HORNETS: 2007-08 USED TO BEES

Name: Anita

Nickname: Needa Bee

Age: 61

I Used to Bee: Short and Shy
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Frankie Avalon
Family Info: 2 children and 5 grandchildren
Favorite Song to Dance to: "We Are Family"
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: French Quarter
Favorite Hornets Player: Tyson Chandler
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Seafood Gumbo & Boiled Crabs
Former/Current Profession: Grandma to Sarah, Christian, John, Thomas & Evan
Hobbies: Dancing, golf, gardening & needlework
I Remember When: Mardi Gras parades passed through the French Quarter streets
Most Memorable Moment: Being present for the birth of my first grandchild
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Can't think of a thing!
Words of Wisdom: Be Kind to Everyone

Name: Cheryl Thomas

Nickname: Blue Eyes

Age: 50

I Used to Bee: A Brunette
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Tom Selleck
Family Info: Married; one son and two step-children, one girl and one boy; six grandchildren – 4 boys and 2 girls
Favorite Song to Dance to: “We’ve only just begun”
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: French Quarter; Venezia’s Restaurant
Favorite Hornets Player: All of the players do a good job.
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Shrimp Po Boy
Former/Current Profession: Co-owner of a women’s fitness center
Hobbies: Dancing; golf, tennis
I Remember When: 10 cents would buy you a lot of candy
Most Memorable Moment: The birth of my son
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: I want to travel to Italy and Germany and see where my grandparents were born
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: my energy level was so much higher
Words of Wisdom: Life is too short, so do not ever think you are too old or not good enough to do something that you really want in your heart.
Personal Note to Fans: Thank you for making me feel special when I perform at the games. It gives me great pleasure to know that we are entertaining you, the fans, and you are truly enjoying it.

Name: Evy Assaf

Nickname: Sparkle

Age: In my mother's words, "One never asks a lady her age or her weight

I Used to Bee: a yellow butterfly in another evolution; now I guess I’m a bee
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: The dashingly handsome Glenn Ford
Family Info: 8 children, 4 grandchildren
Favorite Song to Dance to: Chicago’s “All That Jazz”
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Augie’s de Lago
Favorite Hornets Player: The ones that make the basket.
Favorite New Orleans Dish: grilled ham & swiss cheese poor boy
Former/Current Profession: formerly – high school teacher. Currently – TaiChi and dance teacher
Hobbies: Water colors, sewing, trying to restore my Lakeview home
I Remember When: President John F. Kennedy made us all proud to be Americans
Most Memorable Moment: As an LSU alumna, the exciting championship against Ohio. And, of course, seeing my 8 babies for the first time
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: I don’t want to climb Mt. Everest, or go to the moon, or become president, so maybe something will occur to me down the line
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: not being able to go back and do it all over again without the mistakes
Words of Wisdom: “To thine own self be true”, reach for the stars, follow your dreams, lend a hand to someone who needs it
Personal Note to Fans: You’ve all been so gracious & encouraging. We truly appreciate your support. Remain enthusiastic with the Hornets. And how ‘bout those Honeybees?

Name: JoAnn Walker

Nickname: MeMaw

Age: 67

Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Paul Newman
Family Info: 3 children, 6 grandchildren and two great granddaughters
Favorite Song to Dance to: Blueberry Hill
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: French Market
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Seafood gumbo
Former/Current Profession: Homemaker/volunteer
Hobbies: Sewing, dancing and movies
I Remember When: We had teenage dances and soda shops
Most Memorable Moment: the first time I saw the love of my life
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Skydive
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Dances at that time
Words of Wisdom: Always say I love you to your love ones.
Personal Note to Fans: Live life to the fullest.

Name: Joni Crockett Colburn

Nickname: Bee Jammin'

Age: 50-something

I Used to Bee: a tomboy
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: I loved Rod Stewart and Mel Gibson was hot
Family Info: Married to my husband Michael for 33 years, two grown children, one granddaughter, and two bonus granddaughters
Favorite Song to Dance to: Anything that makes me want to shake my hips!
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: N.O. Arena, of course. Being part of the Used To Bees is exhilarating.
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul-our star
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Hot and spicy boiled crabs
Former/Current Profession: Office/Accounting Manager
Hobbies: Going to gym, dancing, playing card and board games with friends and family
I Remember When: I was young and dumb!
Most Memorable Moment: So many, but the birth of my grandchild was truly awesome.
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Having lost over fifty pounds in 2006, I would love to become a certified personal trainer.
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Kicking butt and taking names on the pool table
Words of Wisdom: Stay active, stay fit, and stay young at heart. You never know what opportunities may come your way.
Personal Note to Fans: Stay positive and good things happen. At the age of four I received 3rd degree burns on 30% of my body & LOOK AT ME NOW!!

Name: Joy Barrecca

Nickname: Twinkle

Age: 75

I Used to Bee: A basketball player
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Rock Hudson
Family Info: 8 children and 22 grandchildren
Favorite Song to Dance to: New York New York
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Silhouette and Jefferson Orleans
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Drago’s Charbroiled Oysters
Former/Current Profession: Business Administration
Hobbies: Cajun dance teacher, zegfeld show-girl
I Remember When: Coke was 10 cents and movies were only 35 cents
Most Memorable Moment: The birth of my first child
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Dance on the Ellen Degeneres show
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Absolutely nothing. I’m doing more now than I ever did then.
Words of Wisdom: Keep dancing. It keeps you young.
Personal Note to Fans: Support the Hornets. We want to keep them in New Orleans.

Name: Judy Goutterrez

Nickname: Judy Booty

Age: 61

I Used to Bee: a size 1
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Fabian
Family Info: 1 daughter and 1 grandson
Favorite Song to Dance to: “I Like the Way You Move”
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Gumbo
Former/Current Profession: Accounting
Hobbies: DANCING!
I Remember When: Gas was 39 cents a gallon
Most Memorable Moment: The birth of my daughter
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Tight skinli>
Words of Wisdom: Treat other people as you would like to be treated.
Personal Note to Fans: Dancing has kept me off the couch and off of depression medications. Get out & shake your booty!

Name: Linda Rodriguez

Nickname: Lulu

Age: 55+

I Used to Bee: boring
Family Info: One daughter and two sons
Favorite Song to Dance to: Any Latin music, mostly salsa
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: French Quarter – all the great architecture and sights
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Boiled Seafood
Former/Current Profession: Executive Assistant
Hobbies: Dancing, sailing, reading, traveling
I Remember When: a salary of $543/month – Wow! I was rich!
Most Memorable Moment: too many to choose from, but visiting Switzerland is tops
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Parachute jump, write a book or screenplay
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Nothing, life is greater with age
Words of Wisdom: Don’t watch life; live it to the fullest.
Personal Note to Fans: Get hooked on basketball. It’s the best sport to bring friends and family to or go alone. There are many games, so much entertainment, and the Hornets organization is tops.

Name: Lupe Sweeney

Nickname: "Lil" Lupe

Age: 72

I Used to Bee: a tomboy
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Paul Anka
Family Info: 6 children and 10 grandchildren
Favorite Song to Dance to: “Blueberry Hill”
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Boiled Crawfish
Former/Current Profession: Secretary
Hobbies: Bowling, dancing, and sewing
Most Memorable Moment: Being present for the birth of my 1st great grand daughter
Words of Wisdom: Always be honest.
Personal Note to Fans: We have really enjoyed performing for you all. Thank you very much for your support.

Name: Lydia Roper

Nickname: Jazzy Bee

Age: 61

I Used to Bee: able to dance all night without having to come home to Mr. Ben Gay
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Frankie Avalon , Fabian and Elvis
Family Info: 1 Nephew and 1 Niece, 3 Great Nephews and 1 Great Niece
Favorite Song to Dance to: All the Line Dances
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Before-Lenfants, Now - The New Orleans Arena
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Oysters - Any way, including on the half shell
Former/Current Profession: Retired Lockheed Martin Aerospace -Purchasing Software Administrator
Hobbies: Jazzercise, Decorating, Antiques, Entertaining at Assisted Living and Nursing Homes and of course Dancing
I Remember When: Gasoline was $.25/gallon
Most Memorable Moment: Watching the Space Shuttle take off at the Cape
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Give back more to others since I’ve been so blessed
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Functioning on 3 hours of sleep
Words of Wisdom: Always live today as if it was your last.
Personal Note to Fans: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You - You have made me feel like a celebrity with your praise and encouragement.

Name: Mitzi Gregoire

Age: 64

Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Clint Eastwood
Family Info: 3 sons, (1 deceased), and 1 grandson
Favorite Song to Dance to: Mustang Sally
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Jackson Brewery
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Crawfish Etouffe
Former/Current Profession: Retired
Hobbies: Dancing, reading and camping
I Remember When: My hair was brown
Most Memorable Moment: Winning first place in a dancing contest at Larry’s Villa in Metairie
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Go to Hawaii
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Being as limber
Words of Wisdom: Live every day like it was your last.

Name: Pat Moore

Nickname: Spunky

Age: 59

I Used to Bee: a wife without a life
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Elvis and Paul Anka
Family Info: 2 children 22 and 20 years old
Favorite Song to Dance to: Most late 50‘s to current music with a good beat and understandable lyrics.
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Enjoy walking in the French Quarter and Jackson Square
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul-we sport his jersey as part of one of our performance uniforms
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Seafood gumbo
Former/Current Profession: Registered Nurse
Hobbies: Exercise and dance
I Remember When: a small bottle of Coke a Cola was a nickel and a gallon of gasoline was a quarter (gas war-1971)
Most Memorable Moment: The birth of my first child
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: To retire, volunteer in a literacy program, and become a Jazzercise instructor. Also to master the computer.
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Turning heads when entering a room
Words of Wisdom: Never say never
Personal Note to Fans: Please continue to support our team. The “Used to Bees” are proud to represent this team and this fine organization. We hope to continue to perform for you for many years.

Name: Peggy Schick

Nickname: Blondi

Age: 23

I Used to Bee: a skater…thinner…shy
Family Info: 2 sons and 1 daughter
Favorite Song to Dance to: "Come Dance With Me"
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Red beans and rice
Hobbies: Flower arrangements for weddings
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: being thin

Name: Ronnie Churchill

Nickname: The Bee Keeper

Age: 56

I Used to Bee: a professional water skier
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Farrah Fawcet
Family Info: Wife - Irma and twin Brother - Donnie
Favorite Song to Dance to: John Fogarty’s Blue Boy
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Jackson Square to people watch
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Soft shell crab po-boy
Former/Current Profession: Production operator at Cytec, now retired!!!
Hobbies: Dancing, RC cars, snow skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, motorcycle riding, photography, taking vacations
I Remember When: Cokes were 6 cents out of the machine
Most Memorable Moment: The first time I swam with a 45 foot whale shark.
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Raft through the Grand Canyon
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Absolutely nothing. I’m doing more now than I ever did then.
Words of Wisdom: Don’t listen to other people’s words of wisdom…..MAKE YOUR OWN!!
Personal Note to Fans: Come on out and support the team. We’ll pass a good time!

Name: Rosemary Hoerner

Nickname: RoRo a.k.a. Roxy

Age: 80 1/2

I Used to Bee: shy
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Frank Sinatra
Family Info: 4 sons, 1 daughter, 7 grandsons and 5 granddaughters
Favorite Song to Dance to: “Bosanova”
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: St. Francis Sharing program and Elmwood Fitness Center
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Red Beans and Rice
Former/Current Profession: Secretary
Hobbies: Dancing and gardening
I Remember When: The streetcar fare was only 7 cents
Most Memorable Moment: My wedding day, when I married the most wonderful man in the world. We had 45 great years together.
Words of Wisdom: Love, laugh, and be happy
Personal Note to Fans: Come on out to the games! Give the Hornets your full support.

Name: Sandi Delosreyes

Nickname: Sandra Dee

Age: 58

I Used to Bee: very shy
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Elvis
Family Info: 1 son and 1 grand daughter
Favorite Song to Dance to: “The Way I Are” by Timbaland
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Morning Call
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Gumbo
Former/Current Profession: Shoe repair shop owner – Fabulous Shoe Service
Hobbies: West coast swing dancing
I Remember When: Cars cost less than houses
Most Memorable Moment: Marrying my husband
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Being a show girl in Vegas
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Nothing. Being retired is better than being young.
Words of Wisdom: Hang around with younger people. They have the most fun!

Name: Sharon Carter Sheridan

Nickname: Chere Nan

Age: 59

I Used to Bee: a size 7 petite and I wanted to be a nun
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Billy Dee Williams
Family Info: 1 daughter and 1 son
Favorite Song to Dance to: Mr. Magic (bus stop)
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: N.O. Arena (Hornets games) Superdome (Saints games & Essence Festival)
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Gumbo
Former/Current Profession: Office Manager-Judge Piper Griffin
Hobbies: : Reading, dancing, volunteering with the American Cancer Society
I Remember When: It cost 7 Cents to ride the bus and we had to sit behind the “For Colored Patrons Only” sign.
Most Memorable Moment: The college graduations of my 2 children
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Publish a book
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Being able to buy clothes in the Junior Petite department.
Words of Wisdom: Free your heart from hatred, free your mind from worries, live simply, give more, expect less.
Personal Note to Fans: After surviving breast cancer and Katrina, I know that life is short and tomorrow is not promised, so I vowed to enjoy every day that God gives me.

Name: Sharon Endres

Nickname: Sharee

Age: 63

I Used to Bee: shy and quiet. What happened?!
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Frankie Avalon and James Dean
Family Info: 2 sons, 2 grandchildren, and 2 dogs
Favorite Song to Dance to: I love Jazz, blues, latin, pop, rock and Cajun music. “I Feel Good” by James Brown is one of my favorites to dance to.
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Café du Monde and the Zoo
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Beignets and Café au Lait
Former/Current Profession: Caregiver
Hobbies: Nature, music, people and places
Most Memorable Moment: Hiking, rock climbing, hang gliding, and most recently dancing in the New Orleans arena for Hornets games.
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: I’d love to put together a family history in story book form with illustrations for my grand children.
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Being so young and fearless
Words of Wisdom: Smile, it brightens the darkest day.
Personal Note to Fans: Don’t worry, be happy!

Name: Terry Daigrepont

Nickname: TJ

Age: Uh, no comment

I Used to Bee: Mrs. Louisiana
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Elvis, no one will ever move and croon like the king.
Family Info: My immediate family begins with my husband Don. I have one daughter and two sons. My 2 grandchildren have me wrapped around their fingers. They are the true joys in my life. Believe it or not I have a pet pot-bellied pig named Oblina.
Favorite Song to Dance to: Can’t name just one song. When I hear music, any music, my feet begin to move and the rhythm rolls throughout my body.
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Spotted Cat
Favorite Hornets Player: Tyson Chandler
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Crawfish bisque
Former/Current Profession: Photographer & digital artist
Hobbies: Dancing, work outs, travel, spending time on a warm beach with a cool breeze and an icy margarita
I Remember When: 45 and 33 vinyl records were the only means of having a music library
Most Memorable Moment: The unparalleled combination of intense pain and exuberant joy during the birth of my children. I am so glad that’s over!
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Too much to mention!
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: Nothing, what I had then was wonderful for my life at that time. What I have now is incredible for my life now.
Words of Wisdom: Live life to the fullest, embracing each day with laughter and love.
Personal Note to Fans: Get out of your seat and move your feet whenever you hear the beat.

Name: Yvette Bowens

Nickname: Sassy Bee

Age: 59

I Used to Bee: tiny like the Honeybees
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Marvin Gaye
Family Info: 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild
Favorite Song to Dance to: “I Found Love on a Lonely Highway” by Jeff Floyd
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Zulu Club
Favorite Hornets Player: Tyson Chandler & Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Seafood
Former/Current Profession: Retired state Medicaid worker for 33 years, currently part-time SMG usher
Hobbies: Dancing, shopping, and traveling
I Remember When: Gas was 35 cents
Most Memorable Moment: Dancing for Hornets games
Name Something You Haven't Done in your Lifetime that You Would Still Like to Accomplish: Learn how to play the piano
The Only Thing I Miss About Being 25 Is: my figure.
Words of Wisdom: You only have 1 life so go for it.
Personal Note to Fans: Thanks for supporting us. We love you.