Aug 16
Pam with brother, Cubby (left)
Pamela Herbert Lee was appointed a Trustee in her church- North Provident Baptist Church earlier this year. She has been enrolled at the University of Phoenix and is majoring in Business Administration.
Her son, Christopher, age 21, is doing fine working and enjoying himself and trying to keep out of trouble.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pamela Lee of the Philadelphia Chapter
Olie Walker launched a new business; Graceful Business & Marketing. He has also designed and launched the Norristown Chapter Website, Wilsonlakeherbert.com.
Todd Culbreath has a hearing aid business, Culbreath Hearing Aid Services at the Quakertown Mart.
Respectfully Submitted by
Olie (OJ) Walker of the Norristown, PA Chapter
Aug 15
NEWS SUBMITTED BY THE NORRISTOWN, PA CHAPTER
Elementary School News
Sha’Ron Parrish completed second grade at Marshall Street School and will enter third grade in September. She is the Great-Granddaughter of Virginia Livingston.
Grace Johnson completed third grade at Fountain Woods Elementary School. She made High Honor Roll this year and successfully qualified for the Mentally Gifted program. Grace was also a member of the TerraCycle soccer team this year. Her team won the league championship with an undefeated record! Grace is the daughter of Olie “O.J.” Walker and is the granddaughter of Doris Lake Walker.
Tyler Edwards completed fourth grade at Renaissance Charter School and will enter grade five in September. Tyler is the son of Cheryl Culbreath Edwards and the grandson of Rose Marie Lake Culbreath.
Middle School News
Sara Culbreath completed fifth grade at East Norriton Middle School and will enter sixth grade in September. Sara is the daughter of Todd Lake Culbreath and the granddaughter of Rose Marie Lake Culbreath.
Ameesha Davis completed eighth grade and will be entering ninth grade at Norristown High School. Ameesha is a member of the La Crosse team and played defense. She is the great granddaughter of Virginia Livingston.
High School News
Brandon Walker completed tenth grade at Central High School and will be a junior this September. He competed, along with his team from Central, in the Philadelphia Eagles Chess Tournament at Lincoln Financial Field. The Central High team finished in second place and Brandon came in third out of sixty-four high school students. Brandon is the son of Olie “O.J.” Walker and is the grandson of Doris Lake Walker.
Paige Edwards completed her junior year at Renaissance Charter School and will be a senior in September. She made Honor Roll this year and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Hanoi Darden graduated from Norristown High School and was awarded a full scholarship to Johnson C. Smith University. Hanoi was a member of the National Honor Society and the field hockey team. Hanoi is the great granddaughter of Ephraim Lake.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
FANTASTIC!
Congratulations to all our students. We are so proud of you and want you to keep up the good work!
Respectfully Submitted by Doris Lake Walker of the Norristown, PA Chapter
Aug 12
NEWS FROM THE WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER
Submission from Debbie Lake-Hinkle, daughter of Horatio and Thelma Lake, of Washington, D.C. “I would like to share some exciting news that occurred in my family”
Benjamin Delaney, III – the eldest grandson of Horatio and Thelma Lake purchased his first home in June 2009.
Michael Knight, Jr – the second eldest grandson purchased his first home in April 2009.
Khalid Luther-Hinkle – the third grandson graduated from high school with a 3.5 GPA, and will be attending the University of the District of Columbia in the fall. He will be majoring in Communications.
Gary Hinkle, II – the youngest grandson graduated from middle school and will be attending Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering Senior High School in the fall.
Respectfully Submitted by
Debbie Lake-Hinkle of the Washington, DC Chapter
DOLORIS AND STEPHANIE TADLOCK (Mother & Daughter)
Stephanie Tadlock earned a 3.00 GPA at Wilmington University, her major is in Human Resource Management with a minor in Business Management.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Tadlock, Member Philadelphia Chapter
Newark, Delaware
Kyrie M. Tadlock-Jackson
Kyrie M. Tadlock-Jackson of Newark, Delaware graduated from John Dickinson High School on June 6, 2009. Kyrie will be attending Neuman University in Aston, PA. Her plan major will be Communication and a minor in Business Management.
Kyrie's Prom Picture
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Tadlock, Member Philadelphia Chapter
Carolyn King Retired in 2009
Carolyn King has finally decided to retire after working 29 years for the Alexandria Public School Systems, there was a retirement ceremony held in June 2009. August 1, 2009 her family and co-workers got together and gave her a retirement party. She plans on visiting family and friends and just relaxing for a while until she decides how she wants to spend her time. She has already joined a senior’s group that some of her friends are members of, her first trip was to the casinos and she said everyone had a great time but no one won any money.
We are blessed and honored that God chose us to be her children and grandchildren, we want everyone to know how much we love her, at times we may forget to express to her how much she means to us, but the kindness that is in her heart and the compassion that she has makes her a remarkable woman. We don’t mind sharing her with others, she is a strong black woman that teaches valuable lessons about life and the courage and strength that she has shown is truly a Mother’s love. She continues to be a consistent source of strength and support to us and others, we know that we are blessed daily and we are going to enjoy having her in our lives while we can, because tomorrow is not promised to anyone.
So when you see her just congratulate her, because she has earned every blessing that has and are going to come her way!!!
One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is Love.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Joyce Mangum (Granddaughter – Brandi Mangum-White)
Denise King (Granddaughter – Kennise Baker)
Joe L. King, Jr. (Granddaughter – Jamika Helem)
Washington, DC Chapter, Alexandria, Virginia
Bobby and Kennise
Kennise Baker, along with her classmates in her AVID class at West Potomac High School located in Alexandria, VA had a guest speaker Robert Burwell, Promotions/Marketing Coordinator for Radio One Inc. on their career day in their class. They were given an assignment to report on Cathy Hughes, Owner and Chief Executive of Radio One Inc., the largest black radio network in the country. Kennise was the only person to complete the assignment, she was presented with DVD’s, photos of her favorite entertainers, T-shirts, jacket, etc. Kennise is a Great-Granddaughter of the late George Lake, Jr.
Kennise Baker in new jacket
POEM BY KENNIS JANEE’ BAKER
“TO MY FAMILY”
I had a dream or better yet a nightmare, And when I woke up I realized you were not there; At this point it hit me hard That eventually one day you and I will be apart
I want you to be prepared if I laugh too long when you are around, Be prepared to hear the annoying sound of my voice a lot more, Brace yourself for me wanting more time to bond with you, All I want to do is make the most of it
I’m sorry for all the things I’ve said or going to say, All the time I didn’t stay in a TEENAGER’S PLACE, I’ve done wrong and so have you, so let’s just move on and be a family, Let’s all get together and stay that way, never drift apart
Whether we’re having fun, fussing, fighting or whatever it is we do, Before we leave this earth please understand that I LUV U. By Kennise Janee Baker
Respectfully Submitted by,
Proud mother, Denise King of the Washington D.C. Chapter
