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Our Next Event  . . .  September 9, 2010
                                and then September 19, 2010

 

Full Academy Meeting

Thursday September 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm
to discuss the upcoming season

Ziegfeld's
1824 Half Street SW

 

New Faces Show

Ziegfeld's (Downstairs stage)
Sunday September 19, 2010
$10 Entry Fee
Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
Show begins at 3:00 p.m.

 

Academy 2010-2011 Season Calendar Now Available

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 want to be part of the New Faces of 2010.


Congratulations to Mone't DuPree, Miss Gay Dream Girl 2010

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!


Sarah Lee Garrett is Miss Gaye Universe DC 2010

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.

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]


Save The Date ... 50th Annual Gaye Golden Boy Awards Scheduled

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!
 


We Have a New Miss Gaye Zodiac 2009!

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:

Capricorn Tammy Taylor Stephyns
Aquarius Arizona Blake
Pisces Alexandra B. Childs
Taurus CoCo Blackwell
Gemini Anthony Perkins
Leo Shelby Blake-Stephyns
Virgo Gucci Renee Blackwell
Libra Ronita B. Childs
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.
 

Flanked by Miss Capricorn, Tammy Taylor-Stephyns (left), Shelby Blake-Stephyns (center) learns she has just won the title of Miss Gaye Zodiac 2010.


33nd Royal Ball

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 the outgoing Royal Family for a most entertaining year.


Miss Gaye America DC 2009

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!

Regina Jozet Adams
Miss Gaye America (DC) 2009


Mr. And Miss Gaye USA (DC) Results

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!


Sasha Kennedy-Smith and Pebbles Take Turnabout  Titles

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.

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.


Yolanda M. Young (Carolyn "C.J" Davis)

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.

Click here to continue reading her tribute pages.


Mr. and Miss Black and White Chosen

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.

 

Mr. Black and White, Xavier Bottoms and Miss Black and White, Shelby Bottoms at the conclusion of the 2009 Black and White Ball


New Academy Mailing List Started

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.


Academy Happenings

 

The 2011 Zodiac Contests Continue

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:

Capricorn Ronita B. Childs
Aquarius D. Jozet Adams
Pisces Cowboy Childs
Aries Susannah York
Taurus CoCo Blackwell
Gemini Kanili Diamond
Cancer Rebecca Maharis-Lee
Leo Cee Cee Leone
Virgo * scheduled for next season *
Libra * scheduled for next season *
Scorpio * scheduled for next season *
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.


Current Academy Protocol

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:
   
Mr. and Miss Gaye Golden Boy:  Kip T. Brice and CoCo Blackwell
Mr. and Miss Gaye Academy:  Cowboy Childs and Charity B.
Most Promising Actor and Actress: Shammy Colby and Alexandra B. Childs
Mr. and Miss Showbusiness: Pat Garrett and Sylvia Stallone
His Excellency and The Grande Dame Ken Dennis and Kerri Blake
Emperor and Empress of the Silver Screen: Charles Blake and Jillian Kane Jaymes
Supporting Actor and Actress: Anthony Perkins and Veronica Blake
NY Drama Critic's Best Actor and Actress: Carlton Stephens and Ophelia Bottoms
Vice-President and Vice-Lady: Chip Dennis and Athena Couture
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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