Beasley Media Group’s Atlanta Market has announced Waverly�T. Lucas II, a former member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and The Atlanta Ballet is the first�recipient of the prestigious “Man of Honor” award. This award is presented by the Sports Joc�Show with Wayne Gandy, a radio personality on Beasley’s WWWE AM 1100 in Atlanta, an ESPN�SEC TV sports analyst, and a 15-season NFL veteran.
The Man of Honor award will be presentedonce a month from June through September. This award pays tribute to men who display�integrity, honor, hard work, sacrifice and kindness to others.”No matter the circumstance, a Man of Honor embodies patience, loyalty and an undying�ability to overcome and excel at life,” remarked Wayne Gandy. “A Man of Honor gives back�without thinking of himself. He is his brother’s keeper.
Waverly Lucas is truly a Man of Honor!”�Waverly Lucas is the co-founder and co-artistic director of Ballethnic Dance Company; he is�also the choreographer of more than 30 ballets with performances at 1996 Olympic Arts�Festival, the National Black Arts Festival and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Outreach�Program. Lucas is also the creator of Danseur Development Project, a program with a unique�approach to the athletic development and mentoring of young males in dance. Waverly and his�wife Nena Lucas moved to Atlanta from New York, at a time when minorities did not have a�place in classical ballet.
With this in mind, Waverly and Nena Lucas would teach classes in the�housing projects. They tour the country with the “Heartstring National Tour” and use their�talents to promote social change.”We’re proud to present the ‘Man of honor’ award each month to worthy recipients,” added�Atlanta Market Manager LeAnder Cooper. “We are genuinely impressed with Wavery Lucas and�are eager to showcase him as a role model for other deserving men in our community!”