica Blake led off a
wonderful evening of talent and self-expression
from the contestants. After an exciting contest, the title was passed on
to yet another female Zodiac contestant. Non-Finalist in
Self-Expression was Anthony Perkins, Non-Finalist in
Talent was Alexandra B. Childs, 2nd Runner-up was
Ronita B. Childs, 1st
Runner-up was Arizona Blake, and the title of
Miss Gaye Zodiac for 2009 was won by Miss
Leo, Shelby Blake-Stephyns.
Congratulations to
Shelby and "Bravo" to all the contestants for
a great Zodiac Finals contest.
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Flanked by Miss Capricorn, Tammy Taylor-Stephyns
(left), Shelby Blake-Stephyns (center) learns
she has just won the title of Miss Gaye Zodiac
2010. |
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After being postponed because
of historic snowfalls, a new Royal Family was crowned
on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Ziegfelds. After the current
Royal Family (King of Hearts Pat Garrett, Queen of
Hearts Sylvia Stallone, Prince Charming John Denver, and
Cinderella Alexandra B. Childs said their farewells, a
new group of Royalty stepped into place.
The Gaye Prince Charming for
2010 is Samuel Adams and Gaye Cinderella for
2010 is Bambi Jozet Adams. Michael Delaney was crowned
the King of Hearts for 2010 and Chris Monroe is our new Queen of
Hearts for 2010. Congratulations
to the new Royal Family and a heart-felt "thank you" to
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The 2009 Miss Gaye
America (DC) Pageant was held at Ziegfeld's on
November 22, 2009. Five Academy members competed in
five categories: State Costume, Swimwear,
Talent, Evening Gown, and On Stage Question.
The Academy members
competing were: Miss Florida, Sylvia Stallone; Miss Georgia,
Mona D. Lotts; Miss
Kansas, Regina Jozet Adams, Miss New Jersey, Gucci Renee
Blackwell, and Miss Pennsylvania, Charity B.
Childs.
The current Miss Gaye
America (DC), Destiny B. Childs, opened the show
with "One Short Day" from the Broadway play
"Wicked" and to entertain the
standing-room only crowd throughout the evening.
Destiny completed the evening as our Miss Gaye
America (DC) melting before our eyes on stage
but then returning for her final walk as Miss
Gaye America (DC).
Finalists in the
Pageant were: Miss Florida, Sylvia Stallone and Miss
New Jersey, Gucci Renee Blackwell. Second
Runner-up was Miss Georgia, Mona D. Lotts. First Runner-up was Miss
Pennsylvania, Charity B. Childs, and our new Miss
Gaye America (DC) for 2009 is Miss Kansas,
Regina Jozet Adams.
Congratulations Regina! |
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Regina Jozet
Adams
Miss Gaye America (DC) 2009 |
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Congratulations to
Anthony Perkins for winning the title of Mr. Gaye USA (DC) and
Sarah Lee Garrett (pictured right) for winning the coveted "silver rose" as
Miss Gaye USA (DC). It was a wonderful evening of
competition and all of the contestants deserve a "bravo"
for their efforts.
Not since Lainie Kazan
in the 1970's has the winner of Miss Gaye USA
(DC) gone on to later take the title of Miss
Gaye Universe (DC). Congratulations to Sarah on
making her mark in Academy history! |
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The current Miss Gaye Turnabout
(DC), Sierra Dawn Childs, both of our Entertainer of
Turnabout (DC) winners, Lucky Couture and Dirty Martini,
a large crowd, eight Miss Gaye Turnabout (DC)
contestants, and five Entertainer of Turnabout (DC)
contestants added up to an exciting and very
entertaining Turnabout contest at Ziegfelds on Sunday,
October 25th, 2009.
After a wonderful display of
charm and couture by our eight Miss Gaye Turnabout (DC)
contestants and entertainment by the five Entertainer of
Turnabout (DC) contestants, the judges' decisions were
announced.
In the Entertainer of Turnabout
contest, Johnny Bravo as "Ferrera Roche" was second
runner-up, Xavier Bottoms as "Nada Bottoms" was first
runner-up, and Bam Bam Blake as "Pebbles" was awarded
the title of Entertainer for Turnabout for 2010.
In the Miss Gaye Turnabout (DC)
contest, Diego Kane Lovelace as "Lace B. Childs" was second
runner-up, John Kane as "Aurora Garnett Blake" was first
runner-up, and Trace Couture as "Sasha Kennedy-Smith"
was crowned Miss Gaye Turnabout for 2010. This was
Trace's second attempt for the coveted crown. |
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Miss Gaye
Turnabout (DC) 2009 , Sierra Dawn Childs, with
Entertainer of Turnabout (DC) 2009, Lucky
Couture (not pictured, our other Entertainer of
Turnabout (DC) 2009 winner, Dirty Martini). |
Entertainer of
Turnabout (DC) 2010, Pebbles with Miss Gaye
Turnabout (DC) 2010, Sasha Kennedy-Smith after
winning their titles on Sunday evening. |
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Yolanda M. Young (Carolyn "C.J." Davis) died on
Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Bethesda MD, after
a brief illness. She was 60. She was a former
member of Beekman Place as Trina M. Young's
daughter.
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here to continue reading her tribute pages. |
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On Sunday, September
20, 2009, the 2008 Mr. and Miss Black and White, Shammy Jaymes and
Shelby Stephyns were presented and presided over
the 2009 Black and White Ball. Our new Academy
Debutantes and Debonairs were introduced to the
Gaye President (DC) of the Academy, Patrick
Turner-Lee and First Lady of the Academy, CeeCee
Leone. After a wonderful evening of
entertainment by Shammy and Shelby as well as
former titleholders, the new Mr. Black and White
Debonair, Xavier Bottoms, and Miss Black and
White Debutante, Shelby Bottoms received their
titles.
Congratulations to
Shammy and Shelby for a wonderful evening and to
Xavier and Shelby on what will a great year for
the two of them. |
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Mr. Black and
White, Xavier Bottoms and Miss Black and White,
Shelby Bottoms at the conclusion of the 2009
Black and White Ball |
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As of this week, a new
comprehensive Academy mailing list was created and the
first emails have gone out. This one-way mailing list
will be used to distribute information out to Academy
members and friends on Academy events and newsworthy
activities. It was generated from the
Academy Troop List. If you supplied an email address on
the Troop List, you should have received an email from "AcademyInfo"
at this website address (thewashingtonacademy.com).
If you are a member or friend of the Academy on the
Troop List and you didn't receive the email, please send
an
email to Veronica. Several emails have already been
returned because of non-existent email addresses.
Not a member of the Academy but
would still like to be kept abreast of Academy
happenings, send an
email to Veronica and she will add you to the
"Friends of The Academy" list. |
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The race to fill the
Zodiac wheel for the 2011 Zodiac contest has
begun and so far, the first of the monthly signs
have been taken.
The Zodiac Signs filled
so far are:
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Capricorn |
Ronita B. Childs |
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Aquarius |
D. Jozet Adams |
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Pisces |
Cowboy Childs |
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Aries |
Susannah York |
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Taurus |
CoCo Blackwell |
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Gemini |
Kanili Diamond |
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Cancer |
Rebecca Maharis-Lee |
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Leo |
Cee Cee Leone |
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Virgo |
* scheduled for next season * |
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Libra |
* scheduled for next season * |
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Scorpio |
* scheduled for next season * |
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Sagittarius |
* scheduled for next season * |
Remember that you must
sign up with Veronica Blake at least one week
before the contest if you want to compete. |
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Holding the Academy's
highest titles this year are our new 49th Best
Actor and Best Actress Sting and Kelly Garrett.
Congratulations to both for achieving this high
honor In addition
to our new Best Actor and Best Actress, the
Protocol Holders for our 49th Year are:
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Mr. and Miss Gaye Golden
Boy: |
Kip T. Brice and CoCo Blackwell |
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Mr. and Miss Gaye
Academy: |
Cowboy Childs and Charity B. |
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Most Promising Actor and
Actress: |
Shammy Colby and Alexandra B. Childs |
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Mr. and Miss Showbusiness: |
Pat Garrett and Sylvia Stallone |
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His Excellency and The Grande Dame |
Ken Dennis and Kerri Blake |
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Emperor and Empress of
the Silver Screen: |
Charles Blake and Jillian Kane Jaymes |
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Supporting Actor and
Actress: |
Anthony Perkins and Veronica Blake |
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NY Drama Critic's Best
Actor and Actress: |
Carlton Stephens and Ophelia Bottoms |
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Vice-President and
Vice-Lady: |
Chip Dennis and Athena Couture |
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President and First Lady: |
Fred McMurray and Veronica Blake |
Congratulations to all
of our Golden Boy recipients and to our new Best
Actor and Actress. |
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