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Dear Academy Members
and Friends,
This is to inform you that Executive Board of The Academy of Washington,
Inc. has decided to cancel the 2011-2012 Academy Season. We will wait
and start the the new season and the celebration of our 50th year in the
Fall of 2012 at Club 555.
This is the only fair solution for all of our titleholders and members. I
hope that you will respect this important decision which was made after
much thought.
When things settle down from the holidays, we will be planning some
Academy social events and fundraisers at various clubs around the city
for all of us to attend and participate. So be looking forward to those event notices.
I wish you all a Happy Holiday.
Love, Love, Love,
Mame
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On July 20th, our
former President of The Academy of Washington,
Fred McMurray, after a lengthy illness. The
Academy will miss his grace, charm and fantastic
sense of humor. Our thoughts go out to his
family and partner, Jerry Vale at this time.
Viewing services were held at the Jefferson
Funeral Chapel on Friday, July 22, 2011 and the
Funeral service was held on Saturday, July 23 at
11:00 am at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. A
private burial was held at Quantico the
following Monday afternoon.
Fred was an active member of Henry Street and
was the Best Actor of Henry Street in 2005 and
Mr. Henry Street in 2007.
His Academy titles
included:
2002 - Henry Street
Newcomer
2003 - Academy Honor Guard
2004 - Understudy to the Best Actor, Frank
Sinatra
2005 - Mr. Gaye Golden Boy (DC) with Eva Gabor
2006 - Most Talented Male
2007 - Male Entertainer of the Golden Boy
2008 - Vice-President of The Academy with
Veronica Blake
2009 - President of the Academy with Veronica
Blake
2010 - Patrick Dennis Statesman Award |
President Fred McMurray
with First Lady Veronica Blake
at the 2010 Gaye Golden Boy Awards. |
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The First Family of The
Academy of Washington 2009-2010, Fred McMurray -
President, Veronica Blake - First Lady, Jerry Vale -
Chief of Staff, and Tom Smothers - First Son. |
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Mone't DuPree stepped down in
style at the 2011 Miss Gay Dream Girl Pageant held at
Ziegfeld's Sunday May 22, 2011. There were 5 contestants
vying for the title that evening and each came ready to
walk away with the crown. Only one was able to ... Sasha
Jozet Adams captured the Miss Gay Dream Girl crown
that afternoon. Brandy Alexander was First Runner-up and
Bianca Starr was Second Runner-up.
Congratulations to all the
contestants - it was a entertaining afternoon and all
did an outstanding job. Bravo to Sashat on her win and
what will be a wonderful year! |
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The race to fill the
Zodiac wheel for the 2012 Zodiac contest
continues. Who will compete to take
the medallion from Mr. Gaye Zodiac (DC) 2011, Cowboy Childs?
The Zodiac Signs filled
so far are:
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Capricorn |
Sebastian
J. Adams |
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Aquarius |
Shelby Bottoms |
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Pisces |
Isis
Devereaux |
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Aries |
Prince J. Adams |
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Taurus |
Erik J. Adams |
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Gemini |
Chip J. Adams |
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Cancer |
Preston J. Adams |
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Leo |
Cee Cee Leone |
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Virgo |
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Libra |
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Scorpio |
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Sagittarius |
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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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The ten of the twelve
signs were filled, eight individuals competed on
Sunday, January 9, 2011 and the "women" of the
Academy had to relinquish the Zodiac medallion
over to the “men”!
The Zodiac Signs that
competed were:
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Capricorn |
Ronita B. Childs |
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Pisces |
Cowboy Childs |
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Taurus |
CoCo L. Blackwell |
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Gemini |
Kanili Diamond |
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Cancer |
Rebecca Lee Maharis |
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Leo |
Cee Cee McCray |
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Virgo |
Xavier Bottoms |
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Libra |
Patrick Turner Lee |
Miss Gaye Zodiac (DC)
2010, Shelby Blake Stephyns led off a wonderful
evening of talent and self-expression from the
contestants. After an exciting contest, the
title was passed on to a male Zodiac contestant.
Non-Finalist in Self-Expression was Miss Cancer,
Rebecca Lee Maharis, Non-Finalist in Talent was
Miss Taurus, CoCo L. Blackwell; 3rd Runner-up
was Miss Leo, Cee Cee McCray; 2nd Runner-up was
Mr. Virgo, Xavier Bottoms; 1st Runner-up was Mr.
Libra, Patrick Turner Lee; and the title of Mr.
Gaye Zodiac (DC) for 2010 was won by Mr. Pisces,
Cowboy Childs.
Congratulations to
Cowboy and "Bravo" to all the contestants for a
great Zodiac Finals contest. |
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Cowboy Childs,
Mr. Gaye Zodiac, 2011 |
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Thanks to all the performers of
the October 17th, Rainbow History Benefit, The Academy
of Washington raised over $2161 for
The Rainbow History
Project. It was a wonderful show and was truly enjoyed
by the audience.
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On Sunday, September
26, 2010, the 2009 Mr. and Miss Black and White,
Xavier Bottoms and Shelby Bottoms were presented and presided over the 2010 Black and White Ball. Our new Academy
Debutantes and Debonairs were introduced to the
Gaye President (DC) of the Academy, Fred
McMurray and First Lady of the Academy, Veronica
Blake. After a wonderful evening of
entertainment by Xavier and Shelby as well as
former titleholders, the new Mr. Black and White
Debonair, Link Blake, and Miss Black and
White Debutante, Angelika Jozet Adams received their
titles.
Congratulations to
Xavier and Shelby for a wonderful evening and to
Link and Angelika on what will a great year for
the two of them. |
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Miss Black and
White, Angelika Jozet Adams and Mr. Black and
White, Link Blake at the conclusion of the 2010
Black and White Ball |
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Holding the Academy's
highest titles this year are our new 50th Best
Actor and Best Actress Carlton Stephens and
Ophelia Bottoms.
Congratulations to both for achieving this high
honor Our Academy
Protocol for our 50th Year are (in order of
presentation):
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Diplomatic Corps |
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Academy Honor Guard - American Flag |
Cowboy Childs |
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Academy Honor Guard - Gay Pride Flag |
Boy Blake |
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Vice-President and
Vice-Lady |
Trace Couture and Shelby Blake-Stephyns |
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President and First Lady |
Chip Dennis and Athena Couture |
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Crown Holders |
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Mr. and Miss Gaye Golden
Boy |
Perfecto and Tammy Grimes |
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Mr. and Miss Gaye
Academy |
Shammy Colby and Shelby Bottoms |
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King and Queen of Hearts |
Daniel Vinton and Cameron Carrington |
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Miss Gaye America (DC) |
Alexandra B. Childs |
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Miss Gaye Universe (DC) |
Destiny B. Childs |
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Acting Division |
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Most Promising Actor and
Actress |
Fiyero Lovelace and Angelika Jozet Adams |
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Miss Gaye Zodiac |
Cowboy Childs |
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Foreign Actor and Actress |
Ken Dennis and Alexis Colby |
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His Excellency and The Grande Dame |
Ricky Van Shelton and Danielle Devereaux |
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Emperor and Empress of
the Silver Screen |
Jericho and Kerri Blake |
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50th Gaye Best
Actor and Gaye Best Actress |
Carlton Stephens and Ophelia Bottoms |
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If you are a member or friend of the Academy on the
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