Todd Johnson attends The Avalon School where he carries a 3.9 GPA; he is an aspiring student athlete. Todd plays Varsity Football & Basketball, for varsity basketball Todd plays shooting guard. In one crucial game Todd scored a buzzer beater that won the game and set the team up to get a high seed in the end of year tournament which they won. Todd also played varsity football where he made First Team All-Conference. Todd played wide receiver and outside linebacker, Todd averaged 6 open field tackles and numerous assists. Todd will be a graduating senior the year and we are looking forward to him duplicating or surpassing his accomplishment of the past year both academically and athletically. Todd attended Hampton University for 5 weeks this summer in an Advanced Preparatory Course.

Tracy Johnson is the youngest son of Tracey and Raymond Wilson II. Tracy attends The Avalon School Where he is a good student and a flourishing athlete. Tracy plays Jr. Varsity and Varsity Basketball where he was a force to be reckoned with. As a part of the JV team Tracy averaged 20 to 25 point per game, 2 rebounds, 4.5 steals, 5 assists which lead the JV Team to a 13 – 1 record one of the best seasons ever. Tracy also played on the Varsity team were he had limited playing time as a freshman but he shine when he played. Tracy participated in two home study courses for English Literature from Montgomery Community College where his aunt, Dr. Miller Newman is an Administrator.

Todd and Tracy Johnson are the children of Raymond & Tracey Wilson II. The boys very busy during the school year. The family resides in Temple Hills, MD

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

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PHOTO OF PARIS SMITH

Paris Smith, age 15, has attended Henry A. Wise High School in Maryland for the past 2 years. Paris has been promoted to the 10th grade and has made the Honor Roll the last 3 years transitioning from Middle school to High school.

Paris loves sports his passion is Basketball. Paris plays for Wise High school as well as AAU Basketball in Maryland, DC and Virginia leagues. Paris is a very loving and compassionate person he loves working with children. Paris has just completed his volunteer work at Prince Georges Parks and Recreation Center of Maryland as a youth counselor with the 10 and under children. Paris looks forward to continuing his work at the center next summer as he earns credits for high school and get his work permit to start his first job at the center. PHOTO OF MALEEK THOMPSON

Maleek Thompson, age 11, has been a member of the AAU Football league in Maryland for the past 4 years. He has attended Benjamin Foulois a Performing Arts school in Maryland for 1 year. His major is drama/theatre and playing the saxophone.

For the past 3 years Maleek has been on the Honor Roll and has received numerous awards in the following areas: Perfect Attendance, Math, Reading, English, Science and several awards by quarters congratulating him on being an excellent role model. Maleek also has numerous awards in sports: Golf, Bowling, running track & field and basketball and football. He loves sports. He will start 6th grade this fall.

Paris and Maleek are the sons of Angela Boone who is the daughter of Lonnie and Eunice Boone. Angela is the Great Granddaughter of the late, James and Inez Wilson.

Respectfully Submitted by Angela Boone of the Washington, DC Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”  — Goethe

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