Aug 27
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Michael W. Herbert, Jr. reports that he completed 12th grade and is looking forward to attending Community College of Philadelphia in the fall where he will work toward a degree in Computer Science. He is extremely knowledgeable working with any computer or electronics applications. He is still involved in the Audio/Video Ministry at True Life Fellowship Church of God in Christ.
Respectfully Submitted by
Michael Herbert, Jr. of the Philadelphia, Pa Chapter
STEPHEN & STEPHANIE HERBERT
Stephen, age 7, was promoted to 2nd grade at A.B. Day School. He is busy with practice these days with being chosen for the 1st Team on the West Oak Lane Wildcats Football Team and is having a great time. Earlier this year Stephen was thinking about changing his name to Michael like his dad and his brother. Is he still pondering that?
Stephanie, age 4, was promoted to Pre K2 – (a senior in preschool) at A.B. Day School. Stephanie has a good voice and loves to sing and praise God all the time. She sings only Gospel music. She knows all the words to many songs including, “It’s The God in Me” by Mary Mary.
Respectfully Submitted by
Mike and Terri Herbert, Philadelphia, PA 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
Aug 22
Melissa with dad & mom, Devin & Jaionne Haley
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Melissa Haley went on her Philadelphia High School for Girls Junior Prom on the 22nd of May. The Prom had a Masquerade Theme and she had a fabulous time.
Melissa’s hobbies include reading and playing musical instruments including the flute, baritone sax, keyboard, and percussion- drums & timpani. She has had an interest in fashion design since she was in the 6th grade and is interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry. She blesses God and would like to go in the direction that He would have her to go.
Respectfully Submitted by
Jaionne and Devin Haley, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Aug 22
Justin Haley
Justin Haley won a second place in a NAACP youth Competition for performing Spoken Word of his poem entitled “One Night Stand” and was awarded a $100.00 Savings Bond from the NAACP for his accomplishment. Justin also now plays the Guitar and Drums and has personally recorded his first CD titled “Remember My Name”. He loves all kinds of music, in particular, neo-soul, jazz and classical. He is a student at Maritime Academy High School and this summer attended the Upward Bound Program at Temple University and lived on Campus. Earlier this year he performed one of his songs at his high school and later at Penn State University Campus for the students.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jaionne & Devin Haley, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Aug 22
Melissa, Michaiah, Jocelyn & Justin Haley
Jocelyn with mom & dad, Jaoinne & Devin
Jocelyn with grandmom, Patricia Hawkins
Did you know our youngest daughter Jocelyn Haley graduated from 8th Grade on Monday June 15th and recently went on her class trip on the Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Boat. She will be 15 in September. She auditioned and was accepted to the High School for Creative and Performing Arts for dance. She will study Ballet and Dance. She is currently a Ballet Dance Student at PhilaDanco Dance School in Philadelphia’s West Philly Branch.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Jaionne & Devin Haley, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Aug 21
LaTonya Hollingsworth is doing well. She is now a Lead Teacher at Bright Side Academy. She is still attending Community College of Philadelphia where she is studying Early Childhood Education. Please wish her well and keep her in your prayers.
Respectfully Submitted by
Corvetta Hollingsworth, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Aug 20
HELEN & ROY HERBERT
Helen & Roy are shown above at the Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival in the Catskills, upstate New York. Roy is the President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Reunion Circle.
They are very proud of all of their grandchildren including: Damira and Malachi.
Damira received an award for reading this year at her school, The Philadelphia Military Academy. She was promoted to the 9th grade.
Her brother, Malachi, age 8, received an award for being the best reader in his class at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
Respectfully Submitted,
Roy and Helen Herbert, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Denzel and Christopher
Christopher (Kareem) Herbert said he started attending The Art Institute of Philadelphia on August 20th where he is majoring in audio production. He is very optimistic and is enjoying all of his classes so far. He became interested in this field through his work on the Audio Visual Ministry at his church-Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. He sometimes earns money for special audio productions he is asked to do. This summer Chris was part of the audio team working at the Carribean Festival at Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing. He is planning to keep his part-time job on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania where he is an animal care assistant. Chris was involved in the initial planning of the WLH Newsletter.com Website and is a consultant.
Respectfully Submitted by Christopher (Kareem) Herbert, Jr. of the Philadelphia Chapter
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Denzel said he received a 3.4 GPA and will soon have a 3.8 GPA. He is going into 11th grade at George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science. He enjoyed playing 2nd baseman on his school’s baseball team this spring. Denzel has his driver’s permit and is looking forward to getting his license and driving real soon. Denzel was employed for the first time during the month of July at his church. He drew his first paycheck at the end of the month and while at the bank with his brother to cash his check, the teller asked him how he wanted his money. . . puzzled he looked at her as if she was crazy and said . . . “CASH ! ! !” . . . (His brother, Chris and the teller both chuckled.) Then Denzel said- “Oh! . . ten’s and twenties!” with a smile. He was a happy guy!
Respectfully Submitted by Denzel H. Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter
(Kyra, Denzel and Christopher’s parents are Chris & Denise Herbert)
Denise and Susie took the young folks to a day-long trip to Hershey Park again this year. They had a great time – Kazmir Fitts and Jordan Todd joined in the fun with Chris, Jr., Dara, Mike, Jr., Denzel, Devyn, Kyra, Stephen and Stephanie Herbert. They love those rides!
