Archive for category WLH Youth On The Rise

ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS!

CJ has been nominated for Gold Star Chili Player of the Week. Here are the stats from Friday alone: C.J. Collins ran for 240 yards and had three touchdowns, added 105 yards passing and two touchdowns, and returned a kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown. That was just for one week as he would say, “the sickest QB in the MVC.” I think we would agree. For the year, CJ had over 1000 yards rushing and he was the QB, close to a 1000 yards passing if not more and quite a few touchdowns, that’s why they call him FLASH!

Because of contributions by Craig, his school’s track team also had a record breaking year. Craig received a full scholarship to the University of Charleston West Virginia.

Craig is the son of Craig Collins and the grandson of the late, Mary Sue Lake Collins.

Look for Flash in the National Football League (after college).

Respectfully Submitted by
Jackie Davis, President and Editor of the Columbus, Ohio Chapter

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CONGRATULATIONS OHIO STATE UNIV. STUDENT!

Wesley McIntyre

WESLEY MCINTYRE

Wesley McIntyre

Wesley McIntyre

Respectfully Submitted by Jackie Davis, Editor and President of the Columbus, Ohio Chapter

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DARRYL THE PLUMBER AND LOVELY WIFE, LAVETTE!

DARRYL & LAVETT FITTS

DARRYL & LAVETTE FITTS

Lavette proudly reports that she and her husband Darryl celebrated 19 years of marriage on August 17th. They are looking forward to moving back into their newly renovated home by the end of September. Their home was damaged from a fire that occurred in April of this year-fortunately no one was hurt. Their daughter, Kazmir is enrolled at Lincoln Technical School and will begin classes in October to study Nursing.

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Lavette Fitts, Philadelphia, PA Chapter

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“THE TASSLE WAS WORTH THE HASSLE”

Corey L. Harris (Photo by Raymond Wilson, Sr.)

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

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DARA WANTS TO BE A MEDICAL DOCTOR!

DARA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS HERBERT

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



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DEVYN MARY IS A CREATIVE WRITER!

DEVYN MARY WILLIAMS HERBERT

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.

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Devyn Mary Herbert, Philadelphia, PA Chapter

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Zachary Bernard Lake of Greenville, SC

Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee Alabama

Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee Alabama

Zachary Bernard Lake, 14 years of age

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.

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News from Gerald and Angela Lake of the Greenville, SC Chapter

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ALYSON IS PURSUING HER DEGREE!

“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.”

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Alyson Rayshella Micole Nelson,

Parents are Tammy Nelson and Forrest Werts, Jr., Newberry, SC Chapter


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MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

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

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VOTED MVP OF THE GAME 8 TIMES

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

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