JET Program
  Annual Black Tie Gala

Join Don Roberts of WAVY TV 10 for
JET Corps Annual Black Tie Gala
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM
at Hampton University's Student Center
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Entering his 7th year as Master of Ceremonies, Don Roberts will host JET Corps 7th Annual Black Tie Gala. The Gala includes: a catered dinner, live entertainment, dancing, a silent auction, photography and special award recognitions. Like the previous years, JET Corps will honor this year’s JET Visionary Award Recipients.

Celebrated guests include Hampton University's own Michael Kelly, renowned Motivational Speaker and Delante Murphy, music producer for R& B sensation Trey Songz;103 JAMZ Boodah Brothers and past and present JET Corps Award winners.

Past JET Visionary Award Recipients


Dr. William R. Harvey
President, Hampton University

Former Mayor James Eason
CEO, Hampton Roads Partnership

Mr. Teddy Riley
Grammy Award Winning Song Writer and Producer

Senator Mamie Locke
2nd District, State of Virginia


JET Gala Attendees

“I felt I needed to attend   this event. It’s unbelievable and amazing how the students changed after they’ve completed the program.”

Councilwoman Mayme Bacote
City of Newport News, VA

Special thanks to all the concerned citizens, members of the business community, city officials, and educators for supporting JET Corps Annual Black Tie Galas over the years.  Come out and enjoy a night with the STARS. Mark your calendars now!