Generational Equity: The Pythagoras Journey

By: WM Dr. Kevin D. Claiborne

Proverbs Chapter 22, verse 6 advises us to “train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” With this, the Mighty Men of Federal Lodge No. 9 stand in solidarity with moving forward with supporting the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras by laying the foundation to request a charter for our young men.

We proudly introduce our dynamic leadership team of Past Master (PM) Terrence R. Tyson, Junior Warden (JW) Jamal I. Wright, Sr., Brother Derrick R. Johnson Sr., and Chaplain Norris J. Goode.

PM Terrence R. Tyson

I am happily married with three children, all boys, ages 13,16 and 23. By leveraging my substantial knowledge, skills, and abilities, I am confident I will immediately contribute and impact in this role. Highlights of my qualifications and credentials include:

Being a member of Federal Lodge No. 9. Having served as the Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge #23 Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York (MWPHGLNY) Brooklyn, NY 2018. Excellent High Priest of MT Moriah No. 3 MWPHGLNY, Holy Royal Arch Masons, Brooklyn, NY 2021. Noble of Al Masser No. 251 Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine. Member of Mystic Tie No. 9 Cryptic Mason and Victoria Chapter No. 45 Order of Eastern Stars, Prince Hall Affiliated (PHA).

I have held the unique position of Treasurer with the Phoenix Steelpan Orchestra. Presiding president, Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc. Omicron Chapter. Have maintained active participation in all organization’s social, community service, and brotherhood interest events. Assisted in the Founders’ Day BBQ hosted by our chapter in 2021 and arranged the Wreathes Across America community event in 2021.■

JW Jamal I. Wright, Sr.

[Message from PM Tyson] It is a pleasure to accept membership into the Knights of Pythagoras. I would like to offer my services with over 18 years of experience within various fraternal and social organizations and 26 years of Military experience. I am presently assigned as the First Sergeant for Bravo Company 152 Brigade Engineer Battalion Army National Guard “Berserkers” Sapper. I possess an in-depth knowledge of the needs of our fraternal, organizational, programmatic, and strategic objectives.

Front Row Left to Right: Jeremiah I.T. Wright, Jamel I.T. Wright, and Jace I.A. Wright

JW Jamal I. Wright Sr. is a loving son, brother, and father of 8 wonderful kids and three grandchildren. JW Wright Sr. is an outstanding actor in the Baltimore, MD, area with several credits under his experience. JW Wright, Sr. has many experiences working at group homes in the Baltimore, MD area, as well as mentorship programs for the youth.

[Message From JW Wright] My focus for our KOP program is to uplift the community by showing our young men the life skills they need to survive.■