‘Angels’ in Centurion make a girl’s dreams come true

A matric pupil in Centurion will be the princess at her matric farewell later this year when she wears a designer dress by Dennis Lloyd that she won recently.

Eloise Boshoff was the winner of a lucky draw on 12 May during an Angel-High Tea, hosted by Madeleine Pretorius at the Centurion Christian School in Raslouw. All matric girls from schools in Centurion were invited to enter the competition.

Boshoff’s prize was officially handed over on Friday at her school, Centurion Christian School. The designer, Dennis Lloyd, could not make it, but his son, Vaughn (17), was there to represent his father.

“This memorable occasion was filled with fun, laughter, wisdom, song and inspiration. In true Angelic Spirit the guests were invited to bring the ‘Angel in their daily life’ for tea to celebrate the good deeds that they have done,” Pretorius said.

Boshoff said she was surprised and amazed to have received the prize. It was a day before her birthday, which made it extra special for her.

Guest speaker and Mrs Feed a Child 2013 and Mrs Photogenic Africa 2013, Elzien van der Merwe, inspired everyone with her testimony about an angel. Other speakers included Jaco Horn from Annique Day Spa and Bennie Keen from C.Y.T.T. Coaching and Crossfire who delighted the guests with song and praise.

In addition to the designer dress worth R10 000, Boshoff received a confidence workshop presented by Van der Merwe, make-up that would be done on the day of the matric farewell on 19 September by Pretorius, a hair stylist from Hair Divine and a voucher from Salon Elsie to have her nails done for the matric farewell.

With Boshoff’s prize, she also received a special responsibility – to be an angel to other people. She said she would spread love in her community, starting small. “I will focus on the younger children in my school by spending time with them and listen to what they have to say,” she said.