The Lake Clifton Alumni Association Inc.
Comprised of Graduates From 1974 to Today Of The Following Schools
Lake Clifton, Lake Clifton/Eastern, Doris Johnson, Heritage High
& Reach Partnership
June 2012 Alumni News
June 12, 2012
We would like to start off by sending out birthday greetings to the following
alumni with birthdays in the month of June. They are:
Angelia Banks
Charlie Battle
Gwen Bell
Deborah Betts
Trevin Briscoe Sr.
Donna (Watts) Burley
Tyrone Butler
Kim Coates
Surrita (Curry) Clark
April Crowder
Corey Curbeam
Winston Hawkins
Alvin Henson
Cheryl Johnson
Nicole Johnson
Kimberly (Leach) Jones
Renee (Taft) Jones
Louretta Kennedy
Nancy (Webb) Larkins
Phyllis McCants
English McCormick
Ollie Mims
Demetria (Nixon) Moore
Rafiq Morris
Gabriella Neal
Carl Robinson
Deborah Townes-Powell
Shanise Rhoades
Cicely Sampson
Sheila Scott
Gwendolyn Smith
Kevin Sneed
Vera (George) Williams
Vernita (Dodie) Williams
1986
1981
1975
1981
1985
1978
1976
1981
1975
1988
1975
1974
1974
1977
1987
1980
1974
1975
1974
1978
1990
1974
1974
1988
1974
1975
1974
1992
1992
1980
1974
1974
1975
1975
June 14
June 3
June 7
June 29
June 11
June 17
June 18
June 11
June 26
June 20
June 19
June 25
June 12
June 6
June 12
June 17
June 14
June 7
June 25
June 7
June 11
June 3
June 13
June 18
June 25
June 15
June 18
June 28
June 15
June 17
June 5
June 22
June 11
June 12
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Anniversaries
William Bailey
1975
June 18
Calvin Baker
1975
June 13
Corey & Fran Curbeam
1975
June 28
Ella (Edmonds) Curtis
1977
June 6
Joan Thompson-Hill
1978
June 27
Portia & David Sheppard 1979 & 1975 June 16
Vickie Oliver
1975
May 18
31 Years
32 Years
32 Years
25 Years
33 Years
33 years
We also had one alumnus left off of last month’s birthday list.
Deborah Caldwell
1982
May 19
School News
Heritage High & Reach Graduation
Graduation was held on Friday June 1, 2012 for the first graduation of Reach
Partnership School #341. Reach is a 6th thru 12th grade school. Reach had fifty
one graduates at its first graduation. Principal Michael Frederick and Assistant
Principal Rachel Mitchell proudly presented the graduates as they start their post
secondary education to the world. This year’s recipient of the Lake Clifton Alumni
Association scholarship award from Reach is Ms. Nyzia Nichols.
Graduation was held on Saturday June 2, 2012 for Heritage High School’s 7th
graduation. There were over 149 graduates who celebrated the seventh
commencement of Heritage High. Former Principal Karen Lawrence was a
special guest and returned to see her former students graduate. Acting Principal
Stephanie Farmer and her staff were proud sending off their graduates out into
the world. Alumni President Richard McCoy administered the alumni oath to the
graduating class. This year’s recipient of the Lake Clifton Alumni Associations
scholarship award is Sterling Foster.
The LCAA congratulates all graduates as they start their college and work
experiences.
Lake Clifton Complex Athletic Department Sports Banquet
On May 15, 2012, the athletic department under the direction of athletic director
Herman (Tree) Harried recognized our athletes of the Lake Clifton Complex.
Students that attend any of the campus schools are allowed to participate and
play under the “Laker” name. Several of our male and female teams placed well
in various sports throughout the year. Our boy’s basketball teams finished the
year with great records. Our JV team won the city championship and the varsity
team won the state championship. They made our schools and our alumni proud
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of their accomplishments. These young men and women gave their very best
efforts in each sport that they participated in. The LCAA would also like to
recognize several of our alumni who coach our “Laker” athletes. They are:
Joseph Abel
Ronald Boyce
Troy Buckson
Ronald Burley
Martin Church
Steven Hill
James (Money) Monroe
Dwayne Washington
1998
1982
1980
1981
1979
1990
1980
1993
Baseball, Basketball, Football
Football, Lacrosse
Football
Football, Indoor Track, Volleyball
Football, Lacrosse
Baseball, Football, Basketball
Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse
Football
Our coaches encourage all alumni to come during the year and patronize
the athletic games and events.
Alumni Fundraiser
Alumni Fundraiser Day Trip To Atlantic City
The Lake Clifton Alumni Association invites all alumni as well as friends to come
with us as we plan to spend a fun filled day in Atlantic City New Jersey on
Saturday June 30, 2012 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The cost is just $35.00 and a
rebate of $20.00 will be given to all adults. Enjoy a day of shopping, sightseeing
or any other activities that Atlantic City has to offer. Buses will leave from the
corner of Preston and Eden Streets. The LCAA is always looking for ideas for
fundraisers for the association. We welcome your input on any suggestions that
you may have so that we can raise funds to assist the students and staff of today
and the physical campus improvements. For tickets contact Richard McCoy at
443-790-3900 or RMC557@aol.com ASAP. A continental breakfast will be
served. Not responsible for lateness on either end. No refunds.
Reunions
Lake Clifton Class of 1983
The class of 1983 had its first Meet & Greet on June 5th as they start their
preparations for their 30th year reunion next year. Stay tune for their next meeting
or fundraiser. Any classmate interested in assisting the reunion committee can
contact Theresa Graves at gtiny7@aol.com
Class of 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 or 2002
No information received yet
Class of 1998 15th Reunion – Save The Date
The class of 1998 is planning activities for their 15th year reunion. A committee is
being formed to plan this reunion. If you are interested in working on the
committee please contact Misty Wallace at tomistylady80@gmail.com. If any
alumnus that is interested in supplying a quote for any of the following services
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that will be needed for this reunion, you can also contact Misty. Services that will
be needed include catering, photography and DJ services.
Cheryl Pasteur Retirement
On June 1st several alumni attended a retirement party for one educator who
was there at the "Lake" when it opened its doors in 1971. Cheryl Pasteur has
retired after serving students in Baltimore City and Baltimore County for the past
36 years. She truly touched thousands of lives during her tenure as a teacher
and administrator. Many of her colleagues and students who she has impacted
throughout the years turned out at the Marriott Hunt Valley to honor her for her
accomplishments and wish her well during this next chapter of her life. Alumnus
Ovetta Thompson-Moore, Brenda Womack-Mitttnick, Linda Womack, and
Richard McCoy were there to send her off to enjoy her retirement. Thanks Cheryl
for the memories and the impact you made on our lives......
Lucille Brooks Birthday Event
The family of Lucille Marcus Brooks invites alumni and friends to attend her 100 th
Birthday Concert on Saturday July 28, 2012. This event is being held at the
Union Baptist Church which is located at 1219 Druid Hill Avenue Baltimore
Maryland 21217 from 4pm to 8pm. A choir is being formed with students who
were taught by Mrs. Brooks. If you are a former student of Mrs. Brooks, won’t you
consider honoring her by singing for her at her gala. Rehearsals are being held
on Friday June 8, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30 pm and on Saturday July 14, 2012 from
3pm to 5pm at the Union Baptist Church. If you are a former choir member or
know one, would you please pass this information. The goal is to have 100
voices singing for her. Please RSVP to 410-653-1992 or if you have questions on
need additional information contact Rhonda (Jackson) Alexander at 410-9621905.
Theresa Banks Birthday
Mrs. Theresa Banks, former guidance counselor during the seventies will
celebrate her 100th birthday on July 6, 2012. Anyone especially former students
that she assisted can send birthday greetings to her at her home. Her address is
4107 Blagden Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20011
Membership
The LCAA is always looking for all alumni of Lake Clifton, Lake Clifton/Eastern
High School and our new schools Doris Johnson and Heritage High to help build
this organization into one of the strongest in the city. Each person has a talent
and a resource that can be utilized. The monthly meetings are held on the third
Saturday of each month.
Membership
The LCAA offers two types of active memberships. They are:
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1. Active membership - $25.00 yearly renewable annual dues. Active members
are entitled to voting privileges in any organizational matter and are eligible to run
for any elected office.
2. Student membership - $10.00 yearly renewable annual dues. This is for
students seeking an undergraduate degree and Lake Clifton Campus School
graduates under the age of 22 years of age.
Memberships can be purchased at any alumni meeting or fundraiser or mailed to:
The Lake Clifton Alumni Association Inc.
P.O. Box 29136
Baltimore Maryland 21205
Employment/Educational Opportunities
Each month we advertise employment and educational opportunities that may
benefit our alumni as well as their children. We hope that you are able to take
advantage of the opportunities. If you know of opportunities, please let us know.
In today’s economy all leads for employment and scholastic achievement
opportunities are appreciated.
Opportunity For Students
Please register your kids for free bowling ALL summer long AMF bowling is
participating in a Kids Bowl Free event for the summer...If you think your child
may be interested, please go to www.kidsbowlfree.com
Your child will have to pay for their shoe rental which is $3.00 .You will receive
coupons in your email for the free games.
Summer Camp Opportunity
Knox Presbyterian Church 1300 N. Eden Street will be holding a summer camp
for youth- ages 6 thru 11 starting July 2, 2012. The cost is just $75.00 per child
and camp is daily from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Breakfast and lunch are included
daily. There will be plenty of activities including trips for the youth. Contact the
church for additional information at 410-385-0900. Registration hours are 9:00
am – 12 noon daily Monday thru Friday.
Under Armour is Hiring
Under Armour is hiring for 225 positions ranging from re-labeling price tags to
loading trucks. All Line Staffing is in charge of the hiring. Apply in person to All
Line, located at 3531 Washington Blvd, Suite 220, Baltimore, MD 21227. They
are located on bus routes 35, 36 and 77. They are only accepting applications
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm. A Maryland State
issued picture ID or driver’s license is needed along with either a social security
card or birth certificate. For additional information or questions contact:
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Lois M. Ruiz - Manager of Case Management Services
Work Force Solutions a division of Humanim
410-530-5167 www.humanim.com
Arundel Mills Casino Is Hiring
The New Power Plant Live Casino is accepting applications for positions at the
new Arundel Mills Complex. For the list of positions with descriptions visit their
website at http://ppecasinoresortsmd.com/index.cfm?page=jobs
Job Opportunity: Director of Operations
Flagship Education, a fast-growing tutoring and test prep company based in D.C.
and operating in several cities, is looking for a Director of Operations. Joining a
team of smart, driven, and fun people, the Director will manage operations,
tutors, and clients in multiple cities. (The position is located in Washington D.C.)
If interested, please apply at www.flagshiptutors.com/directorapply
Schedule: Average schedule is 20 hours/week. The first week of each month
(when billing occurs) will usually be about 30 hours, but the other weeks are
sufficiently less for an average of 20 hours/week. Most work is self-scheduled,
though the Director will need to be able to take client calls as they come in. Work
can be done from home, though there is a possibility to work from our office.
Salary: This is a salaried position. The salary derives from a base plus
performance bonuses and is determined by skill set and experience. For an
entrepreneurial worker, the job could evolve to have a higher, commission-based
salary. However, the entrepreneurial component is not a requirement.
Responsibilities include: Client care (taking sales calls, discussing academic
options, placing students with tutors, regular follow-up) • Billing (invoicing clients,
managing accounts receivable) • Managing payroll (paying tutors and
employees, managing online invoicing system, issuing 1099s) • IT (managing the
phone system) • HR (finding talent, scheduling interviews, background checks,
contracts, possibly training of tutors) • Taking call (being reasonably available for
calls between 9am and 10pm EST)
An ideal candidate would be: Excellent on the phone • Organized and thorough •
Honest • Fluent with computers (must be able to learn various software
programs) • Quick to learn • Self-motivated • A good and quick writer (for email
communications) • Optimistic
Perks: 1 month vacation • Schedule flexibility • Ability to advance • Autonomy and
support
If interested, please apply at www.flagshiptutors.com/directorapply
For questions: Brendan Snow - bsnow@flagshiptutors.com
18 year old counselor needed for Summer Camp
Seeking one female senior counselor - high school graduate or older
Registration for Camp Kibbutz at Ohev Shalom - The National Synagogue
(located on 16th Street in DC, 1/2 mile from the Silver Spring border) is at a
record high.
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We Need: One Female Senior Counselor - seeking reliable, energetic, team
player who can lead counselors in bunk of Kindergarten and First Graders from
June 25-July 13. Must be over 18, recent high school graduate or older.
If interested (seriously inquiries only), please email Sarah Shapiro, Camp Kibbutz
Director, at OSTNSyouth@gmail.com. To learn more about Camp Kibbutz, check
out our eBrochure at http://www.ostns.org/pdfs/2012CampKibbutzeBrochure.pdf
Chamber Job Summit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold its third annual Jobs Summit 2012 on
Wednesday, June 13th at the Chamber in DC. , The Summit will bring together
governors and thought leaders from across the country to discuss the state of our
nation's job market, outline policies that are needed to generate jobs and
accelerate economic growth, and highlight what policies are working in each
participating governor's state. A central part of the Summit will be the release of
an updated edition of Enterprising States, which will take a comprehensive look
at how states are positioning themselves for economic growth and investing in
the future. The bipartisan Governors' Roundtable will be moderated by Major
Garrett, Congressional Correspondent for the National Journal, following remarks
by Tom Donohue and a research presentation based on the data released in the
Enterprising States study.
Company Seeks Director of Programs (FT)
Traveling Players Ensemble, Inc. has a camp for dedicated teens (ages 10-18) to
perform classical texts in outdoor amphitheaters. Selected as a "Summer School
in the Arts" by the NEA, Traveling Players Ensemble's camp provides intensive
theatre training to small troupes of actors, culminating in backpacking trips to
perform their show, giving teens and pre-teens the experience of wandering
entertainers who carry dinner, tent and props all in their trusty pack. TPE has
performed at The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, Wolf Trap's International
Children's Festival and Colonial Williamsburg.
Director of Programs/Camp Director: works with Founder/Producing Artistic
Director and Associate Artistic Director to plan, implement and manage our
vibrant summer camps, classes, field trips, and special events. Primary duties
include: marketing (attending camp fairs, answering phone/email queries),
scheduling and coordinating (performance tours, festivals, classes, rental
spaces, transportation system), processing registrations (payments,
confirmations, record keeping), supervising camp staff (assisting in hiring,
training), maintaining financial records (paying bills, bookkeeping, reporting to the
board, liaising with the accountant), building relationships (with partnering
organizations, students, families), and facilitating scholarship applications. Other
possible duties, based on applicant's skills and/or interests.
Ideal candidate will have MA in Arts Management; be highly organized,
energetic, able to multi-task, prioritize, initiate and collaborate; have excellent
written and verbal communication skills; have experience in camps/camping;
relish working outdoors; possess a clean driver's license and reliable vehicle; and
have an undaunted spirit, ever-present sense of humor, and a level head in a
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crisis. Bonus points for: a commercial driving license (CDL), knowledge of diesel
mechanics, and experience with camping/backpacking, stage management,
QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Access, and supervising people.
Weekend and evening work is required to fulfill various job duties.
Salary: $28,000-32,000 plus benefits, after successful completion of training
period (June-August)
Starting Date: June 25, 2012 or as soon as possible. On-the-job training period at
decreased pay June through August. Starting in September, this would become a
full-time, salaried position.
How to apply: Email résumé and cover letter to Jeanne Harrison, Producing
Artistic Director: jeharrison@travelingplayers.org. Calls welcome: 703-987-1712.
Alumni Prayer List
We ask that you keep the following alumni in your prayers:
Laverne Allen
1977
Valerie (Taylor) Allen
1975
Bernadette (Fowlkes) Bridges
1974
Lena Cox
1974
Yolanda (Shearn) Dyer
1984
Donna Caldwell-Edwards
1974
Joyce Edwards
1974
Ralph Ferguson
1976
Cynthia (Johnston) Fortune
1975
Miriam (Franklin) Hardy
1975
Jackie (Watson) Jeffries
1975
Gabriella Neal
1974
Demetria Nixon
1974
Clarence (Peanut) Payne
1974
Carmelita Tavers
1978
Greta Veale
1974
The LCAA sends out condolences to former Lake Principal Lisa Tarter for the
loss of her father Murton Hammond.
The LCAA thanks all alumnus who have kept alumnus Valerie Taylor-Allen
(1975) in prayer as she continues to recuperate from surgery. She has made
remarkable progress but continues to need your prayers. She thanks those who
are keeping her in prayer.
The family of Avis Johnson-Shivers (1975) thanks the “Laker” alumni and class of
1975 classmates that supported them during Avis’s services. Alumni president
had Avis’s classmates stand in support of her during the funeral service.
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Loss In The Laker Alumni Family – Class of 1981
The LCAA sends out condolences to the family of Debbie Miskel. Debbie was a
graduate of the class of 1981 and passed away on May 12.
Special Prayer For Our Military Alumni
We have now added to our monthly prayer list alumni that are serving in our
military. If you know of any alumnus or the child of an alumnus, let us know.
Joseph Burley
2002
Serving in Afghanistan
Upcoming Meetings
June General Meeting – will be held this Saturday June 16th from 5:00 pm to
6:00 pm at the Reach Partnership School at the Lake Clifton Campus.
Refreshments will be served.
July General Meeting – there will be no meeting in July. The association will
be on vacation that month which will allow members to enjoy time with their
families. The monthly meeting will start with the August 2012 meeting.
Meetings are open to alumni of all graduating years of Lake Clifton, Lake
Clifton/Eastern High School, Doris Johnson, Heritage High Schools and Reach
Partnership, as well as teachers and staff persons. Spouses and children are
also always welcome. As the LCAA continues to grow, we need your help. We
have many committees that are in need of help. We need your talent and
resources to continue to make a difference in the fight to save our school and
help its students of today. As the association grows it also continues to try
assisting individual class years as they plan and organize reunions.
Next Month’s Birthday List
If we do not have your birthday or anniversary in the database and you would like
it listed in our monthly announcements, please submit it to Richard McCoy @
RMC557@aol.com The same applies if you have someone that you would like
placed on our prayer list. If you are changing your e-mail address, please make
sure that you notify us. Each month we lose alumni because they do not provide
a new address.
Richard McCoy – President
The Lake Clifton Alumni Association Inc.
The Lake Clifton Alumni Association
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