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NEWS FROM HELEN & WILLIE LAKE OF WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER OF THE WLH FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

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Dear Mary,

 

     This is Cousin Helen Lake from Washington, DC. I hope all are well. Here is some news from Willie & Helen Lake, Sr. of the DC Chapter.

Our granddaughter Lauren Lake graduated to Middle School and will be attending Excel Academy Public Charter School in Washington, DC.

Our granddaughter Lania Lake will be attending a new elementary school this term.  She will be attending fourth grade at Excel Academy Public Charter School in Washington, DC.

Our grandson, Malik Johnson, vacationed this summer in Los Angeles.  His tenure at Bowie State College has been superseded by another college of his choice in the near future.

Our son, Willie Lake, Jr. is engaged.  He proposed last month.  The wedding is set for May 2017.

We extend our love to the entire WLH family,  

Willie & Helen Lake Newsletter for the family.   

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CONGRATULATIONS FAMILY!!!

 

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NEWS FROM DELORES LAKE KNIGHT OF THE WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER OF THE WILSON LAKE HERBERT FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

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Delores Knight & husb Delores Knight husb & sonPhoto far left  of couple and on right with son, Michael Knight, Jr.

DELORES LAKE KNIGHT AND HER HUSBAND, MICHAEL KNIGHT, SR. ARE PROUD TO SAY THEY RECENTLY CELEBRATED THEIR 33RD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON AUGUST 2ND 2016.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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NEWS FROM MARY HERBERT OF PELZER, SOUTH CAROLINA

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JR & Mary's family pic

Mary reports that everyone is doing well in her area and she is proud to say their Granddaughter, Kandzadie Herbert recently graduated from Woodmont High School in Piedmont, SC. Their grandson, Cedric Herbert, Jr. is out of the Service and is doing well  on his own.

Mary and husband, John Robert Herbert will be celebrating their 58th Wedding Anniversary soon.  They are grateful to say John Robert is 83 years of age and Mary will be 80 years of age this year on her birthday.  They are feeling well! 

Fletcher and I remember many good times with John & Mary before they had their son Cedric, Sr.  and our children were young. We used to visit each other a lot back in the day!

CONGRATULATIONS MARY & JOHN ROBERT HERBERT

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NEWS SUBMITTED FOR KYRA DENISE HERBERT AT HER SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY

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Kyra celebrated her Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party at her home in May, 2016.  Everything was lovely.  And she was very happy that many of her friends joined in her celebration. The food, DJ, décor all made the occasion very special.  She received many nice gifts including a special ring from her dad.

Submitted by Christopher and Denise Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

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MICHAEL, SR., CHRISTOPHER, SR., DARRYL AND FLETCHER HERBERT

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FATHER AND SON’S ON FATHER’S DAY, SUNDAY JUNE 19, 2016

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Fletcher & sons

Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia, PA Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

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NEWS FROM DENZEL HERBERT OF THE PHILADELPHIA, PA CHAPTER OF THE WLH FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

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DENZEL L. HERBERT Graduated in June 2017 from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance. Denzel was a member of BRIDGE at the School since its inception and he became Co-Chair this past year where he coordinated the Program along with the Director.  BRIDGE is a Program at LeBow College of Busininess Drexel University and is a learning community created in 2012 to support underrepresented students as they develop into leaders of the future.  (Photo below is of Denzel at a Toyota Business with BRIDGE).  Denzel is currently looking for a job — he said mid-to-late September would be fine! 

Denzel at Drexel BRIDGE

Denzel’s parents, Christopher and Denise gave him a graduation party which was a lot of fun!

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 CONGRATULATIONS DENZEL!!!

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Start by Doing What’s Necessary; Then Do What’s Possible; and Suddenly You Are Doing The Impossible~~ Francis of Assisi

 

NEWS FROM MIGNON AND RAYMOND WILSON, SR. OF THE WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER OF THE WLH FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

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Raymond and Mignon state that they are doing well. They will be celebrating their 63rd Wedding Anniversary on October 19th this year and Raymond will be turning 81 years of age on his Birthday on October 9th.  They are being supportive of each other and Thankful for all of their many Blessings.  They’re looking forward to the Family Reunion this year.

Respectfully Submitted by Mignon and Raymond Wilson of the WLH Family Reunion Circle, Washington, DC

MEMORIES are made when Gathered Around the Table  . . . .

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NEWS RAYMOND WILSON, II, OF THE WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER OF THE WLH FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

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Hey Mary,  This is Raymond Wilson II.  These are my granddaughters

Maulana. 11yrs

Graduated from Elementary School -inducted into the National Elementary honor society -4.0 GPA -Accepted into Thomas Pullen’s MS visual arts program

– Honors Math and Reading Program – Girl Scout cadet bronze medal for community service – Art morning displayed in PG county’s Junior artist display

Marley. 7yrs

– Advanced reading program – Advanced Math Program – highest gains for 1st grade math facts

                                     CONGRATULATIONS FAMILY!

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Respectfully Submitted by Raymond Wilson, II, of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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NEWS FROM LA SHONN HERBERT-EDMUNDS & RANDY EDMUNDS OF GREENVILLE, SC

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LASHONN AND RANDY HAVE A NEW FAMILY BUSINESS, A TRUCK.  “THAT’S MY DAWGS” !!!  8/19/2016 “THAT’S MY DAWGS”  We will be open for business starting next week, stay tuned for locations!!! @thatsmadawgs #thatsmadawgs #hotdogs #bakedbeans #homemadepunch

Shown in photo below is Randy and son, Isaiah. Isaiah is a senior in high school and is the creator of the business logo.

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CONGRATS, RANDY & LASHONN!!!!

NEWS FROM HUGHVARIS LAKE OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Hugh and Evette Lake recently became grandparents of a beautiful adorable baby girl, Gabrielle. Proud parents are Marquise and Whitney Lake.  Baby Gabrielle is the great-granddaughter of the late, Benjamin Hugh Lake and Lucille Lake.

 

Hugh and Evette Lake’s daughter, Sharon Lake, recently graduated from the Detroit High School of Arts in Detroit, MI.  Sharon was a band major and vocal major.  She will be attending Wayne County Community College and plans to go into the Medical field as a Nurse with future plans to go into the Navy.  Sharon is the granddaughter of the late, Benjamin Hugh Lake and Lucille Lake.

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Beautiful Baby Gabrielle!!!!

 

Respectfully Submitted by Hughvaris Lake of Detroit, Michigan

 

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