The Royal Jewels of Sheehy Elementary, the group mentored by the Tampa Chapter of The Links, Inc., had an opportunity to put their etiquette skills to work recently. The Tampa Links hosted its annual Mother/Daughter Tea in honor of the girls. The 4th and 5th graders wore their Sunday best, and the chapter provided hats, pearls and gloves to top off the outfits. They were served sandwiches, and dessert with a spot of tea. The Tampa Park Community Center was decorated to perfection with many members displaying their finest tea sets and tier dishes. A group of girls from St. Peter Claver School also attended. Felicia Harvey, granddaughter of Link Hazel Harvey and Tampa Chamber of Commerce official, was the guest speaker.
Royal Jewels of Sheehy Elementary pose after their Tea: Kneeling: L-R: Betty Hernandez, Emily Macias, Symorra Churchwell, Synovia James, Brianna Nickerson, Mikeiyonna Gilmore, Ci’Arra Maddix-Evans, and De’Shawna Miller.
Sitting: L-R: Rozana Bass, Christie Wallace, Ashliona Martin, Kamiah Courtney Veronica Williams, Leandrinique Ponder, Desire McMillan, Nevaeh Tolbert, and Jahnaye Moody.
Standing: L-R: Adirah Valor, Joanna Rene, Joanna Hernandez, Anjaliyah Chapman, Nylijah Mobley, Brynette Louis, Sole’ Herring, Lanika Johnson, Asya Walden, Kenniyah Gaffney, Ayana Gaines, Kashia James, Meia Keaton, Anniqua Sawyers, Kanesha Slater, Jordyn Davis, Kourtney Lawton and Ceana Taylor.
Links Evelyn Bethune, Margarette Spears, Marlina McClure and Ruby Brown chaired the event. Kay Andrews is the president of the chapter. (PHOTOGAPH BY BRUNSON)
