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******************TATYANA LA’ SHELL CARTER****************

Aug 14

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Celebrations, Graduates, Newberry, SC Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Tatyana La’ Shell Carter, a 2011 graduate of Newberry High School in Newberry, South Carolina, is the daughter of Carolyn Davis and Bobby Carter. Proud grandparents are Brisco and Carrie Carter. Commencement Exercises were held on Friday June 3, 2011 at 7:30PM at Mike Ware Stadium in Newberry, S.C.

TATYANA LA' SHELL CARTER

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle, Newberry, S.C.

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MARQUIS WERTS RECEIVED THE PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARD

Aug 8

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Newberry, SC Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Marquis Werts, the son of Michael and Torchia Werts, will be a rising Senior at Newberry High School in Newberry, South Carolina. He received the Presidents’s Education Awards, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award signed by the President of the United States and a Certificate of Award for Student of the Quarter, 2011 in Advertising from Newberry County Career Center.  Keep up the good work Marquis!

(Marquis is shown below with his family including brother, Michael Rasheed at Michael’s  High School graduation)

Michael and Torchia Werts with children

Respectfully Submitted by Michael and Torchia Werts of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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”In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”

 – Albert Einstein

MICHAEL R. WERTS GRADUATES WITH OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

Aug 8

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Newberry, SC Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Michael Rasheed Werts is a 2011 graduate of Newberry High School.  He received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Marketing and will be attending Charlotte Art Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He will major in Web Design, Marketing and Video Production. Michael R. Werts is a son of Michael and Torchia Werts of Newberry, South Carolina.  Congratulations on your achievement son!

Respectfully Submitted by Michael and Torchia Werts of the Newberry Chapter of the the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE, CHARESSE TIERA WHITENER

Aug 8

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Newberry, SC Chapter, WLH Family Annual Scholarship Awardees & Information, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

CHARESSE TIERA WHITENER

Charesse Tierra Whitener is a 2011 Graduate of Newberry High School. She is the daughter of Margo Whitener and the grand-daughter of Joe Ellen (Darryl) Small. She will be attending Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina majoring in Nursing.  Congratulations on your Achievement and Continued Success Charesse!

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry, South Carolina Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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>>>>>>JAIONNE & DEVIN HALEY CELEBRATED 22 YEARS OF MARRIAGE, JULY 22, 2011

Aug 8

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

On July 22nd Devin and Jaionne Haley Celebrated 22 years of Marriage.

We spent a quiet night out enjoying  dinner and a movie away from our four lovely children.

Also, Jaionne celebrated her Birthday on July 30th with Granddaddy Morris Haley in Delaware.

 

Respectfully Submitted by Devin Haley, Web Designer and Administrator of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Newsletter Website, Philadelphia, PA

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“”GRADUATE DEVYN HERBERT IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIGH SCHOOL””

Aug 2

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Celebrations, Graduates, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Devyn Mary Herbert graduated from Spruce Hill Christian School on June 9, 2011. She was the recipient of several awards including top award for Christian Character; the Dance and Vocal Ensemble and Community Service. She was one of the speakers at the commencement. She is excited about starting her new school, Academy at Palumbo High School in September.

Devyn states she has enjoyed her self this summer, spending time with her sister Dara-“riding shotgun” with her,  going on various trips and working at the Watoto Summer Camp and at Virtuous Woman Hair Salon. Continued Success, Dev!!!

Respectfully Submitted by Devyn Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life
was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” unknown

 

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>>>>DENZEL HERBERT’S GRADUATION AND PROM SEND-OFF<<<<<

Aug 1

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, Shared Media Presentations, WLH PROMS, WLH Scholars, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Denzel received several awards at his graduation in June from George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science.

He was awarded for proficiency in Math, Science and Reading and Perfect Attendance. He was accepted at all of the colleges he applied to but he chose Drexel University which is in Philadelphia. He will be on Campus starting in September majoring in Accounting. Congratulations, Denzel!!!

Denzel attended 2 Proms this year. He went to his own Prom with his long time good friend, Grier.  SEE VIDEO BELOW of their Prom send-off.

 

 



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Senior Prom!!!






Posted by Grier Spry on Friday, June 3, 2011










Senior Prom!!!


Posted by Grier Spry on Friday, June 3, 2011






Respectfully Submitted by Christopher and Denise Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion Circle. 










Posted by Grier Spry on Friday, June 3, 2011






 


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Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is a dream, realize it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.”   — Mother Teresa


 


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>>>>JUSTIN-DEVIN M. HALEY, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND PROM

           

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            Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, WLH PROMS, WLH Scholars, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments              
           

          


          

          
On June 10th Justin-Devin Maurice Haley attended his Senior Prom at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom at 201 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard in the Penn’s Landing area of Philadelphia. 


He Graduated from the Maritime Academy Charter High School  the following week on June 16th with an Honor’s Award for Music Achievements and will be attending college at Mansfield University as a Music Business and Technical Major. 


Shown below are photos of Justin with his friends at the Prom and Justin with his grandmother, Patricia H. Hawkins; a photo of him when he was in Kindergarten and with his parents, Devin & Jaionne at IHOP when they picked him up after the Prom.




 









 


Justin loves music and always has; he plays the Keyboard, Drums and the Acoustic Guitar; he also writes songs and poetry and performs Spoken Word and has received several awards for his abilities. 


We are very proud of the young and promising gentleman and musician he has become.


 


Respectfully Submitted by Devin and Jaionne Haley of Philadelphia, PA.


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CONGRATULATIONS TO DELORES LAKE KNIGHT ON HER RETIREMENT

           

            Jul
            20
           

           

            Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Washington, DC Chapter | No Comments              
           

          


          

          


DELORES LAKE KNIGHT RETIRED ON JANUARY 2, 2010 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AFTER 37 1/2 YEARS OF FEDERAL SERVICE. THE POSITION SHE HELD THERE WAS HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST PERFORMING CLASSIFICATION, RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES. 


Respectfully Submitted by Delores Lake Knight of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle



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SPOTLIGHTS, TRIBUTES FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS ABOUT FAMILY MEMBERS

           

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            Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, Spotlight | No Comments              
           

          


          

          
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