Kyra says she had a good school year. She got all A’s & B’s except one C in math -her favorite subject. For various reasons this term she had 7 different math teachers which she didn’t like. She is going into 8th grade at C. W. Henry School and is looking forward to graduating next June. She states she’s had a very active year in things such as: softball, dance, art classes and activities with her Girl Scout Troop where they raised money all year. One of the goals of her Troop is for each member and a guest to go on a 15 day trip to Italy next year.   Kyra is looking forward to taking the trip with her Girl Scout Troop  to Italy with her mother, Denise.  This will be one of Kyra’s graduation gifts.

This summer Kyra attended the Moore College of Art in downtown Philadelphia which she enjoyed. Her grand mom was additionally proud and thankful that she was able to commute  safely by public transportation to center city like a “smart young lady.”  Kyra said she is looking into going to an ivy league boarding school for high school which she will present to her parents. The school has to specialize in math and the arts.   She reports that she has learned to cook, can cook: pork loin steaks, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts as well as  a few other things.  She is very happy she finally got braces a few weeks ago.

And finally, her cat who used to be a beautiful charcoal grey, is now a beautiful coal black. He is lots of fun!  Sometimes when they have trouble finding him around the house- he can be found in his bin of food that he somehow opens, feasting! Lol

Photos below are of  Kyra being recognized at the Fresh Artists Program at the School District of Philadelphia in June.   Prints of the Paintings were auctioned off as a fund raiser for under-privileged children.  She is shown standing next to her painting and with her mother, Denise Herbert.

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

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Carmita reports she is doing well, enjoying herself in her work as a promoter of up and coming musicians around town.  She continues to work in her business “Members Only, Travel and Entertainment.”   She had a great time at her recent trip 7/29 – 8/3/2013 to Winston Salem, NC at The National Black Theatre Festival.  She saw two plays every day and met a lot of interesting people.

She said her grandson, Keith is doing fine, he has been attending Cheney University since January.

Granddaughter, T’Ara enjoyed attending a tour of nine HBCU colleges in April with AKA Omega Chapter.  She is happy to be going into her senior year this year.  And Granddaughter, Tori is doing well, she is going into 8^th grade.

Daughter, Lisa and her family moved next door to Carmita earlier this year.  Carmita said people always comment “oh how nice!”  Carmita likes her family nearby but said she can’t keep things in her house anymore – if they need an extra washer, car, paper towels or mayonnaise, etc.,  they don’t hesitate to come and get it.  Lol!

Respectfully Submitted by Carmita Poe of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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