The annual May Day celebration was a high point of the Lakeland school year for many decades. Parents came to witness the day-long festivities, which included sporting matches and a musical program. The day’s highlight was the children dancing around the May Pole. Here, the May Queen was crowned circa 1960.
Event at Hyattsville Memorial Library for the donation of book by Joanne Braxton
A ticket for a banquet for Agnes Gross held at Paint Branch ES, she was a long time member of Embry AME Church. She was a part of a missionary service.
A group pose in the sanctuary of Embry AME Church in front of a money tree. First row left to right unknown, unknown, unknown, Harry Braxton, Sr., Mary Weems Braxton, Dessie Randall Thomas Rear left to right unknown, unknown, Eliza Gray, unknown
Event celebrating her presentation of new book to public library at Hyattsville Branch
Gathering for event to celebrate the presentation of a book by Joanne Braxton to the Hyattsville Branch Library.
Lakeland Heritage Weekend
During event at Hyattsville Branch Library to celebrate the donation of works by Joanne Braxton
Baker, Willie Sellers Greets Lakeland elder, Leonard Smith during Lakeland Heritage Weekend Saturday Event in 2009
The occasion was an event celebrating the donation of the work of Joanne Braxton to the Hyattsville Branch Library. Seen here is the author's mother, Mary Weems Braxton seated. She is being greeted with a kiss by her grandson Glen Weems
Members of Lakeland High School class of 1950 relax during reunion trip
Group from First Baptist Church of College Park preparing for parade in celebration of Lakeland's 100th year
Maxine Gross and Mary Weems Braxton at event celebrating the donation of Joanne Braxton's book to the Hyattsville Library Branch
Kindergarten Class of Lakeland Elementary School during 1965-66 school year
Honoring Hattie Sandidge.
Tee shirt decorating
Mr. Brooks speaks during event honoring himself and Pauline Gray. This celebration was held at Embry AME Church.
Performance during dedication ceremony for Lomax Fountain. Locally based gospel group are cousins to the honoree, Dervey Lomax
Agnes and George Henry Gross were married in a quiet ceremony at the home of her sister Ira, in Baltimore, Maryland. The couple chose to make a festive occasion of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Family and friends were invited to the Gross residence on Cloud Avenue on April 8, 1950, for a reception. Here the Grosses view their anniversary gifts.
Meal during event honoring Pauline Gray and Arthur Brooks
During the 25th anniversary celebration of her brother George Henry and his wife Agnes at their home on Cloud Avenue
Shown with banner advertising A View from the Lakes
Reunion event for Lakeland High School class of 1950
Members of the College Park Committee for a Better Environment, including the chairwoman, Amelia Murdoch (far left), and Lakelanders Wilmer Gross and James Adams (far right), planted trees at an Earth Day Event. The Committee for a Better Environment is made up of College Park citizens with an interest in improving the environment and quality of life in the city. The committee promotes, sponsors, and provides support for local environmental projects and activities.
Speaking during event honoring Pauline Gray and Arthur Brooks at Embry AME Church
Wedding of Pamela Randall bride is shown with her father, Thomas Randall, Sr.
Labor Day picnic on the grounds of Embry AME Church
Lakeland Day Dinner Dance Left is Spencer Briscoe
Attendants for the wedding of Pamela Randall. The ceremony took place at Embry AME Church
By Willie Sellers Jr in honor of Lakeland Heritage Weekend 2010
Kindergarten class
Mock weddings such as this one at Embry A.M.E. Church, circa 1949, were popular dramatizations and fundraisers for churches. The church’s youth played the parts of bride, groom, minister, and wedding party. Sunday School superintendent Dessie Randall Thomas loaned her wedding dress for this activity. Jean Gray and Ellsworth Dory, both about age fifteen, are the bride and groom, and Yvonne Thomas and Betty Smith are among the attendants.
At the end of the urban renewal process, Lakeland had its first park. Developed along the south side of Lakeland Road, it includes a pavilion, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. There are trail links to Lake Artemesia, the Paint Branch Trail, and Anacostia trails. On opening day, July 30, 1983, participants came from all parts of the community to celebrate, including members of St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, which had purchased the historic building that once housed Lakeland High School. Members of the church’s performance group posed with other event participants. In the rear are, from left to right, State Delegate James Rosapepe, Mayor Alvin Kushner, College Park City Councilmembers Joseph Page and Anna Owens, and event organizers Thelma Lomax and Michael Middleton.
During Saturday of Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center
This birthday party for Hallie Adams took place at a home in Lakeland circa 1955. The guests were (left to right) Maseo Campbell, Sr., Elizabeth Campbell, Mary Brooks Brewer, Emma Dory, Calvin Adams, Peggy Folkes, Joe Harrington, June Adams, Mattie Johnson, Katie Mae Barnes, and Helen Campbell.
During an event to celebrate the donation of Dr. Braxton's book to the Hyattsville branch of Prince Georges County Memorial Library
Embry AME Church 100th church anniversary 1903 to 2003
At grounds of Paint Branch Elementary / College Park Community Center
Worship Service on Grounds of First Baptist Church
Maryland National Parks and Planning Commission signature Black History Month event 2009
March 1959
Youth event Embry AME Church circa 1947
During event at Hyattsville Branch Prince George's County Memorial Library
Heritage Weekend event at Washington Brazilian SDA Church/ Lakeland School site
Black History Month signature event for Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission at Montpelier Arts Center 2009
Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission signature Black History Month Event at Montpelier Arts Center 2009
2009 Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission signature Black History Month event
On October 15, 1966, Pamela Randall became the bride of James Boardley at Embry A.M.E. Church. Their wedding party included from left to right, (first row) flower girl Secethia Boardley and ring bearer Robert Fields Jr; (second row) Sandra Randall, Sandra Douglas, Pamela Randall Boardley, James Boardley, and Sylvia Mizell. (Courtesy of the Randall family.)