Aphrodite Court 2015
Hera -Norma Givens was born in Panama City, Florida. She graduated from Troy University and holds a MAT in Mathematics from UWF. She retired after 38 years of teaching high school. Norma, a four-year board members for the Krewe of Aphrodite, including 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents, is a member of Fiesta Frolickers and a Past President and Queen of Les Harlequins. Her hobbies include traveling the world, FSU football, and Krewe activities. Norma mostly enjoys spending time with her husband Deano and their three beautiful grandchildren.
ZEUS ~ John Keith was born in Mobile, AL and graduated from Faulkner State. He is retired from McKesson Corporation. When John is not whiling away the hours playing golf, traveling, and deep-sea fishing, he is active in a number of community organizations. In addition, he is a member of the Krewe of Lafitte serving as a Float Captain in 2009 and as a Knight in 2011. He has been married to this Aphrodite Goddess Diane for 43 years.
ATHENA ~ Mary Lou Cosby
was born in Meriden, Connecticut. She is a Registered Nurse with a focus in oncology and currently works at Sacred Heart Cancer Center. She is an active supporter and participant of Fiesta of Five Flags here in Pensacola and an active member of Les Harlequins. Mary Lou has two successful sons and one successful BONUS daughter who she enjoys with her adoring husband Jeff.
POSEIDON ~ K.C. Baumert is the first ever court member to serve as an attendant in portraying Asclepius in 1999. He is a child of a past Aphrodite and Apollo. A native Pensacolian where he met his goddess wife, Brittney while attending Pensacola High School's International Baccalaureate Program. He is an avid Gator fan and graduated from the University of Florida, College of Engineering. He works for Jack Moore and Company and is a 5th degree black belt instructor in taekwondo. He is also a member of the Krewe of Lafitte.
POSEIDON ~ K.C. Baumert is the first ever court member to serve as an attendant in portraying Asclepius in 1999. He is a child of a past Aphrodite and Apollo. A native Pensacolian where he met his goddess wife, Brittney while attending Pensacola High School's International Baccalaureate Program. He is an avid Gator fan and graduated from the University of Florida, College of Engineering. He works for Jack Moore and Company and is a 5th degree black belt instructor in taekwondo. He is also a member of the Krewe of Lafitte.
DEMETER ~ Karen Summerville
was born in Highland Park, Illinois. She currently works in the Baptist Hospital Lab where she enjoys sticking it to people. Family is the most important thing to our Goddess Karen. She enjoys tinkering around the house, yard projects and gardening. Her greatest joy is sewing for her great-grandchildren who especially love dressing as imaginary characters. She is also a member of Les Harlequins and views herself as a Gun Goddess.
DIONYSU ~ Michael Walker, is proud to be a CONCH, born and raised in Key West, FL. He earned his MBA from UWF and is a Certified Project Management Professional. He is a graduate of NAS Pensacola Air Crew Candidate School and a 3-year member of the Krewe of Lafitte. Michael belongs to the Pensacola Beach Elks and is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose at the Key West Lodge. He feels blessed to have met his goddess wife, Melissa, with whom he has shared 25 years.
DIONYSU ~ Michael Walker, is proud to be a CONCH, born and raised in Key West, FL. He earned his MBA from UWF and is a Certified Project Management Professional. He is a graduate of NAS Pensacola Air Crew Candidate School and a 3-year member of the Krewe of Lafitte. Michael belongs to the Pensacola Beach Elks and is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose at the Key West Lodge. He feels blessed to have met his goddess wife, Melissa, with whom he has shared 25 years.
HESTIA ~ Ella Minchew was born in Fort Rucker, AL but hails from Elba, AL. She graduated from Troy State University and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Ella served on the Board of Aphrodite and Les Harlequins, is a member of Fiesta Frolickers, Maids of Luna, Krewe of Rita, and the Bodacious Belles Red Hat Soceity. She has served on the courts of Maids of Luna, Karnival Kavaliers, and the Krewe of Lafitte. Ella has four children and ten grandchildren. Our goddess is married to Bobby Ray.
ARES ~ Mike Harris was born at Scott AFB, Illinois and earned his degrees from Troy State University. He is very proud of his children, and especially proud of his granddaughter Ashley. Mike is a private pilot who built his own aircraft. He is a licensed aircraft mechanic, and an instructor of aeronautics at Embry Riddle University. In his free time, you will find him with the Shriner's Untouchables Unit. He has been married to his high school sweetheart and the goddess of his dreams for 39 years, Karen.
ARES ~ Mike Harris was born at Scott AFB, Illinois and earned his degrees from Troy State University. He is very proud of his children, and especially proud of his granddaughter Ashley. Mike is a private pilot who built his own aircraft. He is a licensed aircraft mechanic, and an instructor of aeronautics at Embry Riddle University. In his free time, you will find him with the Shriner's Untouchables Unit. He has been married to his high school sweetheart and the goddess of his dreams for 39 years, Karen.
ARTEMIS ~ Mercedes Webb was born in Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa and graduated from PJC. A 30 year volunteer at Camp Dixie located in Josephine, AL and a 20-year volunteer with the American Cancer Society. Mercedes served as director on the Board of Maids of Luna and as a former Vice President of Fiesta Frolickers. Mercedes has an endless love for her family, and her grandchildren are her greatest joy. She has been married to her wonderful husband, William,
for 32 years. She feels truly blessed.
HERMES ~ Joe Aderholdt was born in Jacksonville, AL. He graduated from Auburn University. After the U.S. Army, Joe taught at the technical and high school levels and pursued private business, he finally ended up back at Auburn University from where he retired in 2006 to fish and relax in Milton, FL. Married for 51 years, he and his goddess have 3 children and 3 beautiful granddaughters. He has too many hobbies to list so be sure to ask him. We know his goddess by the name of Joyce.
HERMES ~ Joe Aderholdt was born in Jacksonville, AL. He graduated from Auburn University. After the U.S. Army, Joe taught at the technical and high school levels and pursued private business, he finally ended up back at Auburn University from where he retired in 2006 to fish and relax in Milton, FL. Married for 51 years, he and his goddess have 3 children and 3 beautiful granddaughters. He has too many hobbies to list so be sure to ask him. We know his goddess by the name of Joyce.
PERSEPHONE ~ Pam Griffin was born in San Diego, CA and obtained her degree at PJC. She works at Engineered Cooling Services where she is the HR Manager. Pam is a past President of the Krewe of Aphrodite, past Board Member of Les Harlequins, past Court Member of Krewe of Lafitte, and past Queen of Karnival Kavaliers. Married for 26 years, she has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. We all know her husband as Ted.
HADES ~ Martin Moser was born in Sioux City, Iowa and raised in Denver, CO, where he met his beautiful goddess wife of 24 years while attending U.S. Navy training in Tennessee. He has been with his employer, VT-Milcom, for 18 years. Martin has been a member of the Krewe of Lafitte since 2011, and is currently serving as Barn Master. Martin has three boys and enjoys spending time with family and friends at the beach, paddle boarding, working out and watching his son play high school football. His goddess wife is Michelle.
HADES ~ Martin Moser was born in Sioux City, Iowa and raised in Denver, CO, where he met his beautiful goddess wife of 24 years while attending U.S. Navy training in Tennessee. He has been with his employer, VT-Milcom, for 18 years. Martin has been a member of the Krewe of Lafitte since 2011, and is currently serving as Barn Master. Martin has three boys and enjoys spending time with family and friends at the beach, paddle boarding, working out and watching his son play high school football. His goddess wife is Michelle.
ALETHEA ~ Miss Brooklyn Fuller
is the granddaughter of Deb and Rick Fuller. She is ten years old and was born in Phoenix, AZ. She is quite a traveler for one so young, having lived in Enid, OK; Clovis, NM; Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada; and, she currently lives in Las Vegas, NV with her family. She attends Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School and serves on the student council and the cheerleading squad as well as making the honor roll every year since the first grade. She has studied and played the piano for three years and her dream is to be either a veterinarian or a fashion designer.
IRIS ~ Miss Ava Roberts is the granddaughter of Jenny and Tiny Roberts. She is in the 4th grade enrolled fulltime in the PATS Program (Program for Academically Talented Students) at NB Cook Elementary School. She is an honor roll student. With her favorite subjects being drama and art, she has taken part in many plays and musical productions as a member of the Drama Club. Ava most loves sewing with her Dear Jen. She loves to sketch out dress ideas, buy fabric, and wear their creations. In the future, Ava is looking forward to moving to New York City to pursue a career in either acting or fashion design.
IRIS ~ Miss Ava Roberts is the granddaughter of Jenny and Tiny Roberts. She is in the 4th grade enrolled fulltime in the PATS Program (Program for Academically Talented Students) at NB Cook Elementary School. She is an honor roll student. With her favorite subjects being drama and art, she has taken part in many plays and musical productions as a member of the Drama Club. Ava most loves sewing with her Dear Jen. She loves to sketch out dress ideas, buy fabric, and wear their creations. In the future, Ava is looking forward to moving to New York City to pursue a career in either acting or fashion design.
Triton ~ Master Jackson Pippin is the grandson of Rhonda and Mitch Pippin. He is in the 6th grade at Simms Middle School in Pace. He enjoys science and plays percussion in the band. Jackson loves trips to Disney World and playing video games with his friends. He has a great sense of humor and always manages to keep his grandparents in stitches.
Ascelepius ~ Master Ty McLean is the grandson of Barbara and Meir Sr. McLean. He was born in Pensacola, FL and is a 6th grader at Ransom Middle School. He is a huge Auburn fan and his hobbies include hunting and fishing with his family. He enjoys riding tractors, golf carts, and 4-wheelers on their property. Ty plays soccer and runs with the Ransom Middle School Running Club. He especially enjoys his two dogs, his lab "Banks", and his jack Russell "Dixie". He is the son of Meir and Julie McLean and younger brother to Hunter McLean.
Ascelepius ~ Master Ty McLean is the grandson of Barbara and Meir Sr. McLean. He was born in Pensacola, FL and is a 6th grader at Ransom Middle School. He is a huge Auburn fan and his hobbies include hunting and fishing with his family. He enjoys riding tractors, golf carts, and 4-wheelers on their property. Ty plays soccer and runs with the Ransom Middle School Running Club. He especially enjoys his two dogs, his lab "Banks", and his jack Russell "Dixie". He is the son of Meir and Julie McLean and younger brother to Hunter McLean.
