Lakeview NAACP branch holds annual awards gala, honors local heroes
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Wednesday,
October 27, 2010
12:54 pm
Youth Award recipient Jordan Mayers with his mother Cheryl Mayers and Phylis Tinsley.
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Doris Hicks presented the Education Awards to Malverne High School librarian On Kyung Joo and teacher Daniel Gibbons.
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Phyllis Wright, left, pesented the Branch Recognition Awards to former Herald editor Dana Williams, center, and Ronica Ebron.
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Pastor Katherine Corbett presented Dr. Lester Young Jr. and Dr. Renee Young with the Distinguished Service Award.
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Five-year-old Miles Caton belted out a Sam Cooke tune.
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Co-captains of the football team, Tommie Hill and Jordan Richard, said a few kind words about their favorite coach, Kito Lockwood.
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Members of the Malverne High School football team were on hand to support their coach and Gala honoree Kito Lockwood.
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The Lakeview branch of the NAACP held its 24th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala celebration last Friday to honor individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life for local residents and demonstrated commitment to community service, according to branch President Bea Bayley.