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STEPHANIE HERBERT’S DREAM CAME TRUE!

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   Stephanie at Tea Party at the American Girl Place in New York City!

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STEPHANIE REGINA HERBERT

Stephanie states she will be going into 3rd grade this year, in room 12 at A.B. Day School.  She is proud to say she was on the Honor Roll again this year, received all A’s & B’s. In June this year Stephanie was recognized by the School District of Philadelphia for her Art Work.  (See Photos below).

She says she had fun on a trip to New York this summer-realizing her dream of going to American Girl Place and also buying a doll who she named Paris Brooklyn Herbert.  She was thrilled to be at a Tea Party there with some of her family and her new doll.  She enjoyed a Chocolate Mousse Flower Pot desert- she put the Flower in her dolls hair. On the way home from NY she met a friend who said she also had an American Girl Doll, they had fun talking and singing songs.

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Stephanie was recognized for her Art Work by the School District of Philadelphia at a Reception.  She received a monetary award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in June, 2013.

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

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Uncle Bob is shown above 3rd from the right with golf club members of the Tire Town Golf Club

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On July 13, 2013 Robert Jeter “Uncle Bob” was honored at Tire Town’s 63rd Golf outing.  Robert has been a member of the golf club for over thirty years.  

He is one of the oldest members.  Akron’s Mayor Don Plusquellic presented a proclamation to the Tire Town Golf Club for its continued service to the Akron Community.

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(Marcus Lee is shown standing center with the Pirates 2013 WABL G League Champions)

 

Marcus Lee, son of Michael and Betty Lee, was a key member of the Pirates who were crowned WABL G League Champs on July 6, 2013.  Marcus plays third base and center field. 

In April of this year Marcus earned a yellow belt in Karate. 

Additionally, Marcus is a member of Arlington Church of God, where he serves on the Junior Usher Board and sings on the Youth Choir.  This fall Marcus will be entering 7th Grade at the Arlington Christian Academy.

Respectfully Submitted by Michael and Betty Lee of Akron, Ohio

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“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s not a thing to be waited for; it’s a thing to be achieved.”  ~~~ Wm. Jennings Bryan

 

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REGINALD WILSON HAS RETIRED FROM THE UNITED STATES CAPITAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE

AIR NATIONAL GUARD.  HE IS NOW LIVING IN RANSON, WEST VIRGINIA

 

HAPPY RETIREMENT AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WORK IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND U. S. CAPITAL POLICE DEPARTMENT!

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Respectfully Submitted by Reginald Wilson of the Washington DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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CONGRATS ON YOUR COLLEGE GRADUATION CHRISTOPHER W. HERBERT

DSC_1756Christopher Herbert, Jr.  says he’s having a good summer so far, mostly working. He is looking for a better job and wants to buy a car. He’s proud to say he graduated from college in March this year from The Art Institute of Philadelphia with an Associate’s Degree in Digital Film Making and Video Production. He feels blessed that he’s living in his own apartment but would like to go back to the days when he would fall asleep on the couch and wake up in his bed, no concerns- a time when he had freedom and no responsibilities: he didn’t have to cook, clean, wash clothes or pay bills, Lol. He wants someone to carry him- he wants to fly, but doesn’t want to have to flap his wings, he just wants to soar.  Lol. He said his parents used to say ‘enjoy your youth while you’re young,’ “but I would always say to them, I can’t wait ‘til I get grown!” A bit of advice he would like to give to all of his young cousins is to “live and enjoy your life and don’t worry about what other people are doing! At the end of the day, what they’re doing won’t help or hurt you. Follow your dreams!”

(Posted on FB 3/23/2013 by GM Mary Herbert-) below- Congratulations to our #1 Grandson, Christopher (Kareem) Herbert, Jr. on his graduation yesterday from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Here are some photos that I shot last night. We had a great time celebrating! The cute pic of ‘Young Reem’ shown at his 1st graduation from kindergarten in 1995- at Small World Discovery Center was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper
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Respectfully Submitted by Christopher Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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PRESS RELEASE: AARON HERBERT IS NEW TEAM OWNER, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

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Congratulations go out to Team Owner, AARON HERBERT who is now the new team owner of the Philadelphia Liberty Basketball League (CBL- Community Basketball League)  a semi-pro team. 

Taken From the Press Release:  Herbert, who played guard when he attended Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, plans on pursuing a career as an athlete agent when he graduates from Temple University.  “As a CBL owner, even though my primary focus is on my players enjoying themselves, I would love using my agent skills and connections to help my players develop their talent and pursue their goal of playing in the NBA and overseas.”

Respectfully Submitted by proud father, Ralph Herbert, Jr., of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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****PHOTOS FROM JOHN R. AND MARY HERBERT’S FAMILY ALBUM

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John and Mary are pleased to say their family is doing pretty well.  Their granddaughter, Kandzadie is doing fine- is currently living in Las Vegas with her mother. They want to congratulate their Grandson, Cedric on his  graduation from high school in June this year.  Cedric, Jr.  has decided to enlist in the United States Army.  He has signed up for Infantry Combat — like his grandfather did.  Peace and Blessings to the Family!

Respectfully Submitted by Mary Dugan Herbert and John R. Herbert of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle.

 

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TWENTY-FOURTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF JAIONNE & DEVIN HALEY

Devin & Jaionne 1989001 On July 22, 1989 Jaionne and Devin Haley married at the young age of 20 after meeting dating and courting through high school from the age of 16.

With Jesus Christ in our hearts and at the Helm of both our lives we took a step of faith on July 22, 1989. Since that time the Lord has gifted us with 4 wonderful children whom you have meet in recent posts. They each share our faith and love for Christ in their own personal lives. We together give Glory, honor and praise to our God who has kept us and our family over the years through struggles, trials and the tribulations of marriage and of life and we are truly blessed and thankful for what he has done and continue to do.

After 24 + years of being together and sharing our lives we salute Jesus Christ our savior, God the Father and the precious Holy Spirit for what is done and continues to be done in our lives and in the life of our family.
We are not and have not been perfect but we are yet being perfected, even until the day of Jesus Christ’s return.

Psalm 138:8
New King James Version (NKJV)
8 The LORD will perfect that which concerns me;
Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever;
Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

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Jaionne & Devin Haley at Pocono Palace 2013 left and Family Portrait 2007 right

 

Respectfully Submitted by Devin and Jaionne Haley, Devin is the WLH Newsletter Blog Developer and Administrator

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION FROM TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, DARA, OUR #1 GRANDDAUGHTER!

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Dara Elizabeth Herbert says she enjoyed her last year as an under-grad at Tuskegee University. She reports she worked in the Lab in the Agriculture and Environmental Science Department this year where she researched the identification of Trypanosoma Cruzi in anasa tristi the common squash bug. She grew squash in the field and collected and tested them to see if they had a parasite, Trypanosoma Cruzi which is a causative agent for Chagas disease. Dara presented her findings at 3 research symposia- the main one was at the ARD (Assoc. of 1890 Research Directors, Ins. Conference in Jacksonville, Florida) She received a certificate for her participation. Currently there are more than 10,000 deaths occurring annually to people related to Chagas disease. The incidences occur mostly in the United States in south eastern part of the country.

Dara is proud to say she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Tuskegee University in May of this year. She will be taking MCAT (Medical   College Admission Test) Preparatory courses in October with the Princeton Review with plans to apply to Medical School. Continued Success, Dara!!!

 

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Respectfully Submitted by Dara Elizabeth Williams Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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THE BREAKFAST CLUB AT PAM’S HOUSE: SATURDAY MORNINGS!

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The idea came from Grandma Susie who used to have Breakfasts for her husband, William Herbert, Sr. and her sons who sometimes came by early on Sunday mornings.   Grandma would fix a full breakfast including biscuits or hot rolls and tell the guys they could stay at the house if they wanted until they got back home from church.  This was a tradition for the family to get together each week to catch up and share some time together.  She prepared these breakfasts for many years until she could no longer do it and before she went Home to be with the Lord.

 

Pamela began cooking the breakfasts on Saturdays after Grand pop died.  Initially it was just Pam and her dad, Ralph Herbert, Sr., and then they branched into adding more people.  “Father’s Day Breakfasts began later with her dad and his brothers” Pam said.   She invited her uncle’s William Herbert, Jr. (June), Fletcher and Earnest who were glad to go to Pam’s.   The Breakfast Club has grown: it now occurs almost every Saturday and includes in addition to her dad and uncles; her sons, Michael & Christopher; her brother, Ralph, Jr. (Cubby); cousins, Earnie & sometimes Chris and her nephews, Aaron and sometimes Andrew. Pam’s cousin Michael and his son Stephen joined the family at Pam’s recently and Stephen  said he loved the breakfast and is proud to say afterwards he beat his older cousins Christopher and Aaron in NBA 2K13 on the X Box 360. They had fun!  

 

Breakfast is served in “pecking order” –the younger guys are always served last-they don’t eat until the elders have had their fill.  This is always a cause for a lot of fun.  Lol!   If someone misses a Breakfast, you can bet they’ll get a picture of the food texted to them to show them what they missed!

 

Every Saturday all the guys continue to look forward to gathering at Pam’s.  She starts cooking early in the morning, preparing and serving a full course Breakfast (ready by 9 am)  that includes a big fruit salad, bacon, sausages (turkey & pork), ham, sometimes scrapple; eggs, grits, home fried potatoes, blueberry pancakes, waffles – sometimes French toast; rolls, English muffins, OJ, milk, coffee with  all kinds of flavored creams.  They ALL look forward to being together each week, laughing and telling stories and reminiscing about old times.  They then like to watch re-runs of The Big Bang Theory and sometimes don’t leave her house until 1:30-2pm! 

 

Pam stated, I want people to value the importance of family and recognize that our time together should be precious and rewarding. I may do all the
work but what those guys give back to me is more valuable—That’s love!!!”

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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert as told to her by Pamela D. Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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CONGRATULATIONS KENNISE BAKER ON YOUR EXCELLENT WORK!

 

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