“Plaiting” the May Pole has been a tradition at New Hope United Methodist Church for a number of years. Children weave colored ribbons around the pole using a myriad of colors. Shown above continuing the tradition are, clockwise from the top, Denatia Sinkfield, Brittney Sinkfield, Keneshia Yancey, Lashonda Welch, Ethel Forts, Kaylin Frazier, Meghan McCastle, Roshonda Welch, and Bertice Sinkfield. Photo/Special.