Co-directors of The Junior Assembly of Gastonia, N. C., teaching etiquette and dance to fourth, fifth , sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students.

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​Beverly is past president of the Gastonia Debutante Club, past president of the First Presbyterian Church Women, a Deacon and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Junior League of Gaston County. She is on the Membership Committee for Gaston Country Club. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston and taught English at Ashbrook High School for thirteen years. She has been active in the social, business, educational, and religious community for over 30 years and have taught etiquette to private city clubs and country clubs in North Carolina- as well as Gaston College. She is married to Bobby Sumner and has four married children and thirteen grandchildren! Beverly is currently substituting in Charleston, SC. 

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Meg is a second grade teacher at Gaston Day School, where she brings a deep passion for nurturing young minds and supporting children in all areas of life. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UNC Charlotte and a Master’s Certificate in Elementary Education.

Beyond the classroom, Meg is an active member of First Presbyterian Church, where she serves on the Music and Worship Committee. She cherishes time with her family and often visits Cherryville where she grew up and her parents live. She is married to Hunter Peak of Gastonia and has two children, Parks (12) and Palmer (6).

Meg is also a proud member of the Debutante Club and is thrilled to be entering this next chapter under the mentorship of Beverly. Whether in the classroom, at church, or in her community, Meg enjoys bringing heart, energy, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

The Original Founders

Ellen Maxwell & Beverly Sumner

Directed together until the end of the 2024-2025 Season​