OUT (ON THE TOWN)1002--TYREK's GRADUATION@WGHITESIDE MIDDLE/FREETIME, SYGU &SOUl STYLZ FRIDAY ALTERNATIVE @LOLA's MAY 20

Photos by Natasha Atkins (first pic), Freetime (second pic) and Ma'atology
YOURS TRULY's nephew Tyrek Stewart's double cake celebrating his graduation day and b-day last Friday. Check out the journey to his diploma below.

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After Tyrek's graduation ceremony, several events went down that nite including the after party for comedian Bill Bellamy' at Lola's during Freetime, SYGU and Soul Stylz' weekly networking event Friday Alternative. Bellamy was in town at the Westport Funny Bone. Here is Bellamy with Soul Stylz' Tobi Collis (left) and Cornell Boone.

There's Tyrek with his fam at the family home getting ready to go to his graduation. From left: his G-Moms, his older brother, Jerome and mom, Natasha.

Tyrek, who was graduating from 8th grade at Whiteside Middle in Belleville, is getting out of the car heading to the school.

The school.

The Graduation Program

Tyrek's name in the program.

An eager mom waits for her son to walk up the stage.

Tyrek entering the gymnasium.

Tyrek sitting with his class.

Tyrek walks up to receive his diploma.

Tyrek's row of students get their "bowing" moment.

Tyrek and the Graduating Class of 2011 throw up their hats in celebration.

After the ceremony, Tyrek was a bit somber as his moms and g-moms congratulate him.







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