Archive for category 2009 WLH Newsletter

ALYSON IS PURSUING HER DEGREE!

“My name is Alyson Rayshella Micole Nelson. I am the child of Tammy Nelson and Forrest Werts, Jr. I graduated from Piedmont High School in Alabama on May 28th, 2009. My school was ranked in the top 100 best high schools in the World for the past two years as reported by USA Today Newspaper. I ranked #20 out of 70 students in my graduating class. I have begun college at Gadsden State Community College, where I am pursuing my degree in machining. I will be receiving $7,000 per semester in tuition assistance from the Anniston Army Depot.”

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Alyson Rayshella Micole Nelson,

Parents are Tammy Nelson and Forrest Werts, Jr., Newberry, SC Chapter


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MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

Ja’maree Caldwell is also a son of Shonda & Cecil Caldwell, grandson of Forrest & Sara Werts. He started his career last season as well, and might I add, he has gotten off to a good start. In his first year he was also voted MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR!!! Ja’maree was also awarded the SUPER READER AWARD for the school last year as well.

We are all so truly proud of our future scholars, and football stars...and who knows, maybe in the near future our PRESIDENT.

If you believe it, you can achieve it. May GOD continue to bless us all.”

Respectfully Submitted,

Margo Whitener, Newberry, SC Chapter

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VOTED MVP OF THE GAME 8 TIMES

Ja’Ceree Caldwell is the son of Shonda & Cecil Caldwell, grandson of Forrest & Sara Werts. Since we last saw each other, Ja’Ceree has had many accomplishments on and off the football field. Ja’Ceree is truly following in his fathers and uncles footsteps. With that being said, Ja’Ceree has truly been rewarded for his talents. His football accomplishments over the past year, have been his receiving: LINEMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD; VOTED MVP OF THE GAME 8 TIMES; CROWNED HOMECOMING KING; DEFENSIVE MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR; and the COACHES RIGHT CHOICE AWARD. Ja’Ceree also scored the winning touch down in the super bowl game. In addition to football achievements he has also received several honors in school such as: ATHLETE OF THE YEAR; SUPER SCIENCE AWARD and SUPER ENGLISH AWARD. Ja’Ceree will be going to the sixth grade this year, as well as returning to his 2nd love- the field, but this year he will not be alone, he will be teaming up with his brother, Ja’Maree.

If you believe it, you can achieve it. May GOD continue to bless us all.”

Respectfully Submitted,

Margo Whitener, Newberry, SC Chapter

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MOVING RIGHT ALONG!

 

MICHAEL & TERRI HERBERT

MICHAEL & TERRI HERBERT

Terri Herbert reports that she and husband, Michael Herbert, Sr. will celebrate 8 years of marriage on December 31st, Lord Willing.

Michael completed a Plumbing & Heating class recently at Orleans Technical Institute where he received a 3.91 GPA. He currently works in heating & insulation for a company contracted with the City of Philadelphia. Terri is preparing to continue her education at Community College of Philadelphia this fall.

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Terri & Michael Herbert, Philadelphia, PA Chapter

 

COMPUTER WHIZ

HANDSOME GUY

HANDSOME GUY

Michael W. Herbert, Jr. reports that he completed 12th grade and is looking forward to attending Community College of Philadelphia in the fall where he will work toward a degree in Computer Science. He is extremely knowledgeable working with any computer or electronics applications. He is still involved in the Audio/Video Ministry at True Life Fellowship Church of God in Christ.

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Michael Herbert, Jr. of the Philadelphia, Pa Chapter

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STUDENT AMBASSADOR, REGINA PORTER!

Regina Porter

Regina Porter

REGINA PORTER was elected as a Student Ambassador for the People to People Program this year. She had the opportunity to travel to Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland and Germany. The tour lasted 19 days. First Regina wants to thank God for giving her this opportunity. Regina was ecstatically happy, given this opportunity and would like to extend a thank you to all her supporters who helped her reach her goals.
She was featured in the Times Herald Newspaper of Norristown and Montgomery County, PA for this accomplishment. Regina is entering 12th grade at Renaissance Charter School where she is a member of the school’s Basketball Team, the Drama Club and also she serves as a Mentor to Elementary and Junior High School Students at her school. Regina is the daughter of Proud Mom, Shekia Bailey.

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Doris Lake Walker of the Norristown, PA Chapter

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS of RANDY & SHONN’S FAMILY

July 09 006Photo above is of Isaiah Edmunds, JaKari Herbert, Amos (Tiny) Herbert, Shonn Herbert Edmunds & Charmayne Edmunds in Philadelphia.

Charmayne & Alexia Edmunds

Sister's Charmayne & Alexia Edmunds at 2009 WLH Family Reunion

From Shonn- Greetings from Greenville, SC, Listed by names are our family’s accomplishments for the year:

Husband, RandyWon 2nd Place for BBQ in the Black Family Reunion Cooking Competition. He competes against chefs, restaurant and caterer owners. The event has over 40,000 people who attend this huge function. This is Randy and his brothers second time winning two years in a row!! The prize money was $700.

Charmayne – Starts 9th grade this year at Greer Middle College. This is a charter high school that will allow her to take college level courses. Once she completes school she will receive an Associates Degree while in high school. Charmayne also made the A/B honor roll for 8th grade!!

Alexia – Starts 8th grade this year. She has been placed in Honor’s English and she made the 7th grade A/B honor roll!! Alexia is an awesome writer and had one of her poems published in the school’s newspaper.

Isaiah – Starts 5th grade this year. He will participate in the schools single gender class.

Nothing new for me…just maintaining 🙂


Be Blessed, Respectfully Submitted by
Randy and Shonn Edmunds of the Greenville, SC Chapter

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FUTURE FASHION DESIGNER!

Melissa with dad & mom, Devin & Jaionne Haley

Melissa with dad & mom, Devin & Jaionne Haley

Guess Who?

Guess Who?

Melissa Haley went on her Philadelphia High School for Girls Junior Prom on the 22nd of May. The Prom had a Masquerade Theme and she had a fabulous time.

Melissa’s hobbies include reading and playing musical instruments including the flute, baritone sax, keyboard, and percussion- drums & timpani. She has had an interest in fashion design since she was in the 6th grade and is interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry. She blesses God and would like to go in the direction that He would have her to go.

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Jaionne and Devin Haley, Philadelphia, PA Chapter

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A PASSION FOR MUSIC!

Justin Haley

Justin Haley

Justin Haley won a second place in a NAACP youth Competition for performing Spoken Word of his poem entitled “One Night Stand” and was awarded a $100.00 Savings Bond from the NAACP for his accomplishment. Justin also now plays the Guitar and Drums and has personally recorded his first CD titled “Remember My Name”. He loves all kinds of music, in particular, neo-soul, jazz and classical. He is a student at Maritime Academy High School and this summer attended the Upward Bound Program at Temple University and lived on Campus. Earlier this year he performed one of his songs at his high school and later at Penn State University Campus for the students.

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Jaionne & Devin Haley, Philadelphia, PA Chapter

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OUR YOUNG BALLET SUPERSTAR!

Melissa, Michaiah, Jocelyn & Justin

Melissa, Michaiah, Jocelyn & Justin Haley

Jocelyn with mom & dad,  Jaoinne & Devin

Jocelyn with mom & dad, Jaoinne & Devin

Jocelyn with grandmom, Patricia Hawkins

Jocelyn with grandmom, Patricia Hawkins

Did you know our youngest daughter Jocelyn Haley graduated from 8th Grade on Monday June 15th and recently went on her class trip on the Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Boat. She will be 15 in September. She auditioned and was accepted to the High School for Creative and Performing Arts for dance. She will study Ballet and Dance. She is currently a Ballet Dance Student at PhilaDanco Dance School in Philadelphia’s West Philly Branch.

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Jaionne & Devin Haley, Philadelphia, PA Chapter

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