Christopher(Kareem) Herbert & Chris Herbert, Sr.

Christopher (Kareem) Herbert says he is “happy he’s alive, has a job, is 23, and is trying to finish school!”  He is still working with animals at the University of Pennsylvania and he has an internship at a recording studio in downtown Philadelphia.

He was proud to have completed his 1st 5- mile walk-run with his father and brother recently. He said he likes being a big brother to his little sister “who don’t listen.”

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Dad, Chris Herbert, Sr., is proud to have mastered the Tough Mudder 10-12 mile obstacle courses earlier this year which tested his all around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie.  It was tough he said, but he conquered it!  Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world.  His wife, Denise and children & a few friends were there to cheer him on!

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Kyra  states that things have been going good for her.  She got all A’s & B’s and one C on her report card.    Her Girl Scout cookie sale was awesome- she sold 1,002 boxes of cookies this time with the help of her mom, Denise and her brother, Denzel, who sold a lot on his college campus.  She has enjoyed being a Girl Scout and attending Girl Scout Camp this summer- their 100^th Year Anniversary.  She loved going on numerous trips with the group this year. 

Kyra states she is also enjoying having a lovable cute little kitten, Midnight who is charcoal grey and has light blue eyes.

Proud parents of Chris, Denzel & Kyra are Christopher & Denise Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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Michael William Herbert, Jr. reports he is doing well, staying out of trouble and hoping to graduate from ITT Technical Institute the end of this year. He has been keeping busy working with his dad-learning everything that his dad knows and keeping abreast of things that are going on in the world today. He continues to be active at his church.

Michael is the son of Michael Herbert, Sr and Vernita Herbert

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Stephen Israel Herbert stated he was promoted to 5th grade with a good report card. He made six new friends at school and improved in Basketball. Also he is happy that the Miami Heat won the Playoffs and LeBron James was voted MVP and won a Gold Medal in the Olympics. Stephen states that one of his goals is to eventually play with a professional basketball team. Also he wants to become rich and have a good marriage. He says he will try to improve his grades at school, make them even better than last year.

Stephanie Regina Herbert reports she was promoted to 2^nd grade.  She received straight A’s.  She says she has been enjoying her summer with her brother and friends. She likes Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Gabby Douglas and is happy that she learned how to do cartwheels this summer- has been flipping all over the yard.  Steffi and her friends have been working on her block picking up trash (wearing rubber gloves) to keep her neighborhood beautiful.  She made new friends this summer and is looking forward to returning to school because she misses her old friends.  Also she is looking forward to having a Birthday sleep-over in September at a Hotel in town.

Proud mom and dad are Michael Herbert, Sr. and Terri Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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Dara Elizabeth reports she is happy that she going into her senior year at Tuskeegee University, and that she has only 24 more credits to complete before her graduation. She moved into her own apartment this semester in Auburn, Alabama. Also she is excited that she has a new car. Over the summer she became a member of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. She has enjoyed being home with her family and friends and working part-time this summer.

Devyn, Darryl, Dara & Susie

Devyn Mary states she moved up a grade with a 3.73 grade point average and was recognized by her church because of her good grades.  This summer she has enjoyed working at Watoto Summer Camp with children ages 5 & 6.  She said they drove her crazy at times and made her tired but she still returned to work every day and early!  She enjoyed visiting her sister, Dara, at Tuskeegee University for 2 weeks prior to going with her and a couple of her friends to the 44^th Annual WLH Family Reunion in Orlando, Florida.  Devyn  said she has enjoyed getting a taste of college life first hand.

Christopher, Michael, Dara, Denzel, Devyn, Kyra, Stephen and Stephanie (listed in birth order) are the grandchildren of Fletcher and Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle.

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Ralph Herbert, Jr. reports that his daughter, Amy Elizabeth Herbert is ready to return to college this fall and her daughter,  Saniya, is growing up nicely, walking and talking all over the house.

His son, Aaron is still working – is now at Wells Fargo Bank and is finishing up his degree at Temple University in Sports Management.

Son, Andrew is also doing well – recently visited his family in Philadelphia from Virginia.

Respectfully Submitted by Ralph Herbert Jr. of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

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