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Respectfully Submitted by Jackie Davis, Editor and President of the Columbus, Ohio Chapter
Archive for category WLH Scholars
Corey L. Harris (Photo by Raymond J. Wilson, Sr.)
This year, June 9, 2009, Corey L. Harris, grandson of Raymond J. and Mignon J. Wilson, Sr. graduated from Luke C. Moore Academy (High School) in Washington, D.C. He was the president of the senior class and a member of the National Honor Society. He was also the speaker for his senior class. His theme was, “The Tassle Was Worth the Hassle.” He will be attending P. G. Community College in the fall.
Respectfully Submitted by
Mignon J. Wilson of the Washington, D.C. Chapter
DARA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS HERBERT
Dara reports she graduated in June from George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science with a 3.7 GPA. She was a member of the National Beta Club, the National Honor Society and received a Merit Award for Academics and a Citizenship Award. In addition, she received a scholarship from the Prince Hall Masons (Uncle Ralph’s Masonic Organization), and from the Awbury Arboretum for her volunteer work, and an Academic Scholarship from Tuskegee University.
She started Tuskegee on August 26 where she is pursuing a degree in biology and pre-med. She said she really is enjoying herself and the work is not too hard, yet. She likes meeting new people from everywhere.
Respectfully Submitted by Dara Elizabeth Williams Herbert
Proud Parents of Dara and Devyn are Darryl and Susie Herbert of the Philadelphia, PA Chapter
DEVYN MARY WILLIAMS HERBERT
Devyn Mary states she is going into 7th grade at Spruce Hill Christian School in the fall. She had a good year at school. She is part of the school’s Vocal Ensemble and received an award for that. Her favorite subject is English and she considers herself a creative writer. She especially enjoys writing short stories. She also enjoys reading Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Devyn is planning to join the Mime Ministry at her church, Sharon Baptist Church soon. Sisters, Devyn and Dara miss each other since Dara is away at school – in Alabama but they do text each other very frequently.
Respectfully Submitted by
Devyn Mary Herbert, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee Alabama
Zachary Bernard Lake, 14 years of age
Zachary Bernard Lake, 14 years of age had the opportunity to attend Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee Alabama as a scholar for the 2009 AriTREK/SciTREK Summer Program. This program is to prepare next generation students that are interested in becoming Research Scientist or Engineers. Students were selected based on GPA, Standardized Test Scores and Teacher Recommendation. Forty top students from Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina were selected to attend. Zachary was the only student selected from South Carolina. Zachary was able to do research on Genetic Diversity of Cowpea using DNA Markers. While at the camp students attend seminars in leadership, money management and life skills. Students traveled to Atlanta Georgia to tour “The America I Am” Exhibit by Tavis Smiley.
Zachary will be a rising freshman at Eastside High School in Taylors South Carolina this fall. He is the son of Gerald and Angela Lake, brother of Kayla Lake and grandson of the late Forest “Pig” Lake and Mary Ann Lake. Zachary plays football and wrestles for Eastside High School.
Respectfully Submitted,
News from Gerald and Angela Lake of the Greenville, SC Chapter
“My name is Alyson Rayshella Micole Nelson. I am the child of Tammy Nelson and Forrest Werts, Jr. I graduated from Piedmont High School in Alabama on May 28th, 2009. My school was ranked in the top 100 best high schools in the World for the past two years as reported by USA Today Newspaper. I ranked #20 out of 70 students in my graduating class. I have begun college at Gadsden State Community College, where I am pursuing my degree in machining. I will be receiving $7,000 per semester in tuition assistance from the Anniston Army Depot.”
Respectfully Submitted by
Alyson Rayshella Micole Nelson,
Parents are Tammy Nelson and Forrest Werts, Jr., Newberry, SC Chapter
MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
Aug 27
Ja’maree Caldwell is also a son of Shonda & Cecil Caldwell, grandson of Forrest & Sara Werts. He started his career last season as well, and might I add, he has gotten off to a good start. In his first year he was also voted MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR!!! Ja’maree was also awarded the SUPER READER AWARD for the school last year as well.
We are all so truly proud of our future scholars, and football stars...and who knows, maybe in the near future our PRESIDENT.
If you believe it, you can achieve it. May GOD continue to bless us all.”
Respectfully Submitted,
Margo Whitener, Newberry, SC Chapter
“Ja’Ceree Caldwell is the son of Shonda & Cecil Caldwell, grandson of Forrest & Sara Werts. Since we last saw each other, Ja’Ceree has had many accomplishments on and off the football field. Ja’Ceree is truly following in his fathers and uncles footsteps. With that being said, Ja’Ceree has truly been rewarded for his talents. His football accomplishments over the past year, have been his receiving: LINEMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD; VOTED MVP OF THE GAME 8 TIMES; CROWNED HOMECOMING KING; DEFENSIVE MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR; and the COACHES RIGHT CHOICE AWARD. Ja’Ceree also scored the winning touch down in the super bowl game. In addition to football achievements he has also received several honors in school such as: ATHLETE OF THE YEAR; SUPER SCIENCE AWARD and SUPER ENGLISH AWARD. Ja’Ceree will be going to the sixth grade this year, as well as returning to his 2nd love- the field, but this year he will not be alone, he will be teaming up with his brother, Ja’Maree.
If you believe it, you can achieve it. May GOD continue to bless us all.”
Respectfully Submitted,
Margo Whitener, Newberry, SC Chapter
Regina Porter
REGINA PORTER was elected as a Student Ambassador for the People to People Program this year. She had the opportunity to travel to Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland and Germany. The tour lasted 19 days. First Regina wants to thank God for giving her this opportunity. Regina was ecstatically happy, given this opportunity and would like to extend a thank you to all her supporters who helped her reach her goals.
She was featured in the Times Herald Newspaper of Norristown and Montgomery County, PA for this accomplishment. Regina is entering 12th grade at Renaissance Charter School where she is a member of the school’s Basketball Team, the Drama Club and also she serves as a Mentor to Elementary and Junior High School Students at her school. Regina is the daughter of Proud Mom, Shekia Bailey.
Respectfully Submitted by
Doris Lake Walker of the Norristown, PA Chapter
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Photo above is of Isaiah Edmunds, JaKari Herbert, Amos (Tiny) Herbert, Shonn Herbert Edmunds & Charmayne Edmunds in Philadelphia.
Sister's Charmayne & Alexia Edmunds at 2009 WLH Family Reunion
From Shonn- Greetings from Greenville, SC, Listed by names are our family’s accomplishments for the year:
Husband, Randy – Won 2nd Place for BBQ in the Black Family Reunion Cooking Competition. He competes against chefs, restaurant and caterer owners. The event has over 40,000 people who attend this huge function. This is Randy and his brothers second time winning two years in a row!! The prize money was $700.
Charmayne – Starts 9th grade this year at Greer Middle College. This is a charter high school that will allow her to take college level courses. Once she completes school she will receive an Associates Degree while in high school. Charmayne also made the A/B honor roll for 8th grade!!
Alexia – Starts 8th grade this year. She has been placed in Honor’s English and she made the 7th grade A/B honor roll!! Alexia is an awesome writer and had one of her poems published in the school’s newspaper.
Isaiah – Starts 5th grade this year. He will participate in the schools single gender class.
Nothing new for me…just maintaining 🙂
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Be Blessed, Respectfully Submitted by
Randy and Shonn Edmunds of the Greenville, SC Chapter
