Respectfully Submitted by Jackie Davis, President, Editor of the Columbus, Ohio Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Archive for category Announcements
News from Brandi White- “2011 has been a blessed year for me- Brandi White, (Great-granddaughter of George Lake) and my husband Morris White. We were blessed with an angel, Morgan Gabrielle White, on June 9, 2011. On August 2, 2011 we celebrated our third wedding anniversary. Lastly, Morris was promoted to First Class Petty Officer in the US Navy. We are grateful for all of the blessings God has given us.”
Respectfully Submitted by Brandi White of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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PHOTO OF RAYMOND LAKE, JR. & SR. taken APRIL, 2008
Quotes Dedicated to Raymond Lake, Sr.
“Raymond, You are the Patriarch of the family that I’m proud to be part of- You’re not just the perfect Father in Law but also a great Friend and we all enjoy being in your company. GOD has blessed you with a great personality. Keep on smiling, your smile is contagious.” Love, from Rima Lake
“If I had to choose a father, I could not have chosen any other, any better, because you are not only a loving father-you are also good brother, a brother that I never had” Love, from Raymond Lake, Jr.
“You are the tallest and greatest father & grandfather of our life” Love, from Brenda & Shea
Raymond was honored by all of his loving family including his children, grandchildren, sister, cousins, nieces and nephews at this years Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Banquet.
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND!
Respectfully Submitted by Rima and Raymond Lake, Jr. and Brenda and Shea of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle
TO VIEW COMMENTS ABOUT RAYMOND LAKE, CLICK ON 2 COMMENTS ABOVE!
“I would like to include in the family Newsletter that I won the “Teacher of the Year” Award for the 2010-2011 school year at Camden’s Pride Charter School. It was such an honor because I am a new teacher at this school (since March 15, 2010) and I am truly blessed to have been able to touch so many lives in such a short period of time. This award helps to confirm that I am doing God’s work and this is exactly where he wants me to be.”
“Humphrey and I also just celebrated our first Anniversary on July 3rd. It was very exciting. We spent the weekend at National Harbor, Maryland. It is a fairly new harbor and very nice. If you need a quick getaway try there, we loved it!”
Respectfully Submitted by Tamika Quao of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” — Pastor Paula White
**Sha’Ron Parrish was promoted to fifth grade and will be attending Stewart Middle School. For her perfomance in fourth grade Sha’Ron received awards for Academic Achievement, Reading Excellence and the Teacher’s Award of a $100.00 dollar savings bond.
**Ameesha Davis was promoted to 11th grade at Norristown High School.
**Ariah Hall graduated from Methacton High School. All three young ladies, Sha’Ron, Ameesha and Ariah are the great-granddaughters of Virginia Livingston.
**Tyler Edwards was promoted to 7th grade at Renaissance Charter School. Tyler plays point guard on the middle school basketball team.
**Sarah Culbreath was promoted to 8th grade at East Norriton Middle School. Sarah is the daughter of Todd Culbreath, President of the Norristown Chapter and the Granddaughter of RoseMarie Lake Culbreath.
**Brandon Walker graduated from Central High School receiving an International Baccalaureate Diploma awarded to graduates who maintained at least a 90 average for the four years of high school. Central High School and Boston Latin High School are the only two high schools in America that award this type of diploma/degree. His family is extremely proud of him. He will be attending Penn State University. Brandon is the son of Olie “O.J.” Walker and is the grandson of Doris Lake Walker.
**Regina Porter completed her freshman year at Benedict College and attained the School of Honors status for her academic of maintaining a 3.2 Grade Point Average. She has been chosen to be a foreign exchange student in Morocco. Regina will be attending Al Alkwayne University in Ifrane, Morocco from August 22 through December 18. Regina is the daughter of proud mama Sherika Baily.
Hanoi Darden, granddaughter of Carl Lake and great-granddaughter of Ephraim Lake Jr. completed her sophomore year at Johnson C. Smith University, where she was voted Sophomore of the Year. Hanoi was chosen to participate in a two week summer program at Duke University called the PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program.
**RoseMarie Lake Culbreath attends art class at The Philadelphia Museum of Art in a program for visually handicapped persons. The class titled “Form In Art” teaches sculpture with clay and paper- ma-che’. The class has yearly exhibits at the Museum and other venues such as The Wills Eye Hospital. Rose has been attending classes for the past twenty plus years and has even sold one of her sculptures. The exhibit is currently on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
**Ephraim Lake has been hospitalized twice this past year, but is now at home being cared for by his devoted wife Katie, and with God’s Grace is on the mend. Keep “Mutt” and Katie in your prayers.
Respectfully Submitted by Doris Lake Walker of the Norristown Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
“The greatest glory in living lies not, in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” Nelson Mandela
We had two graduations in our family in 2011. Congratulations to our granddaughter, Lauren Lake, who graduated from Kindergarten to the First Grade! and Congratulations to our granddaughter, Lania Lake, who graduated from Head Start/Pre-School to Pre-Kindergarten.
Another successful black-owned business: Congratulations are in order to Willie for his role as Founder and Owner of the W. L. Trucking, Company. Willie has been in business since 1998. He appreciates the secretarial services that his wife and daughters Gale, Angela & Karen provide to the business.
In addition, all of us would like to take this opportunity to send to all of you our greetings, love and best wishes.
Respectfully Submitted by Helen and Willie Lake, Sr. of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Mignon and Raymond report that they have been busy attending classes for two weeks this summer learning to use various apparatus to help Raymond ease situations around his visual limitations. She said the computerized equipment is amazing, it speaks and includes scanners for money nominations and bar codes and allows him to be more independent in his daily living. They are grateful for this. Some of Raymond’s photographs were on Exhibit at Auburn Research Library in Atlanta, Georgia in May and June this year. There were two other guest photographer’s works shown but Raymond was the main exhibitor. Everything went well at the opening reception. Raymond and Mignon were pleased to stay with cousins Larry and Kathy Werts while visiting Atlanta. Mignon says she and Raymond are still very busy cataloging and organizing their photographs, working on the 4X6’s and the 5X7’s now. Raymond says they are blessed and he Thanks God for everything!
Mignon celebrated her Birthday at a party on August 6, 2011 given by their children at a son’s home. It was a lovely celebration with Family and Friends.
The couple will be celebrating their 58th Wedding Anniversary on October 19, 2011.
**See Cover and Pages from Program of Exhibit at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History below:
Respectfully Submitted by Raymond and Mignon Wilson of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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“If anything matters then everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished and nothing will ever be the same again.” Wm Paul Young in THE SHACK
Jamika L. Helem – Great Granddaughter of the late George Lake, Jr.
I am a Probation Officer with the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. I provide outreach supervision (in the form of house arrest, electronic monitoring, or curfews) to juveniles awaiting trial/adjudication. I make sure offenders follow their court orders and stay out of trouble until their next court date and I make recommendations in court as to what services/consequences would be appropriate.
I love, love, love my family and enjoy spending time with them when I can. I love to read, cook and bake. I have recently made exercise and healthier eating habits a part of my lifestyle. I am also super funny!! I love to laugh and tell jokes. I am re-teaching myself Spanish and hope to become a fluent Spanish speaker. I’ve hit a few bumps in the road, but I am also eager to return back to youth ministry very soon!
Respectfully Submitted by Jamika L. Helem, of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
(THE LIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW with REGGIE BROWN THAT WAS POSTED ABOVE BY FOX TV EVENING NEWS, WASHINGTON, DC HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE STATION.)
“WE’RE PROUD OF COUSIN REG ON THE INTERVIEW HE GAVE REPRESENTING MANY OF US AT THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL UNVEILING YESTERDAY, AUGUST 22, 2011. REG COULD HAVE BEEN THE INTERVIEWER-HE WAS SO GREAT! AND THIS IS SUCH A HISTORIC MOMENT WHERE A MONUMENT HAS BEEN UNVEILED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME ON THE NATIONAL MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR A NON PRESIDENT (THE M.L. KING MEMORIAL SITS BETWEEN MEMORIALS FOR JEFFERSON AND LINCOLN) AND THIS IS ALSO THE FIRST NATIONAL MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WHICH AN AFRICAN AMERICAN HAS BEEN SO HONORED. DR. KING WAS A PEACEFUL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST WHO MADE CHANGES IN THE LIVES OF MANY.” Comment by Mary Herbert
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Photographs below by Reggie Brown
Respectfully Submitted by Reggie Brown, of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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We were here before the mighty words of the Declaration of Independence were etched across the pages of history. Our forebears labored without wages. They made cotton ‘king’. And yet out of a bottomless vitality, they continued to thrive and develop. If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. . . . Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho’ we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.
— “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” April 16, 1963
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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE WONDERFUL COUPLE ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL WEDDING!
Respectfully Submitted by Bernard and Octavia Werts of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle, Newberry, South Carolina
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