King Tyre Lodge No. 292 and Evening Star Chapter No. 228 3rd Joint Banquet Journal

H E G R A N D C H A P T E R O R D E R O F T H E E A S T E R N S T A R O F V I R G I N I A P R I N C E H A L L A F F I L I A T I O N

WPM Lincoln Joe,

PWM Vineather Timmons Ellis

Thank you for supporting the King Tyre #292 Lodge and Evening Star #228 3rd Banquet. It is indeed an honor for me to recognize the Brothers of the Cra and the Sisters of the Order that have served before me. Our honorees have earned the right to be recognized on this auspicious occasion. Their legacy and light that continuously shines in our Lodge and Chapter is an inspiration as we follow the path that has been laid before us.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Worshipful Master and the Associate Patron of these two great organizations. Humbly, Jacques Thomas

Worshipful Master King Tyre #292 Associate Patron Evening Star #228

In the name of our great Sisterhood knit together by charity and sincere friendship, I extend a warm and hearty welcome to each one of you on the occasion of our 3rd Joint Banquet.

It has been two long years since we have been able to gather safely. We have all endured the challenges put upon us by the pandemic – quietly facing unanticipated and unimaginable stressors. I give all honor and praise to my Lord and Savior for keeping us along the way and continuing to bless our humble labors I am honored to represent this great Chapter of devoted and committed servants It is because of your faithfulness, Evening Star, that we continued to serve the community despite those unforeseen challenges. I extend my heartfelt appreciation for the love and support you have given me, our beloved Chapter, and our community. Let us reflect this night on what our strength and faith have allowed us to accomplish. Thank you PHAmily for joining us this evening. We are thrilled that you are here to celebrate with us – Enjoy!!

“Setting our Goals…. Achieving our Purpose”

Yolanda Peterson Jones Worthy Matron Evening Star Chapter #228

To my King Tyre and Evening Star PHAmily, I applaud you for years of outstanding service to the Lodge, Chapter, and the Community. Because of you and your dedication, the areas of Falls Church, Fairfax and Loudoun have benefitted from your charitable efforts.

We are positioned to keep moving forward while blazing new trails.

Humbly submitted,

James Collier, Worthy Patron Evening Star #228

P ast Worthy Matron

Vineather Timmons-Ellis

Vineather joined Evening Star in June 2001 under the direction of Past Worthy Matron Carolyn and Past Worthy Patron Shirley Smith. Sister Marion Martin was the Grand District Deputy Organizer (GDDO), and Sister Nina Jackson was the AGDDO. PGDDO Gloria Gordon was the Worthy Matron of Evening Star #228. Evening Star was a small chapter, in numbers, but the workers were large in strength and heart. Each member was there to teach and make sure all were proficient in your duties.

During her journey, she served as Star points, Associate Conductress, Conductress, Associate Matron and of course Worthy Matron. Vineather held the position of Worthy Matron approximately 4 times. During the last 6 years the chapter has grown from a small chapter to a large chapter with the introduction of members.

Vineather was born in Florence County, South Carolina went through the Florence County School System. After finishing her schooling, she moved to Brooklyn N.Y. in 1971. She worked for one of the largest and most prestigious ban ks, Chase Manhattan Bank for over 10 years and finished as the Assistant to the Branch Manager. She married and moved to Sterling Virginia in 1985 and worked for Sallie Mae in 1986 until she retired in 2021. Vineather retired in June 2021 after 34 years with Sallie Mae/Navient and moved back to Florence, South Carolina. While relocating back, she has not slackened from her OES chapter, nor does she intend to. Vineather is a member of First Baptist Church of Sterling where she has been a member for approximately 30 years, under the leadership of Bishop Leslie Patterson, Jr and. Co Pastor Francene V. Patterson. During her tenure, Vineather was a faithful member of the choir/praise team, worked with the Children choir and serve in other capacities when needed.

Vineather is the mother of 3 children: Shonn Jerod Timmons, Sr. (Dec'd), La Toya Holland (Elliott Sr Dec’d) and Dominique Payne (Jason). Grandmother of 8: Destinee, Elliott Jr. (Shannon), Shonn Jr. (Dec'd) Emani, DaeShonna, Dezmond, Jordan and Donova n Great Grandmother of 2: Cameron and his sister due January 2023 Vineather loves the Lord and is always willing to help others. Her favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen s me.”

Past Worthy Patron Reginald “Reggie” B. Clark, Sr.

Brother Reggie Clark began his Order of the Eastern Star walk in March 2007 as a member of Evening Star Chapter No. 228 , Falls Church , Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star of Virginia, Prince Hall Affiliation. In June 20 09, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, the members of Evening Star Chapter elected him to serve as the Worthy Patron alongside the various Worthy Matrons through the administrative years.

Born and raised in Vienna, Georgia , at the young age of 18, he enlisted in the “World’s Finest Navy” and served our country faithfully until his retirement as a Chief Petty Officer after 20 years. Brother Clark is happily married to Tonya Henley Clark, Past Grand Lecturer in the West, Order of the Eastern Star of Virginia, Prince Hall Affiliation; Past Grand District Deputy Organizer No. 26; Past Worthy Matron of Grace Chapter No. 239, Triangle, Virginia. He is the proud and grateful father of a blended family totaling eight “adult” children and 7 grandchildren!

Brother Clark holds an Associate of Science degree from Northern Virginia Community College and Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Strayer University

Brother Clark is devoted, passionate and humble He i s an active member of the Prince Hall family of fraternal organizations. He currently serves as a Worshipful Assistant Grand Marshal for the Most Worshipful Prince Grand Lodge of Virginia Free and Accepted Masons, Inc.; Senior Warden and Past Master of King Tyre Lodge No. 292; Master of the Second Vail, Eureka Chapter No. 2, Alexandria, VA, Holy Royal Arch Masons; Thrice Illustrious Master of Matthew McGuffey Council No. 1, Arlington, VA, Royal and Select Masters; Grand Pursivant/Marshal, King Baldwin Gran d Commandery; Past Eminent Commander of Mount Moriah Commandery No. 1, Arlington, VA, Knights Templar ; Master of Ceremony, Shadrack Jackson Consistory No. 156; Alexandria, VA; Grand Inspector General, United Supreme C ouncil, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated, Washington, D.C.; and a Noble of Magnus Temple No. 3, Alexandria, Virginia, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine.

Brother Clark’s professional and civic affiliations include the Montford Point Marines Association ; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - Stafford Branch; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and Fleet Reserve Association. He also is serving in community in many other capacities, specifically as a Poll Worker during County, State and Federal elections.

Brother Clark’s prayer is that our Lord and Savior will be pleased with h is works to further HIS kingdom. Inyourrelationshipswithoneanother,havethesamemindsetasChristJesus: WhobeinginverynatureofGod,did notconsiderequalitywithGodsomethingtobeusedtohisownadvantage;ratherhemadehimselfnothingbytaking theverynatureofaservant,beingmadeinhumanlikeness. Andbeingfoundinappearanceasaman,hehumbled himselfbybecomingobedienttodeath even death on a cross! Philippians2:5 8

J.M.Barrie

Past Worthy Patron

John Collins

I want to start by giving all honors to God, which nothing is possible without him….

Thank you to the committee for nominating me for this award.

There is no greater accolade then being recognized by a group of your peers who recognize your commitments and contributions to the fraternity as well as the community. I feel very lucky to have been able to contribute to the community over the years and look forward to many more years of service. Thank you for bestowing this great honor upon me. This is by far one of the most memorable moments during my membership with King Tyre #292 MWPHL of VA and Evening Star #228 MWPHL of VA Affiliate.

There are too many people to list and thank so I’m going to thank you everyone who have made this honor possible. Thank you and SMIB

Worshipful Past Master

Worshipful Past Master

Lincoln Joe Jr.

Lincoln Joe Jr.

Worshipful Lincoln

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is a God fearing family man. Past Master Joe was influenced by my masonry at an early age by his father PM Lincoln Joe Sr. Brother Joe petitioned and was raised a master mason in 1994. During his time as an officer of the King Tyre Lodge he served in various appointed and elected positions as well as committees.

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is a Master Joe was influenced by my masonry at an early age by his father PM Lincoln Joe Sr. Brother Joe petitioned and was raised a master mason in 1994. During his time as an officer of the King Tyre Lodge he served in various appointed and elected positions as well as committees.

Worshipful Past Master

Lincoln Joe Jr.

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BLESSED TO BE AMONG THE CHOSEN

Pierre Lamitte

Pierre was born on July 8, 1962, in Queens, NY to the proud parents of Frederick and Alma Lamitte. He is the oldest of four and has two sisters and a brother. Pierre lived in New York until 1976 before moving to Dale City, Virginia. He attended Woodbridge Senior High School where he played basketball all four years. Pierre received several basketball scholarships before deciding to attend George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. After leaving George Mason, Pierre worked as a sales rep for Sears, Roebuck and company for three years before accepting a job at the United States Postal Service in 1988. he has held numerous positions in his thirty four years of service. He is currently the Senior, Manager Distribution Operations for Northern Virginia. In 1998 he was raised to a Master Mason and is currently a proud member of King Tyre Lodge 292 in Falls Church, Virginia. Pierre married Sara Morejon on August 10, 2019, who he's known for fourteen years. They currently reside in Manassas, Va., and have three beautiful kids.

Worshipful Past Master JOHN EDWARD FORD RAINEY

Worshipful Past Master Rainey was born in Chicago and grew up in Arkansas I in an area where every adult in the neighborhood was his parent. His family and community practiced the concept, “It takes a village”.

After high school WM Rainey wanted to see the world, so he joined the US Army. He married his high school sweetheart and together they soldiered for 23 ½ years. After a successful military career, he joined the Us Postal Service where he retired after another 23½ years.

Worshipful Past Master Rainey was raised as a Prince Hall Mason during his military career. He remains a faithful and dedicated brother. Today he stands before you as a child of God, a man, a widower, a father, a grandfather, a great grandfather and Worshipful Past Master, all of which he humbly, yet proudly proclaims.

WORSHIPFUL PAST MASTER KEVIN BULL

WPM joined the King Tyre Lodge No. 292 on March 9, 1996. He was greatly influenced the brothers that did his investigation: WPM Lincoln Joe SR, WPM Lincoln Joe Jr and WPM Wallace Costner. I served as WPM from 2002 2003. I remained active for approximately 5 years. Due to life and extreme work responsibilities, I was unable to commit to an active status to the lodge which I love and miss dearly.

I have been married for 33 years to April Bull and we have 2 children: Alexis Bull 24 of Seattle, WA and Kevin Bull 20 of Nashville, TN. My oldest daughter, Tabatha Bull 35 lives in Chesapeake, VA.

I am currently employed by the US Capitol Police since August 1996 and have been assigned to our Dignitary Protection Division since 2008.

Memory

Honorary Past Worthy Matron Hazel B. Gooden was a faithful member of Evening Star Chapter #228, Order of the Eastern Star of VA, PHA for over 50 years after joining on June 2, 1970. She served faithfully and unwavering in her dedication and devotion until later years when her health began to fail. She never faltered in the integrity and the foundation of the Order.

Charity, Faith, and Commitment were the corner stones of her true existence. She is remembered for her accounting skills and was Treasurer for the Chapter from 2000 – 2017, serving as the second Treasurer in the history of the Chapter.

Sister Gooden was alarmed over the decline of the membership, so when the opportunity came to grow the Chapter through new members, she hastily recruited several women of faith to join the Order, to include her niece and granddaughter.

The new members often gravitated to her as a source of knowledge and strength. She is dearly missed by all who knew her.

His Journey’s Just Begun

By Ellen Brenneman

Worshipful Past Master

Worshipful

Don’t think of him as gone away his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets

Lincoln Joe Jr.

Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Lincoln

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is a God-fearing family man. Past Master Joe was influenced by my masonry at an early age by his father PM Lincoln Joe Sr. Brother Joe petitioned and was raised a master mason in 1994. During his time as an officer of the King Tyre Lodge he served in various appointed and elected positions as well as committees.

Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.

And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched… for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is Master Joe was influenced by his father PM Lincoln was raised a master mason officer of the King Tyre appointed and elected positions

Kent DeWayne Carter

The Prince Hall Masonic Family Mourns the loss of

Sterling, VA 20164 www.firststerling.org

Bishop Leslie Patterson, Jr., - Senior Pastor

Francene V. Patterson – Co Pastor / First Lady

Grace and Peace!

It is with great honor and pleasure that we can celebrate our daughter in Christ, Sis. Vineather during this high achievement and her previous duties as Past Worthy Matron of OES Evening Star Chapter #228. Sis. Vineather has been a member of First Sterling for well over 30 years and has always been one to support and lead several ministries successfully. She has been a guiding light with our youth and a dedicated member in the Music, Worship and Arts Ministry.

We love you, Vineather and we are proud to share in this prestigious honor with you!

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Worshipful Past Master Lincoln Joe Jr.

PATRON LISTS FOR PWM VINEATHER TIMMON ELLIS

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Louvenia Capeheart Maxwell Thompson Rosalind Greene Williette Myers James Spears Hattie Spears Ralph Allison Leo Lewis Ann Valrie

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WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is a God-fearing family man. Past Master Joe was influenced by my masonry at an early age by his father PM Lincoln Joe Sr. Brother Joe petitioned and was raised a master mason in 1994. During his time as an officer of the King Tyre Lodge he served in various appointed and elected positions as well as committees.

Williette Myers James Spears Hattie Spears Ralph Allison Leo Lewis Ann Valrie

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WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Master Joe was influenced by his father PM Lincoln was raised a master mason officer of the King appointed and elected

HISTORY OF KING TYRE NO. 292

Early in 1946, a group of Masons that had moved away from their home lodges began discussing organizing a lodge in Falls Church, VA. The three leaders in this movement were Charles R. Dale, Reverend Wallace E. Costner, and Reverend Columbus C. Wilson.

The first recorded meeting of the group was on Thursday, June 27, 1946, and was attended by Rev. C.C. Wilson, Rev. W. E. Costner, Messrs. Charles Dale, William Johnson, Frank Tinner, Harold Young, Fredrick Hinson, Zack Kenner, Colbert Hunter, James Johnson, George Hynson, and Charles D. Richardson. Reverend Henry, of the Little Zion Baptist Church, attended and gave the group instructions on the formation of a Masonic Club. At this meeting, members elected a president and secretary, Charles R. Dale and Fredrick L. Hinson respectfully; of what would soon become King Tyre Masonic lodge.

Worshipful Past Master Lincoln Joe Jr.

The Masonic club held its second meeting on July 10, 1946, with the major item of business being the scheduling of a meeting when the Most Worshipful Grand Master, A. J. Smith, would be present to set up the Lodge. August 3, 1946, King Tyre would be the Lodge name. Grand Master A.J. Smith, assisted by Grand Secretary C. V. Wilson, Reverend Henry, and District Deputy Grand Master William Bates set up King Tyre Lodge under Dispensation. Grand Secretary C. V. Wilson presided at this meeting and 27 men became properly made Master Masons bringing the total membership to 30 men.

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The officers elected were as follows:

• Worshipful Master: Charles R. Dale

• Senior Warden: Rev. Columbus C. Wilson

• Junior Warden: Rev. Wallace E. Costner

• Secretary: Fredrick L. Hinson

• Treasurer: William Johnson

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is a God fearing family man. Past Master Joe was influenced by my masonry at an early age by his father PM Lincoln Joe Sr. Brother Joe petitioned and was raised a master mason in 1994. During his time as an officer of the King Tyre Lodge he served in various appointed and elected positions as well as committees.

• Senior Deacon: George S. Hyson

• Junior Deacon: J. Sidney Holland

• Senior Steward: Allan J. Sanders

• Junior Steward: John Bolling

• Tyler: Charles D. Richardson

The original members were Thomas Spencer, Edward Jackson, Stewart McIntyre, Colbert Hunter, Cornelius Taylor, James F. Johnson, Zack Kenner, Arthur Reed, William L. Costner, Samuel K. Murray, Jesse J. Doeskins, Charles Hyson, Percy Gaskins, George C. Owens, William M. Carter, George A. Byrd, Levin R. Boston, Lewis Richardson, George N. Coleman, and Clayton Frye.

King Tyre Lodge under Dispensation held meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month until October 27, 1946. At which time, newly elected Most Worshipful Grand Master E. A. Norell and Grand Secretary C. V. Wilson, granted a charter empowering the Lodge to operate as King Tyre Lodge No. 292, of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge if Virginia, F & A, M. District

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2022 - 2023 Administration

Worshipful Master:

Senior Warden: Junior Warden: Treasurer: Secretary: WPM Eric Lawson

Senior Deacon: Bro. Roberto Beltrame

Junior Deacon: Bro. Edward Phifer Chaplin: WPM Andre Beary Tyler: WPM John Collins Marshall: WPM Willie Wyatt Senior Stewart: Bro. Wayne Mathews

Worshipful Past Master Lincoln Joe Jr.

Worshipful

Lincoln

Junior Stewart: Bro. Rick Washington

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is a God fearing family man. Past Master Joe was influenced by my masonry at an early age by his father PM Lincoln Joe Sr. Brother Joe petitioned and was raised a master mason in 1994. During his time as an officer of the King Tyre Lodge he served in various appointed and elected positions as well as committees.

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Master Joe was influenced by his father PM Lincoln was raised a master officer of the King appointed and elected

Deputy Grand Master Henry assisted and Bates consecrated the Lodge in Consecration services held at the Second Baptist Church, Falls Church, Virginia.

KING TYRE LODGE #292

PAST MASTERS

(Deceased Brothers are annotated with an *)

1946 * Charles R. Dale

1947 * Columbus C. Wilson

1948 * Wallace E. Costner, Sr.

1949 * John S. Holland, Sr.

1950 * Clayton W. Frye

1951 * William M. Carter

1952 * John S. Holland, Sr.

1953 * Allan J. Saunders

1954 * Arthur Reed

1955 * Horace E. Sheppard

1956 * Marshall Gordon

1957 * Joseph A. Minor, Jr.

1958 * Norman W. Smith, Sr.

1959 * Thomas M. Gordon

1960 * Roger V. Bush

1961 * Joseph A. Minor, Jr.

1962 * Louis H. Furr

1963 Carroll W. Braxton

1964 * Horace E. Sheppard

1965 * Horace E. Sheppard

1966 * Cornelius W. Jones

1967 * Alex W. Walker

1968 Otis Summer

1969 Sanchez Kannon

1970 Sanchez Kannon

1971 * Ruben E. Thompson

1972 * James Bigelow

1973 * William F. Jones

1974 * Michael A. White

1975 * Charles W. Stallings

1976 * Samuel McCormick

1977 * Samuel McCormick

1978 Raymond E. Murphy

1979 Paul H. Sheppard

1980 Paul H. Sheppard

1981 Elmer L.H. Lowe, Sr.

1982 * Virgil Bandy

1983 Earl W. Agee

1984 * James E. Robinson

1985 Frank E. Law

1986 Godfrey V. Taylor

1987 Godfrey V. Taylor

1988 * Lincoln A.

1989 * Wallace E. Costner, Jr.

1990 * Shirley E. Smith

1991 * Shirley E. Smith

Kevin Bull Pierre Lamitte

Timothy L.T. Smith

Carl L. Singleton

Willie Wyatt

Alfred Bolds

Reginald Clark

2009 Lester McCollum

Worshipful Past Master Lincoln Joe Jr.

* Eugene E. Collier

2010 Gregory Parker

2011 Gregory Parker

Merrill Simms

Worshipful Lincoln

* Eugene E. Collier

* Eugene E. Collier

James C. Gordon

James C. Gordon

Christopher Williams

Eddie Minor

Lincoln A. Joe, Jr.

Lincoln A. Joe, Jr.

John E.F. Rainey

2013 Eric D. Brown

Eric L. Lawson Sr.

John W. Collins Sr.

James A. Collier

Andre P. Beary

WPM Lincoln Joe Jr. Is a God fearing family man. Past Master Joe was influenced by my masonry at an early age by his father PM Lincoln Joe Sr. Brother Joe petitioned and was raised a master mason in 1994. During his time as an officer of the King Tyre Lodge he served in various appointed and elected positions as well as committees.

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Andre P. Beary

James A. Collier

James A. Collier

Jacques Thomas

HISTORY OF OES EVENING STAR NO. 228

Worshipful Past Master of King Tyre Lodge #292, J. Sidney Holland, envisioned starting an Eastern Star Chapter in Falls Church, Virginia. He worked with past District Deputy Organizer, Helen Gee, to accomplish his dream and goal to start a chapter.

The chapter was established Under Dispensation on December 5, 1959, with 14 ladies and six men, by the Past Grand Worthy Patron David L. Muckle and other Grand Chapter officers at Second Baptist Church in Falls Church, VA. The chapter remained under Dispensation until October 22, 1960, at which time it was consecrated, chartered, and given the number 228.

First Officers:

Worthy Matron - Anna Costner Worthy Patron - J. Sidney Holland Associate Matron - Otrich Jackson Associate Patron - Joseph A. Minor Secretary - Helen M. Walker Treasurer - Evelyn L. Whitmore Conductress – Sardie Jones Associate Conductress – Correan Thomas Warder – Mary F. Reed Sentinel – Cornelius Jones Adah – Azilee Wilson Ruth – Emma Bush Esther – Erminie Stewart Martha – Emily Henderson Electa – Grace Smith Marshal – Helen Hamilton

Charter Members: The 20 members that chartered Evening Star #228 were: Sister Grace Broadus, Sister Emma Bush, Sister Anna Costner, Thomas M. Gordon, Sister Helen Hamilton, Sister Emily Henderson, Brother J. Sidney Holland, Sister Otrich Jackson, Cornelius Jones, Sister Sardie Jones, Brother Joseph A. Minor, Sister Mary F. Reed, Brother Allan Saunders, Sister Grace Smith, Brother Norman Smith, Sister Erminie Stewart, Sister Correan Thomas, Sister Helen M. Walker, Sister Evelyn L. Whitmore, and Sister Azilee Wilson. Sister Sardie Jones, the last living charter member passed in December 2017 at the age of 101.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons: The chapter has been served by 26 Worthy Matrons and 8 Worthy Patrons.

Significant Masonic Membership Accomplishments: Honorary Past Matron honors were bestowed upon Sister Helen M. Walker and Sister Evelyn L. Whitmore. Sister Hazel Gooden was selected to receive the title of Honorary Past Worthy Matron in June 2017. This honor was bestowed upon these three faithful Sisters for their longevity and the quality of service they gave to the Chapter as Secretary and Treasurers.

Evening Star #228 Officers 2022-2023 (Elected and Appointed)

OFFICE

NAME

Worthy Matron Yolanda Peterson Jones Worthy Patron James Collier Associate Matron Marion Allen Associate Patron Jacques Thomas Secretary Mirenda V. White Hall Treasurer Daretta Jackson Conductress Dominique Shelton Associate Conductress Tamatha Arnold Chaplain Kiralfy Forte Warder Deborah Marshall Musician Yvette Porter Trustee Chairman Bridie Timbers Trustee South Louise Tutt Trustee North Dorothy Thompson Auditor Open Sentinel Ceonia Jones III Marshall PWM Yvette Collier Adah Angela Justice Ruth Breanna Jones Esther Kristina Gothard Martha Leeza Watson Electa Ebony Bridges

Christian Flag PWM Candida Johnson US Flag PWM Annie Starks OES Flag PWM Brenda Jones

Worthy Matron Chronology 1960-Present

1960 1962 Sister Anna Costner

1962 1964 Sister Otrich Jackson

1964 1966 Sister Sardie Jones

1966 1968 Sister Mabel Honesty

1968 1970 Sister Lola Saundra

1970 1972 Sister Elva Jane Smith

1972 1974 Sister Correan Thomas

1974 1976 Sister Mary F. Reed

1976 1978 Sister Emma Bush

1978 1980 Sister Evelyn Bowles

1980 1982 Sister Elaine Lightfoot

1982 1984 Sister Evelyn Murphy

1984 1986 Sister Hilda Tillery

1986 1988 Sister Deloris Rucker

1988 1990 Sister Joyce Brown

1990 1992 Sister Carolyn Smith

1992 2002 Sister Gloria Lee Gordon

2002 2004 Sister Brenda Jones

2004 2006 Sister Mary Suter

2006 2007 Sister Vineather Timmons Ellis

2007 2009 Sister Annie Stark

2009 2011 Sister Vineather Timmons Ellis

2011 2013 Sister Gloria Costner

2013 2015 Sister Yvette Collier

2015 2016 Sister Candida Johnson

2016 2019 Sister Yvette Collier

2019 2021 Sister Vineather Timmons Ellis 2021 Present Sister Yolanda Peterson Jones

Worthy Patron Chronology 1960-Present

1960 1992 J. Sidney Holland

1992 1994 Vaughn Keen

1994 2004 Shirley Smith

2004 - 2009 Wallace Costner Jr.

2009 2015 Reggie Clark

2015 2016 Wallace Costner Jr.

2016 2017 John Collins

2017 2021 James Collier

2021 - 2022 James Gordon 2022 Present James Collier

2022 Evening Star Scholarship and Book Award Winners

Evening Star #228 awarded over $7000 scholarship and book awards to 15 deserving students in June 2022. The 2022 HPWM Hazel B. Gooden Scholarship and Book Awardees exemplified academic excellence, great character, and a desire to give back to their communities through a variety of service projects.

Taylor Winston

Taylor Winston is a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in Computer Science. She is a 2022 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, VA. Taylor is a well rounded scholar with a passion for S.T.E.M and a heart for service. As a high school student, Taylor was a member of the National Honor Society and attended several STEM focused programs, such as Girls Who Code, the George Washington Biomedical Science Summer Immersion program, and the Virginia Tech Black College Institute program. She also served as a Program Coordinator and mentor for the Posse Empowerment Little STEAM Mint Program. Taylor was an active participant in the First Baptist Church of Vienna, VA’s SHARE Food Network monthly food drive, the Annual Rise Against Hunger Hope Project, and the Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution activities.

Sidnee Addo

Sidnee Addo is a freshman at Virginia Polytechnic University, majoring in Neuroscience. While a student at Culpeper County High school, Sidnee was an honor student, a member of the National Technical Honor Society, a sprinter on both her high school track team and Mustangs AAU Track team and worked on the Yearbook. Additionally, Sidnee is an active member of Chantilly Baptist Church where she serves on the Youth Mime Ministry. She also is a volunteer with the Rixeyville Fire Department, a certified EMT and a volunteer with the Novant/UVA Culpeper Hospital. Sidnee’s parents, Seth and Kecia Addo are her inspiration. Mr. and Mrs. Addo encourage Sidnee to be a well rounded, compassionate, and hard working young lady. Their influence is evidenced by Sidnee’s accomplishments and ambition for the future.

She credits her mother as her inspiration to work hard, have faith during life’s trials, and to impact the community through service.

Tyler Wilson, a Meridien, Connecticut native, is a sophomore Health Sciences major at Howard University where she has a 3.9 GPA. In addition to maintaining her high GPA, Tyler is an entrepreneur that started a natural hair care business to help pay her way through college Tyler’s mother inspired her to work hard and persevere through life’s challenges. Tyler aspires to be an Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Lance Rogers

Lance Rogers is an accomplished young man who excels academically and athletically. Lance graduated from Oxon Hill High School with a 4.107 GPA in the Science and Technology program. Additionally, he was the captain of the Oxon Hill Junior Varsity Basketball team, played on the Varsity Basketball and Soccer teams. With his strong interest in STEM, Lance was National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr. member for many years. With his NSBE Jr. chapter, Patriots Technology Center, Lance had the opportunity to lead several STEM related competitions and facilitated workshops. He was inspired to continue his STEM education so that he can educate younger children by a Prince George’s Community College student who attended one of the STEM workshops that Lance facilitated. To be the catalyst for an older student to seek a career in a technical field was the best encourage for Lance to learn and share his knowledge with others. Lance is a freshman at University of Maryland, College Park studying Computer Science/Engineering.

Justin Sheppard

Justin Sheppard is a sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University where he double majors in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security with a concentration in Forensic Crime Scene Investigation. He was on the Dean’s List during his freshman year at Old Dominion University with a 3.6 GPA. Justin credits his middle school teacher, Mr. Michael Thomas, as his inspiration for success. Mr. Thomas had a saying, “To be successful, you must be consistent”. Justin remembered this saying and applied it to his life, especially his academic career. In addition to his academic successes, Justin is an active member of First Baptist of Merrifield, where he plays the piano as a part of the music ministry, is a member of the Young People Driven ministry and the Youth and Young Adult Leadership Council. Justin has a goal of working for a law enforcement federal agency, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or the United States Marshalls.

Tyler Wilson

Kennedy is a thriving Freshman at Rice University who is majoring in Sport Management with a concentration in Leadership minoring in Business with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Currently, the Sport Management program at Rice is the #1 program in the country.

Kennedy is a student athlete on the Women’s Basketball team planning to make her first college debut on November 5th in Houston, Texas at Rice University. She has already joined the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), Rice Owls of Color Unite (ROC U), Rice Black Student Association (RiceBSA), and the Rice Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Rice FCA). Kennedy is planning for her first externship in October where she will be a student extern with CBS Sports trying her hand in sports broadcasting and journalism at the Houston Texans game. She is also busy planning for her first study abroad experience, hopefully in Barcelona, Spain in May. She has plans of becoming a sports industry executive and eventually owning her own professional sports team.

She has a smooth yet assertive demeanor that has carried and kept her a factor with all that she does. She is embraced by her peers and family and is often looked to for her opinion. On numerous occasions, she has been called “A force to be reckoned with”. In 2021, Kennedy started her own clothing brand called Be Smooth. It is a call to action to have the confidence to do you and bet on yourself. Her most recent endeavor has been the creation of a non profit organization called the Athlete Empowerment Initiative focusing on mentorship, mental wellness for young athletes, basketball skill development, and racial equality and advocacy.

Kennedy plans to continue her philanthropic mindset in the coming years. In 2020 she interned for Champions of Philanthropy, a sports philanthropy organization who assists professional athletes and entertainers in all things charitable. This experience has helped her to identify the many ways sports can be used for good. One of Kennedy’s favorite quotes to live by is “ Self esteem means knowing that you are the dream.”( Oprah Winfrey), and one of her favorite scriptures is “ God is Within Her, She Will Not Fail” Psalm 46.

Candace Drew is the eldest daughter of Michael and Charlene Tate. While studying at the Oak Hill Academy, Candace discovered her love for all things fashion related. After graduating high school with a 3.9 GPA, she decided to make a career out of her passion. She is currently attending Kent State University. She is majoring in fashion and fashion merchandising. Candace also has plans to study abroad in Paris, France.

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Candice Drew

La' Nia White is sophomore at Howard University in Washington, DC. She is a student in the Chadwick A. Boseman School of Fine Arts, majoring in Music Therapy. During her freshman year, she was an honor roll student and placed on the Dean’s List. At Howard, La’ Nia sings on three choirs. The University Singers, University Chorale, and the Rankin Chapel Choir where she can be seen singing every Sunday morning during their worship services. La’ Nia’s gift of singing has presented her opportunity to sing at several community events, with many that include singing the “National Anthem” for political and government officials. In addition to singing, La’ Nia also plays the guitar and piano.

At Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA, La’ Nia attends Church School, Vacation Bible School, and other Mt. Pleasant events, and she was recently a panelist during the first podcast. In addition, in the community she volunteers with the Mt. Pleasant Annual Toy and Pajama Drive, the Mt. Pleasant Community Food Give A Way distribution, the annual MLK Day of Service with Northern Virginia Community College and Feed My Starving Children meal packing events.

Evans White

Evans graduated on June 6, 2022, from South County High School in Lorton, Virginia. In high school, Evans was an Honor Roll student taking Honors, Advanced Placement, and College dual enrollment classes. He was also a member of the National French Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club. Evans has also been a recipient of the Student Athlete Award for having a GPA of at least 3.5 or above, and for the 2021 2022 school year was awarded a plague for his nomination as Athlete of the Year.

Evans has been playing sports all his life, and in high school he played Freshman Football and Freshman Basketball and settled into running Indoor and Outdoor Track. In addition to running track at South County, he ran with the MVP League Track Club where he was also the Captain on both of his track teams. Evans is a sprinter and mainly runs the 200m and 400m and is one of the top sprinters in the state and the country. He was running at Nationals since his freshman year and was named All American athlete in 2022. Evans has received over 30 Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.

Evans is now a first year student at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA on a track scholarship majoring in Kinesiology. At Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Evans was an active member of the Youth Ministry, regularly attends Church School, Vacation Bible School, and had been a Junior Usher since he was 6 years old, also serving as Vice President and President of the ministry.

In the community, Evans volunteers with the Mt. Pleasant Annual Toy and Pajama Drive, the Mt. Pleasant Community Food Give A Way distribution, the annual MLK Day of Service with Northern Virginia Community College and the Volunteer Fairfax organization and Feed My Starving Children meal packing events.

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Jasalyn Jernigan

Jasalyn Jernigan hails from Eufaula, Alabama, and she is a 2022 cum laude graduate of Eufaula High School. Jasalyn served as Chaplain of Young Ladies of Influence, a member of St. John A.M.E. Church Youth Outreach, the National Honor Society, the Senior Advisory Council, Leo Club, Eagles Club Ministries Academic Tutor, TRIO Upward Bound, the Eufaula Barbour Jr. Chamber Ambassador, a percussionist in the Eufaula High School Marching Band, and a Defensive Back for the Eufaula High Inaugural Girls Varsity Flag Football Team. She cites Eric Thomas (ET), a YouTube motivational speaker, pastor, and author, as her source of inspiration. ET dropped out of high school, battled homelessness in Detroit, Michigan and transformed his life though hard work and diligence.

ET’s quote, “I’m not the smartest, but you will not out work me”, served as Jasalyn’s daily motivation, especially during the summer 0f 2021 when she balanced working at Walmart, Zaxby’s, taking a summer course for advanced credit, and volunteering. Jasalyn is currently a freshman at the Tuskegee University in the School of Nursing in the Professional Occupational Therapy.

Wendell Rice

Wendell Rice is a freshman at Virginia Polytechnic University majoring in Business and Marketing with a focus on Real Estate. He graduated from John Lewis High School in Franconia, VA with at 3.994 GPA. While a high school student, Wendell was the captain of the Varsity Lacrosse Team and also a Varsity Wrestling team member. He also completed several community service projects, such as cleaning Lake Accotink and creating cards for children in need of emotional support. Wendell is an empathetic, intelligent, and personable young man. He lost his mother at an early age, and his father raised him alone. Wendell’s father instilled in him empathy, a strong work ethic and perseverance. Wendell shared that his father was his role model and sacrificed a lot to ensure that he had a good life With such a significant role model and ambition, Wendell will certainly thrive in his current and future endeavors.

Myles Washington

Myles Washington is a 2022 graduate of Falls Church High School. While a student at Falls Church High School, he was captain of the school’s basketball team, played football for three seasons and was a member of the Student Leadership team Myles volunteered at the Timber Lane Elementary School as a Library Assistant Myles is a freshman at Albany College of Pharmacy and Public Health, where he majors in Public Health. He aspires to be a doctor. Myles is regarded as a humble, thoughtful, and inclusive leader. Myles credits his father, Michael Washington, as his role model and inspiration to succeed. Mr. Michael Washington sacrificed, provided, and nurtured his children so that they would have a better upbringing and future options. Myles quotes his father’s motto, “Tough situations never last, but tough people do,” as a mantra for navigating challenging situations.

Aaliyah Calder

Aaliyah Calder is a freshman at Coppin State University where she is majoring in Nursing. Aaliyah hails from Waldorf, Maryland and is a graduate of Thomas Stone High School. While in high school, Aaliyah was the co captain for two cheerleading teams, Maryland Competitive Cheer and GABC teams while earning a 3.75 GPA She also volunteers with her church’s Share Food Network for 9 years and the Sheppard’s House sorting donation and helping in the kitchen to prepare meals. Aaliyah shared that her mother is her inspiration. Aaliyah’s mom is her biggest cheerleader and advocate, which motivates Aaliyah to excel and work hard even through difficult situations.

Hanaa Azzouzi

Hanaa Azzouzi is a sophomore at Virginia Polytechnic University majoring in Business and M arketing. She graduated from West Potomac High School in Alexandria, VA where she maintained a high GPA while participating in community service, extracurricular activities, and a part time job. Hanaa is a first generation American, as her parents immigrated from Morocco to provide their children with better opportunities. Following the death of her father, Hanaa, as the eldest child, took on more household responsibilities to help her mother while balancing her own academic and extracurricular activities. The loss of her father changed her perspective on life and strengthened her character. Hanna maintains academic excellence at Virginia Tech, where she is on the Dean’s List.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcolm X.

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Worshipful Master Jacques Thomas

Worshipful Past Master Carl Singleton

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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

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