African-American Banquet scheduled
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To be honored with a free meal at the eighth annual event will be all local African-American athletes, including team managers, who participate in school or Jaycee sports, as well as cheerleaders, band members and Pioneerettes. Also to be honored are all African-American graduating seniors.
The banquet’s keynote speaker will be Ralph M. Thompson, Metro Nashville Schools’ Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools. During his years in education, Thompson has served in numerous positions including teacher and principal at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. He was recently inducted into the Tennessee State University College of Education Wall of Fame.
One highlight of the banquet will be the presentation of the Christopher Todd Boyd Memorial Scholarships. In the past seven years, this scholarship fund has provided $17,200 to 24 local students, said banquet coordinator Donna Martin.
The African-American Athletic and Scholarship Banquet will take place at 6:30 p.m., Sat. Feb. 22 at the Civic Center and is open to the public.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for non-athletic students. Children under-4 are free.
The deadline for banquet registration is Sunday. To register call Martin at 473-6198 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Reservation forms can also be picked up at Silver Scissors Hair Salon.