Archive for category WLH Scholars

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Kayla Marie Lake  of Taylors SC attended Claflin University Orangeburg SC this past school year. She is a retuning senior this fall. This summer she worked with the City Of Greenville Summer Camp Program.

Zachary Lake attended Eastside High School this past year. Zachary made the AB Honor Roll and received awards in football and wrestling.

This summer he attended Tuskegee University AgriTrek, SciTrek Program. Scholars in this program completed research in the following areas: Agricultural, Environmental, Natural and Advanced Material Sciences. While there Zachary received the following awards: 1st place in the Engineering section of the 2010 AgriTrek/SciTrek Poster Symposium- This project was a group project where three scholars in the engineering program refurbished a playground in rural Tuskegee. Their work included design and assembly of all equipment that was placed in the playground area. Zachary also received the Booker T. Washington Leadership Award. This award was based on scholar leadership ability during the program. 4 scholars were selected for leadership awards out of the 32 scholars in the program. Zachary was selected for this award for going above and beyond what was expected of a leader. He also served as the Master of Ceremony at the closing program.

Zachary was a participant on the Banquet Program at our 42nd Annual WLH Family Reunion this year.

Gerald and Angela Lake are the proud parents of Kayla and Zachary Lake

Respectfully Submitted by Gerald and Angela Lake of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Family Reunion Circle.

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


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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MELISSA HALEY AWARDED FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Today, September 14, 2010, Melissa Haley will be moved into her Dorm for her start in College life at Drexel University to major in a Degree in Fashion Design. She has won several awards this year including $1000 for her Art and Scholastic Achievements. Melissa has excelled in music, Art and in her academics and graduated in he top 3% of her class at Girls High. She is on a full four year full scholarship after graduating High School with High Honors. We are very proud of her to say the least.

Photos above are recent photos of Melissa  for her senior prom with family and friends.
You can connect with Melissa on her FaceBook page id Mellister Ciao here: http://www.facebook.com/mellister2010

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

Devin is the Administrator and Web Designer of the WLH Family Newsletter.

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YA’FARI WERTS IS ON THE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL FOR THE 6TH STRAIGHT YEAR!

YA’FARI WERTS son of Forrest Werts, III, will be attending Bell Street Middle School in Clinton, SC – entering the 7th grade.

For the 6th straight year he has been on the Principal’s Honor Roll and the Honor Roll. During the summer, he attended Champs Academic Program at Presbyterian College where over 400 students in the State of South Carolina were selected to attend. He also excels in many sports, playing all star baseball, football and basketball. Keep up the good work, Ya’Fari!

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle.

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. . . . . ALYSON NELSON GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE

ALYSON NELSON of Newberry, SC, graduated from Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, Alabama.   Also, she finished 3rd in the State of Alabama in Track.   Congratulations on your hard work, Alyson.

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle.

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KEVIN SIMS GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL W/ ALL A’s & B’s

KEVIN SIMS of Newberry, SC graduated from Newberry High School where he received all A’s and B’s.  He plans to attend Greenville Technical School in the fall.

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener, of the Newberry Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle.

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.  You must do the thing, which you think you cannot do.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

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SHE RECEIVED STRAIGHT A’s — HIGH HONOR ROLL !!!

GRACE JOHNSON was promoted to 5th grade at Fountain Woods Elementary School. She received straight A’s — High Honor Roll and received the Presidential Scholar Award. Excellent work, Grace!

Grace is the daughter of Olie Walker and the granddaughter of Doris Lake Walker.

Respectfully Submitted by Doris Lake Walker, Business Manager of the Norristown Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle.


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. . . . . . . . 96 Average at Central High School . . . . . . . .


BRANDON WALKER, completed 11th grade at Central High School in Philadelphia, PA, with a 96 Average. He is now a senior and is looking forward to graduation next June. Congratulations on your good work Brandon!

Brandon is the son of Olie Walker and grandson of Doris Lake Walker.

Respectfully Submitted by Doris Lake Walker, of the Norristown, PA Chapter of the Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Circle.

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PAIGE EDWARDS COULD HAVE GONE ANYWHERE . . . BUT. . . SHE CHOSE TEMPLE!

Paige Edwards, Granddaughter of Rose Lake Culbreath, graduated from Renaissance Academy Charter School and has begun matriculating at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA on an Academic Scholarship.

Paige received scholarships from nine (9) other colleges. She could have gone anywhere . . . but she chose Temple! Fantastic!

Respectfully Submitted by Doris Lake Walker, Business Manager of the Norristown Chapter of the Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Circle.

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REGINA PORTER IS METRICULATING AT BENEDICT COLLEGE

Regina Porter, daughter of Sherkia Bailey, graduated from Renaissance Academy Charter School of Philadelphia, PA in June. She is now attending Benedict College in Columbia, SC.

She is proud to be following in the footsteps of her late Grandmother, Luneill Tribble and other relatives who were alumni of Benedict College as well. Congratulations on your hard work, Regina!

Respectfully Submitted by Doris Lake Walker, Business Manager of the Norristown Chapter of the Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Circle.

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