Saturday, April 27th, 2024

G Gathering Friends of Hampton Roads annual Scholarship Ball supports high school seniors

Friends of Hampton Roads annual Scholarship Ball supports high school seniors



Friends of Hampton Roads, Inc. (FOHR) recently held their annual Scholarship Ball at Portsmouth's Renaissance Hotel. The black-tie affair generates funds for college-bound African American high school seniors. Celebrating its 20th year, the group has raised $400,000 while providing leadership and inspiration in the community.


From left: Johnetta Ewell, Friends of Hampton Roads Inc. President Vinnie Terrell, and Phyllis Willoughby-Cook.

Project Ball committee members Bonita Hunter and Dr. Cheryl Cauthen-Bond.

Harold and Marcia Ridgill supported the worthy event.

State Delegate Kenneth Alexander.

Keesya Hill Jones, member of the Friends of Hampton Roads.

Kadija Corinaldi age 15, left, and her friend Gabrielle Greene, age 16, volunteered at the event.

Jazz trio 5000 False Alarms provided the evening's music.

FOHR Publicity chair Nekeisha Keeling-Jefferson of Farmers Insurance.

FOHR members, from left: Michelle Woodhouse, Tiffany Franklin and Iris Nance of Farmers Insurance.

Beverly and Joe Everitt represented Sun Trust Bank, bronze sponsors for the event.

Dr. Richard and Pamela Wright are long-time supporters.

Hampton residents Karen Bland and Frank Greene enjoyed the evening.

From left: 3rd District Congressman Bobby Scott, city councilwoman and chair of the Democratic party of Chesapeake Dr. Ella Ward with Marie Mason.

City councilwoman and chair of the Democratic party of Chesapeake Dr. Ella Ward, left, with Terry McAuliffe, former chair of the Democratic National Party, former director of the Hillary Clinton campaign and current Virginia gubernatorial candidate.