President Obama and First Lady interacting with
SETLC youth at National Day of Service.

News Archives, 2005-2008

The Recreation Wish List Committee and Southeast Tennis and Learning Center are frequently featured in news stories that appear in major newspapers and broadcast outlets.  Many of the news stories listed below link to the articles or video; others may be found on the publication’s website archives.

2008

“A Grand Slam Experience for Two Local Aces”The Washington Post, Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts, June 24, 2008

“Designing Students Show Work”The Washington Post, Timothy Wilson, May 22, 2008

“Stitch Masters:  Youngsters Design, Sew, Sell and Gain”The Washington Times, Karen Goldberg Goff, March 23, 2008

“Cora Masters Barry Inducted Into Hall of Fame”The Washington Informer, Priscilla Clarke, February 21, 2008

“Sewing Class Serves as Incubator for Young Entrepreneurs” — Voice of America, June Soh, February 14, 2008

 

 

 

2007

“The Sewing Machine as a Power Tool”The Washington Post, Courtland Milloy, December 26, 2007
 

“Junior Bennett Belles Tour and Entertain on Campus” — Carolina Peacemaker, Tiffany Lindsay, July 23, 2007

2006

“Celebrating Women’s History Month with a Living Legend” (SETLC children honor Dr. Dorothy Height) — Sister 2 Sister, June 2006

2005

“In Southeast, Wish List is a Dream Come True” The Washington Post, Michael Wilbon, April 27, 2005
 

“A Decade of Youth Triumph: Recreation Group Shapes D.C. Futures” — The Washington Post, Yolanda Woodlee, April 25, 2005