Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Frankie Avalon, Ricky Nelson
Family Info: 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren & #6 on the way
Favorite Song to Dance to: No favorite…anything with a good beat
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Sipping on a Monsoon while waiting for a table at Port O’ Call
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Gumbo Shop gumbo and hot, spicy boiled crabs
Former/Current Profession: Grandma to Sarah, Christian, John, Thomas & Evan
Hobbies: Dancing, golf, gardening & needlework
I Remember When: As a young girl dressing up to go to Canal St. to see a movie at the Saenger and having lunch at the Crystal
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: Performing at the All-Star game with all the festivities
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Being with all the Used To Bees, a group of Hornets fans who enjoy being together
Words of Wisdom: Friends are a gift you give yourself
Personal Note to Fans: Thanks for your support of the New Orleans Hornets. We have the best fans. Geaux Hornets!
Name: Cheryl Thomas
Nickname: Blue Eyes
Age: Guess?
I Used to Bee: A Brunette
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Paul McCartney
Family Info: Married; one son and two step-children; six grandchildren – 4 boys and 2 girls
Favorite Song to Dance to: “YMCA”
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: French Quarter; Venezia’s Restaurant
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Boiled crabs and crawfish bisque
Former/Current Profession: I do a variety of jobs from secretarial to helping the even older elderly than me with their business aspects of life
Hobbies: Dancing; golf, tennis
I Remember When: 10 cents would buy you a lot of candy
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: To have been a part of the entertainment for the All-Star Game
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: To be a part of the Hornets organization and participate in the excitement of each game that we perform at
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 po-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: Jo
Age: 68
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: Paul Newman
Family Info: 1 boy and 2 girls, 6 grandchildren (2 boys and 4 girls) and 3 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: Dancing on the “President”
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: Very first performance! Dancing with Richard Simmons and signing autographs
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Having new friends and making people (fans) happy
Words of Wisdom: Live well-Love much-Laugh often
Personal Note to Fans: Enjoy seeing us- we sure enjoy seeing you!
Name: Joni Crockett Colburn
Nickname: Bee Jammin'
Age: 52
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 34 years, two grown children, one granddaughter, and two bonus granddaughters
Favorite Song to Dance to: Anything that makes me want to shake my booty!
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Bee Hive
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul and Peja
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Hot and spicy boiled crabs
Former/Current Profession: Office Manager
Hobbies: Going to gym, dancing, swimming
I Remember When: I was young and dumb!
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: The very first performance and All-Star game
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: The roar of the crowd when we perform
Words of Wisdom: Be all you can be and keep supporting our Hornets
Personal Note to Fans: Always believe in yourself. Stay fit and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Name: Joy Barrecca
Nickname: Twinkle
Age: 76
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: 62
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 as a Used To Bee: Recognized as a Used To Bee and asked to take a picture and autograph
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Being part of a great organization and performing for great fans
Words of Wisdom: Treat other people as you would like to be treated.
Personal Note to Fans: You are the greatest – thanks for supporting the Hornets and the Used To Bees – Love you.
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: All are the best!
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Boiled Seafood
Former/Current Profession: Executive Assistant
Hobbies: Dancing, sailing, reading, traveling
I Remember When: Fuel cost 39 cents a gallon
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: The performance we did at a playoff game and all the great fans
Favorite part of Being a Used To Bee: The way the fans keep us young at heart with their support
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: Busy Bee
Age: 73
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: David West
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Boiled Crawfish
Former/Current Profession: Secretary retired
Hobbies: Bowling, dancing, and fishing
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: The 1st performance – walking out on the court
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Being with all the new friends I have made and performing
Words of Wisdom: Never assume anything
Personal Note to Fans: Thank you all for your wonderful welcome you give the Used To Bees at every performance – Love to all!
Name: Lydia Roper
Nickname: Jazzy Bee
Age: 62
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 as a Used To Bee: Greeting fans, meeting the players and coach, participating in the NBA All-Star events held in the Crescent City
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: In addition to performing as a member of this unique team, the best part is being included in the community service projects performed by the Hornets organization.
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: I was young and innocent
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: When we danced at the All-Star game
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Having met new people and gaining new friends
Words of Wisdom: Live every day like it was your last.
Personal Note to Fans: Cheer our guys to victory!
Name: Pat Moore
Nickname: Spunky
Age: 60
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: Natalie-23 and Cash-21 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 as a Used To Bee: Participating in all the All-Star 2008 events
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Hearing and seeing the positive response of the audience before, during, and after our performances
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 New Orleans Hang Out: Harrah’s & the French Quarter
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Red beans and rice
Hobbies: Flower arrangements for weddings
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: NBA All-Star game
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Everything
Words of Wisdom: Anything is possible
Personal Note to Fans: Thanks for your support.
Name: Ronnie Churchill
Nickname: The Bee Keeper
Age: 57
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: Retired
I Remember When: Cokes were 6 cents out of the machine
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: Getting to give Maria Shriver a flower at our NBA All-Star performance
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Performing for the crowd
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 as a Used to Bee: When we got our first standing ovation
Favorite Part of Being a Used to Bee: Performing at the games and being a part of the Hornets organization, and a great team of dancers
Words of Wisdom: Love, laugh, and be happy
Personal Note to Fans: Keep up the good work of supporting our great team!!
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: “Disturbia"
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 as a Used To Bee: Being recognized at a restaurant by a fan and being asked to pose for a picture with him
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Performing for our adoring fans
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)
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 as a Used To Bee: Second lining on the balcony at the All-Star game during team introductions
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Fan response and being recognized wherever I go
Words of Wisdom: Free your heart from hatred, free your mind from worries, live simply, give more, expect less.
Personal Note to Fans: response to our dance team has been overwhelming. We appreciate your applause. Your inspire us to dance our hearts out.
Name: Sharon Endres
Nickname: Sharee
Age: 64
I Used to Bee: shy and quiet. What happened?!
Back in the Day, My Celebrity Heartthrob Was: James Dean
Family Info: 2 sons: Chip and John, 2 grandchildren: Shara and Michael
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: Audubon Zoo
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Beignets and Café au Lait
Former/Current Profession: Caregiver
Hobbies: Nature, music, people
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: First arena performance (and every one thereafter)
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: Hanging out with my friends and making new friends along the way
Words of Wisdom: Remember to laugh – it makes everyone feel better!
Personal Note to Fans: Thank you for your support –past and present. Let’s have another great year. Go Hornets!
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: 60
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: “Bus Stop"
Favorite New Orleans Hang Out: Zulu Club
Favorite Hornets Player: Chris Paul, Tyson Chandler & Mo Pete
Favorite New Orleans Dish: Sautee crabs
Former/Current Profession: Retired state Medicaid worker
Hobbies: Dancing, shopping, casino
I Remember When: I was co-captain to the Walter L Cohen Green Hornets dance team
Most Memorable Moment as a Used To Bee: First night we danced and the All-Star game
Favorite Part of Being a Used To Bee: making new friends
Words of Wisdom: You only have 1 life so go for it.
