Archive for category WLH Youth On The Rise

DAIVON T. COLLINS WHEELAN and HARNETHA NAYOMI COLLINS WHEELAN

Doc801Congratulations go out to Nayomi Collins Wheelan for being on the Distinguished Honor Roll at her school, Family Foundations Academy in New Castle, DE.  She was honored during her schools “Honor Roll and DCAS Assembly on March 26, 2013.

Her brother Daivon (left) has been enjoying his summer at Day Camp.
Respectfully Submitted by Harnetha (Shubby) Collins Wheelan of New Castle, Delaware. She is a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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“””””””””KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, IVANNA-MARIE SMITH

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Ivanna-Marie Smith, Granddaughter of Marie Hodge Griffin, was on the Honor Roll throughout this school year. She is 7 years old and is a 2nd grade student at West Oak Lane Charter School. She is very outgoing, a leader who helps other students with their work after school.

Ivanna is the daughter of Gerald Smith who is a  grandson of the late Willie and Willis Thomas. Keep up the Good Work Ivanna!!


Respectfully Submitted by Marie Hodge Griffin of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION FROM TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, DARA, OUR #1 GRANDDAUGHTER!

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Dara Elizabeth Herbert says she enjoyed her last year as an under-grad at Tuskegee University. She reports she worked in the Lab in the Agriculture and Environmental Science Department this year where she researched the identification of Trypanosoma Cruzi in anasa tristi the common squash bug. She grew squash in the field and collected and tested them to see if they had a parasite, Trypanosoma Cruzi which is a causative agent for Chagas disease. Dara presented her findings at 3 research symposia- the main one was at the ARD (Assoc. of 1890 Research Directors, Ins. Conference in Jacksonville, Florida) She received a certificate for her participation. Currently there are more than 10,000 deaths occurring annually to people related to Chagas disease. The incidences occur mostly in the United States in south eastern part of the country.

Dara is proud to say she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Tuskegee University in May of this year. She will be taking MCAT (Medical   College Admission Test) Preparatory courses in October with the Princeton Review with plans to apply to Medical School. Continued Success, Dara!!!

 

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Respectfully Submitted by Dara Elizabeth Williams Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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CONGRATULATIONS KENNISE BAKER ON YOUR EXCELLENT WORK!

 

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++++++++++++CONGRATULATIONS GARY HINKLE, II

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GARY HINKLE, SR. & DEBBIE (LAKE) HINKLE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THEIR SON, GARY HINKLE, II, IN HIS NEW JOURNEY.  LIL GARY GRADUATED FROM PHELPS ARCHITECTURAL, CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING (ACE) HIGH SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON JUNE 18, 2013 AND IS CURRENTLY A FRESHMAN AT JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.


Respectfully Submitted by Debbie & Gary Hinkle, Sr., of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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ON THE MOVE: MELISSA, JOCELYN, JUSTIN & MICHIAH HALEY

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Melissa Haley,  a full scholarship student at Drexel University, studying Special Education and Child Care Development, is a Photographer and Fashion Designer. Melissa Haley took all of the Prom photos for her Sister Jocelyn’s prom event and she designed and made her own dress which is worn in the photo above. Melissa Haley is available for personal design fashions upon request.

Jocelyn Haley is a very talented Dance major and member of Philadelphia’s well known Shawn Lemere Eleone Dance Company.   She graduated from The High School of the Performing Arts in June this year.  She has aspirations of obtaining her Doctorate Degree in International Business and has been accepted to the Temple University Fox School of Business and is well on her way.  She will begin matriculating at Temple in August 2013.

Justin Haley is a Student at Full Sail University studying Music Productions.

Michiah Haley is an aspiring Professional Make Up Artist and will be returning to school for her degree in Business Management and Make Up Artistry.  Michaiah did the make for her sister Jocelyn’s Prom and for Jocelyn’s close friend for the Prom.  Michaiah has done make up for Bride’s and Bride’s Maids and is available for Professional Make Up Artistry upon request for Weddings and special events.

Respectfully Submitted by proud parents: Jaoinne and Devin Haley of Philadelphia, PA

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CONGRATULATIONS JOCELYN HALEY ON YOUR H.S. GRADUATION & PROM SENDOFF, LOVELY!!!

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On June 19, 2013 Jocelyn Haley graduated from the High School For Creative and Performing Arts. She has aspirations of obtaining her Doctorate Degree in International Business and has been accepted to the Temple University Fox School of Business and is well on her way. She will begin matriculating at Temple in August 2013.

Friday May 31, 2013, Jocelyn Haley attended her Senior Prom with students from the High School For Creative and Performing Arts.  Jocelyn is a very talented Dance major and member of the well known Shawn Lemere Eleone Dance Company in Philadelphia.

Jocelyn is the youngest of four siblings born to Devin and Jaionne Haley. She is a Grand daughter of Patricia Hawkins and a Great Grand daughter of Morris Haley and the late, Luecretia Herbert Haley.

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Respectfully Submitted by Devin and  Jaionne Haley of  Philadelphia, PA.   Devin is the Designer and an Administrator of this Website

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND, ESSAY BY DEVYN MARY HERBERT

ESSAY BY DEVYN MARY HERBERT

Seemed like I wasn’t succeeding—— My second year in grade school was a challenge for me. I wasn’t focused, I wasn’t on a good maturity level and I wasn’t serious. I would play at school like I was out with friends. That didn’t stop until my second year of 2nd grade. When I found out that I had to repeat 2nd grade I was upset, didn’t feel so clever and most importantly I felt different. I was confused and didn’t understand anything. Why couldn’t I go to third grade with my friends? What did they mean I was repeating 2nd grade? I would have long conversations with my parents. Although they made sense on every aspect of the situation, the question why, would come up just as much as the words “it’s going to be alright”.

During my second year of 2nd grade, children would always ask me why I was 9 when you’re actually supposed to be 8 in the 2nd grade. That would make me so angry.   Seemed like they were questioning my intelligence—– So what if I was 9, ‘I got here the same way you got here.’  My response was very shocking to me. I would just reply ‘I got held back a year.’  Why couldn’t I think of something else? Something that wouldn’t make me look like a fool. I would talk to my parents about it and they would always tell me “you don’t need to tell them why, it’s none of their business!” which made sense but until this day my response is still the same “I got held back a year”. My getting questioned about my grade and age didn’t only happen in school but also outside of school from my family members. There was one Thanksgiving when my cousins and I were on the subject of school, they asked my age then asked my grade and looked at me like I had three eyes in the middle of my head. I shook that one off. Their facial expressions looked like ‘who did what and why’? My sister and I were cracking up the whole ride home and some more when we got in bed. I remember one day this girl who I really didn’t seem to like, asked me what made the school hold me back a year. Words couldn’t explain how furious I was. When truth is I didn’t know myself. I must admit that although it was my second year in 2nd grade everything was so new to me. Not only the students and teachers but the work! Sadly I didn’t remember any of it. Especially the math! I learned that stuff like it was never taught to me. But truthfully it was. I came to realize well that’s why I was held back. After realizing that, most of it became so clear to me. It was to benefit me and my future. If I would have known that then that would’ve been my answer and that would have smacked the smirk of that girl’s face and made me look   like a champ.

People still ask me why am I turning 17 in the 10th grade and my response is always the same ‘I got held back a year’. The difference about it now is that I’m okay with it, it’s the truth. Getting held back filled the pieces to my puzzle. Without that I wouldn’t have gotten accepted into Parkway Center City with a 3.73 GPA. Without that I wouldn’t have the knowledge or intelligence that God wanted me to have. It was not a mistake. It renewed my confidence. I don’t know why bad things happen to good people but I believe that only God can turn the bad things into a phenomenal, unique piece of art. When I came out of my second year of 2nd grade I had a 94 in math. That let me and others know, there was no going back, the past was the past and let the new beginnings begin. The lesson that I got out of this phase in my life, was to never underestimate my ability to perceive. How did the man with the broken leg make to the finish line? He got up and kept trying. How did I become the young lady that I am today? I got up and kept trying. (October 13, 2012) 

(Devyn is shown in photo below outside the Shubert Theater on Broadway in New York with Dr. Cornel West.)

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

 

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WILSON, LAKE, HERBERT FAMILY ANNUAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ——– (2011, 2012, & 2013) and Application

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FOR 2013:

***GARY HINKLE, II OF THE WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER  was the Winner.  (He is the Son of Gary Hinkle, Sr. & Debbie Lake Hinkle)

Runners up for 2013 were:

Madeline Jones- Greenville, SC – 1st Runner Up

Zachary Lake – Greenville, SC

Charmayne Edmunds – Greenville, SC

Jaylan Davis – Columbus, Ohio

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SCHOLARSHIP  WINNER  FOR  2012:

***ADRIAN WERTS OF THE NEWBERRY, SC CHAPTER   (Daughter of Kathy & Larry Werts of Stone Mountain, GA)

Excerpt from her Essay: One of the main reasons I want to become a pediatrician is to serve in the community and mentor others.

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SCHOLARSHIP  WINNER  FOR  2011:

***CHARESSE TIERRA WHITENER OF THE NEWBERRY, SC CHAPTER   (Daughter of Margo Whitener;  Granddaughter of JoeEllen (Darryl) Small of Newberry, SC)

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WILSON, LAKE, HERBERT FAMILY ANNUAL  STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

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Respectfully Submitted by Jackie Davis, Columbus, Ohio Chapter President

 

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NEWS FROM FORREST WERTS, III, PROUD FATHER OF YAFARI WERTS

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YAFARI WERTS, son of FORREST WERTS, III and SHONA MOORE, was on the Honor Roll once again this year (he has been on the Honor Roll each report period since he started school).

 

Forrest said about his son, “We are very happy to say he has been contacted by People to People to travel to Spain next year. This summer, Yafari enjoyed attending Champs Academic Camp in Clinton, S.C. at Presbyterian College for two weeks. And he has continued to show all around excellence in sports, playing Baseball, Basketball and Football. He is going into the 8th grade at Bell Street Middle School. We’re proud of you, Yafari!”

 

Respectfully Submitted by Forrest Werts, III of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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