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Hollywood Invades the Beach event a success at Cape gym
“American Idol” season seven contestant David Archuleta is surrounded by dancers from the Coastal Dance Academy who performed at halftime of the Duffy’s Hope celebrity game. Shown are in back (l-r) Kelly Pearson, Paige Hocker, Archuleta, Shawnice Sekscinski and Danielle Del Negro. In front are Rebecca Lusk, Hailee Gooch, Allison Hageman and Taylor Capozzoli. BY DAN COOK
April 18, 2011
"American Idol" season seven star David Archuleta signs an autograph for Judy Miller from Monroe Township, N.J., during the meet-and-greet session. BY DAN COOK
Cape's own Idol Jimmie Allen hits a three-point jumper in the Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game at Cape Henlopen High School April 16. The celebrities defeated a local group of basketball stars 79-78. BY DAN COOK
Cierra Mosley,10, of Lincoln brought down the house with her rendition of the national anthem. BY DAN COOK
Duffy's Hope celebrities met with a group of interested listeners in a town hall format to discuss the plight of youth today and bullying prevention. Shown are (l-r) actor Wesley Jonathan, “American Idol” star David Archuleta, actress Alesha Renee, Indianapolis Colt defensive back Justin Tryon and actor Clifton Powell. BY DAN COOK
Actor Wesley Jonathan, who played Gary Thorpe on the popular TV show "What I Like About You," brings the ball across half court during the Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game. BY DAN COOK
"American Idol" David Archuleta shows off his basketball skills during the Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game. BY DAN COOK
"American Idol" David Archuleta shows off his basketball skills during the Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game. BY DAN COOK
Clifton Powell, best known for his role as Pinky in the 2000 comedy film "Next Friday" and its 2002 sequel, "Friday After Next," entertained the crowd when he wasn't serving as an assistant coach for the celebrity team. BY DAN COOK
Newark rapper Roderick Buckworth entertained the crowd before the celebrity game. BY DAN COOK
Story Location:
Lewes, DE
United States
The Duffy's Hope Hollywood Invades the Beach celebrity basketball game drew hundreds of spectators and autograph seekers April 16 at the Cape Henlopen High School gym. Celebrities such as Indianapolis Colt Justin Tryon, actor Clifton Powell, "American Idol" contestants Jimmie Allen and David Archuleta, and actress Alesha Renee thrilled the crowd in the meet-and-greet session as well as on the court as the celebrities defeated local basketball stars 79-78.
Duffy's Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides intellectual, emotional and interpersonal growth opportunities for youth and families through advocacy, education, mentoring and community outreach.
For more information, go to duffyshopeinc.org.
