Lively Wins Horizon League Championships
SPORTS March 2, 2025 FORT WAYNE — Cierra Lively stole the show on Sunday as the Wright State track & field programs wrapped up the 2025 Horizon League Indoor Championships, with the Raiders finishing eighth overall on the both men’s and women’s sides. Lively, who captured the Horizon League’s outdoor title in the women’s high jump …
Justin Nelson Excels in Football
Lawrence Nelson’s grandson, Justin, has served as the starting left tackle for the Wheeling University Cardinals football team during each of the last three seasons. Justin is a graduate of Garfield High School, Woodbridge, VA.. At 6’4″ and 280 lbs, Justin helped anchor a Cardinal offensive line that cleared the way for 1,959 rushing yards …
Candace Ledbetter Addresses Clio Cloud Conference
LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS Each year, the best and brightest in legal (and beyond) take the Clio Cloud Conference stage, bringing their unique perspectives, and latest insights to propel the legal industry forward. Candace Ledbetter is the Owner and Chief PR & Visibility Strategist of CNBetter Media. Known as the “go-to” girl amongst industry peers and colleagues, Candace is an …
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Quincy Ledbetter Wins Audience Award for Best International Film
We took “BRAND NEW” to Japan! In June we traveled to Japan to premiere our short film BRAND NEW at the Short Shorts Film Festival and we won the Audience Award for Best International Film! It was so moving to see how deeply it resonated with an audience from a completely different culture. Truly a …
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Lively Wins League Outdoor Championships
Caption SPORTS By Doug Harris – Contributing Writer May 8, 2024 FAIRBORN — Cierra Lively had an athletic, 5-foot-8 build as a freshman at Hillsboro High School, but she really wasn’t thinking sports were in her future until the track coach spotted her roaming the halls and invited her out for the team. “I’d never …
The Hill’s Honored at Gala
14th Anniversary Gala left to right: Rick Davis, Lillian Hill (Honoree), Lisa Hill, Sam Hill (Honoree) (Photo Credit: Melisa Pasero Photography) The Hylton Performing Arts Center celebrated its 14th year in style at the Anniversary Gala on April 27! In addition to honoring community leaders Sam and Lillian Hill and the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation, more than $157,000 was …
Member’s Grandson Mentors Students in STEM Robotics.
Thomas “Bull” Parker’s grandson, Parker Miles, received recognition for his work mentoring students in the area of STEM robotics. Parker is a PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan. In an article published in the Detroit Free Press, Parker relives the competition and his team’s rise to the top. Read the article as written by …
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Cierra Lively Receives State General Assembly Recognition
Club Scholarship Recipient Continues Breaking High Jump Record and Receives State General Assembly Recognition. Cierra Lively has continued to excel as a junior receiving several athlete of the week awards in her Conference and breaking the school high jump record yet again with a leap of 1.68 meters. She also received recognition from the Ohio …
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Adventures In Panama Continued
Charles Robinson Returns To Panama It’s hard to believe that I’ve been back in Panama for over two months already this year, and I can’t remember the last time that my life was so stress free. The weather and the women are both beautiful, the people are so friendly, and the food is always good. …
CN Better Media Supports Carnival
Candace Ledbetter’s Media company provided media support for Carnival cruise lines Valentine day virtual vow renewals across their entire fleet. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL VIRTUALLY OFFICIATES VOW RENEWALS ACROSS ENTIRE CARNIVAL FLEET JUST IN TIME FOR ALENTINE’S DAY Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, virtually officiates vow renewals across entire Carnival fleet. (MIAMI) FEBRUARY 14, 2024: Love …
Willie Barr Interview
Emeritus member Willie C. Barr sets for an interview with Host Larry Laws, Sr. who delves into the remarkable life and career of Willie as a U.S. Navy Veteran, IBM engineer, and a lifelong learner! Willie serves as Historian for American Legion Post 114 in Manassas, VA. The interview was conducted on Rock Your Block …
The Grio Project
Club member Dr. Tom Alexander is producing a documentary series of historical interviews that tell the story of Black America. Through this project Dr. Alexander will be interviewing such notable persons as retired Marine Master Sgt. Carroll William Braxton who was one of the First African American to integrate the United states Marine Corps. Dr. …
Camden Lively Excels in Bowling League
Camden Lively has been ranked number 2 in his conference bowling league. Camden is a junior at Hillsboro High School in Ohio where he is also recognized as a high achieving honor student. He is a member of the varsity championship bowling squad where he has posted an average score of 215.17 and a high …
Dr. Sam Hill joins Future Kings’ Board
Fellowship Club member, Dr. Sam Hill became a member of the executive board member of Future Kings! Dr. Hill is the retired provost for the Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. He has served at community colleges in Texas and Illinois. Dr. Hill is a long time supporter of the Future Kings program. Before …
Avery’s Vacation In Cozumel
The Party Continues! Walter and Yvonne vacationed in Cozumel, Mexico staying at the Beautiful Barcelo Mayo Resort. The grounds, pools and ocean view were gorgeous and they enjoyed the many amenities. Of special note were the nightly concerts featuring artists: Kem, Fantasia, Dru Hill, Raa & Zydeco Band, Cupid, King George, Doug E. Fresh, T.I., …
CAF RISE ABOVE® Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots Exhibit
Several Club members visited the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) display to learn and experience the historic story of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service. Virginia Governor and community leaders, attended the opening ceremony welcoming the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Air Force Service Pilots Exhibit to Manassas Regional Airport on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The …
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Member’s Grandson Teaching in Korea
Isaiah Wright, the grandson of Club member Howard Gholson and nephew of Club member Jay Gholson and a Club Scholarship recipient, is currently an educator overseas working with DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) instructing health and physical education. He is currently residing in Pyeongtaek, South Korea and working at Humphreys High school. In his …
Walter Avery’s 70th Birthday Bash
On May 29th, family, friends and Fellowship Club members came from far and wide and descended on the VFW to celebrate Walter Avery’s 70th birthday and his brother’s 60th. Walter is the oldest of seven children and his youngest sibling turns 60 next year. Walter shared that he felt blessed because his father was able …