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Geniece Davis
Genieced@aol.com
Now in Athens, GA
Choir Member from 1996-1998
Favorite Song - "Lily In The Valley", "King of My Life"
Favorite Memory - Going on Tour in 1997, and singing in the Hard Rock Cafe in LA ( I think) and in the Airport, blessing people when there was no engagement set up, just college students praising the lord. There were people in the Cafe who were blessed by the presence of God. New Life was God sent for me as a Freshman and Sophomore at Spelman, it was exactly where I needed to be to grow in my faith.
I'm now in my last year of Law School at the University of Georgia.

Updated September 2003

Spencer Dean
spencerd@coralwave.com
Now in Nassau, The Bahamas
Choir Member from 1993-1995
Served as Secretary
Favorite Memory - There was real fellowship with other believers.
I'm currently managing a consulting firm. I also went on to complete Master's Degree at Nova Southeastern University, and I am active in the children's ministry of my church.

Updated June 2005

Akili DeBrady
debradya@chh.org
Now in Philadelphia, PA
Choir Member from 1994-1997
Currently, I'm a Family Practice Physician.

Updated June 2005

Daniel Delk, Jr.
drdelkjr@aol.com
Now in Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America
Choir Member from 1999-2002
Served as Activities Chairman
Favorite Song - "Standing on the Promises" and "We Give You Praise"
Favorite Memory - It was at a New Life Choir rehearsal that I first truly felt the presence of God. I also met my bride-to-be.
I'm currently a U.S. diplomat in Ecuador. In June of 2004 I received my Masters In Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. In July of 2004 I married Ms. Rakitia J. Murphy. I'm also a member of the New Life International Family Church!

Updated June 2005

Rakitia (Murphy) Delk
rakitia_murphy@yahoo.com
Now in Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America
Choir Member from 2000-2002
Favorite Song - "God Wants A Yes"
Favorite Memory - All of the spring tours.
I am currently Teaching 3rd grade at the Inter-American Academy in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In May of 2003 I earned a Masters in Elementary Education (Teaching) from Brown University, and in July of 2004, I married another former member, Daniel Delk, Jr. So exciting!

Updated June 2005

Maria Dickey
drmaria98@hotmail.com
Now in PG County, MD
Choir Member from 1994-1997
Served as Alto Section Leader
Favorite Song - "Behold the Lamb of God"
Favorite Memory - Tours and Rehearsals
I am an 8th Science Teacher in Prince George's County. I am also currently working on my Masters Degree at the University of Maryland University College. I am currently a member of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden where my Pastor is John K. Jenkins. I am a part of the Music Ministry and the Young Adult Ministry at FBCG.

Updated April 2004

Karleisha (Butler) Dorsey
kbutler83@hotmail.com
Now in Tallahassee, FL
Choir Member from 2002-2003
Favorite Song - "Awesome God"
Favorite Memory - Rehersals and being able to use the gift that God blessed me with to minister to others.
I am residing in Tallahassee, FL. God has blessed me with a husband and daughter, and lets not forget my unborn child in the womb. I am graduating in April and I look forward to continuing my education at Florida State University.

Updated March 2006

Pastor Sirdelrol Drayton
sirdelroldrayton@myexcel.com
Now in Jacksonville, FL
Choir Member from 1985-1993
Served as Executive Director and Musician
Favorite Song - "Oh, Lord How Excellent"
Favorite Memory - The excitement of meeting new members every year and establishing relationships along with the Spring Tours throughout the years!
I pastor New Generation Christian Fellowship in the city of Jacksonville, FL(which I birthed on 11/7/1999) As well I'm currently a Benefit Specialist with Citistreet (A total business outsourcing company which does retirement benefits for various corporate clients who don't want to administer them in-house). I'm also an Independent Business Owner in a Private Franchise Web-based organization called Quixtar. My congregation and I have the distinct privilege of currently renovating a former night club right in the heart of the neighborhood that I grew up in from childhood on through high school graduation here in the city of Jacksonville,FL! The renovation project is called "NEW GENES IN THE HOOD!" From the time I left Atlanta 4/1/93 to current, God has had me in a "Behind the Scenes Wilderness Preparation" for cutting edge ministry in this new millenium.

Updated August 2003

Nicole Duncan-Smith
duncansmithn@aol.com
Now in Brooklyn, NY
Choir Member from 1991-1995
Favorite Song - "Behold The Lamb" and "Use Me"
Favorite Memory - When we recorded with Hez Walker, any Saturday worship rehearsal, Saints and Aints discussions... Getting snowed in Philadelphia my freshman year... Jesus is real as directed by Andre....
Currently, I am an author and producer. I also do ecu-nomical marketing and lecture. I've been married on almost 10 years... praise the Lord... My daughter got saved this year! I attend St. Paul Community Baptist church where I serve in the They Sang Vapor Choir, Unity Dancers and Jewel Women's ministry. I am also blessed with a "gift" Who knew... this particular anointing on my life. Wrote a book, I Am Hip-Hop and have a show about to come on tv and a movie about to being made. I am also writing a book now entitled, Walk this Way, How Hip-Hop Help Define My Swagger in The Lord; and interviewing to teach Biblical Application in Pop Culture and Comic Books at Medgar Evers.

Updated December 2007

William Durham, Jr.
wedjr69@aol.com or wdurham@cldinc.org
Now in Indianapolis, IN
Choir Member from 1988-1992
Served as Director
Favorite Song - "The Beatitudes"
Favorite Memory - The tours and road trips that the choir took. The most memorable was the trip to Florida in the late 80's where we had an opportunity to meet Sirdelrol Drayton's family and "The Chosen Few" in addition to the 1992 Spring Tour...it was da' bomb! Also, having the opportunity to sing with Richard Smallwood in Washington D.C. and Sounds of Blackness in King Chapel were most memorable as well.
I am currently the Manager of Programs and Alumni Relations at the Center for Leadership Development(CLD). I am the Assistant Minister of Music at my church, Christ Church Apostolic where I direct the Broadcast Choir, teach in the Teen Sunday School Department, and provide tutoring in Math and English. On January 1, 2004 the Broadcast Choir recorded (live) it's 3rd CD entitled "Totally God". I wrote "Totally God" and am extremely excited about the project. It will be released in April, 2004. I am married (7yrs. to Javana) and have a 2-year old son whose name is Aaron. I teach Math, Public Speaking, and The Master Student at Aenon Bible College and am active with the local chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where I serve on the Intake Committee and the Guide Right Committee.

Updated January 2004

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