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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert, Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Raymond and Mignon report that they will celebrate their 61st Wedding Anniversary on October 19th this year. Last year they were honored by their children as they marked their 60th year of marriage. It was a lovely event, everyone had a great time. Raymond states he is proud to say that on the 29th of September he will mark 40 years of retirement from the United States Navy after having served 20 years of Active Duty.
Respectfully Submitted by Raymond and Mignon Wilson of the DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Fletcher and I are happy to say we will celebrate our 55th Wedding Anniversary on August 29, 2014. We Thank God for His many blessings and look forward to many more years together. Photo is of us incognito walking the streets of Toledo, Spain back in the day.
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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HORATIO & THELMA LAKE
CELEBRATING THEIR 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Respectfully Submitted by Delores Lake Knight of the Washington, DC Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle
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THREE AMIGO’S ALL TURN 50 THIS JULY & AUGUST. BILLY, CHRIS & EARNIE
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LAKEISHA HOLLINGSWORTH (SHOWN WITH HER HUSBAND, DEVON) GRADUATED FROM NURSING SCHOOL AND HAS BECOME A REGISTERED NURSE
LATANYA HOLLINGSWORTH BECAME A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER THIS YEAR FOR THE PHILADELPHIA PRISON SYSTEM. LAKEISHA AND LATANYA ARE DAUGHTERS OF CORVETTA HERBERT HOLLINGSWORTH
JORDAN TODD IS SHOWN WITH HIS MOM, SOPHIA. JORDAN’S FAMILY HAD A TRUNK PARTY FOR HIM ON AUGUST 16, 2014. JORDAN IS STARTING KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY THIS SEMESTER. HE GRADUATED FROM NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL IN JUNE AND WAS A SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT AT THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS LUNCHEON BANQUET WHICH HONORED DISTINGUISHED PAST MASTER OF BETHEL LODGE NO. 47, RALPH HERBERT, SR. ON MAY 10,2014. JORDAN WILL BE A MATH MAJOR AND IS STILL INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN FOOTBALL.
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BILLY & KIM HERBERT’S LOVE IS STILL GROWING STRONGER AND STRONGER AS THEY CELEBRATED THEIR THIRD YEAR OF MARRIAGE. KIM WAS JUST PROMOTED AT BENEFICIAL BANK AND HAS ACCEPTED ANOTHER MANAGER’S POSITION WITH THE COMPANY.
Respectfully Submitted by William Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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. . . BAD POLITICIANS ARE ELECTED BY GOOD PEOPLE WHO DO NOT VOTE . . .
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WISHING YOU ALL THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS AND HAPPINESS THROUGHOUT THE NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FAMILY!
Christmas, 2013
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Posted 10/9/2013
From proud mom, Debbie Lake Hinkle — “photo is of Gary after his graduation with my parents, Horatio & Thelma Lake. Gary is the fourth and youngest grandson. We were blessed with all boys, no girls.”
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FOR 2013:
***GARY HINKLE, II OF THE WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER was the Winner. (He is the Son of Gary Hinkle, Sr. & Debbie Lake Hinkle)
Runners up for 2013 were:
Madeline Jones- Greenville, SC – 1st Runner Up
Zachary Lake – Greenville, SC
Charmayne Edmunds – Greenville, SC
Jaylan Davis – Columbus, Ohio
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNER AND ALL OF THE RUNNER’S UP FROM OUR FAMILY
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BELOW IS AN EXCERPT FROM GARY’S WINNING ESSAY:
“In conversations with my elders, they stressed they didn’t have the opportunities that’s available to us today. My grandfather (Horatio Lake), shared with me, that after some schooling, the boys in his family had to work. This was either on the farm or in the military. Coming from a household of nineteen – seventeen children, a wife and husband to feed, was a lot! As an African American male, I believe that it’s important to strive for things that were not afforded to our forefathers. Education of any kind, yet the college experience and college education were by far an experience that my forefathers were not given the opportunity to experience. Yet something they wanted! This alone, has been my motivation and encouragement to obtain the college experience and college degree. Based on the major news outlets, a high school diploma is not going to cut it today or in the future. In order for me and other young men and women to get ahead in the coming decades, we will have to hit the books and obtain a college degree.”
Respectfully Submitted by Gary and Debbie Lake Hinkle of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Kyra says she had a good school year. She got all A’s & B’s except one C in math -her favorite subject. For various reasons this term she had 7 different math teachers which she didn’t like. She is going into 8th grade at C. W. Henry School and is looking forward to graduating next June. She states she’s had a very active year in things such as: softball, dance, art classes and activities with her Girl Scout Troop where they raised money all year. One of the goals of her Troop is for each member and a guest to go on a 15 day trip to Italy next year. Kyra is looking forward to taking the trip with her Girl Scout Troop to Italy with her mother, Denise. This will be one of Kyra’s graduation gifts.
This summer Kyra attended the Moore College of Art in downtown Philadelphia which she enjoyed. Her grand mom was additionally proud and thankful that she was able to commute safely by public transportation to center city like a “smart young lady.” Kyra said she is looking into going to an ivy league boarding school for high school which she will present to her parents. The school has to specialize in math and the arts. She reports that she has learned to cook, can cook: pork loin steaks, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts as well as a few other things. She is very happy she finally got braces a few weeks ago.
And finally, her cat who used to be a beautiful charcoal grey, is now a beautiful coal black. He is lots of fun! Sometimes when they have trouble finding him around the house- he can be found in his bin of food that he somehow opens, feasting! Lol
Photos below are of Kyra being recognized at the Fresh Artists Program at the School District of Philadelphia in June. Prints of the Paintings were auctioned off as a fund raiser for under-privileged children. She is shown standing next to her painting and with her mother, Denise Herbert.
Respectfully Submitted by Kyra Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Carmita reports she is doing well, enjoying herself in her work as a promoter of up and coming musicians around town. She continues to work in her business “Members Only, Travel and Entertainment.” She had a great time at her recent trip 7/29 – 8/3/2013 to Winston Salem, NC at The National Black Theatre Festival. She saw two plays every day and met a lot of interesting people.
She said her grandson, Keith is doing fine, he has been attending Cheney University since January.
Granddaughter, T’Ara enjoyed attending a tour of nine HBCU colleges in April with AKA Omega Chapter. She is happy to be going into her senior year this year. And Granddaughter, Tori is doing well, she is going into 8th grade.
Daughter, Lisa and her family moved next door to Carmita earlier this year. Carmita said people always comment “oh how nice!” Carmita likes her family nearby but said she can’t keep things in her house anymore – if they need an extra washer, car, paper towels or mayonnaise, etc., they don’t hesitate to come and get it. Lol!
Respectfully Submitted by Carmita Poe of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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