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NEW MEMBERS JOIN WALIPP’S
2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HOUSTON (February, 2008) — WALIPP Preparatory Academy, a gender-based charter school for boys in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, has appointed:

Mr. Stanford Alexander
Mr. Jack Blanton
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Leslie Cowart
Mr. and Dr. Ray and Davetta Daniels
Ms. Ada Edwards
Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza
Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm and Elizabeth Gillis
Ms. Barbara Goldfield
Mr. David Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Zona Jefferson
Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Carolyn Peterson
Ms. Mary L. Ramos
Ms. Regina Rogers

As members for the 2008 Board of Directors they will provide leadership for the organization that aims at both academic achievement and character building for middle school boys.

“Each new member has extensive experience in leadership positions for different organizations which is an important asset to strengthen our team and ultimately help in our mission to provide quality education and social development,” says Audrey Lawson, Founder of WALIPP Preparatory Academy.

The premier event hosted by WALIPP is an annual luncheon. This year’s event will be held Monday, May 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Hotel ZaZa located at 5701 Main St. Houston, TX. 77005. To register contact WALIPP at 713.741.3600 or register online at www.walipp.org
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About WALIPP

A 501(c)(3) entity, was incorporated in 1996 by a group of Houstonians to commemorate 50 years of ministry by Reverend William A. Lawson, founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. Lawson and his wife, Audrey, founded one of the city’s most influential congregations and have been recognized by scores of organizations for their tireless service to the Houston Community, including the American Heart Association, NAACP, the American Baptist Convention, the Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Anti-Defamation Leage, Boy Scouts of America, and the City of Houston and honorary doctorates for Rev. Lawson from Howard Payne College in Brownwood, the University of Houston, and Texas Southern University.
For more information please visit: www.walipp.org or call 713.741.3600