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Christmas Is for the Archousai: The Boule’s Annual Holiday
Gala
Sojourner’s Truth Staff
Every year, the men of the
Alpha Phi Boule (the Archons) host a Christmas gala during
which they celebrate their wives and significant others (the
Archousai). This year, the Archons celebrated the event at
the Stone Oak Country Club on December 8, 2018 with
Archousai, invited guests, live entertainment and a bit of
solemnity – a tribute to the Archons who are no longer with
them, those who passed away in 2018.
The evening opened with a
welcome from the Sire Archon, Dr. Mallory Williams. After
the welcome, Richard Jackson spoke of those no longer with
the group.
“During 2018, our local
Boule chapter, Alpha Phi Boule, lost three great Archons,”
said Jackson. “During the past six months, Archon John C.
Moore passed on July 20, 2018; Archon Calvin Lawshe passed
on September 5, 2018 and Archon Charles J. Doneghy passed on
October 9, 2018. These three deaths were a substantial loss
to our community and our local and national Boule.”
Moore, retired banker and
college administrator, was an accomplished author and served
the community with his participation on numerous boards and
with many organizations.
Lawshe, a retired
University of Toledo educator and City of Toledo
administrator, was also very involved in the community
during his lifetime with his service in so many ways.
Judge Doneghy was elected
to office four decades ago and was a mentor to many younger
elected officials, aspiring candidates and those in the
legal profession.
“These three outstanding
Archons will truly be missed. Farewell Archons, good and
faithful servant to the mission of Boule,” said Jackson.
After Judge Myron Duhart
led a celebration of the Archousai and a champagne toast
offered by Williams, Judge C. Allen McConnell gave the
invocation and dinner was served – followed by dancing and
fellowship.
Judge C. Allen McConnell offers invocation
John Moore and daughter Audrey Madyun
Kim Barge and Willie McKether, PhD
Pariss Coleman and Dr. Traci Watkins
Rev. James and Linnie Willis
Richard Jackson
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Richard Jackson, Jr, Ebonie Jackson, Yolanda Jackson,
Richard Jackson
Angela and Will Lucas
Calvin and Vicki Lawshe
Dr. Brian and Dionne Dolsey
The Band
Paul Hubbard
Reginald and Deana Temple
Judge Myron and Nicole Duhart
Vickie and Calvin Lawshe
Dr. Mallory Williams |
