Bobby and Kennise

Kennise Baker, along with her classmates in her AVID class at West Potomac High School located in Alexandria, VA had a guest speaker Robert Burwell, Promotions/Marketing Coordinator for Radio One Inc. on their career day in their class. They were given an assignment to report on Cathy Hughes, Owner and Chief Executive of Radio One Inc., the largest black radio network in the country. Kennise was the only person to complete the assignment, she was presented with DVD’s, photos of her favorite entertainers, T-shirts, jacket, etc. Kennise is a Great-Granddaughter of the late George Lake, Jr.

Kennise Baker in new jacket

POEM BY KENNIS JANEE’ BAKER

“TO MY FAMILY”

I had a dream or better yet a nightmare, And when I woke up I realized you were not there; At this point it hit me hard That eventually one day you and I will be apart

I want you to be prepared if I laugh too long when you are around, Be prepared to hear the annoying sound of my voice a lot more, Brace yourself for me wanting more time to bond with you, All I want to do is make the most of it

I’m sorry for all the things I’ve said or going to say, All the time I didn’t stay in a TEENAGER’S PLACE, I’ve done wrong and so have you, so let’s just move on and be a family, Let’s all get together and stay that way, never drift apart

Whether we’re having fun, fussing, fighting or whatever it is we do, Before we leave this earth please understand that I LUV U. By Kennise Janee Baker

Respectfully Submitted by,

Proud mother, Denise King of the Washington D.C. Chapter