News and Messages 2010

DONATIONS
Aug 16, 2010

We would like to acknowledge and say thank you to Lydia Matlock and Jeanise Frazier for their donations towards the upkeep and maintenance of the family website.

CONGRATULATIONS KEN JOHNSON
Aug 13, 2010

Ken Johnson would like to share with the family that he received his MASTERS Degree this spring from the University of Tennessee.

HOWARD COMES THROUGH IN TENNESSEE STATE FINALS
Aug 11, 2010

Family member Howard Johnson is on his way to the NATIONAL SENIOR OLYMPICS to be held in Houston, Texas during the summer of 2011. Quite an accomplishment. We can and should be proud of his performance (it's all in the Johnson genes). Click thumbnail to view full size.

HOWARD CRUISES TO SENIOR OLYMPICS STATE FINALS
May 10, 2010

Howard Johnson easily qualified for the 2010 Tennessee State Finals Senior Olympics track and field.

Howard will be competing in two (2) tough events:  The 100 and 200 meter dashes. Click on the image for a full size picture and details. "Go gettum brother."

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
March 6, 2010

Kendrick Marcell Cooper, son of Carla Cager-Hughes and grandson of Delcenia Johnson has received one of the highest honors in the Louisiana school system. Kendrick was nominated to represent his school, the Baton Rouge Community and the State of Louisiana as a National Scholar in Washington D.C. He will be attending the Congressional Youth Leaders Conference from March 23-28. As a National Scholar, he will be distinguished as one of the most promising young leaders of tomorrow and will join many of his peers from across the nation for this unique learning experience. The Conference nominates exceptional students from around the country to attend this experiential educational program. Kendrick was also nominated to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security which is also held in Washington D.C. But it doesn’t stop there. Kendrick just recently won 1st Place honors in the Design the Future of Scotlandville Competition given by Southern University’s School of Architecture. And to put the icing on the cake, when he gets back from Washington D.C. his publisher will be waiting to discuss the release date of his 1st book of poetic art. His poems are very powerful. He has a website coming soon.

PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU CAN!!
March 2, 2010

104th Birthday Celebration Honoring Elidee "DD" Johnson Lewis.
To be held March 27, 2010 @ 4:00 pm at the Mount Beulah Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 149 Calhoun Crossing, Ferriday, LA 71334. I am also going to leave my cell# if you would like to call and leave a birthday message.  I will play them that day of the party!!!! My number is 318-347-1378. My address is 8725 Pinehave Drive, Keithville, LA 71047 for anyone that would like to send cards. Thanks Again.

Love,
Mac (Aunt DD's Granddaughter)

NEWSFLASH
January 13, 2010

Jan 30, 2010 Brother Paul Leneir Johnson will marry Inez Hinton in a marriage ceremony performed by Paul's childhood friend, now the Reverend Victor Alexander. Location, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Inell Johnson's children will be in attendance along with a host of relatives.

January Birthdays: Sonna Aminata Thigpen Jan 26, Mary Cecelia Johnson-Thigpen, Jan 27, Gabriel Charles Giamanco, Jan 28th

Newsflash: Monifa Thigpen-Giamanco and her husband, Gabriel have just completed their first children's CD Set consisting of numerous "cool" tunes for young children. Monifa is initiating her marketing campaign starting in February, 2010. Family members who are interested in purchasing the CD or being involved in future music phases should contact her directly. She has recruited talented teens and college students as well as Senior Citizens to help her with this project. One particular song will soon be on the airwaves !!!

Love and Friendship Always,
Cousin Mary Johnson-Thigpen