North Carolina Azalea Festival

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April 11-15, 2012
65th North Carolina
Azalea Festival
DDT at the Mall
Dillard’s
El Agave
Encore Shoes
Express
Express Men
Fifi Jewelry & More
Finish Line, The
Flip Flop Shops
Fleishman’s
Foot Locker
Footaction USA
Forever 21
Gamestop
Glow Golf
GNC Live Well
Golden Nails
Great American Cookie Co.
Gymboree
Hair Plus
Hairworks
Helzberg Diamonds
Hibbetts Sports
Hot Topic
Independence Express Train
J&J Jewelry Watch & Jewelry Repair
Jasmine Diamonds
JCPenney
Journeys
Journeys Kidz
Justice, Just For Girls
Kay Jewelers
Kitchen Collection
Lane Bryant
Lee Nails
Lenscrafters
Lids
Life Community Church & Bookstore
Limited, The
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Ming Tree
Motherhood Maternity
New York Stitches & Cleaners
Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet & Sushi
Nine West
Pacific Sunwear
Payless Shoesource
Perfume Gallery
Pretzel Maker
Rack Room Shoes
Radio Shack
Reeds Jewelers
Ruby Tuesday
Sarku Japan
Scotto’s Pizza
Sears
Silver & Gold Connection
Silvina
Spencer Gifts
Sports Fan-Attic
Starbucks Coffee
Studio Seven
Sunglass Hut
Surf Expo
Things Remembered
Time Warner Cable Store
Times At Hand
Trade Secret
US Cellular
Verizon Wireless
Victoria’s Secret
Vitamin World
Yankee Candle Company
Zales Jewelers
Conveniently located in the heart of Wilmington, at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Oleander Drive.
Aeropostale
All About Jumpin
American Eagle Outfitters
Ann Taylor Loft
Artscapes
Asian Beauty
Auntie Anne’s
Authentiks
Baba Ghannouj
Basix
Bath & Body Works
Belk
Best Buy Mobile
Body Central
Brookstone
Cape Fear Formal Wear
Cape Fear T’s
CellAXS
Charley’s Grilled Subs
Charlotte Russe
Chick-fil-A
Children’s Place, The
Claire’s Boutique
College of Wilmington
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius
With more than 100 retailers, Independence Mall is the region’s largest one-stop shopping mall.
You’ll find some of the hottest names in fashion, from Aeropostale to Zales. Of course, we’re just getting started.
See what’s in store at shopindependencemall.com or call the Mall Management Office at 910-392-1776.
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65th North Carolina Azalea Festival | 1
Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Officers & Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Azalea Princess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Queen’s Coronation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Kenny Loggins Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Scotty McCreery Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Street Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Street Fair Main Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Festival of Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
In Fond Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Celebrities & Special Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Queen’s Court & Escorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Queen Azalea LXV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Summerall Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Azalea Belles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Cole Bros. Circus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Boxing Event & Coin Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour . . . . . . . . .37
Remember When. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Past Queens 1948-2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43
Past Presidents 1948-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Special Thanks – Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
Festivals Past 1948-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Celebrity Moments of the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Parade Route & Line-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
2012 Children’s Art Contest Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Festival Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
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l community service
At Progress Energy, we put our energy into more than electricity.
Each year, our company and our employees give millions of
dollars and countless hours of community service. It’s all part of
the Energy Help we bring to you and the community every day.
©2012 Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
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and share our energy with the community.
WE DELIVER ELECTRICITY TO HOMES –
Martin R. – Lineman
ENERGY HELP
Dr. Charles R. Kays
2012 President, NC Azalea Festival
Be sure to join us next year for the 66th North Carolina Azalea Festival, April 10-14, 2013.
It has been a pleasure and honor to serve as President of the 65th North Carolina Azalea Festival, an experience that has shown
me the true spirit of what is good in our community… the spirit of volunteerism and friendship.
On a personal note, I would like to thank my nurses, Kerry and Melissa for their support and patience over the past many
months. Also, my wife Carol and daughters Grace and Lilly for their understanding and encouragement. And of course, many,
many thanks to the thousands of Azalea Festival volunteers and supporters!
We hope you will enjoy all the Festival has to offer. As in years past, we have this year an outstanding Parade, Street Fair, Circus,
Concerts, Coin Show, Boxing Tournament, Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour, Historic Wilmington Foundation Home
Tour, and more, all festooned with the beautiful Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles! It is Southern finery at its best.
The Festival is also grateful for the generosity of our Patrons, Donors, Event Sponsors, Community Partners, Benefactors, and
Major Sponsors. They are the financial life blood of the Festival, and we owe our continued success to their loyal support.
A recent UNCW Economic Impact study, that took nearly a year to complete, revealed that the Festival
generates over $50 million dollars in just five days! On behalf of all our hard working volunteers,
I would like to thank everyone for their amazing enthusiasm and support.
I write to you as only one of thousands of citizens who come together annually to orchestrate the
North Carolina Azalea Festival. These citizens work for months to plan and execute every aspect of
the Festival… all so we can showcase Wilmington’s warm southern charm, hospitality, and beauty.
It is estimated that nearly 600,000 people sample what the Festival has to offer.
Welcome to the 65th North Carolina Azalea Festival...”JOIN THE TRADITION!”
Beverly Perdue
Governor
Sincerely,
Best wishes for another successful year filled with health and happiness in Wilmington.
The North Carolina Azalea Festival has been a symbol of Wilmington since 1948. In addition
to enjoying the colors of spring and the crowning of the Azalea Queen, there will be good
food, entertainment and fun for the entire family. There is no better way to spend a weekend
in North Carolina than enjoying Southern hospitality at the 2012 North Carolina Azalea Festival.
On behalf of the State of North Carolina, it is a pleasure to offer warm greetings to everyone
attending the 2012 North Carolina Azalea Festival. It is my privilege to welcome visitors to
our Port City, where I hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy the many attractions that
make Wilmington a wonderful place to live, work and visit.
Dear Friends,
Welcom
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Special thanks to all those that have worked so hard to make this weekend
special, and I hope that you truly enjoy the celebration that the North Carolina Azalea
Festival offers. May God bless you and all who join us for this classic celebration!
I am especially pleased that since coming to Congress, I have officially been able
to recognize the North Carolina Azalea Festival as a great American tradition, allowing it
to take its rightful place among our nationally-recognized festivals. After all, this tradition
is not only a North Carolina treasure, but also an American one.
It is a history that recognizes and honors the freedoms and opportunities that our
great country provides to all. It is the natural heritage of gardens, flowers, and beautiful
landscape that this Port City provides. And it is the hope that each and every person who
joins in this special weekend will celebrate the beginning of Spring in a wonderful
variety of events with friends and family.
Welcome to beautiful Southeastern North Carolina! The 65th North Carolina
Azalea Festival reflects the history, heritage, and hopes of the citizens and community of
Wilmington and New Hanover County, North Carolina.
U.S. HELSINKI COMMISSIONER
ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND
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CO-CHAIRMAN
CONGRESSIONAL WATERWAYS CAUCUS
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President-Elect
Donna Cameron
Steve Coble
Vice President
Treasurer
Robby Collins
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Sandra Ray Criner
Office Manager
Alison Baringer
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Parade Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Crowell, Leslie Moore
Parade Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Baines
Parade Floats & Technical Advisor . . . . . . . .John Russ, Meghan Tadlock
Parade Kings & Queens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ann Kirby
Parade Marshalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassie Williamson
Parade Reviewing Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hugh McManus
Past Presidents’ Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Spradley
Past President Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Ballantine, Bill Rudisill
Patrons’ Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Gibbs, Terry Collins
Patron’s Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn Good, Chris Crouch,
Christina Kaprantzas Etters
Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Davis, Edwina Batson
Pre-Festival Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandee Spradley, Brenda Dalrymple
Queen’s Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloria Ezzell
Queen’s Coronation . . . . . . . . . Gloria Ezzell, Denise Szaloky, Jen Wayne
Queen’s Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg & Beth Bell
Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tina Stancill
Scholarship Pageant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kande Collins, Amy Queen
School Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Ashcraft
Souvenir Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana Reason Evans, Beck Smith
Souvenir Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WC Lanier, Christy Lanier
Sponsor Banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Willie Dalrymple
Sponsor Relations (Major Sponsor) . . . . . . . . Justin Wolfe, Teddy Davis
Sponsor Relations (Other) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deirdre McGlone-Webb,
Patrick Boykin, Chris Dean
Street Fair – Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . Donna Robbins, Debbie Bowden
Street Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Hays
Street Fair – Events . . . . . . . .Deb Collins, Ernie Nicholas, Cynthia Hunt
Street Fair – Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Henderson
Street Fair – Main Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Hedge, Hal Smith,
Donna Robbins, Marty Malter
Summerall Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iÃiÊ9>ÀLÀÕ}
Ticket Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alison Baringer, Jordan Hinkley
Tour Groups / Volunteer Mgmt. / Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alison Baringer, Jordan Hinkley
Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lt. David MacAlpine, Sgt. Chris Robinson,
Cpl. Mike Fike, Sgt. Kevin Johnson
Transportation - Entertainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Arnette
UNC Wilmington Economic Impact Study. . . . . . . . . Stephen Meinhold
UNC Wilmington Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Max Allen, Jimmy Bass
Visiting Ships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin Aley
Workers’ Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Hays, Mark Johnson, Tracy Conlon
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Liz Carroll
Administrator – General Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alison Baringer
Advertising & Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Collette
Airlie Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Ezzell, Debi Causey, Rick Stinson
Art Show at St. James Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barbara Bear Jamison, Gale Smith
Art Unveiling Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debi Causey, Deb Hays
Azalea Belles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Poulos, Linda McCall
Azalea Festival Children’s Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annie Anthony
Azalea Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ingrid Corbi, Gennifer Miller
Boxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Thompson
Cadet Escorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan & Doug DeGroote
Celebrities/Queen/Miss NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alison Baringer
Celebrity Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Crowell, Leslie Moore
Celebrity Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Britt
Children’s Art Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Kraybill, Allison Horton
Circus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie & Skip Watkins
City Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Adams
Coin Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacquie Flanigan
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Wrigglesworth
Concert - Backstage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David & Shelby Moore
Concert - Hospitality & Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ted & Jane Davis
Concert - Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Hardison
Concert - Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie & Jean Lawler
County Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wanda Copley
E.M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Gilmore, Scott Goodyear
Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain Herman Born II, Captain Dan Stahl
Garden Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Smith, Susan Nettleman
Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting . . . . . . . . . Bonnier Faler, LeNeve Duncan
Governor’s Press Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Wolfe, Allen Cobb
Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alison Baringer, Bernhard Thuersam
Home Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura Trivett, George Edwards
Hospital Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha Harlan, John H. Gizdic
Hospitality Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meredith Ezzell
Information Booth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathie Jordan
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan R. Kelly
Invitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frances Lamb, Kym Crowell
Multicultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9ÛiÊ*>}>]ÊÀÃÊ>>`Þ
Official Party Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Cyphers
Official Party Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Crowell, Leslie Moore
Official Party Private Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina Hart
Official Party Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina Hart, Sandy Cyphers
Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Russ, Meghan Tadlock
Parade Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim McCoy
Parade Bleachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Lancaster
President
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An occasion to celebrate
Acupuncture Associates
Alliance Credit Union
Applied Resource Management, PC
Ashley Furniture Homestore
AssistedCare at Home
Atlantic Packaging
Linda Baddour
Dr. Richard & Marnie Bahner
Mitch and Connie Baker
Bank of America Home Loans
The Bankruptcy Center
(Meredith P. Ezzell, Esq.)
Tom & Kathleen Barber
The Barth Family
Baugh Consulting
BB & T
Blush Haus of Beaute
Bob King Buick-GMC, Inc.
The Boyette Law Firm
Linda Bridges
Philip & Christy Brown
Helen & Clay Brumbaugh
Jim Bryan
Bill & Brandi Buchanan
Paul & Jane Burton
Jonathan Calhoun State Farm
Donna & Dan Cameron
Richard & Kathleen Canizaro
Cape Fear Engineering, Inc.
Carolina Marine Terminal
Carolinas Cement Company
James Carroll, Leroy Adams, - Adcar, LLC
Liz & Robby Carroll
Dr. Michael Carter - Carter Orthopaedics
Rick & Janice Catlin
Champion Valves, Inc.
Chloride, a Philips Group Brand
Tom & Michele Clancy
Coastal Dermatology & Surgery Center
Coastal Thoracic Surgical Associates
Coastal Urology, PLLC
Coble Law Firm, PC
Collins & Collins Law Offices, PLLC
Container Products Corporation
Copley Investment Management
Paula & Albert Corbett
Drs. Robert & Christine Cortina
Drs. Billie Cosgrove & Michael Sullivan
Brian & Teresa Cox dba/TA Woods
Crescent State Bank
Sandra Ray Criner
Dr. Frank & Laura Crowl
Sandy Cyphers, Wayne Hicks
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Dalton
Elizabeth and Steve DeBiasi
East Carolina Bank
Drs. Patrick and Kim Edwards
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Envision Mortgage Corporation
Fred & April Eshelman
Hank & Lisa Estep
Scott & Sharon Evans
Mary & Andrew Everhart
Exilis- Body Contouring - Laser Hair Removal
Billy & Gloria Ezzell
Fairway Outdoor Advertising
Ferguson Enterprises
Kippy Ficken, Stephanie Hess
First Bank
First Carolina Care Insurance Company
First Citizens Bank
First Federal
Gierie Orthodontics
Drs. Chris & Tracey Glendenning
GOGAS
Griffin Estep Benefit Group, Inc.
Hall & Green, LLP
Hampton Inn Medical Park
Hearne Properties, Inc.
Independence Mall
Industrial Machine & Welding, Inc.
Isabella Grape
Michael & Donna Jacobs
James Price & Associates, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins
Wilson O. Jewell, DDS
Heather Johnson
John Alan & Aimee Jones
Roy L. Jones
Edward Jones/Tucker Stevens
Dr. Charles R. and Carol Kays
Alicia & Robert Keith
Jan Kennedy New Hanover Co. Clerk of Superior Court
Ken & Leah King
Joseph & Sandra Kittinger
Dr. Michael Kuzma
Mark & Karen Lampkin
Beth & John Lennon
Liberty Medical Specialties
Longley Supply Company
Dr. John Lovett of Urology Associates of SENC
Lumina Station
Mark Maccalupo & Megan Gregory
@ Seagrass Salon
Michael Marapese
Marine Federal Credit Union
Lia Marino
Ross Marino, CFP
Mason & Rutherford
Massage Envy Spa
D. McGlone-Webb
Katherine F. McKenzie
McKim & Creed, Inc.
Cyndi & Ronnie McNeill
Deborah & Sandy McNeill
Erin McNeill
Dr. and Mrs. John (Erica) Mearns
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active in the Children’s Ministry at her church, fulfilling roles of Sunday School teacher and
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Julia Lovett, a senior from Cape Fear Academy, was crowned the 2012 NC Azalea Festival
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at Wilmington. Julia is the daughter of Dr. John and Jean Lovett. She and her court were selected
from among 14 contestants representing 6 area high schools. The court members include the
following: 1st Runner-Up from New Hanover High School, Holland McGraw, 2nd Runner-Up,
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it fresh. It’s showing me that this is what I want to do forever. I thrive on this and I’m really enjoying it. Hopefully I can do this for the
rest of my life.”
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He continued that winning streak on stage of American Idol, where he became the youngest male winner and the only country male
winner in the show’s history. He’s now eager to take the next step of his country music career with the release of his debut album, which
came out the same week as his 18th birthday.
Scotty developed his unique way of looking at things while growing up with older sister Ashley in a musical household in Garner, N.C.
By age 3, he was singing “The Muffin Man” to anyone who would listen and a few years later heard repeating the words of those around
him in a song. His father, a senior manufacturing systems analyst, and his mother, a real estate agent and a teacher, sang in the church
choir, as did their children. His grandmother gave Scotty a book on Elvis Presley when he was in pre-school, so Scotty began walking
and talking like the King. His mother listened to artists such as Conway Twitty while driving and Scotty quickly fell with these sounds.
He still vividly remembers his first country concert, a show featuring George Strait, Reba McEntire and LeAnn Womack.
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who I am, how I grew up in Garner, N.C. and what I am all about,” he says. “It was also really important to me to keep some traditional
elements of country music in it, to remember where country came from and I think we did that. I hope that the people who listen to
this record will see that and appreciate it and really see exactly who I am.” And who he is, says the album’s producer, Mark Bright, is an
amazing singer with tremendous vocal control and depth. “His voice is shockingly great,” he says. “Everybody knows Scotty has a deep
voice, but what a lot of people don’t know is he has a pretty high range. His listeners will get to hear the nuances, emotions and actual
range of his voice.”
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4:30 pm El Jaye Johnson & Music Students
5:15 pm Horizon Church Worship Band
5:45 pm Union Missionary Baptist
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6:30 pm Massive Grass
7:30 pm Brooks Paul
8:30 pm Street Dance Featuring Pamoja!
9:05 pm Fireworks
9:15 pm Street Dance Featuring Pamoja!
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Glory Dance Academy
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Karson Reed Zumba
The Dance Element
South East Dance Academy
Dance Arts Conservatory
Wilmington Sea Dolls
Danzquest
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American Stepdance Revolution
Authentic Dance Complex
Dynamic Footworks
12:30-1:00 pm
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6:00 pm Azalea PraiseFest
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12:30-1:30 pm Eastbound
Sunday, April 15th
9:30-11:00 pm Bald Fury (Classic Rock - Period!)
9:00-9:30 pm Fireworks
8:00-9:00 pm Millenia Funk’n Band
7:30-8:00 pm Beat Transformers
6:30-7:30 pm Chillin Dixie
6:00-6:30 pm Beat Transformers
5:00-6:00 pm Dangers of Stereo
4:30-5:00 pm Selah Dub (Reggae/Surf/Rock)
3:30-4:30 pm Beach Billy Brothers
3:00-3:30 pm Selah Dub (Reggae/Surf/Rock)
2:00-3:00 pm Jack Jack 180
12:30-1:30 pm Velvet Jane
9:30-11:00 pm Painted Man (Funk, R&B, Rock)
7:45-9:15 pm DJ Cypher
6:30-7:30 pm Painted Man (Funk, R&B, Rock)
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We invite the public to join us for a unique multicultural experience and take an exciting imaginary journey
to different cultures all flourishing here, in the greater
Cape Fear region.
Once again the Azalea Festival Street Fair Multicultural
Committee has prepared a spectacular “Azalea Festival
of Cultures” that will feature a special tribute to Whitney Houston by Techmoja Dance and Theatre Co. This
2-day family oriented event, is an excellent opportunity for you to see, amid the azaleas and other spring
flowers, the art and cultures from many cultures from
around the world that live side-by-side in the greater
Cape Fear region. We will feature performance groups,
such as the “Ballet Folklorico Guadalapano, dressed in
authentic traditional costumes representing the best in
music, dance and ethnic pageantry of each culture. It
is an event that will entertain and delight children and
adults of all ages with its contemporary and traditional
dances and music. The Festival will be an experience
bound to enrich the audience’s understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural diversity that makes the
Cape Fear region a delightful place to live.
Bailey Park on Front St. Between Market & Princess St.
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Techmoja Dance and theatre Company. . . . . . . . . . . 2:05 pm
Mexican Foklore Dance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:35 pm
Slainte: Irish Dance Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:55 pm
Polish Musical Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15 pm
Raq Sharqi Middle Eastern Dancers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:35 pm
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Filipino American Assoc, of the Lower Cape Fear . . 1:15 pm
Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:35 pm
Techmoja Dance and Theatre Company . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 pm
Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano and the
Mexican Folklore Dance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm
Chinese American Cultural Association . . . . . . . . . . 3:20 pm
Rinku Bhattacharya Das Indian Dance Group . . . . . 3:45 pm
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Diako
(Japanese Drumming & Dance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:05 pm
Cape Fear Cultural Association of India . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 pm
Miyagi Ryukyu Dance School
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Raq Sharqi Middle Eastern Dancers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:10 pm
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His love and loyalty to the UNC Tar Heels was surpassed only by that for his family – daughter Caroline Clark Shields and
her husband Jeremy, son Russell, and his wife Beverly and his three grandchildren – Sophie E. Shields and Christopher
and Holly Clark.
Russell worked as an oil jobber for 49 years, most of which he was employed by Springer-Eubank Oil Company. It was a
profession that even in the toughest of times gave him a lot of pleasure because he could be with people and be competitive.
Harry Russell Clark, President of the 31st Azalea Festival in 1978, passed away on March 5,
2012 at age 79. He was born in Bladen County, the son of the late Eugene and Lucy Norris Clark..
Russell graduated in 1952 from New Hanover High School and was the chairperson for every
class reunion they celebrated together. He served his country for two years in the US Army, and
was stationed in Japan, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sgt. Following his discharge from the
service, he graduated from Wilmington College. He was very proud of the New Hanover County
community and served it well through being a member of the Wilmington Kiwanis Club for 50
years, serving as president in 1974, co-chairman of the New Hanover County Human Relations
Week in 1975. Russell served on the UNC Educational Foundation Board of Directors in 2001, and was president of the
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Mary Bennett Divine was born in Wingate, NC, and was raised in Bladenboro. She graduated
from Bladenboro High School in 1930, then went on to attend the UNCW Women’s College in
Greensboro, North Carolina. Upon graduation Mary moved to Wilmington where she met and
married her husband, Avon C. Divine in 1934.
The Azalea Festival sustained another profound loss with Mr. David Moore passing away this
month. He served over 30 years as not only a committee chair but exemplified the true spirit
of the North Carolina Festival. His dedication and enthusiasm to the festival was unparalled,
and his humor was always infectious. He was always ready for the “Concert Challenge” and he
defined the festival as much as it defined him. He is survived by his lovely wife Shelby and his
three children and their families: Bryan and Sheila Moore and their two children, Patrick and Ra-chel; Todd and Tracey Moore and their son, Zachary; Nikki and Stan Johnson and their daughter,,
Briley. He is one of those souls that can never be replaced, and the Board of directors, staff, and
volunteers of the North Carolina Festival are indebted to his contributions over the past 30 years, and richer for having
shared the Azalea Festival with him. Our condolences and blessings to his family. He will not be forgotten.
Even with his busy schedule, Burns always made time to be an active member of the Azalea
Festival and the various pageants that took place during it. The North Carolina Azalea Festival is
eternally grateful for his service and support throughout the years.
Burns Smith was born and raised in Hampstead, North Carolina. Burns was an active member of
the Azalea Festival for over twenty-five years, and served as the chairman or co-chair for many off
those years. Burns also headed the Spot Festival Scholarship Pageant, and watched as it flourished and grew into what it is today. He used his position with the North Carolina Azalea Festival to promote and volunteer for other local and North Carolina based pageants.
Burns Smith · 1948–2011
As a loving husband, father and grandfather, James always enjoyed being an active member in his community. James was
truly proud to be involved with the Azalea Festival, and the Festival will be forever grateful for his contributions.
James was also an active member of our community serving as the president of the Rotary
International in both Wilmington and Durham. He was also a four-time recipient of the Paul
Harris Fellow Award, as well as the treasurer of the Wilmington Flotilla, and a board member
of the Caring Committee at St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. James was also a chairman of the
Administrative Board of Duke Memorial as well as a board member of the Salvation Army of Durham.
James Avis Long was born in Durham, North Carolina and graduated from Durham High School.
Upon graduation he attended Methodist College in Fayetteville, North Carolina. After graduation James started a successful career which revolved around business and real estate. He was
an active member of the real estate community in both Durham and Wilmington, as well as the
former owner and CEO of First Safe Deposit Box, Inc.
James Avis Long · 1946–2011
Mary was a beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. The North Carolina Azalea Festival is truly indebted to her
and her family for her continued support and dedication. She will forever be remembered in the Wilmington community,
as well as within the Azalea Festival family.
During WW II she volunteered at the Filter Center, where she spent her time tracking planes.
Mary was also an active member of the Girl Scouts, and worked closely with the organization
while raising her two daughters. She was also an active member of her church, First Presbyterian
Church of Wilmington, since 1935 and worked with many of their fundraising and community
outreach programs.
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and the popular PBS Kids television series. Since his creation by H.A. and
Margaret Rey in 1941, Curious George and his antics have captured the
hearts and minds of generations of readers. Learning Express Toys in
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to millions as a sweet, caring and carefree individual who was ultimately sent packing
in tears by return bachelor Brad Womack. Since her exit, Spivey has won the hearts of
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Major General James E. Livingston retired on September 1, 1995
following over 33 continuous years on active duty in the United States
Marine Corps. His last assignment was the Commander of the
Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans, Louisiana. General Livingston’s
decorations include Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Medal,
Silver Star Medal and Defense Superior Service Medal among many
other distinguished awards.
Alexis Gonzalez is honored to be 2012 Miss Greater Wilmington.
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Senior at The University of North Carolina Wilmington where she
majors in Criminology and will be graduating this May.
Miss Greater Wilmington
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Hailey Best is proud to be a “Goldsboro girl” born and raised.
Hailey attends Meredith College and is the ambassador for the Live
On Foundation, her community service platform, raising funds and
awareness for children across North Carolina living in alternative
residences such as children’s homes and homeless shelters.
Miss North Carolina
Hailey Best
Jerry L. Ross is a well known and respected Colonel U.S. Air Force (Retired) and former
NASA Astronaut. Ross has flown in 21 different types of aircraft, holds a private pilot’s
license and has logged more than 4,100 flying hours, the majority in military aircraft.
His spaceflight experience features seven missions including those of the Atlantis and
Endeavour. These flights comprise a World Record that Ross shares with one other NASA
astronaut. Both his number of and time on spacewalks are all time second highest among
NASA astronauts. He retired from the Air Force on March 31, 2000. Ross served as
Chief of the Vehicle Integration Test Office at the Johnson Space Center from 2003
through 2011. He retired from NASA in January 2012.
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Lindsey is in her first year with the TopCats. She was born in Salem, Oregon and raised
in Vancouver, WA. Lindsey received her Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from
Oregon State University and is currently working as an Automation Engineer for a pharmaceutical company. She enjoys anything outdoors; running, hiking, golfing and tennis.
She also enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband. Lindsey hopes to one day
learn how to play the guitar and another goal of hers is to finish a triathlon. Lindsey’s favorite charities are the American Heart Association, Girls on the Run and the National MS
Society.
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Sergeant First Class Hugh Conlon IV has served in several integral military tours
for the U. S. Army including his deployment to Baghdad in 2006 in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Hugh retired from the U. S. Army as a Sergeant First Class
in 2007. Hugh’s military awards and commendations include the Bronze Star,
Combat Medical Badge, and Parachutist Badge with star device for Airborne Assault.
Hugh has been actively involved and an advocate with the Wounded Warrior Project
since 2008.
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Amazing Race 15. Ericka placed as a finalist in this highly competitive, wildly popular series which took her to eight
countries in 21 days by traveling over 25,000 miles, and has made her an international television personality. Ericka is
a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree and is the founder of the Crown Jewel
Foundation, an organization that invests in the lives of young women and encourages them to strive for excellence and
overcome obstacles in achieving all their goals.
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diverse America. She used the title of Miss America 2004 to share the tools needed to move beyond mere tolerance and move
towards embracing the diversity in communities while establishing an awareness of the importance of inclusion. This is a
subject for which she remains passionate and is still a sought after speaker on the topic.
Ericka Dunlap first rose to National acclaim when she was crowned Miss America 2004 on the historic runway in Atlantic
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Each man works as a small part of a single unit, contributing to an overall image of exactness, precision, and
military spit and polish.
The intricate maneuvers performed by the Guards, the Citadel Series, is completed without any verbal commands.
Many hours of practice are required to achieve the peak of perfection.
Selection for membership in the Guards is rigorous, and only those who demonstrate the highest military standards
are chosen.
Composed of 61 members of the First Class (Senior), the Summerall Guards represent the ultimate achievement in
the military phase of cadet life.
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Bryce Allen
Meredith Allison
Grace Andrews
Eve Andrews
Brianna Apke
Alana Arnone
Marianna Baggett
Clarke Baker
Alexandra Baltezegar
Courtney Barnes
Lindsey Bass
Diana Jane Batson
Payton Bernard
Jenna Bethune
Hailey Bethune
Betty Boddie
Tarry Boyd
Alexandria Bradberry
AnaAustin Braswell
Konstandena Brown
Sarah Burke
Lauren Burrell
Alessandra Butler
Lexie Cameron
Brooke Campbell
Holly Caudill
Emily Cline
Shea Colbert
Tess Colby
Holly Collier
Victoria Cox
Mary Crittenden
Jamie Crumpton
Summer Cutrell
Tessa Deardorff
Haley DeLiberto
Dana Di Gioia
Katherine Downing
Sydney Eason
Meryl Estep
Lucille Figueroa
Sara Flessner
Kelsey Franklin
Alyssa Fronk
Lydia Gabbard
Hannah Gilmore
Kacie Gilmore
Rebekah Glew
Jennifer Godwin
Rachel Goslee
Kimberly Gregory
Olivia Gresham
Abbey Hale
Brittany Hamilton
Blaire Harrington
Katelynn Harris
Lilly Hawfield
Becca Hazekamp
Kaila Higley
Sydney Hinds
Jordan Hobbs
Kathleen Horton
Sarah Katherine Howard
Kendall Hoyt
Hannah Kate Hurt
Caroline Ivey
Taylor James
Katelyn Jernigan
Kelly Jones
Courtney Jones
Paige Jordan
Julia Kenny
Alexis King
Kady Knight
Anya Kogan
Hannah Krainiak
Ande Lang
Rachel Lensch
Mary Elizabeth Lloyd
Summer Long
Kasey Male
Jamie Shea
Cayla Sherrill
Jacqueline Sibbett
Eryn Smith
Cassie Snow
Julianne Spencer
Danielle Sphar
Allyah Tate
Hannah Taylor
Jordan Thompson
Margaret Ann Thurston
Carryl Tinsley
Hannah Treman
Kinsleigh Trice
Elizabeth Troutwine
Ariel Tupper
Louise Turlington
Marisa Turner
Brey Warren
Mirrah Warren
Sarah Whitmire
Madison Elizabeth Williams
Madison J. Williams
Mariah Woodbury
Mary Zielonka
Lindsey Zimmer
Bryanna Mallo
Elizabeth McDonald
Olivia McIver
Riley Meek
Rachel Mixon
Halee Morris
Rachel Mulholland
Arianna Nasser
Ivey Newsome
Jessica Novak
Kelly O’Rourke
Madison Page
Georgia Parker
Emily Pollak
Sydney Pope
April Powers
Caroline Pray
Jenna Prehoda
Victoria Rexroad
Faith Rindfleisch
Kelsey Robertson
Darian Rollins
Morgan Sanchez
Courtney Scheboth
Caitlin Schifter
Katie Schmidt
Genevieve Schwartz
Azalea Belles must be sponsored by a member of the Cape Fear Garden Club. Priority is given to daughters and
granddaughters of club members, followed by high school seniors and juniors who live in New Hanover County.
The Azalea Belle Committee is chaired by Cape Fear Garden Club members: Cathy Poulos, Linda McCall, and
Donna Pendergrast. Congratulations to the 2012 Azalea Belles listed below:
The Belles have grown from that original seven to one hundred thirty-four in 2012..
Most of the dresses worn today are supplied by three approved dressmakers, Almaa
Fennell, Kay Counts Godwin, and Debbie Scheu. The Azalea Belles have trulyy
become ambassadors for the city of Wilmington and have come to symbolize thee
festival season as much as the flowers they represent. The Azalea Belles enhance thee
beauty of many events during the festival, but their primary duty continues to be ass
greeters to visitors in the gardens on the Azalea Garden Tour.
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VIP Tickets (All Ages) - $25
Circus tickets are only sold through the Festival office through
Wed., April 11th. Starting Thurs., April 12th – all tickets MUST be
purchased at the Circus. Tickets purchased through the Festival
office must be picked up prior to showtime at the Festival office.
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When:
Thursday, April 12 . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 & 7:30 pm
Friday, April 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 & 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 14 . . . . . . 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 15 . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 & 4:30 pm
Where:
Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars
celebrates its 128th Edition!
Ronnie & Cyndi McNeill
Hank & Debbie Phillips
Katherine McKenzie
Dan & Laura Sullivan
Jacques and Michele Eagle
Mark & Kelly George
Tom & Kim Dalton
Marie Gainer Eason
Thomas & Lucia Hughes
Donald & Phyllis Buie
Claude & Betty Hill
New Hanover County Arboretum
Airlie Gardens (Saturday Only)
102 Magnolia Drive
2105 Forest Lagoon Place
2201 Ocean Point Drive
6500 Brevard Drive
6501 Brevard Drive
7909 Sanderling Place
812 Forest Hills Drive
711 Forest Hills Drive
10 South 5th Avenue
724 Wilderness Road
4810 Wilderness Road
6206 Oleander Drive
300 Airlie Road
Karen Smith, Chair; Susan Nettleman, Vice-Chair
*Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Friday morning only, please park and use the FREE roundtrip
bus service beginning at 8:30am at Southside Baptist Church, 3320 S. College Road. Buses
run until noon. NO PARKING is available at the ribbon cutting site until after the ceremony.
Garden 1*
Garden 2
Garden 3
Garden 4
Garden 5
Garden 6
Garden 7
Garden 8
Garden 9
Garden 10
Garden 11
Garden 12
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Profits from the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour© are distributed
throughout our community as beautification and horticulture grants, scholarships at
the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College, and
conservation efforts at Battery Island, a National Audubon Society bird sanctuary. Over
one million dollars has been distributed in the past 59 years, including $83,000 in 2011.
Tickets are $20.00 and are available at www.azaleagardentour.org, the North Carolina
Azalea Festival Office, Ace Hardware, Dragonflies, The Sterling House, New Hanover
County Arboretum and local garden centers. Tickets are also available in the gardens
during the tour. Children under 12 are admitted free. Good all three days, the ticket
includes a map showing garden locations and descriptions of each garden. Gardens are
open 10am to 6pm.
Tickets include admission to the colorful Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Azalea Queen’s
Garden Party© on Friday, April 13, at 10am. This year’s ceremony is at “Knapdale,” the
home of Ronnie and Cyndi McNeill. Located on Hewlett’s Creek and overlooking the
Intracoastal waterway, the home honors the family’s Knapdale, Scotland roots and shares
its name with the 18th century McNeill ancestral home once located in Laurinburg. This
historically inspired home with formal gardens offers the perfect backdrop for the Cape
Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles© and their escorts, the Citadel’s Summerall Guards.
Numbering over a hundred, the belles are dressed in handmade antebellum gowns.
Special guests include the Azalea Queen, local and national celebrities and the North
Carolina Azalea Festival Committee. After the ribbon cutting, visitors are invited to
enjoy punch and homemade cookies served by members of the Cape Fear Garden Club.
Musical entertainment by Stevenson/Stoll Suzuki Studio completes this old-fashioned
Southern garden party.
Enjoy Southern hospitality amid the glorious color of azaleas and spring flowers
during the 59th Annual Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour©, April 13, 14
and 15. The leisurely self-guided tour has been featured in SOUTHERN LIVING and is
one of the longest running and most popular garden tours in the South. “Admire the
Blooms” as you tour eleven private gardens offering a variety of styles from whimsical
cottage to stately formal designs. Each features unique garden elements and wonderful
outdooring living spaces. Tickets also include admission to the New Hanover County
Arboretum and on Saturday, April 14, admission to Airlie Gardens. During the tour,
Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles© greet visitors in each garden.
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Clowns at the Variety Show, 1978
Miller, Sinatra, & Burney, 1994
Dunn Clowns, 1973 Parade
Tom Jones
1988
Queen Azalea Laura Sisk, 1994
Queen’s Float, 2011
Multicultural Stage, 2004
Summerall Guards, 2004
Queen’s Court, 2006
1978 Parade
Remember When
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Shelly Fabares – 1961
Melody Patterson – 1967
Joan Van Ark – 1973
Laurie Walters – 1979
Linda Christian – 1960
Ulla Stromstedt – 1966
Ann Elder – 1972
Nancy Addison – 1978
Sara Shane – 1955
Ella Raines – 1954
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Martha Hyer – 1949
Jacqueline White – 1948
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Lacey Neuhaus – 1980
Sharon Gless – 1974
Linda Cristal – 1968
Whitney Blake – 1962
Polly Bergen – 1956
Gregg Sherwood – 1950
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Maureen Teefy – 1981
Stephanie Braxton – 1975
Chris Noel – 1969
Nancy Malone – 1963
Kathryn Grayson – 1957
Margaret Sheridan – 1951
Lynda Goodfriend – 1982
Rita McLaughlin – 1976
Karen Jensen – 1970
Abby Dalton – 1964
Esther Williams – 1958
Cathy Downs – 1952
Tina Gayle – 1983
Francesca James – 1977
Phyllis Davis – 1971
Patricia Blair – 1965
Debra Paget – 1959
Alexis Smith – 1953
Barbara A. Woods – 2008
Valerie Wildman – 2002
Gina Tognoni – 1996
Kate Collins – 1990
Sharon Wyatt – 1984
Amrapali Ambegaokar – 2009
Tracey Bregman – 2003
Lauren Roman – 1997
Tonja Walker – 1991
Phylicia A. Rashad – 1985
Lindsey Shaw – 2010
Dari Alexander – 2004
Alla Korot – 1998
Clare Carey – 1992
Kim Zimmer – 1986
Heather French Henry – 2011
Kelly Packard – 2005
Sydney Penny – 1999
Kelly Ripa – 1993
Robin Greer – 1987
Amy Pietz – 2007
Nikki DeLoach – 2001
Laura Bonarrigo – 1995
Rebecca Arthur – 1989
Tanisha Lynn – 2006
Nina Repeta – 2000
Laura Sisk – 1994
Kim Morgan Greene – 1988
Michael W. Creed – 1996
Paula Lentz Corbett – 2002
Dana Fisher – 2008
Erica Mearns – 2010
G. Stanley Rehder – 1965
Frank Ballard – 1971
Terry Horton – 1977
James Carter – 1983
W. A. Ramey – 1964
William H. Sutton – 1970
Thurman W. Sallade – 1976
Ed Ward, Jr. – 1982
L. Bradford Tillery – 1963
F. P. Fensel – 1969
W. R. Burns – 1975
Donald Britt – 1981
Allan T. Strange – 1962
E. E. (Bill) Huffine – 1968
W. Allen Cobb – 1974
F. P. Fensel, Jr. – 1980
E. S. Capps – 1961
John Van B. Metts – 1967
Franklin Elmore – 1973
Paul Burton – 1979
Robert A. Little – 1960
Lloyd W. Moore – 1966
John C. Hall – 1972
Russell Clark – 1978
Rodney E. Everhart – 1990
Walker Taylor, Jr. – 1959
Frederick Willetts, Jr. – 1958
W. G. Broadfoot, Jr. – 1957
William S. Rehder – 1956
Louis Latham – 1955
Edward L. Ward – 1954
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William N. Rose – 1984
Rye B. Page – 1953
Allen Jones – 1952
E. L. White – 1951
Hal Love – 1950
David Harriss – 1949
Hugh Morton – 1948
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Hank Estep – 2011
Sherman Criner – 2009
Wanda Copley – 2003
Uldis Birzenicks – 1997
Lee Weddle – 1991
Frederick Willetts III – 1985
Grady Richardson – 2005
Bill Rudisill – 1999
James B. Stokley, Jr. – 1993
Doug Echols – 1987
Penelope Spicer/Sidbury – 2006
Emily Longley –2000
H. E. Miller III – 1994
David Ward – 1988
Charles Rivenbark – 2007
David Kauffman – 2001
Helen Skelton Lewis – 1995
William H. Cameron – 1989
recognized extravaganza steeped in Southern charm and civic
pride; fueled by spectators, volunteers, and participants who
all combine to give the event its signature identity as a Top Ten
tourist draw in the South, the North Carolina Azalea Festival
continues to thrive year in and year out due to the dedication
of its leadership and volunteers.
From humble beginnings in 1948 to a nationally
Lisa Ballantine – 2004
W. Allen Cobb, Jr. – 1998
Beverly A. Jurgensen – 1992
H. E. Miller, Jr. – 1986
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New Hanover Regional EMS is the primary
provider of pre-hospital care within New
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The 2012 North Carolina Azalea Festival wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Wilmington
Police Department for their support. It is through the Departments substantial contributions of
manpower that we continue to have a safe and successful Festival. It continues to be a pleasure to work
with the Wilmington Police Department and its Officers. We also wish to thank the individual Officers
for their hard work and tireless efforts. Thank you again for your continued support and dedication to
the North Carolina Azalea Festival.
From left to right: Officer R.A. Warf,
Officer D.R. Ouellette, Officer J.E. Moore,
Sgt T.M. Donelson, Officer C.J. Smith,
Officer R.L. Riley, Officer J.D. Smith
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Festival. We would also like to extend a personal thank you to all of the deputies for their hard work and
tireless efforts. We appreciate your support and professionalism. Again, we thank you.
From left to right:
Fsgt Billy Caulk, Cpl Preston Nowell,
Fsgt Daniel Little, Fsgt Todd Corning.
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suffer. The Festival also wishes to extend a personal thank you to all of the deputies for their hard work
and tireless efforts. It is a pleasure to work with such a professional group. We, as a community, could
not manage the Festival without your support. Again, we thank you.
From Left To Right:
Dep. H.Fletcher, Sgt. M. Fike, Lt. D.Macalpine,
Cpl. C. Roseblock, Sgt.M. Clemens
(Not Pictured: Cpl. J. Scheckler, Dep. D. Olinger,
Dep. D. Taaffe)
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PRESIDENT
Hugh Morton
David Harriss
Hal Love
E. L. White
Allen Jones
Rye B. Page
Edward L. Ward
Louis Latham
William S. Rehder
W. G. Broadfoot, Jr.
Frederick Willetts, Jr.
Walker Taylor, Jr.
Robert A. Little
E. S. Capps
Allan T. Strange
L. Bradford Tillery
W. A. Raney
G. Stanley Rehder
Lloyd W. Moore
John Van B. Metts
E. E. (Bill) Huffine
F. P. Fensel
William H. Sutton
Frank Ballard
John C. Hall
Franklin Elmore
W. Allen Cobb
W. R. Burns
Thurman W. Sallade
Terry Horton
Russell Clark
Paul Burton
F. P. Fensel, Jr.
Donald Britt
Ed Ward, Jr.
James Carter
William N. Rose
Frederick Willetts III
H. E. Miller, Jr.
Doug Echols
David Ward
William H. Cameron
Rodney E. Everhart
Lee Weddle
Beverly A. Jurgensen
James B. (Jay) Stokley, Jr.
H. E. “Hank” Miller III
Helen Skelton Lewis
Michael W. Creed
Uldis “Buzz” Birzenieks
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Emily Longley
David Kauffman
Paula Lentz Corbett
Wanda Copley
Lisa Ballantine
Grady Richardson
Penelope Spicer/Sidbury
Charles Rivenbark
Dana Fisher
Sherman Lee Criner
Erica Mearns
Hank Estep
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Jacqueline White
Martha Hyer
Gregg Sherwood
Margaret Sheridan
Cathy Downs
Alexis Smith
Ella Raines
Sara Shane
Polly Bergen
Kathryn Grayson
Esther Williams
Debra Paget
Linda Christian
Shelley Fabares
Whitney Blake
Nancy Malone
Abby Dalton
Patricia Blair
Ulla Stromstedt
Melody Patterson
Linda Cristal
Chris Noel
Karen Jensen
Phyllis Davis
Ann Elder
Joan Van Ark
Sharon Gless
Stephanie Braxton
Rita McLaughlin
Francesca James
Nancy Addison
Laurie Walters
Lacey Neuhaus
Maureen Teefy
Lynda Goodfriend
Tina Gayle
Sharon Wyatt
Phylicia Ayers-Allen Rashad
Kim Zimmer
Robin Greer
Kim Morgan Greene
Rebecca Arthur
Kate Collins
Tonja Walker
Clare Carey
Kelly Ripa
Laura Sisk
Laura Bonarrigo
Gina Tognoni
Lauren Roman
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Nina Repeta
Nikki DeLoach
Valerie Wildman
Tracey Bregman
Dari Alexander
Kelly Packard
Tanisha Lynn
Amy Pietz
Barbara Woods
Amrapali Ambegaokar
Lindsey Shaw
Heather French Henry
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Marguerite Todd (Formes)
Barbara Hatcher (McDonald)
Evelyn Bergen (Loften)
Mary Catherine White
Mary Frances Davis (Worrell)
Nancy Bates
Libby Beck (Cameron)
Mary Frances All (Forrester)
Jukie Seaton
Linda Kelly (King)
Nancy Stovall (Horton)
Frances Wood (Loughlin)
Marty Allegood (Furr)
Helen Raney (Pinckney)
Fredi Crisp (Smith)
Wanda Caines (Johnston)
Kathy Seitter (Swango)
Donna Bordeaux
Susanne Burns (Smith)
Sarah Mason
Janet Evans (Mullinix)
Cheryl Fleishman (Isaacs)
Paula Davis
Connie Kearney
Debbie Ann Fountain (Fugazy)
Wende Fox (Lawson)
Lynn Marie Williford
Rossie Dean Herring (Bowen)
Leigh Hobbs (Murray)
Dee Dee Ward (Wright)
Jackie Everette (Howerin)
Lisa Pridgen
Julie Teachey (Lewis)
Laura Welch
Lori Weeks (Lewis)
Paige Truitt
Holly Mayo
Susan Skelton (Gough)
Patricia Parker (Stone)
Amy Lynn Wolfe (Lovelace)
Angela Fipps (Honeycutt)
Kandrea B. Shipp (Collins) / Amy K. Lennon (Queen)
Stacey Davis
Amy Linette Harrison (Crews)
Stephanie Dawn Bilodeau
Bonnie Victoria Warren (Palsa)
Sarah Elizabeth Ronan
Nicole Simcoe
Liz Harris (Carroll)
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Danita Davis
Melanie Brooks
Jamie Lee Deaver
Hannah Ashley Manson
Ashley Patterson
Claire Williamson
Jannell Upton
Michelle Poulos
Lauren Smith
Joshlynn Starling
Zelle Brown
Abbey Starling
Hannah Smith
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From the Junior Officers: Donna Cameron, Steve Coble, Liz Carroll, Robby Collins, Sandra Ray
Chuck Kays
From Past to Present...
the Beauty Remains!
New Hanover County Parks Department
New Hanover County Schools
North Carolina Department of Transportation
North Carolina State Ports Authority
Wilmington Housing Authority
City of Wilmington Planning Division
Cameron Edwards
Cape Fear Community College
Carl Marshburn of the
Henrietta III
Community Arts Center USO
Edible Arrangements
Jackson’s Big Oak Barbecue
Ruth Silvestri, Representative
Airlie Gardens Foundation
Balcony on Dock
Belk & Clarins/Elizabeth ArdenIndependence Mall
Jessica McClintock Fragrance
Karen Priest
Kingoff Jewelers
Krispy Kreme
Learning Express
Marine Max
New Hanover Regional Medical
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Park Select
Perry’s Emporium
Port City Java
Rita’s
Roudabush Cafe
Slice of Life
Kelly Toms
Smith Newkirk Drafting & Design
Transplanted Garden
UNC Wilmington
United National Bus Company
Verzaal’s Florist
Wilmington International
Airport
The North Carolina Azalea Festival wishes to thank
the following for their generous assistance...
Wilmington Fire Department
Wilmington Police Department
City of Wilmington Public Services &
Facilities Department
Cape Fear Public Utilities Department
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
Bruswick County Sheriff’s Office
The North Carolina Azalea Festival would like to recognize
the following agencies for the manpower and resources they contribute in
making the Festival a success...
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Saturday prior to the Festival. It involves
agencies of the City, County, and State, local
businesses, volunteer organizations and the Azalea
Festival. As we celebrate our thirteenth year,
we truly appreciate the hundreds of volunteers
who have participated. We take pride in
beautifying our city so the hundreds of thousands
of visitors can appreciate the beauty
that is Wilmington.
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Barbara Eden
1985...
Bob Hope
Eden
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several
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ffrontier-style outfit she arrived in because her
lluggage did not come with her from California.
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Phylicia Ayers Allen, now Phylicia
Rashad, star of the Cosby Show, was Queen. Alex Trebek, host
of NBC’s Jeopardy came as emcee. Donnie and Marie Osmond
performed the opening act for Crystal Gayle, while Porter
Wagoner played the Variety Show.
provided a Cadillac Seville for his transportation,
but was carried to the concert in a police car.
Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder on
Little House on the Prairie was emcee. He also
returned in 1982 as emcee. Minnie Pearle from
the Grande Ole Opry starred in the Variety Show.
1981...Bob Hope, the concert headliner, was
Festival was celebrated. The Pat Boone Family performed and first
Azalea Queen Jacqueline White returned as a special guest.
1972...The 25th Anniversary of the North Carolina Azalea
the youngest Azalea Festival Queen. A 1961 guest was John Larkin,
The Edge of Night character Mike Carr. Wayne Jackson received
a call from a local woman who voiced concern that someone evil
from that show was coming to town. “She said ‘Wayne, I want
to tell you now, if you bring him here, he’ll never get out of New
Hanover County alive. We don’t need people like that here.’”
Larkin’s appearance was a huge hit with festival crowds.
1961...Shelly Fabares still holds the distinction of having been
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North Carolina Azalea Festival,
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recognizing
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ambition in his remarks. He used
three by five note cards for all of his speeches or jokes. I just
remember that he was such a gracious man, and very polite.”
Reagan participated as the emcee, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels
presented an air show using F-11 jet fighters.
11959...
President Edward L. Ward recalled that General Motors
was a major sponsor and named the parade the Parade of Progress.
“We had the coronation ball at Lumina and had a place set aside
for the celebrities to stay. That year Pepsi was a major sponsor.
The manager and the Queen, Ella Raines, were representing
Pepsi and there was none at the ball. “Ward added, “I took them
downstairs and bought them all the Pepsi I could.” It was around
this time that WECT began live broadcasts of the parade from a
specially built platform.
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Wilmington, making her the first of several other American Idol
winners that perform at the festival. Penelope Spicer-Sidbury was
also the first African-American President for NC Azalea Festival.
2006...Carrie Underwood kicked off her first tour here in
Dari Alexander, a
FOX news anchor was Queen,
and Brad Paisley and Jessica
Simpson, two up and coming
young
artists
entertained
thousands. Jessica had to leave
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entourage and a full police escort due to crowd control and safety
concerns.
2004...
We were all taken back to our disco roots by 70s
singing diva Donna Summer, while our country was appeased by
the country duo of Brooks & Dunn, now on their final tour. The
festival was also honored to have an award winning watercolorist,
Charles Sharpe to serve as a judge for the 17th Annual Juried
Spring Fine Art Show.
1999...
The Festival celebrated its 50th year with Queen Lauren
Roman who spent much of her childhood in Wilmington. Celebrity
guests included Tatyana Ali, Dee Wallace Stone, Darius McCrary
and Scott Plank as well as Miss Black USA Matilda Caroline
Mack. Hugh Morton was honored on the Walk of Fame and as
grand parade marshal. Festival goers packed Trask Coliseum for
concerts by Vince Gill, Frankie Vali, and The Four Tops.
1997...
entertainment because she just happened to be
trying out a new production. Wilmington was
privileged to view her new tour before it was a
national tour. Beverly Jurgensen was honored to
serve as the first female president of the North
Carolina Azalea Festival.
1992...Reba McEntire was secured as special
1991...
Festival performer Bill Cosby had his photo taken
backstage with several police officers. He told the photographer
to wait until he was ready. With everyone posed, Mr. Cosby
quickly turned around and leaned against the wall as if he was
being searched. The Judds entertained in their last year together.
Lindsay Wagoner, known for the series Bionic Woman was a
special guest. J.D. Roth came as emcee and has returned to the
festival several times.
Celebrity Moments of the Past
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Thunderers Majorettes
Wilmington Queens
Arab Shrine Club
C.V. Russell – Marching Band
Cape Fear Roller Girls
CBS/WILM
Salvation Army
NC A&T Alumni
Critter Control
Carolina Farmin’
Woodside Riders & Divas
NHC Girl Scouts
Neuwirth
Dance Express
CF River Watch
Calvary Baptist / School
Antique Auto Club
American Red Cross
Caper Fear Camping Club
Thalian Association
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Miss Central Carolina
Miss NC US – Debbie Miller
Princess of NC Court
Progress Energy
Drills of Hope
Panic Attack
NC Little Miss & Teen Royal
Sudan Bugle & Drums
NC Ports, NB Bank,
Scenic Asylum, NCEL
NHHS JROTC
All Star Band
NCAF Princess & Court
NCAF Queen & Court
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Thalian Children’s Stage
Ashley HS JRTOC
Horsetails Llama
Christmas Queens
Women Marines NC-1
Canines for Service
TD Bank, Volvo, Verizon
Carolina Christian Radio
Hillcrest Marching Hornets
United National Council
Miss & Mini SE NC Queen
Miss SE NC Queen
SE NC Queens
2011 Miss Juneteenth
Carrousel Scholar –
Molly Walker
Brunswick County Sweethart
Outstanding Teen –
Page Adkins
Jr Miss Jacksonville
Laney Homecoming Queen
Miss NC High School
Miss NC Collegiate
Lauren Hill – Queen
Wells Fargo
Union HS JROTC
AT&T, Outdoor Creations
DanZquest
Southport FD
Naval Sea Cadets
Union Baptist Church – Youth
NC Outstanding
Teen Program
NC Outstanding Little Miss
Black Barbie Entertainment
Purple Pepper
Eternal Royal Miss NC
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Thank you to our partners:
2011 Winner: Lemir Moore, Snipes Academy of Art and Design
2010 Winner: Katie Girolami, Cape Fear Academy
Past Winners:
THANK YOU to all who participated and to all who encourage children to
explore the Arts!
As the ultimate recognition of the talent of these budding artists, The Thalian
Association Children’s Theater (TACT) is including the Top 25 artwork in its
Emerging and Known Artists Exhibit, currently hanging in the Community
Arts Center in the Historic Hannah Block USO Building at 2nd and Orange
Streets through the end of April.
The Children’s Art Contest, now in its 3rd year, has morphed into another wonderful Azalea Festival tradition and broadened
its reach into the community. The contest began in the fall of 2011 with an invitation to all elementary school-aged children in
New Hanover County to submit artwork using the prompt, “Which traditions of the NC Azalea Festival mean the most to you?”.
The Art teachers accelerated into high gear with integrated history lessons and Art assignments. Entries ranged from different
depictions of the world famous Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles, the parade, the circus, fireworks, the Street Fair vendors
and activities, princesses, The Queen, and, of course, the main attraction of the Festival, the Azalea. The Top 10 winners were
announced at a special ceremony at Bellamy Elementary in February. As an added bonus, the schools with the highest number
of entries submitted were treated to an Italian Ice Celebration, courtesy of Rita’s Italian Ice. 4th and 5th graders from Bellamy
Elementary and 5th graders from Parsley Elementary won this coveted prize.
Cameron Holmes
And the winner is...Cameron Holmes, a bubbly 5th grader at Bellamy Elementary in Wilmington, North Carolina who really likes to draw! After learning about the history of the Azalea
Festival in Art class, she knew she wanted to incorporate different aspects of the festival into
her drawing, and that she did. Her colored pencil drawing brought the Boxing Tournament,
the Circus, and the Azalea Queen to life on a picture perfect Azalea Festival Day. Cameron’s
art was selected from 115 entries submitted from six public and private elementary schools in
New Hanover County. Cameron was especially excited to have been named the 2012 NC Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest winner because she said she has never won anything before.
Cameron also enjoys hanging out with her friends and jumping on her trampoline. She thanks
her Art teacher, Kemmie Bayliss, for teaching such a fun lesson and encouraging her and her
classmates to get their creative juices flowing for this Art contest, and she is looking forward to
riding in the Azalea Festival Parade.
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Terry Sellers Harrison
www.ncazaleafestival.org
(910) 794-4650
5725 Oleander Drive, Suite B-7
The North Carolina Azalea Festival
Terry’s Festival artwork is featured on this book’s cover.
Residing today in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia, Terry continues to explore her love of color in her portraits
and other subjects while striving to increase her knowledge and skill as an artist.
“Warm and cool color on form is my main interest as a painter.” Terry’s watercolors and oil portraits contain color harmonies and a luminosity rarely seen in contemporary art. She is adept at capturing the delicate features and skin tones of young
children, who constitute the primary subject of her portraits. She believes watercolor to be the ideal medium for young
subjects because it allows for a subtlety of tone - achieved through multiple transparent layers - that is unattainable with
any other medium in the quite same manner.
Terry has always been interested in a wide variety of subject matter, from nautical subjects to the human figure. Her fascination with the figure has garnered her
more than a hundred portrait commissions of adults and children since committing to portraiture full time in 2000. In 2003, Terry was commissioned by the
University of North Carolina at Wilmington to paint a portrait of Vice Chancellor
Dr. Robert Tyndall, the former Dean of Education. Her paintings and limited
edition prints are included in many private and corporate collections across the
country and abroad. Terry is currently represented by two prestigious international
portrait agencies, Portraits Incorporated based in Birmingham, AL and Portraits
South based in Raleigh, NC. She is a member of the Portrait Society of America.
Among her accomplishments, Terry was featured in the 2007 spring edition of
Watercolor Magazine, a national publication, “The Delicate Subject of Children’s
Portraiture”.
Terry Sellers Harrison
is a contemporary realist painter with a Bachelor
of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. After graduation, Harrison began her career as a painter and teacher using her inspiration from
the beautiful light of the coastal Carolinas.
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