Author Archives: Oh

Marlynn Whether she was coordinating a family fund, running the lottery pool, hosting reunions, or leading a fundraiser, Marlene was the one who brought people together. She was often the organizer, and always the cheerleader—rallying those around her with joy, grace, and a contagious can-do spirit. Marlene passed away in January, but the legacy sheContinue reading “Marlene Waugaman Gibson”

🎉 Meet Omari! ♟️🏀🚴‍♂️🎓🎂🎶 Omari is finishing 8th grade, turning 14 this July, and living life in full gear. He’s the captain of his school’s chess team, where he’s known for pushing pawns and pulling clever moves on the board. Off the board, he’s an active basketball player and a competitive cyclist who’s always readyContinue reading “Oh My Goodness!”

Wait, what Proud Parent Alert 🚨🎭 A few years ago, Omari wrote some sketches during summer camp—just having fun, using that big imagination of his. Fast forward to today, and not one, but two of his comedy sketches were used in a live sketch comedy show! 🤯👏 He’s 13.9 years old, and already writing forContinue reading “Sketchy Behavior”

Growing up with four brothers meant life was often loud, competitive, and full of surprises. From backyard singing contests to high-stakes board game tournaments, she quickly learned to hold her own and speak up to be heard. Surrounded by that mix of chaos and camaraderie, she grew up strong, confident, and unafraid to carve herContinue reading “The Brothers”