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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WILLIE AND HELEN LAKE, SR.~~~~~~~~~

Aug 26

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Graduates, Washington, DC Chapter | No Comments

We had two graduations in our family in 2011. Congratulations to our granddaughter, Lauren Lake, who graduated from Kindergarten to the First Grade! and Congratulations to our granddaughter, Lania Lake, who graduated from Head Start/Pre-School to Pre-Kindergarten.

Another successful black-owned business: Congratulations are in order to Willie for his role as Founder and Owner of the W. L. Trucking, Company. Willie has been in business since 1998.  He appreciates the secretarial services that his wife and daughters Gale, Angela & Karen provide to the business.

In addition, all of us would like to take this opportunity to send to all of you our greetings, love and best wishes.

 

Respectfully Submitted by Helen and Willie Lake, Sr. of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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******************TATYANA LA’ SHELL CARTER****************

Aug 14

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Celebrations, Graduates, Newberry, SC Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Tatyana La’ Shell Carter, a 2011 graduate of Newberry High School in Newberry, South Carolina, is the daughter of Carolyn Davis and Bobby Carter. Proud grandparents are Brisco and Carrie Carter. Commencement Exercises were held on Friday June 3, 2011 at 7:30PM at Mike Ware Stadium in Newberry, S.C.

TATYANA LA' SHELL CARTER

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle, Newberry, S.C.

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MICHAEL R. WERTS GRADUATES WITH OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

Aug 8

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Newberry, SC Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Michael Rasheed Werts is a 2011 graduate of Newberry High School.  He received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Marketing and will be attending Charlotte Art Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He will major in Web Design, Marketing and Video Production. Michael R. Werts is a son of Michael and Torchia Werts of Newberry, South Carolina.  Congratulations on your achievement son!

Respectfully Submitted by Michael and Torchia Werts of the Newberry Chapter of the the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE, CHARESSE TIERA WHITENER

Aug 8

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Newberry, SC Chapter, WLH Family Annual Scholarship Awardees & Information, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

CHARESSE TIERA WHITENER

Charesse Tierra Whitener is a 2011 Graduate of Newberry High School. She is the daughter of Margo Whitener and the grand-daughter of Joe Ellen (Darryl) Small. She will be attending Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina majoring in Nursing.  Congratulations on your Achievement and Continued Success Charesse!

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry, South Carolina Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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“”GRADUATE DEVYN HERBERT IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIGH SCHOOL””

Aug 2

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Celebrations, Graduates, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Devyn Mary Herbert graduated from Spruce Hill Christian School on June 9, 2011. She was the recipient of several awards including top award for Christian Character; the Dance and Vocal Ensemble and Community Service. She was one of the speakers at the commencement. She is excited about starting her new school, Academy at Palumbo High School in September.

Devyn states she has enjoyed her self this summer, spending time with her sister Dara-“riding shotgun” with her,  going on various trips and working at the Watoto Summer Camp and at Virtuous Woman Hair Salon. Continued Success, Dev!!!

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

 

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life
was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” unknown

 

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>>>>DENZEL HERBERT’S GRADUATION AND PROM SEND-OFF<<<<<

Aug 1

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, Shared Media Presentations, WLH PROMS, WLH Scholars, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

Denzel received several awards at his graduation in June from George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science.

He was awarded for proficiency in Math, Science and Reading and Perfect Attendance. He was accepted at all of the colleges he applied to but he chose Drexel University which is in Philadelphia. He will be on Campus starting in September majoring in Accounting. Congratulations, Denzel!!!

Denzel attended 2 Proms this year. He went to his own Prom with his long time good friend, Grier.  SEE VIDEO BELOW of their Prom send-off.

 

 



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Senior Prom!!!






Posted by Grier Spry on Friday, June 3, 2011










Senior Prom!!!


Posted by Grier Spry on Friday, June 3, 2011






Respectfully Submitted by Christopher and Denise Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion Circle. 










Posted by Grier Spry on Friday, June 3, 2011






 


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Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is a dream, realize it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.”   — Mother Teresa


 


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>>>>JUSTIN-DEVIN M. HALEY, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND PROM

           

            Jul
            28
           

           

            Posted by Mary Herbert in 2011 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, WLH PROMS, WLH Scholars, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments              
           

          


          

          
On June 10th Justin-Devin Maurice Haley attended his Senior Prom at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom at 201 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard in the Penn’s Landing area of Philadelphia. 


He Graduated from the Maritime Academy Charter High School  the following week on June 16th with an Honor’s Award for Music Achievements and will be attending college at Mansfield University as a Music Business and Technical Major. 


Shown below are photos of Justin with his friends at the Prom and Justin with his grandmother, Patricia H. Hawkins; a photo of him when he was in Kindergarten and with his parents, Devin & Jaionne at IHOP when they picked him up after the Prom.




 









 


Justin loves music and always has; he plays the Keyboard, Drums and the Acoustic Guitar; he also writes songs and poetry and performs Spoken Word and has received several awards for his abilities. 


We are very proud of the young and promising gentleman and musician he has become.


 


Respectfully Submitted by Devin and Jaionne Haley of Philadelphia, PA.


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            Oct
            31
           

           

            Posted by Mary Herbert in 2010 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Graduates, Washington, DC Chapter, WLH PROMS, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments              
           

          


          

          


Ashley is shown in photo above on May 22nd dressed for her Senior Prom


Ashley Dillahunt, the daughter of Derek and Antoinette Dillahunt and the granddaughter of Theodore and Betty Wilson, graduated from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School on June 18, 2010. 


Ashley is attending  Montgomery College and her plans are to go into the Nursing field.


Respectfully Submitted by Betty and Theodore Wilson of the Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Circle.  Theodore Wilson is President of the Washington, DC Chapter.


“We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to mankind.” —


Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


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HELEN LAKE’S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION WITH HER FAMILY

           

            Oct
            31
           

           

            Posted by Mary Herbert in 2010 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Washington, DC Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments              
           

          


          

          
Photos above are of Helen Lake celebrating her Retirement with her family while vacationing on the beach in Virginia near the home of their daughter, Angela. Helen is happy to say that she retired from full time work on July 1, 2010 after many years of employment as a Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant. She said she truly enjoyed the celebration/ vacation with her husband, Willie Lake, and their children and grandchildren.

Helen reports their son, Orlandra Lake, is doing well on job assignment in Afghanistan. He works as a USA Civilian Contractor. He is a retired Military Serviceman and enjoys this type of work and also the good tax free pay. 


Grandson, Malik Johnson graduated from Stuart Hobson Middle School this year and will be starting High School in the fall. He will attend Phelps Vocational school and will be studying plumbing. Malik’s proud mother is Karen Lake. 


Granddaughter, Lauren Lake will start Kindergarten this year and her little sister, Lania Lake is set to begin Preschool this year. The girl’s proud father is Willie Lake, Jr. (See photos below of Malik and Lania at the beach — July 2010 and Lauren at the beach — July 2010




Helen Lake is the writer and composer of our Family Song —


FAMILY SONG: THE WILSON, LAKE, HERBERT FAMILY

by Helen Lake

Verse 1: Our Family is gathered here,

To share our love another year


CHORUS: Oh, how we love we’ve come to be,

The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family


Verse 2: It is so good to see your face.

We meet each year from place to place.


CHORUS: Oh, how we love we’ve come to be,

The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family


Verse 3: All of us are truly blessed

To have each other in our nest


CHORUS: Oh, how we love we’ve come to be,

The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family


Verse 4: We truly miss our dead loved ones,

Memories of them will keep us strong


CHORUS: Oh, how we love we’ve come to be,

The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family


Verse 5: Our name lives on through each of you,

We have our God to carry us through


CHORUS: Oh, how we love we’ve come to be,

The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family


Finale: The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family


The WLH Song Video


© 2001, 2002 (lyrics & music) District of Columbia USA

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Respectfully Submitted by Helen and Willie Lake of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Circle




                      
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****** RANDY AND LASHONN EDMUNDS AND FAMILY ******

           

            Oct
            30
           

           

            Posted by Mary Herbert in 2010 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Graduates, Greenville, SC Chapter, WLH Scholars, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments              
           

          


          

          


CHARMAYNE EDMUNDS

– Attended a Charter Middle College where she was on the honor roll for 9th grade. She has changed schools to attend Wade Hampton High School for 10th grade where she has been accepted in their Culinary Arts program. Additionally, she has a singing group called Lady Like where is one of the main vocalist. Take a look at her video at redswagg.com or youtube.com search for (ladylike boyfriend).  We are so proud of her accomplishments!!

 


ALEXIA EDMUNDS

– Attended Sevier Middle School where she was on the honor roll for 8th grade. She has been promoted to 9th grade and attends Wade Hampton High School taking AP Human Geography (12th grade course) and English II (10th grade English). Currently she is running for student council!! She also dances for her sister group Lady Like check out their video at redswagg.com We are so proud of her accomplishments!!




ISAIAH EDMUNDS

-Attended Taylors Elementary School where he was on the honor roll for 5th grade. He has been promoted to the 6th and attends Sevier Middle School. He aspires to be an artist for comic books and video games. See Isaiah’s wolverine picture  right

 


LASHONN EDMUNDS Graduated from the University of Phoenix in November 2010 obtaining her Masters of Arts in Adult Education and Training. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral degree as a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership.


Additionally, she manages her husband’s, Randy Edmunds’ record label Red Swagg Entertainment where their motto is to “Take you from the Studio, to the Stage”. Check out their website to see their artist.


Red Swagg Entertainment – Flash Intro







Respectfully Submitted by Randy and LaShonn Edmunds of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Circle.


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“Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you?” –Fanny Brice




                      
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