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The High-Flyin', Black Raven, Cowboy Lovin' Emperor, Emperor X Darren Smith

The Pink Diamond Phoenix Empress of Love, Laughter, and Loyalty, Empress X Charity Case

House of Sin

Court of Lush

Imperial Crown Prince Geoff Grady

Imperial Crown Princess Ginger Snap

1/2 Emperor Philip the Great, San Jose
1/2 Empress Cecelia Mary, Austin



The reign attended 17 coronations. They were instrumental in solidifying the bonds between Cincinnati and the Courts of Texas.

Darren and Charity concentrated their efforts to assist Caracole House, YWCA Breast Health and AIDS Volunteers of Northern Kentucky. The reign began a new format for the Court's art action and rejoined the Cincinnati community by becoming a Coalition member. They also initiated the food drive for Caracole House and began the Court's pool party and pig roast.

During August 2000, there were two candidates for emperor, Sam Clemons and Geoff Grady, and for the first time, three candidates for empress, Gypsy Russell, Mercedes Sweet and Ginger Snap. Coronation XI was help on September 8, 2001, titled "A Hot Caribbean Night—From Cabana Boys to Voodoo Princesses." Darren and Charity stepped down and were succeeded by Gypsy Russell and Geoff Grady.