Society World

Sunshine: Ronald B. Diggs and Joetta Clark wed at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, NJ. The bride, a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a three-time track Olympian, is president of Joetta Sports and Beyond. She is the daughter of noted educator Joe Clark, subject of the movie Lean On Me. The groom, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is a senior consultant with Chubb & Son.

Love Ordained By God: Adrienne Watson and Stacey Carver wed at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Edgemere in Baltimore, MD. The bride, a graduate of Hampton University and a cheerleader for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, is national director of the NAACP's Back-To-School/Stay-In-School Program. The groom, a graduate of Rutgers University, is a Maryland high school science teacher. Cancun, Mexico, was the honeymoon spot.

When You Believe: Patrick Latrelle Kennedy and Dr. Kabretta Orinoco Wright married at the Quiet Cannon Golf Course in Montebello, CA. The bride, a graduate of the California School of Professional Psychology, is program manager for the children's mental health program at Shields for Families, Inc., while the groom, a graduate of the University of Utah, is program manager for the Revelation program at the same organization. They enjoyed a Mexican Riviera cruise honeymoon.

Miracles Happen: Chad Boggan and Deandre LaBelle joined in holy matrimony at The Round Church in Richmond, VT. The bride is a graduate of Clark University. She is an elementary school teacher with the Fremont, CA, Unified School District. The groom, a graduate of Mercer University and Vanderbilt University, is a senior marketing and financial analyst with Hewlett-Packard. They honeymooned in Jamaica.

Private Joy: Dr. Ira E. Harrison and Claire Greene Crooks said "I do" during a private ceremony at the Spelman College Prayer Room. The bride, a graduate of Spelman College, is a clinical social worker. The groom, a graduate of Morehouse College, is an associate professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Tennessee. They Celebrated their union with a party at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center in Georgia.

Celebrating 60 Years: Dr. and Mrs. Otis M. Williams commemorated 60 years of blessed love during a dinner celebration with family on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. Mrs. Etta G. Williams is a retired elementary school teacher. Dr. Williams retired as a counselor and math professor at Long Beach City College. The Williamses have one daughter, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.