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February 2016
Ray Banks, The Negro League Goodwill Ambassador
This is the title he lives by. If you have
heard him speak, you know he feels in his
heart that he embodies the greatest part
of the history and legacy of the Negro
Leagues. He has dedicated his present
and his future to telling the stories of the
many pioneers of this wonderful sport.
Through his extensive collection of a
treasure of relics from a bygone era, Ray
lives and re-lives the hundreds of untold
historic events that lay the grounds for
baseball today.
For a number of years, the 69-year-old
Banks has diligently acquired a tremendous collection of Negro Leagues baseball memorabilia. It never entered his
mind to line his pockets selling off pieces. As valuable as the items may be, he
just wants to be able to “show and tell”
all that he can to any and everyone who
will listen. He feels compelled to share
the history of the players who played for
the love of the game.
Since joining with his buddy, Bert
Simmons back in the late 80’s, going
from place to place to setup the displays, he knew something might come of
this. The photos, autographed baseballs,
bats, parts of old uniforms, relics of old
equipment, and all sorts of other items
were loaded into his van and he and Bert
would go almost anyplace, especially
schools and churches and tell the stories.
Bert, being a former player with the BalRay Banks with one of the Hubert Simmons life size displays he takes to various venues as
part of his traveling exhibits.
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The DMV Warriors are Uniting the Woodlawn Community One Game at a Time
By James Hippolyte
The American Basketball Association
is composed of former NBA, NCAA Division I and II, McDonald’s All American, and International basketball players
who play on teams across the country.
These ABA teams compete every week,
night in and night out, in hopes to hold
the prestigious best team in the country
trophy by the season’s end. The ABA’s
DMV Warriors are just as serious about
winning a championship as they are
about winning the hearts of the people in
the Woodlawn community. The Warriors
are currently in first place in the north
1st division and ranked 8th in the country.
To look through a lens, the Warriors’ are
off to a remarkable start under the guise
of Coach Kevin English and leadership
of current owner, Andre Vaughn. As remarkable as it seems let’s take a step back
and see how this organization became
the Warriors they are today.
The DMV Kings, as they were known
in 2014-15, was in need of sponsorships,
so Vaughn, who owned a beverage company at the time, took the initiative to
make a sponsorship deal with the owner of the Kings -- which led to Vaughn
positioning himself as Co-Owner. After several months the Kings were up
for sale and Vaughn was presented with
the opportunity to take full ownership
of the organization, and mold it to what
he knew it had the potential to be. Andre Vaughn isn’t a small player in the industry. Having quite the resume as one
of the top multi-level marketers in the
country, he’s earned millions in his field
of expertise. Vaughn isn’t a conventional
owner, either. Vaughn can always be seen
courtside each game at Woodlawn High
School engaging with players, coaches,
and colleagues alike-- in a crisp tailored
suit. Vaughn believes energy is a key component for success, and winning, is a lifestyle. Running a professional sports team
takes much dedication and commitment.
Vaughn says, “It’s a challenge to put the
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INSIDE
On Family and Careers............... 2
Church News................................ 3
Bible Points................................... 4
Woodlawn Seniors...................... 5
Malaika Cooper............................ 7
Halloween Christmas Party........ 9
School News .........................12-14
Million Man March
6
Athlete of the Month
10
Aspiring Leader
14
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De Jackson
On Family
and Careers
The Heart of It All
February includes two well-known observances of the heart: Valentine’s Day
and American Heart Health. These commemorations are enhanced by “all things
red”. This exuberant burst of color awakens our visual consciousness, our minds
and maybe even our spirits. So, what does
the heart have to do with your career? Just
hang in there with me family. I am going
to make some sense of my ramblings.
First, we are born and taught to love one
another. Treat others as we would want
to be treated. Ah yes, the Golden Rule.
Everyone knows about it and feels it’s the
right way to live. But allowing our hearts
to feel, act and react, can be challenging
sometimes. When you practice giving
and sharing (those kindergarten rules)
you are on your way to building strong
communication skills. Caring about others usually entails some form of dialogue.
As we improve our skills, better speakers,
team players, leaders and employees are
born. Beginning with simple gestures
involving the heart can advance people
to higher levels of achievement. Real-
izing that others around you can bring
positive feelings to your life might cause
your heart to reach out and do the same.
Hence, you have the potential to become
a better worker, employee, etc.
The heart wants what it wants. When I
was younger, I used to hear that comment
and very seldom gave it much credence.
However, many years later, I realized that
following your heart and striving to identify a career you loved became very important. A very good book was written
entitled, “Do What You Love, The Money
Will Follow”, says it all. I was blessed to
have a career I loved and I am a witness,
the money became less important than
my purpose to help others.
So my family, I hope I have accomplished my goal of helping you to think
with your heart sometimes when planning your future. Add mentoring, common sense, communication and prayer.
These tips can help you discover your
purpose and then live life abundantly.
Stay warm and love one another.
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• Woodholme Medical Center
• Bank of America in Woodlawn
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Road
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surrounding communities
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February 2016
“And looking
up to heaven,
he sighed, and
saith unto him,
T
The Woodlawn Villager
EPHPHATHA
his is an announcement of a series
of tracts which pertain to a wide
variety of topics, each of which is
based in the natural sciences and linked
to the Holy Scripture. The title chosen for
this series of tracts is “EPHPHATHA”, a
word used by Jesus and found in Mark
7:34. There is an action leading up to
this verse in which a man who was deaf
and who had an impediment of speech
being brought to Jesus to be healed. As
the story goes, Jesus took the man aside
from the crowd so that they could be in
private. There in private, Jesus, put his
fingers into the man’s ears then spat and
touched the man’s tongue. In the process
of doing these things, Jesus looked up to
heaven, sighed, and said unto man, “EPHPHATHA” which means “Be open”. Mark
7:34 The pronunciation is “EFFATHUH”.
I chose “EPHPHATHA” as the title of
these writings because their contents
will require the readers to “be open”.
The ideas presented will require an open
mind and will hopefully open the eyes
of those who venture into this new territory linking science and the Bible. Section I., will bear the subtitle, “The BIBLE
SPEAKS; SCIENCE ECHOES”.
Section I. will include topics from the
RAY BANKS
wanted him to come out to their facility, he would accommodate them. His
popularity grew and grew. But soon, he
would have to miss his main friend and
compatriot. Bert Simmons passed in July
of 2009. Ray promised that he would
continue to dedicate his energies in the
name of Bert Simmons to the story of the
Negro Leagues. He was constantly contacted by people who told about a friend
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timore Elite Giants helped to authenticate the tales they were telling.
For several years, Ray and Bert continued traveling about, meeting fans,
sharing stories, and exhibiting their collection. Finally, it became obvious that
they needed a place
to store their materials and allow their
growing
supporters
to come out and visit
them and that is when
they got the idea to
establish a non-profit organization with
a Board of Directors
that would provide a
structure that could
lead to a solid foundation for the beginnings
of a museum to house
this extensive collecRay Banks, Negro League Baseball Goodwill Ambassador, Kevin
tion where it could be
Kamenetz, Baltimore County Executive, Audrey Simmons, Execuviewed all together. tive Director of Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro League
Ray, Bert, and Bert’s Baseball at the Ribbon Cutting on March 27, 2014 at the New
wife formed the Hu- Museum in the Owning’s Mill Branch Library.
bert V. Simmons Negro Leagues Museum,
or relative who once played with the NeInc. in the year 2008. It was incorpo- gro Leagues.
rated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitaHistory tells us that many Negro
ble organization. Shortly thereafter, the League players finally got to play for Macongregation of Lochearn Presbyterian jor League Baseball teams after Jackie
Church, where Bert and his wife were Robinson broke the MLB color barrier in
members welcomed the organization to 1947. But, we know that there were many
bring their exhibits into the unused low- exceptional Black ballplayers who never
er level of a school building adjacent to got the chance because of their race. Bert
the church. It was an ideal arrangement Simmons was one of those. When he
and it was there that their following in- was 84 years old, he believed that he was
creased to the extent that they were able the last living member of the old Elite
to open and conduct a free summer Giants, a team in the Negro Leagues that
baseball camp for kids.
was formed in 1920 and played in BaltiEven so, Ray continued to accept in- more from 1938 to 1950. He grew up in
vitations to take parts of his collection Tarboro, North Carolina and played for
to various venues and entertain visitors. the Greensboro Redwings and the AsheYou see, Ray did not know how to say
“NO” and if any group of individuals
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that is, Be opened.”
biological and physical sciences. These
include, but not limited to: physics,
chemistry, astronomy, geology, embryology, and meteorology. The link between
Science and the Bible is to be expected
when one considers that God created
man and the Universe. Science is all we
call a collection of organized and categorized facts based on man, using his
five senses given to him by God, gleaned
from Creation. God instructed man to
be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and
subdue it. (Genesis 1:28) This subduing
involves the acquisition of knowledge
of that which is to be “subdued”. These
—Mark 7:34
writings will take the reader into new
vistas, and with that being so, it is anticipated that there might be those who will
challenge the accusation, “you have gone
too far!” To such individuals, I will let
the Bible speak.
THE SECRET THINGS BELONG TO
THE LORD OUR GOD;
BUT THE THINGS THAT ARE
REVEALED BELONG TO US
AND TO OUR CHILDREN.
(Deuteronomy 29:29)
TO BE CONTINUED IN THE MARCH
2016 ISSUE
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Portrayal of African
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February 2016
Bible Points
By Pastor Chuck Brooks
My wife and I have been married for
over 35 years. Some who look at us may
think that we have one of those storybook marriages. Whatever they see, is in
my opinion, the grace of God in action.
Debbie and I were both raised in broken and dysfunctional homes and as a
result were both “damaged goods” when
we got married…broken physically and
broken emotionally. On the bright side,
we both had recently come to know Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior who
specializes in putting broken lives back
together.
We shacked up a few months before
we got married. I just showed up one
day with my toothbrush and the rest is
history.
Keeping Love Alive
Let me be transparent with you. If we
would have known then what we know
now concerning the destructive seeds
that are planted when couples shack up,
we would never let this happen. You see,
it is difficult to “keep love alive” in a relationship if you are not doing it God’s way.
In chapter 13, verse 4 of the New Testament book called Hebrews, we find these
words, “Marriage is honorable among all,
and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and
adulterers God will judge.” This is telling
us that God, who is the Architect of marriage, wants to bless the marriage relationship, but He will also judge all sexual
activity outside of the marriage union.
You see, the Bible is our “blueprint”
for marriage, instructing us how to keep
love alive.
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marriage? Here are some principals
from the Bible that will help husbands
and wives to do just that:
(1) Husbands: Your wife needs to be
nurtured and cherished by you.
She needs to communicate with you.
She needs you to be someone who she
can talk with. Next to your relationship
with God, she wants to feel as if she has
first place in your life. The wife needs to
be cherished and nurtured…“Place me
like a seal over your heart, like a seal on
your arm; for love is as strong as death, its
jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns
like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.”
(Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV)
The seal was commonly a sign of ownership and an indication of great value.
Shulamite, Solomon’s bride, asks to be a
seal on her husband’s heart because in
being near his heart (the source of his
affection) she felt secure in his love. She
asked to be a seal upon his arm because
she felt secure in his strength to encircle
and protect her.
(2) Husbands, generally speaking, the
wife needs to communicate; she needs to
have the freedom to talk with you…”
On five occasions King Solomon refers
to the Shulamite as his sister, “You have
ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse;
You have ravished my heart With one look
of your eyes, With one link of your necklace.” (Song of Solomon 4:9 NKJV) The
word “sister” was an affectionate term for
one’s wife found in ancient Near Eastern
love poetry, emphasizing closeness in the
relationship. “Behold, you are fair, my
love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s
eyes.” (Song of Solomon 1:15 NKJV)
The expression “my love” can also
be translated, “my companion” or “my
friend.” In other words, the Bible is
teaching husbands and wives to work on
being friends. Solomon’s wife says of her
husband, “His mouth is most sweet, Yes,
he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved,
And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!” (Song of Solomon 5:16 NKJV)
One thing that jumps out at me from
this book is that Solomon and his bride
the Shulamite, were friends. I don’t care
what Hollywood says, you’ve got to be
friends before you are lovers. If you are
not friends you are just lusters.
(3) Wives: The husband needs physical intimacy. Wives, if you were asked,
“What is the #1 need of a man?” The top
rated answer given by men is sex. When
it comes to sex, generally speaking, the
husband is the initiator, but there are
times when the wife should initiate lovemaking. This is the point in chapter 7 of
the Song of Solomon where Solomon’s
wife says: “I am my beloved’s, And his desire is toward me. Come, my beloved, Let
us go forth to the field; Let us lodge in the
villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see if the vine has budded,
Whether the grape blossoms are open,
And the pomegranates are in bloom. There
I will give you my love.” (Song of Solomon
7:10-12 NKJV)
Here Solomon’s wife takes the initiative in lovemaking and I don’t think I
need to elaborate.
(4) Wives, your husband needs to be admired and respected. In 5:9, the daughters of Jerusalem (Shulamite’s girlfriends)
ask her, “What makes your beloved better than the other beloveds?” Shulamite
answers: My beloved is white and ruddy,
Chief among ten thousand. His head is
like the finest gold; His locks are wavy,
And black as a raven. His eyes are like
doves By the rivers of waters, Washed with
milk, And fitly set. His cheeks are like a
bed of spices, Banks of scented herbs. His
lips are lilies, Dripping liquid myrrh. His
hands are rods of gold Set with beryl. His
body is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires.
His legs are pillars of marble Set on bases
of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, Excellent as the cedars. (Song 5:1015 NKJV)
In other words, “He is the best of the
best.” This is not just love in its infancy—this is not “love at first sight.” This is
more than a “Child, don’t he look fine!!!”
Though Solomon’s wife focuses on the
physical and the external, she accomplishes exactly what a husband needs.
Wives, your husband needs your affirmation. He flourishes as you build him
up. This is illustrated in the words of the
song My Guy sung by Mary Wells: “As
a matter of opinion I think he’s tops, My
opinion is he’s the cream of the crop…”
Husband, your wife needs to be nurtured and cherished. She needs to communicate. She needs you to be someone
she can talk to. She needs you to make
her feel secure. Wife, your husband
needs physical intimacy, a.k.a, “sex”! He
needs to be admired and respected—this
is what the Bible calls reverence and respect.
Much of the Bible Points material comes
from the sermons of Pastor Chuck Brooks
who serves as pastor-teacher of GraceWay
Church, 2001 North Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD. You can listen to or download many of Chuck’s sermons at www.
mygraceway.org or keep up with the
events sponsored by GraceWay on our
Facebook page.
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What’s Happening...
at the Woodlawn
Senior Center
Woodlawn Senior Center Calendar of Events for February 2016
By Delores Douglass
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Thursday, February 4 – Mortgage
Protection
Tuesday, February 9 – Let’s talk Immunizations
Friday, February 12 - Pre-Valentine’s
Day Celebration
Tuesday, February 16 – Falls, Risks,
Transferring
Thursday, February 18 –Better Balance
Tuesday, February 23 – Memory and
Aging
Wednesday, February 24 – Shopping
Shuttle
Thursday, February 25 – Health Eligibility
Travel Opportunities:
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Friday, February 12- Baltimore Theater Project, “The Meeting” Transportation, Ticket, and Lunch included in price.
Thursday, April 7 – “Tribute to
James Brown”, at Ace in the Hole, in
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Brownstone, New Jersey. Transportation, Show, gratuity, and snacks
included in price.
October 9 -15 - Biloxi Mississippi
and New Orleans Casino Fun.
April 16-23, 2017 – Carnival Cruise
from Baltimore. Do not be left out.
Get your passport early.
WSC offers ongoing activities and
classes that provide healthy alternatives
to improve and enhance senior daily life:
• Weekly: Acrylic Painting, Aerobics,
Cognitive/Chair based Exercise,
Decorating for Fun, Eating Together Program, Line Dancing, Pinochle, Piano Lessons, Sign Language,
Spanish Class, Tai Chi, Walking for
Wellness and others.
• Bi-Weekly: Brain-Exercise, and
Bingo.
• Monthly: Blood Pressure Screening, Shopping Shuttle, WSC Literary
Book Club (February’s reading- Ultimate Betrayal by Author Kimberla
Roby.
Community Leaders “Meet & Greet” With Our Local Politicians
On Friday, January 8th, 2016, District 44-B
Democratic Club held a Community Leaders Meet & Greet for Our Local Politicians at
Monaghan’s Pub in Woodlawn. The topic of
discussion was “2016 Maryland State & Baltimore County Legislative Agenda and Updates”. I must say “members of District 44-B
Democratic Club did a tremendous job of
getting community leaders out on a Friday
night”. I estimate there were 50 or more communities leaders present. The following community leaders present at this event were the
following:
Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
Delegate Charles Sydnor
Delegate Pat Young
Councilman Julian Jones - 4th District
Councilman Tom Quirk - 1st District, represented by Margaret Stokes
Maryland Central Committee Member
Bishop Barry Chapman
Maryland Central Committee Member
Nayna Philipsen
Former Delegate Emmett Burns
Former Councilman - 4th District Ken
Oliver
and a host of various leader from the surrounding communities along with members of District 44-B Democratic Club.
Please stop by the Woodlawn Senior
Center at 2120 Gwynn Oak Ave. or call
410-887-6887 for more detailed informa-
tion or confirmation of date and times.
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Million Man March
February 2016
Aaron Barnett, Executive Director of R-BLOCK Inc. along with Mentees and Mentors from various organizations in Baltimore travel to Washington DC
for the 20th Anniversary of The Million Man March on October 10, 2015.
February 2016
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Malaika Tamu Cooper
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Winner of the Golden Scissors Award
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ust call her the “Oprah”
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Malaika Tamu Cooper a
native of Balti- more, Maryland and a pioneer trend
set- ter in her industry is a
Natural Hair Care Master/
Entrepreneur
Advocate.
Winner of the National
Golden Scissors award for
three (3) consecutive years,
she is also affectionately
known by many as the “LOC MAMA”.
Her resume includes Founder, owner
and operator of Dreadz N Headz Natural hair care center, Founder of the 15
stop tour, Evolution tours, Founder of the
8 stop Exodus tours, founder of Happy
Nappy day, founder of Poets in the park,
founder of Authentic hair care styling
system, and Authentic Hair care international styling team
Founder of the Baltimore Natural Hair
Care Expos, Poets N’ The Park/Happy
Nappy Day held annually, Malaika has
served a plethora of clients that include
people and places in Paris, French West
Indies and Tunisia (North Africa). She
has taught and empowered many women
locally and across the Diaspora. Through
her quintessential motivation, many of
these women are now proud business
owners in the natural hair care industry.
She states “it has always been my ministry to educate people about their natural hair, its beauty, significance, and bring
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body and soul.” Ultimately empowering
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Gods’ will it is Malaika’s way!
Malaika has 25 years of professional
natural hair care expertise. Dedicated to
learning and teaching innovative techniques for natural hair, she has developed
several natural hair care techniques to
help sistah’s and brotha’s nurture and restore their hair to its natural state.
She has reached judge status and has
judged 90% of the natural hair care event
competitions across the country and internationally. Her clientele includes but
not limited to, recording artist Wyclef
Jean, Snoop Dawg, baseball player Mannie Ramirez, Maryland’s’ Congressmen/
woman, members of City Council, and
a host of local artists. Also, Baltimore
Ravens, Torrey Smith, in a commercial
filmed on location at the Dreadz n Headz
salon in Woodlawn, with Malaika Cooper.
She is on the NFL website as the Stylist to
go to when they are in Baltimore. These
are just a few of her accomplishments
Epworth United
Methodist Chapel
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The Fishes & Loaves Ministry of Epworth Chapel
invites the community to a free meal and a bag of canned food
to take home on the 4th Thursday of the month! Beginning on
Thursday, January 28th; 5-7PM; Fellowship Hall (parking lot
entrance)
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Gatherings for your mind, body and soul
held weekly, and you are invited:
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Sunday Worship Hour 9:30 AM • Sunday School (for all young people) 10:00 AM
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DMV WARRIORS
Continued from page 1
right product on the court, [and] making
sure fans want to come back while managing the brand and the team.” His day to
day task consist of managing the entire
organization’s payroll and searching for
talent to market players to the next level,
all the while pursuing several other business endeavors. With the DMV Warriors,
Vaughn has put together a successful
cast of front office professionals who are
stellar individuals in their own right, and
collectively form a dynamic organization.
Vaughn says, “through it all the great attitudes displayed by the front office and
players have helped tremendously.” President Donte Dudley comes from twenty
years of sales and marketing experience
within the entertainment industry. Dudley says, “Andre and I have been friends
for over twenty years. We call ourselves
Batman and Robin, depending on the
situation determines whose Batman and
Robin. This element is essential to how
we see business, and the team.” Executive
Vice President Frank Jones comes from
fifteen years of experience in operations
and property management, and specializes in the management of various malls
throughout the country. Jones says, “Being part of the Warriors’ organization
keeps my passion of the game alive. I
have a sense of fulfillment knowing the
people around me share the same vision
of winning.” Jones day to day roll consists
of building the business component of
the organization. Jones says, “You have
to have relationships within the business
community, and to mirror those relationships with the Warriors, is key.” Rounding out the front office is Vice President
of Operations Derric Vincent, Director
of Player Operations Eric Rymes, Director of Operations Karon Pretty, General Manager Anton Jenifer, Head Coach
Kevin English, and Assistant Coaches
Eric King and Darrin Baker.
The organization is built on a circle of
trust where mediocrity is never accepted--from the front office, to each individual player. It can be challenging for a
player to adjust to the Coaches demands,
because each player is coming into the
organization with their own mindsets,
differing environments, and varying levels of play. A hometown native perennial
guard for the Warriors, Terry Hosley says,
“Playing for the Warriors keeps your
career alive, and gives you a chance to
make it to the next level. I love my teammates and the organization as a whole.
They are very professional. …Playing for
the Warriors gives me a chance to play in
front of my family and friends on a regular basis and their support gives me an
edge. Not too many players have this opportunity. Playing here is like a local NBA
family with good vibes and energy.”
Although this is the Warriors first year
in action, the team has already created
quite a buzz around town --from their
rim-rocking dunks, to their stifling defensive performances against the top
teams around the league. On any given
night, one out of seven players can lead
the team in scoring because the Warriors
emphasis is based on defense, and the notion that no one person is bigger than the
team. Though the Warriors buzz is growing, the team has yet to fill all seats during
every performance. Vaughn and Dudley
refuse to make excuses regarding how to
fill the seats; instead they are creating innovative ways to get the Woodlawn community involved in supporting the team.
The Warriors key components include
establishing their organization as a hub
for players to land opportunities in other
leagues around the globe and in the NBA,
DMV Warriors Owner, Andre Vaughn and Vice President of
Operations, Derric Vicent
while striving to strengthen their homebase community through events directly
geared toward improving financial literacy and community responsibility. The
team players and staff visit several area
high schools during the American Education Month to speak on the importance
of education and making sound life decisions. The organization also sponsored
a coat drive during the Christmas holiday, feed the homeless, and encourage
family night were kids are welcome to
attend games free of charge. On any given
night you can find notable celebrities like
Steve Francis (formerly) of the Houston
DMV Warriors Owner, Andre Vaughn and President, Donte
Dudley
Rockets, Everest Burns of the Sacramento Kings, Keion Carpenter of the Atlanta
Falcons, and Baltimore recording artist
Bossman enjoying the Warriors gametime action at Woodlawn High School.
The DMV Warriors are becoming the
face of the Woodlawn community one
game at a time by providing a positive
outlet and a family oriented environment
for everyone to enjoy. Vaughn says, “A
family that plays together, stays together.”
For upcoming home games at Woodlawn High School go to www.dmvwarriors.net
Brian Smite running the offense
February 2016
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Halloween Soirée is really Annual Christmas Party
Once again a group of retired SSA
ladies and friends gathered on Saturday December 12th at Ginnie Creek’s
for her 19th Annual Ladies only Christmas party. Summoned to materialize
with Ouija board invitations, they arrived dressed in Halloween finery to
celebrate the approaching Christmas
holidays. Each year there is a different
theme.
Karlyn Kolodzieski (KK), a co-hostess, distributed black cat name tags to
the ladies as they arrived and later handled the gift exchange.
The menu consists of many old favorites collected over the years from in
house SSA parties. Ginnie says “There
are some things I have to make; Bour-
L-R, Audrey Davis-El, Pat Lewis, Pat Quinn
Alexia Newsome
Dorsey Bowen
Jamie Kean
Rona Demb
eries like Patesier Poupon. My sister,
Pat Lewis and a good friend Michelle
Moore help with cooking Friday and
the set up Saturday. A new hit this
year was the, Spicy Creole Shrimp Dip, a recipe
currently circulating on
social media. ”
Prizes awarded for best
costumes went to; Dana
Cheeks (Hip Hop Mrs.
Claus), Alexia Newsom
(Ghost of Christmas
Past), Tyrese Rice (Nun),
Dorsey Bowen (Christmas Witch) and Charlene
Heimberg (Elf).
This year the trivia
contest tested the ladies
knowledge of phobias.
For example, number 8
Tyrese Rice & Dana Cheeks
was
“Omphalophobia”
bon Dogs, Deviled eggs, Valerie Howe’s
Tomato Tart, Frank Sigwart’s Phamous
Pickles and Hawaiian Slush Punch. I
also like to serve mini bite size desserts
from local bak-
Ginnie Creek &
Sheila Burnett
with the clue,
“Yours is full of lint if you’re afraid of
it.” Of course, the answer is you have
a fear of belly buttons. It was a hoot
trying to pronounce the names. Prizes went to those with the most correct
answers.
Other attendees this year were Janice
Gaskins, Sheila Burnett, Peggy Lewis, Pat Jones, Pat Quinn, Rona Demb,
Audrey Davis-El, Jamie Kean, Kathleen McDonald and Sharla and Shayla
Moore who traveled from Church Hill
Md.
It’s always like old home week. The
conversation starts when the ladies arrive at noon and doesn’t stop. Most haven’t seen each other since last year and
they need to catch up on what’s been
happening. The party favor this year
was a Halloween treat bag filled with
chocolates, mints and other goodies.
RAY BANKS
Continued from page 3
ville Blues of the Negro Southern League.
In fact, he played for those teams while
still in school at North Carolina A&T. He
had a 35-7 career won-lost record, won
three conference titles and was all-conference twice. In 1978, he was inducted
into the North Carolina A&T sports hall
of fame. Simmons was a great pitcher and had a notable career doing what
he loved and when he hooked up with
Ray Banks, he knew he wouldn’t know a
better advocate for the sport. Ray promised to keep Bert’s memory alive. “I said,
‘I’m going to keep your husband’s legacy
alive,’” and he soon realized he should
Ray Banks with Kevin Kamenetz, Baltimore County Executive
honor more than just one Negro League
player. “So that’s when I titled myself the
Negro League Goodwill Ambassador.”
Banks is a lifelong baseball enthusiast. A
former Dunbar High School player, he
dreamed of playing
in the big leagues
until he went to
work for the Mass
Transit Administration where he
completed 35 years.
Ray’s dedication
and commitment
to the formation of
a premier museum
in Baltimore County led to his taking
advantage of the
Ray Banks share his knowledge of the history of the Negro Baseball museum’s estabLeague with students
Hubert “Bert” Simmons poses with student ballplayers in front of
the Museum exhibits.
lishment of a relationship with Baltimore
County. In November 2013, Baltimore
County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced that the county would provide a
permanent home for the museum within
the Baltimore County Library and contribute $125,000 toward obtaining showcases and exhibits for the museum. On
March 27, 2014, Bert Simmons’ dream
became a reality with a bona fide, professionally designed museum. The Hubert
V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues
Baseball is located on floors one through
three of the building in the Owings Mills
Branch. The displays highlight the rich
history of the Negro Leagues through
photographs, graphic panels, artifacts
and memorabilia of both Maryland and
the U.S. Negro Leagues. The museum is
free to the public and open during the
same hours as the library. Ray continues his efforts to bring public attention to the museum and has embarked on another endeavor destined to
bring national focus on the legacy of the
Negro leagues. Starting in April, Ray and
a contingent of “over 65” senior men soft
ballplayers will launch a series of tournaments across the nation in the style of
the old-fashioned barnstorming. A main
feature will be their decorative uniforms
and Ray will be sure to have the name of
the museum emblazoned on the jerseys.
He plans to setup his exhibits wherever
the team travels, making sure to bring to
life the stories of the Negro Leagues.
Just leave it to Ray to come up with
something unique, attention getting and
absolutely certain to assure support for
the museum.
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February 2016
Woodlawn Villager
Featured
Athlete of the Month
Woodlawn Villager Salutes Sharon Dorsey on
Being Named Featured Athlete of the Month
Sharon Dorsey is the featured scholar
athlete of the month for the Woodlawn
Villager.
Ms. Dorsey is a 2014 alumna of Western School of Technology and Environmental Science (WSTES) located in Catonsville, Maryland. As an accomplished
athlete, Dorsey received several recognitions. The Woodlawn, Maryland native
was named the All-County, All-Metro,
and the Baltimore Sun Athlete of the Year.
Standing at 5’3”, Dorsey was the 2014
Indoor Maryland Public Secondary
School Athletic Association (MPSSAA)
1A/2A State Champion in the 300 meters and 500 meters. Dorsey was also the
Outdoor MPSSAA 2A State Champion
in the 200 meters and 400 meters.
Ms. Dorsey now attends George Mason University (GMU) located in Fairfax, Virginia. She earned a full athletic
track and field scholarship. With a 3.91
cumulative GPA, Dorsey has been on
the Dean’s list every semester since she
enrolled at the university. Dorsey has
earned the distinction of being named a
provost scholar, GMU. She is the third
African -American woman to be named
among the academically elite group.
During her freshman year, Sharon
helped lead GMU’s track and field team
to an Outdoor Atlantic 10 Title as a
member of the 4x400 meter relay. The
team finished in second place.
Dorsey excels in academics and athletics. She completed half of her sopho-
more year at GMU. Ms. Dorsey participated in the Great Dane Classic in Staten
Island, New York on Saturday, January
16, 2016. She won the College Girls 500
meters in a time of 1.14.22.
The Woodlawn Villager spoke with
Sharon at the meet to find out, “What
was the biggest transition from high
school to college?” “The competition is
far greater in college than it is in high
school,” she said. Sharon’s athletic goal
for 2016 is to qualify for the Outdoor
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Regional Championship in June.
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Highlighted Events at Baltimore
Public County Library Branches
Randallstown Branch Programs
In February, the Randallstown Branch will host a
monthlong celebration of African American heritage.
African American Doll Exhibit
Saturday, February 13, 2016, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
All ages (children under 8 with adult)
Enjoy a display of African American dolls. Presented
by the Charm City Doll Club.
Dance Like Misty Copeland
Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 4:00 PM
School age
Listen to stories about ballet, create a tutu and dance
like your favorite ballerina. Presented by the Reginald
F. Lewis Museum. Registration required.
Meet the Author: Louis Diggs
Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 6:30 PM
Adult
Local historian Louis Diggs discusses the contributions of African American men from Baltimore County
during the Civil War and World War I.
Meet the Author: Jerdine Nolen
Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 4:00 PM
All ages (children under 8 with adult)
Meet children’s author Jerdine Nolen as she reads
from her picture books.
African American Folk Music: Davonna Rowe
Thursday, February 18, 6:30 PM
All ages (children under 8 with adult)
History comes alive with this interactive performance
of African American folk songs and music.
(www.bcpl.info) for titles and times.
A traveling banner exhibit from the Reginald F. Lewis
Museum will also be on display all month. One Night
in ‘64 highlights African American voices and television in the Civil Rights era.
Owings Mills Branch Programs
Light-Up Valentines
2/13/2016
2:00 PM
Create a light-up valentine, using a battery and LED
light, for someone special in your life. Ages 8 to 14.
Registration required.
Songs of Africa
2/20/2016
2:00 PM
The Game Songs, Story Songs and Recreational Songs
of Ghana and Zimbabwe are explored as students take
part in the music, songs and games of Africa.
Dance for Fun and Fitness
2/27/2016
11:00 AM
Join Baltimore-based dance company The Collective for
a fun-filled class that will get you moving and grooving
to the beat of the music. Bring a friend/family member
or take time for yourself as you “get happy” moving
your body and warming your soul through dance!
Catonsville Branch Programs
Meet the Author: T. Styles
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 PM
Adult
Urban fiction author and owner of Cartel Publications,
T. Styles talks about her books and the publishing
process, followed by book sales and signings.
Bad Movie Night
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Adult
If you love movies that are so bad they’re good, join
us for this Mystery Science Theater 3000-inspired
night of entertainment. Snacks will be provided but
bring your own snark. Contact the branch for more
information about the feature film.
In addition to these events, the library will be screening a Spike Lee film series, a kids’ film series, and an
African American classic film series. Please call the
branch (410-887-0770) or visit the library’s website
Harry Potter Book Night
Thursday, February 4, 2016
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
All Ages
We invite fans to celebrate this magical series alongside new readers who are just discovering it. Feel free
to attend as a wizard or a muggle and take part in
enchanted games, crafts and snacks.
Indie Lens - The Black Panthers: Vanguards of the
Revolution
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Adult
A new revolutionary culture emerged in the turbulent 1960s, and the Black Panther Party was at the
vanguard. Weaving together a treasure trove of rare
footage with the voices of a diverse group of people
who were there, Stanley Nelson tells the vibrant story
of a pivotal movement that feels timely all over again.
Woodlawn Branch Programs
Black History LIVE with Culture Queen
2/20/2016
2:00 PM
Black history is world history, and Culture Queen
sure knows how to make it fantastically fun. Culture
Queen, an award-winning teaching artist, engages
your royal children in motivating music, marvelous
movement and super storytelling activities inspired by
the kings and queens of black history.
* Woodlawn Meeting Room
Sensory Story Time
2/24/2016
10:30 AM
This inclusive program welcomes children of all
abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.
* Woodlawn Meeting Room
Power of Words
2/27/2016
10:00 AM
Celebrate Black History Month as we read passages
from Frederick Douglass’ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Sign up to read in
the branch for 15 minutes throughout the day.
Public Service Area
Baltimore County Public Library Current Top Circulating Titles
Top Circulating Titles December 2015
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Go Set a Watchman
Lee, Harper
All Dressed in Whiite
Clark, Mary Higgins
The Crossing
Connelly, Michael
Murder House
Patterson, James
Depraved Heart: A Kay Scarpetta Novel
Cornwell, Patricia
6.
Tricky Twenty-Two
Evanovich, Janet
7. Alert
Patterson, James
8. Make Me: A Jack Reacher Novel
Child, Lee
9. See Me
Sparks, Nicholas
10. Friction
Brown, Sandra
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Brought to you by FHS Science
National Honor Society...
STEM NIGHT
(Science Technology Engineering Mathematics)
Franklin High School’s
Students of the Month
by Kelly Boyd
Franklin High School’s Students of the Month were honored at a celebration breakfast on Friday, January 8, 2016, in the FHS Library. Teachers nominate exceptional
students to receive this award; and their families were invited to a breakfast with
teachers and administrators.
Back Row: Principal Patrick McCusker, Elijah Solomon, Daniel Ginsburg, Sarah
Anderson, Tasia Tobin
Front Row: Timothy Jones, Bailey Rike, Bradley Ironmonger, Makayla Daniels
Not Pictured: Nahom Getaneh, Vidhi Rami, Irina Shulga
Photo Credit: Kelly Boyd
Come join us for a fun-filled night of science at Franklin High School! Located in the North Building (next to
McDonalds) on February 11TH from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Free demonstrations, activities, and experiments
for elementary and middle school students!
Parents are welcome!
For more information, please contact
Mrs. Sarah Boruta at sprovins@bcps.org or
Saher Shaikh at mariaaq20@gmail.com
FHS STEM Night
On February 11, 2016, students in the
Science National Honor Society (SNHS)
plan and will orchestrate a night of learning for middle and elementary school
students. According to Franklin’s SNHS
president, Saher Shaikh:
“Students in SNHS choose a branch of
science like chemistry, biology, genetics,
to demonstrate. They’ll make hands-on
activities to show young students that
the fields in Science, Technology, Engi-
neering, and Mathematics are fun. We
are trying to make them realize the need
and versatility of science. Science puts
off many people because it is portrayed
as a boring subject through lectures, but
hopefully students will understand its
everyday use and the fun one can have
with it. Another goal of ours is to promote diversity and inclusivity in the scientific realm: students need to know that
there are no gender, racial, or social barriers in becoming a student of science.”
It’s Academic Competition Sat. 12/12
It’s Academic Competition held on
Saturday, December 12, 2015, Franklin’s
“It’s Academic” Team competed against
New Town High School and John Carroll High School. Team Members appreciated the support of the administration,
cheerleaders and student body fans. The “It’s Academic Competition” will be televised February 20, 2016 on WJZ.
Pictured: Jared Ordonez, Venae Sidhu,
Barret Rus
February 2016
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Woodlawn High School
By Principal Kirk Sykes
Woodlawn High School Congratulates Derrick Robinson
on his scholarship offer to Bowie State University.
Woodlawn High School Congratulates Demetria Washing- Woodlawn High School students participate and share
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Competition, a Global Community Service Project, and Success Boot Camp
which is held during the NBMBAA Annual Conference and Exposition.
“We tell two lies to young African-Americans,” said Cedric Mobley,
Chair of the Leaders of Tomorrow Program, Washington DC Chapter. “The
Confidently dressed in a black suit and
a green-striped bow-tie, Wanye’ Brown
stood with other student leaders from the
region who were inducted into the National Black MBA Association, Inc. – DC Chapter’s
(NBMBAA-DC) Leaders
of Tomorrow (LOT) initiative. Cedric Mobley,
chair of LOT for the region managed the annual
event.
Brown, 15 is a sophomore at Randallstown
High
School
being
groomed for leadership.
He is excited and stated
“I believe that the Leaders of Tomorrow program
will help me while I’m in
high school and in life
situations.” Brown has a
3.5 GPA and an affinity
for mathematics and science. He also plays football while maintaining
his grades. Brown’s greataunt recommended the The National Black MBA Association, Inc.– DC Chapter’s
Leaders of Tomorrow ini- Leaders of Tomorrow Chair (l.) Cedric Mobley and Randallstown High School student (r.) Wanye’ Brown chat briefly
tiative to him.
after an induction ceremony in Washington, DC.
The NBMBAA chapters provide mentors who
coach students on an ongoing basis in first is that they can’t accomplish greatareas that will guide them into person- ness because of their background howal and professional success. The organi- ever, with a black president and black
zation supports high school students in billionaires, that one is easy to debunk.”
“The second [lie] is much more incollege preparation, academic success,
leadership, social engagement, network- sidious--that if you are really talented,
success should be easy. It is a very powing and goal setting.
As a newcomer to the LOT program, erful lie that makes it too easy for young
Wanye’ said he’s gained valuable lessons. people to trade their hopes and dreams
He also stated that “They’ve instructed for laziness under the premise of just not
me how to thoroughly search facts and being talented enough.”
“Our job is to show them that talent
consider all the details about a company
or a product.” Further, Brown has devel- comes from practice and it’s not someoped a greater awareness about politics thing bestowed at birth from God,” said
and can identify a candidate’s platform Mobley. “Therefore, the only person that
can keep you from reaching your goals
and key policies.
Wayne and Tomeka Gregory-Brown is you.”
Since 1991, minority high school stuinstill high morals and values into
Wanye’ and his siblings. They have high dents have been working with mentors
expectations for their children, especial- in the National Black MBA Association
ly Wanye’. Mrs. Brown encourages him Leaders of Tomorrow Mentoring Proto challenge himself to learn new things. gram (LOT) to develop discipline and
“Don’t settle for anything less,” she said. set and achieve high academic stanWhile Mr. Brown equates good study dards. LOT implements ways to serve
habits with strong work ethics. “The in more than 30 U.S. cities, Canada and
Leaders of Tomorrow initiative expose the United Kingdom. Since its inception,
students to a variety of resources and al- more than 8,000 minority high school
low them to facilitate their thought-pro- students have been mentored through
cess from a local view to a global per- the program. Greater than 95% of LOT
graduates enroll in college.
spective.” Brown asserted.
For more information and participaNBMBAA-DC Chapter’s key initiatives include, the National Business Case tion details, log onto www.nbmbaa.org.
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February 2016
Do it all
WITH A HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT
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Rates as low as
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NO CLOSING
COSTS OR FEES
when you borrow
$10,000 or more!**
Borrow up to
100% of the
property value
For more information and eligibility requirements visit us, go online or call:
Woodlawn Branch
1514 Woodlawn Drive
Franklin Branch
11700-E Reistertown Road
Northwest Plaza Branch
4470 W. Northern Parkway
Equal
Opportunity
Lender
Federally
Insured by
NCUA
securityplus.org
410-965-8908
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*Annual Percentage Rate. This is a variable rate loan and the annual percentage rate may change monthly. Prime rate effective 12/17/2015 is
3.50% as published in the Wall Street Journal. The rate floor for all Home Equity Lines of Credit is 3.50% APR.. Current Home Equity Lines of
Credit financed with Securityplus are not eligible for this offer. **No closing costs, application fees or appraisal fees when $10,000 or more is
taken at settlement.