"Daddy's Girls Rock"

Daddy's Diamonds held its second annual "Daddy's Girls Rock" event on Feb. 21 at the Wellspring Church Student Center. Despite inclement weather, the event was a success.

One diamond from each of the four classes was selected to be honored on that night for the commitment that they have shown in the weekly life skills classes. Girls that were honored include Nikiya Lawson, La'Desire'e Holloway, Tri'neeka Washington and Phillipians Foster.

The Delta Sigma Theta sorority was honored because of its outstanding dedication and service to the community. Also honored was Pastor Terry Brassfield of H.I.S. ministries for her leadership ability and strength, and Mrs. Joyce Sanders was awarded the Honorary Diamond Award for unwavering support and commitment to the community.

Each individual received a plaque and a Daddy's Diamonds shirt.

Honorary mention was bestowed to Daddy's Diamonds teacher Ms. Norma Valley and Daddy's Diamonds mentor Ms. Nina Watson for their outstanding commitment and dedication toward the organization.

One of the highlights of the event was the panel, which was hosted by DD mentor Katrina Evans. Panelists included Mrs. Finda Robertson, Sandy Gillespie, Chavis Spann, Lisa Beal, Melissa Logan and Doug Echols Jr.

Questions were chosen by the Daddy's Diamonds girls for each of the panelists to address. Some of the questions included topics on self-esteem, comprehensive sex education and dressing for success.

Sponsors for the event were Wellspring Church, Nucor-Yamato Steel, Nucor Steel, Farmers Bank & Trust, Southern Bancorp, Rep. Dave Wallace, Rep. Monte Hodges, Bishop Gregory Brown, Mrs. Sharanda Williams, Mrs. Donna Jones, Mr. Joe Harris, Councilman John and Martha Musgraves, Ms. Nina Watson, Councilman Stan Parks, Mayor James and Mrs. Joyce Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Gillespie, patrons of Just Cutting Up salon, Mr. Dezmond Hammond, Mrs. Paulette Walker, Mrs. Christie Patterson, Mrs. Michelle Sims, Mr. John Correnti, Dawson Employment Service, Mrs. Finda Robertson, Councilman Stan Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Logan, Living Word COGIC, the Rev. and Mrs. Ladder Whaley, Mr. and Mrs. Darren Dyson, Ms. Sharon Harris, Larry and Maresa Whaley, Jeremy Whaley, Tiffany Dobson, Dennis Prude, BayMar Realty, The Whaley Group and Mrs. Talisa Waggoner.

For more information about Daddy's Diamonds or to get involved, contact Director Rhonda Hodges at 870-740-8004.