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During his term in office, the Cold War ended; the threat of nuclear war was drastically reduced; the Soviet Union ceased to exist, replacced by a democratic Russia; the Berlin Wall fell and Germany was reunified; Eastern Europe and the Baltic States all became free; and President Bush put together an unprecedented coalition 3 of 32 nations to liberate Kuwait from Saddam Hussein s brutal aggression, thus paving the way for Israel and her Arab neighbors at the Madrid Peace Conference to begin anew their quest for peace in the Middle East. Mr. Bush was the first sitting Vice President to ascend to the Presidency since Martin van Buren in 1837, and he was also only the second American President to serve a full term without Party control in either chamber of Congress. Nevertheless, President Bush signed into law, among other things, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act - landmark civil rights and environmental legislation. He also successfully fought for and negotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which was later signed into law. Since leaving office, President Bush has written two books - A World Transformed, co- authored with General Brent Scowcroft, on foreign policy during his administration; and All The Best, a collection of letters written throughout his life. He has visited 56 foreign countries, most of the 50 states and has helped to raise millions of dollars for a variety of charitable organizations. President Bush is a Life Member of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors. He served as chairman of the board from 2002 to 2003. He is honorary chairman of the Points of Light Foundation. On November 6, 1997, The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum was open to the public. Along with the George Bush School of Government and Public Service, the Library is located on the campus of Texas A &M University in College Station, Texas. It is the tenth Presidential Library in existence. President Bush's career in politics and public service began in 1963, when he was elected Chairman of the Harris County (TX) Republic Party. After losing his first campaign for the United States Senate in 1964, he was elected in 1966 to the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas' 7th District and served two terms. Mr. Bush accepted a series of senior level appointments following a second unsuccessful try for the Senate in 1970; U.S. Ambassador to the United 3 Nations (1971); Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1973); Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in China (1974); and Director of Central Intelligence (1976). In 1980, Mr. Bush lost his first bid for the Republican Presidential nomination to Ronald Reagan, but he later accepted a spot on the national ticket and served as Vice President from 1981 to 1989. Born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, George Bush became a decorated naval pilot who flew torpedo bombers during World War II. He then graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University in 1948 with a degree in economics and moved to Texas where he began making his way in the oil business. President Bush has received numerous honorary degrees and, since retiring from public life, has been awarded high honors from such countries as Kuwait, the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany, Nicaragua, Poland, The Czech Republic and Saudi Arabia. President and Mrs. Bush have five children and 14 grandchildren. They have been married 58 years and reside in Houston, Texas and Kennebunkport, Maine. 3 1 I African American National Heritage Society Appreciation Banquet Program III I Music Eugene ( Eugene Eugene) Smith Mistress of Ceremonies Shirley Payton I Posting of the Colors Bryan High School R.O.T.C. Pledge of Allegiance Tiana Owens I Introduction of Guest Dr. Albert Broussard, Professor of History, Texas A &M University 1 Special Guest President George H. W. Bush 41st President of the United States 1 Music M. A. Sterling Greetings Dr. Mitchell Rice, Director of Race and 1 Ethnic Studies Institute and Professor, Bush School, Texas A &M University 1 Invocation Rev. Monsignor John C. Malinowski, St. Joseph Regional Health Center I Purpose Dr. Wendell Davis, Building Chairman I Blessing of the Food Pastor Kris F. Erskine, Shiloh Baptist Church Dinner Music Durin g Dinner Karen Chavis 1 Recognition of Honorees Dr. Laura Burrell, Hiawatha Dix Godine, Beverly Walker , Agnes Gray 1 Music M. A. Sterling Remarks Janette Hedge, Co- chairman 1 1 Willie Pruitt, Chairman 1 Closing Remarks Mell Pruitt Group picture of all honorees on stage '1 1 2004 Honorees Dr. Russell Bradley Dr. Oswell Person Timothy Bryan Hayward Peterson Dr. David Carlson Sam Sharp Dr. Shawn Carlson Mayor Ron Sylvia Ikie Cooper Callie Turner Dr. Wendell Davis, Jr. Elvin Walker Nadine Eaton Coach Melvin Watkins Bob French Edward Lee Watson Dr. Robert Gates Col. Cecil Webster Larry Hodges Dr. Marsha Webster Dr. Steve Johnson Ray Wilkerson George Lea Ivy Idlebird Williams Wanda Malone C/M Sgt. Theodore Williams Christine Matthews Tommie Williams Rev. Msgr. John McCaffrey George Winstein, Posthumously Mineola Newman Mary Winstein EvERy1S.opY ,, BEAT. z C..QN $ < r 8eeause awtbode caw seYvt. j ,.." ..' 1 You dovt,'t have to have a f "° =j c4Lltge degree to serve... ' F � *r .. L! ' , .,) you dow't have to 1¢440v4 1¢440v4 about .� . , Plato at .4ristotLe to serve... '''Is`- _ _ you dou t have to ►Zvow Eiwste%w s Si. : v ° \,.. thtorj of reLatLVit to serve... )it You owl.i uzet$ a heart full. of grace. A soul. ge►terated bT LoVe. Ar. Marti.v■. t_.uther KL.v� 1 Don't Quit When things go wrong, as they sometimes will When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile but you have to sigh When care is pressing you down a bit Rest if you must, but don't you quit. 1 1 Life is strange with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns. And many a person turns about When they might have won but they stuck it out. 1 Don't give up through the pace seems slow-- - You may succeed with another blow. Often the struggle has given up I 1 When he might have captured the victor's cup And he learned too late When the night came down 1 1 How close he was to the victor's crown. 1 Success is failure turned inside out-- - So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit - -- 1 It's when things seem worst that you... Mustn't quit! 1 Author unknown "Let us all remember that nothing comes easily; but once success has been met, the uphill struggles are but sweet memories of our strong will to succeed." Mell Pruitt il 1 A Message from the Board Chairman and Museum Founder It is indeed a blessing to have this opportunity to express my highest regards and 1 appreciation to each and everyone of you, and to President and Mrs. Bush, for your excellent support. Your efforts are turning the dream of the Brazos Valley African American Museum into reality. It is the beginning of a new era in the Brazos Valley. People of all ethnic backgrounds will be able to locally access information regarding the struggles, sacrifices and contributions of African Americans in the Brazos Valley and in the world at large. Your contributions, whether financial donations, in -kind donations, of documents and artifacts, will make the museum a place of education and enlightenment. It is my prayer that individuals, whether they are adults or children, leave the museum inspired to be a committed and prosperous 3 asset to their family and community. While we scurry to process the many items that have been donated to the museum, the edifice is under construction at 500 East 20th Street in Bryan, Texas. Our general contractor, Bubba Bean, works to create the building that was so expertly designed by architect Jim Singleton. Our much - appreciated Building 3 Committee Chairman, Dr. Wendell Davis, and my dear husband, Co- Chairman Willie Pruitt, oversee the construction process. Their dedication and efforts are much appreciated. Please drive by the construction site and view the fruits of your generosity. In the months and years ahead, our museum initiative will need your continued support on three levels: financial support for the museum staff, facility maintenance, security, utilities, commitment of volunteers to work three -hour 3 shifts at the museum once a month, and continued donations of artifacts and documents. fl 3 Mell Pruitt Board Chairman ,,, . f s. ote ;- 1 7 c A Man in the Glass When you get what you want in your struggle for gain, And the world makes you king for a day, Just go to the mirror and look at yourself And see what that man has to say. It isn't your father, or mother, or wife 1 Whose judgment upon you must pass, The one whose verdict counts the most in your life Is the one staring back in the glass. He's the one you must satisfy beyond all the rest For he's with P Y right up ri ht to the end; 1 And you have passed your most difficult test If the man in the glass is your friend! 1 You may be the one who got a good break, Then think you're a wonderful guy! But the man in the glass says you're only a fake; If you can't look him straight in the eye. You may fool the whole world down your pathways of years; And get pats on your back as you pass; But your final reward will be heartaches and tears If you cheated the man in the glass! By Dale Winbrow "Every honoree sitting at a table tonight was nominated by someone who thinks that person passed the difficult task mentioned in this poem. Our honorees' charitable deeds are examples of ways we can all look in the mirror and be satisfied with what u'e see ." Willie Pruitt 1 1 A Message from the Chairman of the Appreciation Banquet Welcome to the third annual appreciation banquet. This is our special evening 3 where we celebrate the contributions of our many supporters and volunteers and honor them in the presence of their family and friends. Their work is what makes our community such an outstanding place to live and raise families in an enriched and wholesome environment. We extend our special thanks to our former President, George Herbert Walker Bush, and his lovely wife, Barbara Bush, for supporting us this evening with their presence. We are delighted to have them as our special guests, and invite them to visit our museum after its completion. We also owe a special thanks to Dr. Douglas Menarchik, Director of the George 3 Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Dr. Roman Popadiuk, Executive Di of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation, and Mr. Marc Chaloupka, Manager of the Presidential Conference Center, for making arrangements for President and Mrs. Bush to be with us this evening. Their tireless efforts helped make this an extra special program for us all, one we will 3 remember for many years to come. Without the help of each of our honorees, each of those in attendance this 3 evening, and many others who have generously donated gifts of money, time and artifacts, the museum would not become a reality. I trust that each of us will take pride in supporting this wonderful facility for many years to come b.y volunteering at the museum, continuing to support the project in a financial manner and helping with the upkeep of the facilities. Your unselfish support will always be much appreciated. 3 May God bless our community and may God bless America. 3 3 Willie Pruitt -4. Chairman 3 Appreciation Banquet 3 3 3 c Someone, Just Anyone She sat alone in a rockin g chair 1 Lonely and old and gray, She wished that someone, just anyone, Would call on her today. Did you? He lay for days on his hospital bed The hours were long and hard. He wished someone, just anyone, Would send him a cheery card. Did you? Her loved one had died a few weeks ago, All sad and broken hearted she sat, She wished that someone, just anyone, Would come to her house to chat. Did you? That matter of Volunteer service-- - We are living it day by day, When we help someone, just anyone, As we walk along life's way. Did you? Author unknown "This poem personifies the spirit of every volunteer we are honoring tonight. If the question, "Did you ?" was asked of our honorees, every one of them can say, "I did." Janette Hedge 1 A Message from the Banquet Co- chairman "'r On behalf of the Brazos Valley African American Museum, I would like to extend my thanks to all of you who have come out tonight to honor all of our many wonderful volunteers who have worked diligently to help make our 3 community a better place to live. Many people from all walks of life are working very hard to help make the 3 museum a reality. The museum will help educate our visitors about African Americans who have come before us on the local, state and national levels to make many contributions to society. Our ancestors made many sacrifices for us, 3 and as a result, future generations will have fuller and richer lives. Educating the community through museum exhibits, audio visuals, books and genealogy studies will honor their lives by sharing their legacies with our future museum visitors. Many thanks to our founders, Mell and Willie Pruitt, for their vision, contributions, persistence and determination to see this project through its completion. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you who 3 played a part in making this vision become a reality. I invite each of you to visit the construction site at 500 East 20th Street in Bryan and follow our progress. At this time, the foundation is set and we are ready to drywall the building. Thank you again for coming this evening. 3 x 6. z Janette Hedge Banquet Co- Chairman 3 3 , , 3 yf„ r P a . � �,`•: 3 3 3 1 African American National Heritage Society tY 500 East 20th Street Bryan, Texas 77803 The African American National Heritage Society was the brainchild of retired educator, Mrs. Mell Pruitt, of Bryan, Texas. The society became officially recognized and started functioning in 1999. It is the first project of its kind in the Brazos Valley that is designed to promote the history of African American citizens. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the African American National Heritage Society is to explore, develop, preserve and present the cultural history and heritage of African Americans. VISION STATEMENT It is our vision that schools, families and educators will visit the museum and use the archival records. The Society will promote individual and community awareness, understanding, pride, and respect for the contributions African Americans made in the past and at the present time to the American experience. GOALS • Gather, organize, analyze, and assemble artifacts, letters, documents, oral histories and make these materials available to all interested persons, schools, churches and organizations • Cultivate a climate of awareness that promotes an understanding of the values of African Americans • Acquire and manage the archival records of the Society ' k MEMBERSHIP beip into the African American National heritage Society is open to all in duals- regardless of race, creed, or color. r TAX- EXEMIPT STATUS "` 1 The African American National Heritage Society is a publicly supported organization and has a 501 (c) (3) fix- exempt status. All donations given to the 1 museum are tax deductible, °"` 1 African American National Heritage Society 1 Officers and Executive Board Mell Pruitt - Chairman and CEO Kathryn Robinson - Co-Chairman Dr. Wendell Davis - Chairman, Building Committee Bill Page, Secretary Willie Pruitt - Co-Chairman, Building Committee Effie Perry, Treasurer Board Members ` �� # Dr. Albert Broussard Wanda Malone Hayward Peterson Mary Broussard Christine Matthews Mell Pruitt Mattie Carter Clara Mounce Willie Pruitt Jean Clark Joyce Newton Kathryn Robinson Freddie Curry Brenda Owens Betty Smith Dr. Wendell Davis Bill Page Callie Turner Nadine Eaton Shirley Payton George Vaults Janette Hedge Effie Perry Ginger Wentrcek III Society Members Edna Jones Anderson Rebecca Hankins Toni Patitu Linda Asberry Betty Hanks Shirley Payton Dale Ayers Melvin Hanks Effie Perry Tanya Ayers Roshunda Hanks Hayward Peterson Noel Berry Tashara Hanks Carmelita Pickett W. E. Blackmon James Hawkins Mell Pruitt Charles Blackshear Dr. Laverne Hawkins Willie Pruitt Bobbie Bradley Janette Hedge Madison Rayford Dr. Albert Broussard Donna Hickman Donna Rice Mary Broussard G. E. Higgs Dr. Chet Robinson Mattie Carter Olivette Higgs Gwen Robinson --m Carol Chambers Onie Holmes Kathryn Robinson Shirley Chambers Janice Jackson Lonnie Sadberry Jean Clark Khryscynna Jackson Betty Smith •• Eddie Council Chris Johnson Odessa Smith Freddie Curry Deidra Johnson Annette Stephney Lazell Curry Glenda Johnson Ora Suseberry ow Dr. Wendell Davis Faye Hall Laws Jill Trier Ray Dillion Paul Madison Callie Turner Elle Donovan Billie Magee Linda Vaden .01 Nadine Eaton Wanda Malone George Vaults Gregg Edmondson Christine Matthews Marvin Walker Robert Ellis Rusleen Maurice Ruby Walker Ruby Ellis Donna McGee Agnes Walton Charles Farnsworth Golden Meta Halycon Watkins Heather Feronberg James Mosley Bessie Watson .. Roslyn Foster Clara Mounce Ginger Wentrcek Lang Gaye Joyce Newton Amos White Hiawatha Godine Thabiti Ngozi Carolyn White James Godine Kathy Nichols Eleanor Williams Agnes Gray Brenda Owens Lucille Young Sylvia Green Bill Page Ray Grossman Carol Patitu 1 1 Museum History 1 Me 11 Pruitt conceived the idea in 1952 of building a museum to house artifacts that depicted the history of African Americans. Her husband, Willie Pruitt, challenged , I her in 1999 to bring her dream to fruition to help educate the public about the struggles, achievements and contributions of African Americans at the local, state and national levels. At that time, a committee was formed to discuss the idea to I 1 determine if her dream was feasible. A board of directors, consisting of 24 people, was developed. They met and I 1 determined that a museum, built to showcase African American contributions, would be an asset to Bryan, College Station and the Brazos Valley. I 1 The land on which the museum will be built, owned at that time by the Bethune Women's Club, was 1 I purchased by the museum board through an open auction. The City of Bryan was approached for 4 , v s , funding assistance and they pledged $100,000 and . , $ ' I donated the adjoining two lots. That brought the museum grounds to a total of 17,250 square feet The City of College Station was approached for funding 1 11111 assistance and they graciously pledged $50,000 to the project. As of this date, approximately $300,000 has N . . been raised and various entities have pledged an additional $100,000. The committee members met with 0, — architect Jim Singleton, and he turned their ideas into iy . I I a blueprint for a beautiful 4,000 square feet building. Museum Founders M To complete the museum as designed, the cost will be ell and Willie Pruitt approximately $500,000. Bubba Bean was hired as I 1 the general contractor. The site of the museum, located at 500 East 20 Street in Bryan, was the dream of Dr. I 1 Th Wendell Davis, who serves as the building chairman. Willie Pruitt is the assistant building chairman. The museum will be built on the grounds of the first public 1 I school for African American children, which was built in 1885. Dr. Davis attended school on this site and it is the only place in Freedmen Town with a Texas historical marker. The museum will be located across the street from Shiloh Baptist Church, I I which is the first Baptist church built in Bryan for African Americans. After the edifice has been constructed, rooms within the building will be completed. I All construction will progress as funds are raised. Additional funds of approximately $100,000 are needed to complete the museum. I 1 1 2 Banquet Committee Members Banquet Chairman Willie Pruitt Banquet Co- Chairman Janette Hedge Food and Co- Chairmen Willie Pruitt Janette Hedge 3 Finance Effie Perry Bookkeeping Bill Page 3 Awards Mattie Carter Photography Brian Blake 3 Greg Phelps Anderson Tennell George Welch 3 Souvenir Book Mattie Carter Ginger Wentrcek 3 Publicity Hayward Peterson Hospitality Joyce Newton, Chairman Mattie Carter Lazelle Curry 3 Ginger Wentrcek Lucille Young Decorations Postoak Florist Nita's Flowers, Inc. Nari s Blossom Shop 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Major Donors I GOLD $100,000 + City of Brvan, Texas 1 SILVER $50,000 + City of College Station 1 BRONZE $25,000 + Nina Heard Astin - Winkler Trust Wells Fargo Bank - Bryan and Ohio ill PLATINUM $5,0O0 + I Arts Council of the Brazos Valley Freddie Currie Plumbing Co. Dr. Nancy Algert & Dr. Karen Watson First American Bank . Community House (College Station) First National Bank 1 L PLATINUM - IN KIND $5,000 + Bryan - College Station Eagle Dr. Rick Rigsby 1 II Copt/ Corner $1,000 + ,,, Ayaya - Carolyn Sheppard Ward Effie and Bobby Perry Bethune Woman's Club Dr. and Mrs. Clinton Phillips Big Top Day Care - Melvin and Betty Hanks Port Arthur Concert Travis Brvan Rose Chase Pruitt Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) Willie and Mell Pruitt Deltas Robertson Consulting Engineers Jane Long M. S.- Minter Concert Shiloh Baptist Church - Rev. Erskin I Wanda Malone St. Joseph Regional Health Center Dr. and Mrs. Garland McIlveen Verizon Mt. Vernon Baptist Church - Rev. Williams Ernie and Ginger Wentrcek I Bill Page Ivy Idlebird Williams IN KIND - $ 1,000 + 1 Award, Etc. Nita's Flowers Brian Blake Newman Printing Co. 0 I Bryan Cotton Warehouse James Novak, Specialties Photo Click Find, Inc. Greg Phelps Conally Moving and Storage Willie and Mell Pruitt 1 The Eagle Post Oak Florist Engitech, Inc. St. Joseph Regional Health Center KBTX TV Andy Tennell 1 Lone Star Storage WTAW Radio Nan's Blossom Shop 1 Former Banquet Honorees III We -, . ,�..Y ..,. <r ...., -. L „.. ...,.. .. - «.,. w . v,.. �,,, A. n . _ '.7-., , ?ro .._aE ., zw, 9 C. J. Allen Evelyn Freeman judge Randy Michelle I i Dr. Sarah Ashburn Elma Jackson Green Lorranie Ocheltree Dr. William Birdwell Celia Goode Haddock Senator Steve Ogden Brian Blake Dick B. Haddox Gardner Osborn 1 Annette Boney Ronald Hale Mervin Peters Dr. Ray Bowen Betty Hanks Clint and Judy Phillips Rep. Fred Brown Melvin Hanks Pastor Warren Roberts Travis Bryan, Jr. Royce Hickman Dr. Chet Robinson Dan Buche Pat Miler Vernice Seastrunk 1 Dr. Laura Petty Burrell Rev. Robert Jeffries Annette Stephney Mattie Carter Gloria Stocklin Kennard Jessie Walton Otis Carter Coach David Kent Carolyn Ward, Avaya 1 Coach Marty Criswell Mike Kristynik Mayor J. Don Watson Freddie & Lazelle Curry Sister Gretchen Kunz Ginger Wentrcek Bill Erwin Faye Hall Laws Rev. Williams, Mt. Vernon Church Kathe Eugster Janie McDougal Dan Wilkerson Roy Flores Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney Rev. Robert Wilson 1 y " , y a L "' 4i �a ..,WaG -e .� .. a ,,. m �... °. ,wa. Yom �.; . n., _�. ,, ,,.�.�, - mod, ?r .,- - ...«,e,.., w.>....,..... -> '* ... Dr. Nancy Algert Paul Madison, Sr. Jim Singleton Edna Jones Anderson George J. Mann Charles Sippial, Sr. Donnis Baggett Rusleen Maurice Alan C. Smith Nancy F. Berry Janice McBride Eugene Smith I Dr. Abe Clearfield Judge Tom McDonald Dr. James Stegall Ruth Clearfield Dwight McKenzie M. A. Sterling Alma Daniels Dr. Douglas Menarchik Anderson Tennell I Dr. Nancy Dickey James Mosley George Vaults Jerris Ellis Linda Parrish Susie Velasco I Linda Gilbert Paul Parrish Mable Walker Dr. Howard Graves Lauralee Phillips Dr. Karen Watson Harrel Lee Johnson Judge Ramiro Quintero Ernie Wentrcek, Jr. Dr. Noreen Johnson Dr. Haywood Robinson Carolyn White Thelma Johnson Kathryn Robinson Nettie Williams Bobby Glenn Lebow Stephanie Sale Lucille Young 1 1 1 How You Can Help Become a Member of the Society We invite you to become a member of the African American National Heritage Society. Society members are welcome to attend board meetings, which are held at 7 P. M. on the first Tuesday of each at the Bryan Library. Yearly dues are only S10 per year. Make a Donation The African American National Heritage Society is a publicly supported organization and has a 501 (c) (3) tax- exempt status. All donations given to the museum are tax deductible. f! Give or Loan Artifacts Our exhibits will be built around the many generous donations of artifacts which have come from our caring community. If you have artifacts that you would like to donate to the museum, they will be catalogued and displayed with pride. The museum will also accept loans of artifacts for our constantly changing exhibits. Ampii Give Your Time Once the museum is open, volunteer to help the museum staff for '' �"" one three -hour shift each month. Donations may be sent to: The African American National Heritage Society $ 804 Waco Street Bryan, Texas 77803 ft I For more information, call: Willie or Mell Pruitt at 822 -0469 or e -mail bvaam©aol.com 1 1 Announcements Everyone is welcome to attend the events listed below. Come for fellowship and a great time. We hope to see you! Event: Shiloh Black History Scholarship Program Speaker: Mayor Frank Jackson Prairie View, Texas Date: February 22, 2004 Time: 3 P. M. Location: Shiloh Baptist Church Address: 502 East Martin Luther King Bryan, Texas Admission: Free Meal: Free Event: African American National Heritage Society Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration Jambalaya Catfish Dinner Date: Saturday, March 13, 2004 Time: 11:30 A. M. - 2:00 P. M. Location: Neal Elementary School Cafeteria Address: 801 West Martin Luther King Bryan, Texas Admission: $7.00 per person Videos of the banquet may be purchased by placing an order at the table tonight. The cost of each tape is $20. After tonight, each tape will cost $25. You may contact Andy Tennelle Video Productions at (214) 333 -2980. Andy Tennelle Video Productions 2437 Club Manor Drive Dallas, Texas 75237 -2701 1 ' The Negro National Anthem James Weldon Johnson Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us, Facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears have been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, Our God, where we met Thee; Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand. 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RUSSELL BRADLEY 4 Dr. Russell Bradley is not only a Bryan native, but he has r ' spent much of his life giving back to his community. A e P gi $ tY graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School and Texas ` '� r . ° A &M University, Dr. Bradley earned his degree from ' t ` Baylor College of Dentistry, and then began serving as a captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. Two years later, — , -'-' - - - " he began his private practice, which he continues today. I ,--- Dr. Bradley's service to the City of Bryan includes ten years on the Historic Landmark Commission, a year on the Zoning Board of Adjustments, five years on the I , Planning & Zoning Commission and a previous term on the Bryan City Council (Single Member District -3, 1999 - @, 2002). Dr. Bradley's civic involvement has also included board membership with the Bryan- College Station 7 Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, Commerce National Bank, Scott & White Dental Advisory Board, Blinn College Hygiene School Board, and the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. 1 TIMOTHY BRYAN Timothy Bryan is chairman and CEO of The First I National Bank, a graduate of Texas A &M University, Class of '72 and a First National Bank director since 1988. Ott Tim Bryan joined First National's management team in 1990 as vice chairman after 14 years with a large Houston bank where he was area chairman responsible for commercial lending for five banking locations in I southeast Harris County. In 1988, he co-founded a retail store chain that was later sold to a New York Stock Exchange traded company. Mr. Bryan has been very I active in community activities. He was named the Boy's /Girl's Club Man/Youth winner in 2003. He is a past president of the Bryan Development Foundation and past chairman of the Bryan- College Station Economic Development Corporation. He is currently a Brazos Community Foundation Trustee and member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Houston Branch) Board of Directors, Blinn College B-CS Advisory Board and Washington on the Brazos State Park Association I Board. Mr. Bryan has served on the boards of many other organizations in the past. 1 1 3 DR. DAVID CARLSON - - ".- '- 3 .........-- .„,z, k,„ ,,_ - "� Dr. David Carlson received his B.A. in Anthropology ''' � from Wake Forest University, an M.A. in Anthropology , � , �� j � � , t and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Northwestern 3 l ' F, = University. He is currently an Associate Professor an d n " '" Head of the Anthropology Department at Texas A . &M 3 ' ' ' : 1 f University. Dr. Carlson holds several volunteer positions 4. ,,: f professionally and in the community. He is President of ' - the Texas Archeological Society, Chairman of the Faculty 3 '- , " Advisory Committee for the Texas A &M University Press and President of the Board of Trustees for the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. Dr. Carlson has written many articles that have been published in { professional publications and has given presentations at 3 conferences across the country. Dr. Carlson received the Association of Former Students University 3 Distinguished Teaching Award and is a TEES Research Fellow. 3 3 DR. SHAWN CARLSON 3 Dr. Shawn Carlson received a B.A. in Anthropology from Memphis State University, an M.S. in 3 Anthropology from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Texas A &M University. She is , currently the Curator of Collections and Exhibits at the Star of the Republic Museum in Washington, Texas, and N - a research collaborator for the Smithsonian Center for _" � Materials Research and Education. Dr. Carlson is a 3 - .01wi member of numerous professional organizations and has written many articles that have been published. . , Carlson has served the community by holding vaous 3 ,, , positions in the Brazos County Historical Commission, College Station Historic Preservation Committ ee, Brazos Heritage Society, College Station Citizen's University 3 ' and the American Association of University Women. 4! Additionally, she also held positions in the College Woodlands Neighborhood Association, Bluebonnet Girl 3 Scout Council and the American Lady Stars '89. She is a member of First United Methodist Church. 3 3 3 1 ' IKIE M. COOPER Ikie Cooper is a graduate of E.A. Kemp High School and ' holds a B.S. in Home Economics and a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Prairie View A &M University. She continued her education at Texas A &M ' University and was certified to teach social studies. Ms. Cooper taught for five years in a rural school setting in Arkansas, fifteen years in Robertson County in a self- ' contained classroom and fifteen years in the Bryan Public Schools. She taught social studies and reading. She retired after teaching for thirty -five years. Ikie I Cooper received the Bethune Woman's Club rot g ;. Outstanding Service Award in 1992, received a trophy from the North Bryan Community Center in 1993 and was awarded th e Beth une Womans Meritorious Service . k Award in 1993. Ms. Cooper has been a member of a Brazos County retired school personnel organization since 1992. DR. WENDELL DAVIS, JR. Dr. Wendell Davis retired after 35 years in the education field. During that time, he served as principal of three public schools. At Prairie View A &M University, he served as the director of intramural sports, director of the Memorial Center, assistant track coach, head golf coach and Assistant Professor of Graduate Education. At the Texas Education Agency, he served as educational specialist for the Division of Technical Assistance, educational specialist for the Division of Accreditation and program director for the Division of Accreditation. He served as program director for the Department of Governmental and Special Investigations at the Texas Education Agency and the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Davis is a certified mediator for educational disputes for the Justice Center of Atlanta, Inc. He is a current member of the Board of Directors for Bryan Texas Utilities. For his dedication to public service, Dr. Davis received certificates of appreciation for his work with the Texas Education Agency, Bryan Texas ' Utilities, Prairie View University, Shiloh Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Texas Education Agency and the Black History Association recognized I him for his service. i .r 1 MS 4, NADINE EATON Nadine Eaton, an educator since 1971, still works devotedly at the Carver Early Childhood Center She * worked in the College Station school district for 14 . years. la After that, her interests took her to California where she mil worked teacher in the private s sector years. She a was named Teacher of the Year before for she returned home to Bryan /College Station. Mrs. Eaton -- ,..... continued her dedication and service of love to youth by t 3 eaching and instructing young children. She attended numerous workshops on educational practices and received certificates and awards for honorable, self - ••••••••......., . , ••••• • .. .. .„.„.... . , ° giving service. Mrs. Eaton is a well- rounded and 3 ' grounded Christian, who works faithfully wherever and 3 • Z whenever she is needed. Her extraordinary loyalty and servitude can be seen through her volunteer work in the commun where she works with the elderly as well as ° the young. Reaching out to fulfill her Christian duties, 3 she is a member of the Senior Mission Mission Society and the Bethune Woman `s C lu b . She 3 has also participated in the Program Committee at her church and works diligently with the African American National Heritage Society. BOB FRENCH la Bob French has been Chief Meteorologist and weeknight w eathercaster at KBTX -TV in Bryan s June, 1990. Before that, he was staff meteorologis a t KFDM -TV m 3 --* ' , Beaumont from 1981 to 1990. Mr. French studied 3 M1 meteorology at Texas A &M University and received his degree in Mass Communication from Lamar University ""11:-- in 1981. Besides his life -long interest in weather, he is * also a musician. Mr. French plays the piano and guitar 3 ' and has composed numerous songs. Mr. French is active in many community organizations and served on the boards of the Children s Museum of the Brazos Valley, iii the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee, Habitat if for Humanity Advisory Board and the Health For All 3 Advisory Board. Mr. French has received numerous awards in his professional field and from the community. He received the American Meteorological Society Board Cast Seal of Approval, College Station Rotary Club Viva Award, Bryan Sons of Herman Humanitarian Award, and the Retired Teachers Association School Bell Award. 3 3 3 DR. ROBERT M. GATES 1 Dr. Rober M. Gate s is the twen second President of Texas A &M University. He served as Interim Dean of the George Bush School o Government and Public Service at TAMU from 1999 -2001. He also served as u t l ' Director of Central Intelligence from 1986 -1989 and as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security , °" Adviser at The White House for President George H. W. Bush. Dr. Gates joined the Central Intelligence Agency I in 1 966 and spent nearly 27 years as an intelligence profess serving six presidents. Durin that period, I he spent nearly nine years at the National Security Council, The White House, serving four presidents of both political parties. Dr. Gates been awarded the National Security Medal has has twice receive the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, and has three times received CIA's highest award, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal. He now serves as a member of the e I I board of trustees of The Fidelity Funds, and on the boar of directors of NACCO Industries, Inc., Brinker 1 International, Inc., an d Parker Drilling Company, Inc. .a LARRY HODGES Larry Hodges is an active volunteer in the community. Brazos Valley He • currently on. the boards of the Convention an d Vistors Bureau, Bry an College Station 1 Chamber of Commerce, Brazos Community Foundation, 12th Man Foundation, Chancellors Century Council and I �..: . the Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center. He is th Chairman of the Board for the Brazos Valley I r � Sports Foundation. Mr. Hodges was the p ast board � , . chairman for Brazos County Crimestoppers, board - z me mber for the College Station Business Development I Corpora member of th College Station Independent School District DEIC Committeeunior a , J League of B /CS Advisory Board member an d Co- chairman of St. Joseph Brazos Bash 2002. Mr. Hodges is proud of Copy I Corner's good corporate citizenship, in particular the Service Excellence Awards that honor local companies for their customer service and community members for their volunteerism. He has been a member of Christ I United Methodist Church College Station since its 1 inception. 1 3 , , . . ;, - DR. STEVE JOHNSON 3 Dr. Steve Johnson was named Superintendent of College 3 Station ISD in 2001. Dr. Johnson earned his Bachelor's , , . ,,,,_-, Degree in Agricultural Education at Texas A &M, a `: % Masters Degree in education from Sam Houston State University and his Doctoral Degree in Educational , ° eadershi from Sam Houston State University. He has 3 ��� L � � P ty served on many local, regional and state level committees regarding educational issues. He currently 3 serves on the TAMU Administrative Leadership Institute Planning Committee, Texas Association of - School Administrators' Executive Committee and other Aft state level councils. His peers across the state have . acknowledged his work on numerous occasions. He received the Texas Administrator of the Year Award for 3 . . ... .... Vocational Education, the Max Scholter Award for Fl Administrative Student of the Year at Sam Houston State University, Region IV Administrator of the Year, 3 American Vocational Association Regional Vocational Administrator of the Year, Honorary American FFA Degree and countless other honors. 3 GEORGE LEA 3 .:A � Since joining the Bryan/College Station community m ' J g tY 1989, George Lea has been active in many Brazos Valley 3 community endeavors. He has served on the boards of numerous organizations which include The Arts Council, Brazos Valley Charities, Crimestoppers and the College Station ISD Education Foundation. His 3 community involvement is highlighted by helping raise awareness and funds for many local children's charities. x ,' Mr. Lea is the director of marketing at First American 3 Bank, one of Texas' largest independently owned and 14 operated financial institutions. Mr. Lea oversees the 1 1 marketing activities for First American Bank's branch 3 1 network of over 100 banking centers. Mr. Lea graduated J from the University of Texas in 1987 with a BBA in 3 .. 1 1.1 Finance. Mr. Lea currently resides in College Station Ty, and states he is honored to be recognized by such a distinguished organization. 3 3 31 3 1 I '' WANDA MALONE Wanda Malone has been a registered nurse for 31 years. 1 Before her retirement, she worked for 25 years as an Occupational Health Nurse for ALCOA. Mrs. Malone holds certificates in Occupational Health Nursing and 1 P : ' ' ' Emergency Nursing and is a member of the American ' Association of Occupational Health Nursing and the Texas Association of Occupational Health Nursing, Mrs. f' Malone is a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church where she serves as an usher. She is very active in the Bethune 4 .' Woman's Club. She serves as assistant secretary and 1 �. ° '° ' was a member of the planning committee for the Debutante Ball and the Ebony Fashion Show. Mrs. Malone is a member of the Brazos Valley African- American National Heritage Society. 1 1 CHRISTINE MATTHEWS Christine Matthews is a native of Louisiana and has 1 , lived in Bryan for 42 years. She retired from the St. Joseph Regional Health Center after 37 years of nursing service. During her employment, she received many awards. Mrs. Matthews is an active member of her church. Through the Church Missions' Activities Program, she volunteers at Sherwood Nursing Home is an adult . ,� Sunday school teacher and prepares the Sunday morning bulletin. Mrs. Matthews serves on the board of the African American National Heritage Society an d helped video members of the African American community who are 90+ years old. She also assists the I society by corresponding to citizens who have made pledges to the museum. Mrs. Matthews started a fundraising activity that was organized through the I , Johnson- Perry- Freeman family reunion in 2001. Since that time, nine graduates have received money and gifts through her efforts. She is a role model for her 1 grandchildren and many other young people. 1 1 3 REV. MSGR. JOHN McCAFFREY 3 Msgr. John McCaffrey is the Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan and Superintendent of St. Joseph 3 Parochial School. He graduated from Florida State University and served in the American Red Cross during ' ,7 , 0 ^; 05 ,.the Vietnam War. He received his Master's Degree in 3 T heology from St. Meinrad School of Theology and was ordained a priest in 1976. In May of 2001, His Holiness . Pope John Paul II bestowed the honorary title of 3 Reverend Monsignor upon Rev. John McCaffrey. He is a former member of the Bryan Parks and Recreation Board, Chaplain of the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, graduate of Leadership Brazos, and President of the Brazos Valley Ministers' Alliance. He is the current President of St. Joseph Regional Health Care 3 Foundation. Those in need of rent assistance, utilities, food, medications and clothing are given much needed aid with his support through the St. Vincent de Paul 3 Society. Through his leadership, St. Joseph Church held two community drives in 2003 to support the American troops serving in Iraq. Letters from school children and 3 citizens, plus 4.85 tons of items were collected and sent to the troops. MINEOLA VAULTS NEWMAN 3 Mineola Newman was recognized by Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn as an outstanding volunteer for her 3 contributions to Los Angeles Council District Seven in April, 2002. Mrs. Newman has donated her time at The r 4 City of Los Angeles Community Development Department's Pacoima Youth and Family Center with 3 Pacoima Beautiful, a non - profit organization. She has " ,ti worked with city departments such as Community 3 r ! ,,. Development, Public Works and Sanitation. She was active with the Pacoima Youth and Family Center, Operation Clean Sweep and Neighborhood Matching 3 Fund. Additionally, Mrs. Newman assisted with events at Pacoima Youth and Family Center, community mural projects that work with youth in the community and has 3 worked to promote the beautification of the community through the coordination of community clean-ups. She is also a graduate of E. A. Kemp High School and is 3 active with the Decade of the 50's and Classes of '48 -'49 reunion. 3 3 3 1 1 DR. OSWELL PERSON Dr. Oswell Person is the President of Tarrant County 1 Junior College -South Campus in Fort Worth. Dr. Person received his B.S. from D.C. Teacher's College and his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. During Dr. 1 Person's professional experiences, he served as Dean of vow 4* Student and Academic Support at Lansing Community College, Dean of Telecommunications and the Arts at 1 Lansing Community College, Associate Professor of Education at Winston -Salem State University, as well as • many other leadership positions in university settings. 1 Dr. Person has been active in many civic organizations. The Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce, City Library Board and the Affirmative Action Council 1 ..' f / in the Santa Clara School District Parks and Recreation Board benefited from Dr. Person's leadership and . ,,' ' guidance. He has served on the African American and 1 Hispanic- American Councils of the AACC. Dr. Person has written and published many articles and papers regarding education and professional issues. 1 ,,.,,,,ter , „:. HAYWARD PETERSON " '' Hayward Peterson is a retired coach and teacher of I thirty -four years. He graduated from E. A. Kemp High School and attended Wiley College on a football K scholarship. After he received his B.S. from Wiley, he g attended Texas A &M University, Sam Houston State University and Tarleton State University where he received a certification in science. Mr. Peterson is a member of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church where 1 4 1 he serves as Treasurer and Superintendent of the Sunday a t School and Chairman of the Deacon Board. He has I -' received awards from Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist i . Church as an Outstanding Superintendent of Sunday school. As a public school teacher, Mr. Peterson I , ; { received awards as Teacher of the Year for the Waco Independent School District and Teacher of the Year for Caldwell Middle School in Caldwell, Texas. Sixteen I Brazos Valley students have been awarded a scholarship through the Hayward Peterson Scholarship Fund, which was established by Dr. Wendell Davis through the Mt. I Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in his honor. Mr. Peterson has been a member of the Parks and Recreation Board for 5 years. 1 1 .3 SAM SHARP 3 „." Sam Sharp received his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of " Jurisprudence from Southern Methodist University. r, s Before his retirement, he was president of Dillon, 3 , Giesenschlag & Sharp. Mr. Sharp served the community ' in many ways and has been in the forefront in 3 ' ' organizing and providing leadership in community '' groups to meet the needs of others. Mr. Sharp was a z founder of the B /CS Habitat for Humanity, Hospice 3 0,„,' Brazos Valley and Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. He served as president or chairman of many organizations, a few of which include the St. Joseph Foundation, United Way, and Habitat for Humanity. Mr. t-N 3 Sharp served as a member of the Board of Directors of the B /CS Chamber of Commerce, Brazos County 3 Industrial Foundation, B /CS Junior Chamber of Commerce and many other groups. The B /CS Chamber of Commerce named Mr. Sharp Volunteer of the Year in 3 Photo by Sykes Portrait 2002. In 2003, United Way named him Citizen of the Year and he received the Copy Corner Service Excellence Award. This past year, he was also a founder and first 3 President of the Brazos Community Foundation. a -5, MAYOR RON SILVIA 3 Mayor Ron Silvia graduated from Southwest Texas State • s , $'' S University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business 3 Administration. He retired from the United States Air 0 , Force in 1975, retired from Texas A &M in 1991 and 4 , , retired from the Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center in , „,,,:_-„,„, , 1998 to devote full time to the College Station City 3 ,, '�" y Council. He is currently the Mayor of College Station. .- ,.. ..,.' , ..„ Mayor Silvia has served the community in many 3 ., capacities. Mayor Silvia served on the Capital V. Improvements Advisory Committee and Planning and 1 ' Zoning Commission for College Station. He served as w chairman of the Brazos County Health Board, president 3 r „.. of the Texas Municipal League Region 10 and was a member of the Foundation Board of the Family Practice u " : Residency Program of the Brazos Valley. Mayor Silvia 3 -;, - , was on the Board of Directors for the Brazos Valley "' Rehabilitation Center, B-CS Metropolitan Planning 3 Organization, Brazos Valley Council of Governments and the Brazos Animal Shelter. Mayor Silvia is a member of the College Station Noon Lions Club. 3 31 3 CALLIE TURNER Callie Turner graduated from St. Phillip's College in San ' Antonio and received a Nursing Degree from Compton College in California. She was the first African American nurse to hold the position of ' Supervisor / Assistant Director of Nurses at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan. While employed at Greenleaf Psychiatric Hospital, she received the corporation's Thomas F. Frist Humanitarian award. After working for forty -five years in almost every service of the nursing profession, she retired from Texas A &M Beutel Health Center in 1998. Mrs. Turner is a member of the Bethune Woman's Club and the African American National Heritage Society. Mrs. Turner is a member of the Allen Chapel AME and serves as a trustee, choir member, stewardess, missionary and Sunday school teacher. She now volunteers at the Health For All Clinic, Hospice and is a HOSTS mentor. Mrs. Turner is looking forward to visiting Haiti as a missionary sometime this year. Her motto is, "Do all the good you can in all the ways you ' can because you will never pass this way again." ELVIN WALKER Elvin Walker is a retired Bryan police officer with 25 years of professional law enforcement experience. In 1988, for his outstanding individual performance of duty, he received the Employee of the Year award that reflected the highest standards in the Bryan Police Department. Mr. Walker served on the Federal Prison Community Relations Board, a group that acted as a liaison between the prison and the community. He was a member of the Inaugural Board for the Brazos County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Walker is a member of the Galilee Baptist Church and serves as chairman of the Board of Deacons and Finance /* Committee. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he is now a t 4#4, 1 4 , ' successful entrepreneur and has over 25 years experience in the carwash business. 3 COACH MELVIN WATKINS 3 „ Coach Melvin Watkins received his Bachelor's Degree i n t E conomics from the University of North Carolina- 3 Charlotte. He served as Assistant Coach, Associate Head Coach and Head Coach at UNC from 1978 -1998 and -- became Head Coach for Men's Basketball at Texas A &M in 1998. In 1997, Coach Watkins received the Conference 3 ., i USA Ray Meyer Coach of the Year Award and was ,� I- m Conference USA Division Champion. Coach Watkins i 3 was a participant in the Habitat for Humanity "Home t c Building Project," co- chaired the Battered Women's Shelter and was a member of 100 Black Men of Charlotte, 3 v , , :,_ North Carolina. Coach Watkins takes a special interest ? ''' in the young athletes who receive a college scholarship. a When Coach Watkins talks to a mother or father about 3 giving a college scholarship to their son, and says, "Here's how we're going to help," he is talking about discipline and guidance, not winning basketball games. Coach Watkins philosophy of life is to live one day at a 3 time and enjoy the moment because we don't know, and we are not promised, anything more than what we are doing right now. 3 ��� �.� EDWARD LEE WATSON 3 Edward Lee Watson's roots began with a father who was a house painter and a mother who was a Camp Fire Girl ' worker in the small town of Iowa Park, Texas. Mr. 3 ,,,,,,... .. " Watson moved from the position of a utility pole climber to a leadership position in his company. Eddie has 3 received numerous awards and recognitions, some of r which include the Outstanding Man of the Year in Odessa, Texas, United Way chairperson and Sunday '' : ' ' school teacher. Despite his numerous community 3 awards, Mr. Watson is known for doing the right thing. In the 1960's, when neighborhood integration was not tolerated, Eddie was the first to stand up to his white 3 r. neighbors for the right for an African American family to live in his neighborhood. Mr. Watson continued to "do the right thing" by promoting the idea of diversity 3 within the company in which he worked. Mr. Watson lives in Coldspring, Texas. 3 3 3 3 1 I COL. CECIL R. WEBSTER Col. Cecil Webster is a graduate E. A. Kemp High School, Prairie View A &M University and Texas A &M 1 University with degrees in Civil Engineering. He attended the U.S. Army War College. Mr. Webster is a f project manager for Ballistic Missile Defense Systems for " the Battelle Memorial Institute in Arlington, Virginia. After serving as a Colonel, he retired in 2002 after serving 26 years in the U.S. Army. His career highlights 1 , �_ include being named project manager for Close Combat ,., Anti-Armor Weapon Systems and THAAD Launcher in ,„ Alabama, Director of Test and Evaluation of the National Defense System in Virginia, Commander of U.S. Army ' Research, Development and Standardization in Canada t 4 and Assistant Professor at the U.S. Military Academy in 1 j West Point. Col. Webster received the U.S. Army Legion of Merit Award and the Department of Defense Superior -` Service Medal. He was named one of the Outstanding 1 Young Men of America in 1982 and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges from 1975 -76. He is the vice- president of the Potomac Knolls 1 Homeowners' Association Board of Directors. ' DR. MARSHA BURNETT- WEBSTER t Dr. Marsha Burnett- Webster is an engineering and `..,, " technology teacher at Hayfield Secondary School in I Fairfax, Virginia. Mrs. Webster received her B.S. Degree - in Industrial Arts and her Master of Education Degree from Prairie View A &M University. She completed " ii ....-v,,- ,, work for her Doctoral Degree from California Coast '� ;,, t ' University. During 2002, she completely restructured 7 * 111' 4 her high school's engineering program. Through the I . , - ' `-'" . restructuring, she could teach and monitor student J. • : i progress through an interactive computer system linking , • . : ' l li '" 12 different student - engineering workstations to the f _ ' master computer at her desk. Mrs. Webster was named . one of the Outstanding Young Women of America in ' ` 1983. Other awards include being named to Who's Who ' • of Women Executives from 1989 -1990 and Who's Who y Among America's Teachers in 2002. She is affiliated with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. 1 1 1 1 al 1 RAYMOND WILKERSON rA N Raymond Wilkerson is executive editor of The ti N.;\ Bryan/College Station Eagle. He directs the publications daily and long -term news coverage. Mr. 3 Wilkerson previously worked as a senior editor at The Dallas Times Herald, the Daily Oklahoman, The Mobile 3 Register and The Wichita Eagle. He also was publisher x'y and editor of a group of weekly newspapers in North Dallas. He has been an assistant lecturer in Texas A &M 3 r University's Department of Journalism. An advocate of community journalism, Mr. Wilkerson has been recognized for his efforts to support environmental and 3 humanitarian causes m Texas. He took interest in the plight of American troops who are serving in Iraq and ro F wrote about their needs in several of his columns. His articles helped educate the public about the plight of our 3 ._. American troops, and, as a result, members of the Brazos ~ Valley and other Texas cities donated 4.85 tons of items and postage to two community drives held by St. Joseph 3 Catholic Church. Also, soldiers who had not received mail from home received a great number of letters from Brazos Valley citizens. 3 , - IVY IDLEBIRD WILLIAMS 3 Ivy Williams is a graduate of E. A. Kemp High School. She received her B. S. from Prairie View A &M 3 University and her Masters of Science from Southern Connecticut State University. She taught biology and n chemistry at Fitch Senior High School in Groton, 3 Connecticut, and retired after 33 years in the classroom. Mrs. Williams served her community in many ways. She was a member of Soroptimist International, an alternate on the Zoning Commission for the town of 3 Groton, member of the Sickle Cell Foundation of New London County and volunteered at the Sunshine Kitchen for the Hungry. She served her church in the 3 - .. capacity of superintendent of Sunday school classes for ten years and organized the Vacation Bible School program. As a reward for her exceptional teaching skills, 3 she was named Teacher of the Year at the High School level. Mrs. Williams co- founded the PEERS (Parents and Educators for Eliminating Racism in Schools) program 3 and received the Prudence Crandall Award from the Connecticut Education Association for her work. 3 3 3 1 I 1 C/M SGT. THEODORE R. WILLIAMS C/M Sgt. Theodore Williams was educated at Austin 1 College, TCJC and East Texas State University. He served in the United States Air Force /Texas Air National Guard as a Chief Master Sergeant and retired from the ' Federal Air National Guard of the United States of America after 39 years of service. He was the first Black ' 1'7 C/M Sgt. for TANG at Hensley Field in Dallas and received the Outstanding Citizen Soldier Award for the 1 181St Airlift Squadron. C/M Sgt. Williams received the _ tr Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, two Anal 1 '.x Achievement Medals, the Air Force Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Award with "V" (Valor) and 3 oak leaf clusters, Combat Ready Medal with 4 oak leave clusters, 1 the Air Force Commendation Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, as well as 16 other medals. C/M Sgt. Williams received the Sunset 1 Baptist Church Man of the Year Award, Hospitality Member of the Month, Longevity Award, Veteran of the Year Award and was nominated for Father of the Year. 1 Additionally, he was an Emergency Medical Service board member in Grand Prairie. I TOMMIE B. CARREATHERS WILLIAMS Tommie Carreathers Williams graduated from Terrell High School in Denison, Texas, and received her B. S. 1 and Masters of Education from Prairie View A &M University. During Mrs. Williams's career in education, she served as a teacher, coach, counselor and assistant I principal. The highlight of her career was to have had a school named in her honor, the Tommie B. Williams Elementary School in the Arlington Independent School I District. An active community volunteer, she assisted with the Miss Grand Prairie Juneteenth Scholarship '( Pageant, Meals on Wheels and the Career Guidance Fair I in Grand Prairie. She served as a judge at the Business Professional of America State Leadership Conference and was a board member of the Arlington Will Award I and Recognize Excellence (AWARE) Foundation. Mrs. Williams received the Administrator of the Year Award from Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Woman of I the Year -M. L. King Education Award from Sunset Baptist Church, Kappa Alpha Phi Black Image Education Award and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 1 Woman of the Year. 1 1 3 GEORGE WINSTEIN (Posthum 3 George nded Texas A & ously) M University, and 3 during that timestein , hattene w a m of the Aggie to Band, The Corps, an d the fifteen -member dance orchestra. 3 z After leaving Texas A &M, Mr. Weinstein went New London, Connecticut, to attend the U.S. Coast Guard ' ` Academy. He retired after thirty years in the Coast il ,i+,. ,, Guard and s Then, ailed with the U.S. Merchant Marine as an di officer for the Cleveland Tankers. i 1978, he left the Merchant Marine an d moved back to Bryan/College Station. Once back in the Brazos County, Mr. Winstein organized a small orchestra named "Medicare Jazz' that , .,., k,,',t, played at various nursing homes and sery ice clubs throughout the area. He also became an active member 3 # of the Brazos Valley Senior Citizens and, in 1982, he was named "Senior Volunteer of the Year' for R.S.V.P. In 3 1995, he served as the Adult Representative for the Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center. 3 MARY WINS 3 Mary Winstein graduated from high' school in Iowa City, 3 Iowa, and received her nurse's training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She was an active �' volunteer in many o the cities in w she lived. Mrs. Winstein was a nursing home vol in Arlin, 3 ,....„. . „,, S 3 an Antonio and T Florida. 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This wonderful addition to our community will be an experience to be enjoyed for I generations to come! °} 1 Wel are proud to be a part of history, the first African American church in I the Brazos Valley. 1 A , ,,,,„,„_,,,,,.. I t� � = _ l : _ i _, _ _ _ _ „ <I ..._ _ _ ' _ , 1- ,,,-.7,-,„ .x ......e ..0 , f P Second home of Shiloh Baptist Church in 1885 t 1 s YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US I Kris F. Erskine, Senior Pastor I Assistant to the Pastor Finance Chairperson Church Clerk Rev. Carl Idlebird Lawrence Carter Lorraine Ocheltree I Deacons: Willie Pruitt - Chairman Willie Idlebird, Paul Peterson, Lloyd Thomas, Dwayne Broadus and I Lawrence Carter I "WHERE THE LORD IS TAUGHT AND TESTIFIED" 1 ' A► A, AL A A iw. _ ::L Al. Alik AIL 14v3-L2t'r ✓4 RICH C3-C 3�ER TA E `Y ti RE3v1E.NMBER and HONOR u "�:._ k ' dY f § M t .''''''. ' ' ' �P,��i .$ `y A i , `:,. V '''''' %,,, , 3 I k I m ,., , , , i DEACON MES LEROy JOHN-(SON SR. 1897-1986 ...qt Covable christian family man 'who worked in aCC departments of church. Dedicated to doing the .►Master's tiviCC .�l friend in the community, source of information, it possessor of attributes of love, kindness, respect, honest. His speciaCsolo, ".tly 3-1T VENLy F- T3-(ER 1 IVATC3-(E15 O1DER .ME" I count it aCCjoy and thank the Lord for your footprints. Love, ttz Lorraine Ocheltree family (daughter) ,,,. „,..tee_ = 1 1 1 II , ., ,' : i q 1 F r „vr gk «.w aH Yj t g , ,,,,,,1 _. : 0 , , � /�YS. , , , , , . ,. ) :%.. .:, 1 :,, , ' Ir k- - .''' *. 11 1 NI * � t 4 4 ,, 1 ,.. I , 4 4. 1 ! . ,.. ., i P F 1 1; A 11 ... � l j il I Ot 11 1 !-441,4,,,,,,,,,,,,.,, 1 Y ♦ bpky x a - a a. k. Jeroldine - f . 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Jameson Jameson Francis S. # Moses 4 1 Jameson Jameson r � �� , ,„,„ ' V:, Velma R Bertha B. 4. , : lb fi: ,,,,,,,,,,, , �_ ameson- Beardon Jameson , 1 1 J #k : sit C��eon�ciac to J e�,ao I Sotnetirne �erfcueert 1880 aced 1 1890, mil g'icandpwten#o Q�ortzc+. and Suean .Mca�ee, n� Pion' `tU oadetorl, C�eoxgcia (iuot nom Quanta ( Calling � a &h (awni and 4j an �. J 1 ended up its' i J e�ae and � �� f tAua G�egar�t cuuit/far .�� c eartt. ' � One day '°°/t 3 (wcwand to ,. , tuaMlnq ac'u i the Ot�(eet tit t i ,,,...., , ,,, �� .National •• . &adage .Mue euftt t4 u » „,,, loot anceetoXO. �' and flue tune, tR�e all w ilt not tie left Oittra I. ' ° ,J Rar o to all of ( x ' `z tflria oe ei�le. :t ntaf#iitg P 1 Ella . td 4ee- We8etex .Miles d .Millie .�{tcQ�ee Qfarvza d Susan 1 ..4(Calee uvrd d CM .Md4ee l � (rte (9) 1 r _ .� S y r I s ;a; a 1 1 I 1 I I) li i 1ti Ii I Ii I ' - \ i if 1 i 7 1- r 1 1 - j -------„„ 1 I ........ \...... i 1 P ' j * II II . 2/1" -J d w - i ._._. ---.'\,. i j______ T_____------_ .....- i _ i 1 7 - I l t — 11 11 li I 1 li _ A ----_ , . i ........ ,., ......... I i i 1 :0L m mil . >) ,1; 1 1 I I 1 I %'-' E _i i 4Ii1i > - - 1I 1 i a o mo m ! - - - - % EotiE°vo 1 3 _,a - H 1 m o t o a` ' >� 0 i 2 m 9 c E CONGRATULATIONS AFRICAN ANIERIC A.N NA.TIONAI HERITAGE SOCIEn I.N. -LONOR OF THE FOUNDERS 1 .MTJ:L & WILLIE T RUITT IN.%IEJ11OR1V OF 1 THE LATE LJ COL. WILLIE PR'UITTIII I J4D 70 A yOVNG .74../1.■ Be strong young man, be strong `rho yours is a rarefy traveledroad I It has been trave by some .And you need strength to carry the load.. • SO i Be strong young man, be strong. Be kind young man, be kind `rho fife's thorns may pierce your heart ` U .And its race find you behind yours is a masters part... so Be kindyoung man, be kind. I Be true young man, be true `rho Cies and games may tempt you Till you don't know what to do 1 you owe it to yourself, my friend .. to Be true young man, be true. Be for real young man, be for rear I `MD dreams and tomorrows Andmemories aCChave their appear You must dea(with realities...and' I Be for real young man, be for read Xnow yourself young man, know you `rho others may try to understandyou I I And in trying give you a clue Before you can d the world my friend you must I Xnow yourself young man, now you. Love young man, just Cove ` ho hate may follow your every step I I And misfortune stick to you like a glove you are your Fathers image and He said to Love young man, just Cove. Y I DEDICATED TO: Brother- CCovus Pruitt Son- WiCCiam Henry Pruitt, III I . Mace Cousins -Xevin Carreathers /Robert 3-folt Nephews - Bryston Bass /BrayCin Robertson 1 1 1 CONGR. TILCATIONS BRAZOS 'VALLEY iI , 'YOUR gb111C3- CNEEDED G I BR.:IZOS ' V AICT1 / AFRICAN AMERICAN N111SE1 .M I I IN 3 111∎1ORy OF E E G 1 .. a" , 4 a 1 , ; E III e 50 i ; ffl E G LORD FORGIVE NE 1N3fENI WHINE . 4'UTHOR 'UNXNOlNN Today, upon a bus, I saw a lovely girl with golden hair, I envied her. She seemedso happy..I wished l were as fair. Ei `When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle; E She had one leg and wore a crutch; But as she passed.a smile! E Oh, God forgive me when I whine, I have two legs. The world is mine! E I stopped to buy some candy. The Cadwho soCdit had such charm. 1 talked with him. He seemedso glad If I were Cate `would do no harm And as I Left, he said to me, `I thank you, you have been so kind _N" I E Its nice to tack with forks Cike you. you see, "he said `Im blind' r Oh, God forgive me when I whine, I have two eyes. The world is mine! . 0 L ater, while walking down the street, I saw a chiCdwith eyes of blue. 2 E 3-fe stood and watched the others play. 3fe did not know what to do. 1 stopped a moment, then I said "Why don't you join the others, dear ?" a 3fe Cooked aheadwithout a word and then I knew he couCdnot hear. Oh, God forgive me when I whine, , 1 have two ears. The world is mine! r With feet to take me where I'd go, ;�L_IJ.� with eyes to see the sunset's grow, E w ith ears to hear what I wound know __E E Oh, Godforgive me when 1 whine, I'm blessed indeed The world is mine. E I E Lon & Lula Carreathers - Clarksville, Tx. ,! = I Great Grand Parents of Mell Carreathers Pruitt-Bryan, Tx. all I Clovus & Linda Pruitt-San Marcos, Tx. E Nikita, Jermey, Braylon Robertson & Bryston Bass -Bryan, Tx. G Rose William & Margaret Pruitt- Wheaton, Md. i • 0 IHIFIFJPIPMEIMIEINJWJEINIFINJOJEJEJEJ 1 1 1 mg,-66 ail, C )1 1 - 1(-eet CR-1 flae C 01(1,16, L3940 - na ,.loctia tiiyiny Jim , . , t i . 0 A SonAce Surat` in 1913 Salutes the 1 African American National Heritage Society f g ty Museum Third Annual Recognition Banquet Officers Dr. Karen Butler -Puny, President L . Dr. Christine Stanley, Vice President Mary L. Broussard, Treasurer Delores Ferguson- Fisher, Financial Secretary Vanessa Dunn, Recording Secretary Natasha Hudspeth, Correspondence Secretary I * Members Dr. Tanya S. Benford Joni Hoyle 1 Beverly Bennett - Walker Sharon Jackson -Smith Irma Cauley Melanie Kirk 1 Deula Deiussiant Becky Petitt Forsythia Foster - Walker Barbara Walker 1 Courtney Gay Helen Washington Hiawatha Dix Godine Daphne Watkins I Agnes Gray Dr. La Verne Young - Hawkins / ,. 1 :1 3 3 :10 - 41 • Noi 3 � a Congratulations 3 to the African American National Heritage Society Museum We applaud you and look forward to a hands -on museum that tells the story and history of African Americans in Brazos Valley, through exhibits of rare photographs, relics, artifacts, and other historical 3 displays. 3 Educators, children, families and visitors will benefit from this museum that is designed to promote the importance of learning through 3 education, the exchange of information, and research relating to the practice of museum education, and the recognition of the professional 3 role and status of education in museums. The African American Museum will be a welcome addition to our community. 3 From 3 Dr. Albert S. and Mary L. Broussard, and children Valerie Stephanie and Matthew Christopher and in memory of our 3 parents, who shared the family history through, stories, photographs 3 and by example. 4. r L * eili E k+ L� ti,y�1h Jre Y' _ �. ti E N lo •I',„, 5 .1 1 Prairie View A& i l niversity Al 'I ' _�,. , � " k P.O. Box 188 41141 f E y • Prairie View, Texas 77446 f f � * - ::..-„„ -,-_,,,,,-- E ..4 — l , \.:'," ,tt, ,tt * ,. 1 k VA; "..."- 4 ; - 1 all �, a i A 1 Best Wishes I to the African American National Heritage Society Museum I for a successful third Annual Recognition Banquet. The grand opening of the museum will be a historical occasion and recognized with pride by 1 citizens locally and throughout Texas. 1 From I Dr. George C. 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Bean Construction, 1117 Todd Trail, College Station, TX 77845 3 1 ,. ., c o s„ 1 k... of Project HOLD - Historic Online Library Database ' �� ���' ��a me to b e aaG die Pxeaeni The College Station Historic Preservation Committee invites individuals, families and 3 organizations to enter their history into our digital library. Project HOLD records photos, church anniversary books, family histories, and more, and what is g reat is that you keep the 1 originals! Call 764-3761 today to record your history in our digital library. .w Contents of Project HOLD can be viewed via the City of College Station's website at http: //HOLD.cstx.gov. Through Project HOLD, people all over the world will be able to access life in the Brazos Valley. 1 Help us represent the contr of African Americans in the Brazos Valley! 1 .i Viola Ford Toliver ' £r Y : 4 :1 , , The Historic Preservation Committee thanks ,.• Ms. Eleanor Williams for contributing a picture of her mother, Viola Ford (Toliver), --k.- ,, °''''.*;: " " at age 18, and her friend Miss Jackson to ,� . �' Project HOLD. �� In 1945, Viola Toliver, a true entrepreneur, purchased a 1/4 acre of land in Spring Green Community (1619 P ark P lace, n ortheast o f l z` ''f x HEB) from Angie Gavin. Viola then built ° , � ; and operated Toliver's Home Laundry. ...• ' L Toliver's Home Laundry's local competi- tion that catered mainly to the Agricultural Il and Mechanical College of Texas Corps of Cadets folded laundered garments, which resulted in two creases down each side of one's shirt. To the delight of the faculty, b Toliver's Home Laundry hung laundered garments on hangers. No more creases! 1 1 i ■ Henry Eaton ` - Bar -B -Que Man Extraordinaire 1 Y Mr. Eaton was the Bar -B -Que man and very first employee of the historic restaurant Martin's Place, which was opened in Bryan in 1928 by Martin Kapchinske. Pictured here, Mr. Eaton is standing outside the original restaurant building. In 1939, a new restaurant was built, which is still operating today. Mr. Eaton's smoke technique 1 i� Slit- - and sauce recipe have carried Martin's Place and four gen- erations of Kapchinskes through 75 years of business. I Thanks shari to Papa Henry's granddaughter, Iola Monroe, for his � ng t story. This photo & story are electronically r stored in the College Station Project HOLD: Historic Online Library Database. I 1 James Allen & Sally Moore Family E . Sally Moore was born into slavery in Pictured to the right i : 4 1 the State of Tennessee in 1838. After James Matthew Allen. { being sold on the auction block at age 13, Sally was taken to Texas by an Pictured below unknown party. In 1860, Sally Back row: Missouri Allen I became the wife of James Matthew Jones, Matt Allen, & Allen, a white bookkeeper originally Dora Allen. from Georgia, who had settled in I Benchley, Texas. Three years later, Seated: Mary Bailey the first of their five children was born Allen (Matt's Wife) & (four of which are pictured below). Gertrude Allen Hyman. James died in 1881, before the birth of I his and Sally's fifth child. Due to their interracial marriage neither the Black community nor the White r� I community would permit James to be a s buried in their respective cemeteries. " " He was laid to rest on a hilltop a short distance from his and Sally's home. Li r 1 Sally lived to be 98 years old. r °`' ' *fit" "t Thanks to Effie Allen Perry for .�. r I donating the pictures and family history report., My Family History: r , . 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NHS 1 JR.03K THE BETHUNE'WOMAN'S CLUB I MEMBERS PRESIDENT-) 4TFIE CARTER 1 Nancy .Albert Emma .Aycox * Linda Asberry Lucid Austin * I .Albinnie Carter Dr. Laurel Burrell 3vlattie Carter Shirley Carter Irma Cau Ikie Cooper * 1 .Alma Daniel * - Claudette Davenport Jessie Devrow * Ella Donovan * I Nadine Eaton * Shirley Eaton Linda Gilbert 3 fiawatha Godine Agnes Gray Emma Newton -Grays * 1 Inez Grays * Beatrice Grear * Josephine Green * Shawndra Green ■ Sylvia Green C. Jaye Half-Caws .Martha Guyden * Ernestine 3-tanks Betty 3-fanks Pasty 3-touston * 1 Janette 3 - ledge * Eddie Mae Council Bennie Jackson Xathy Nichols 1 'Wanda Malone Effie Perry Lois Morgan * .Nell Pruitt * Brenda Owens Jean Ross 1 Irene Porter Beverly Scott Lola Redmond 'Vernice Seastrunk * I Liz Richardson Dora Shirley Cynthia Sabbs Odessa Smith Doris Scurry * .Annette Stephney 1 Obie Sheets Mildred 'Thomas * Tinnie Shirley .Mable - Walker * 1 Jaye Spates 3{elen'Washington Eudora Sweeney Dr. 3caren'Watson Ruby 'Walker * Curl'Watson 1 3catheryn'Warren Shonda'Whetstone Luberta'Washington * Carolyn Williams 1 1 *3-Lonorary .Members 1 -..---;---____-_--,:- -7 , _ I „-___.„,,!,..,,,.,,,, zji- 7 - -,:' - Ili ;., ',... w must remember We us t re a be r the lest we forget past, who we are!! hank -iou AANI4S for taltirg on diis responsibility! The Officers and members of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church John F.Foster, Sr.- Pastor Elvin Walker - Chairman , Deacon Board Gerald Carter - Assit. Chairman Henry Carter Marion Haynes Ira Mitchell Robert L. Person I Tommie L. Person Emerson Sheets Robert Crawford - Trustee Chairman I Mattie Robinson - Carter - Church Clerk Obie Sheets - Minister of Music I Wanda Lawson - Secretary I IN LOVIN MEMORY OF Helen C . Al W H . 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B ox 665 Bryan Texas 77806 l` � f�N I�a ° � a 1 "Reflecting on the Past; Keeps us focused on the Future" 1 The Brazos County Branch of the NAACP Officers and Members I I extends our Best Wishes to the African American National Heritage Society 1 on your Annual Banquet 1 1 1 1 1 ANN BONEY, PRESIDENT • WANDA WATSON, VICE PRESIDENT • DONNA RICE. SECRETARY • SHIRLEY CARTER, TREASURER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:DR. MITCHELL RICE, MELANIE KIRK, AGNES GRAY, REV. G. H. JONES, JANETTE HEDGE, OLLIE CARTER, JR.. MATTE CARTER Ln u1 v � 1 l-1 Oil 1 L L I ' ° r - 1 II 0. 1, 0 L � h� 1 o . / , , r 4 , 7 '., - Li L 0. I n honor o f � 1 1 l� Ln U� ( �everend "onsignor - 1 1 1 (,) John Alan �cCaf �� l 0. („) i TJe 1,871 families v� 3 l y l of � i � st. Joseph Catholic C�urc� 0 l � Ln in -3ryan, Texas U � 1 thank you 1 1 I 0. for being a k 0 3 L woncler - Ful inspiration 1 L� and spiritual leader 0 C) for us. 0 b` - Cff _ - _Cf , �� CS):Cf_. Ci -C���. - C'f_gf_Zf_ aC c_ffcff__cS .1 �everend monsi J ohn �1an v cC af -rey a nd the paris loners of St. Josep C t0h Church t con the L. Acn -Ameic n \otionI eif Socief q for their untirin e f orfs 1 0 fo construct fke The BrC17°S. VHe Aicn-A V useum. L li It will 6e a ma ni icent asset gf L to our comm III r 73 W > II .:... . ., :: -.,•:- 4/ ' '''F - - I L. S t. Josep� Catholic C�urc1, 600 East 26th street �ryan, Te 77803 1 (979� 8 1 1 Congratulations & Best Wishes 6IG1 TOP ;� _ 5 ooL p 41 it iii i ,64 v , ii i? .r , - t I BIG TOP LEARNING CENTER 908 Dansby - Bryan, Texas - (979) 779 -8778 Owners, Melvin and Betty Hanks I . Infants and up • Developmental Learning • Basic Skill I ' Day Care Kindergarten NAEYC Accredited Center . After School Care AO : • Drop-Ins 1 . Summer School 1 Accredited by the . Tutoring National Academy • Certified Teachers I of Early Childhood • Computers Progra I Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snack "Preparing Kids for the Basics" The well being of the children comes first. Fax (979) 779 -8458 E —mail rmbhanks@worldnet.att.net 1 1 1 1 Life Long Learning 979 -574 -1373 Fax 979 - 779 -8458 1 • Curriculums • Lesson Plans 1 • Books • On -Site Trainings • Resource Guides • Seminars 1 Author: Betty Sue Hanks E -mail: rmbhanks @,worldnet.att.net 906 Dansby -Bryan, Texas Web Page: www.rmbhanks.com 1 1 Ora Mae Suseberry was born in 1902, she's seen the civil rights movement bring change beyond her dreams and 3 her favorite president assassinated. She's lived through a Great Depression 1 and worked hard enough to send most of her 13 children to college. 1 Ora Mae relied on her God and her ai resourcefulness as a self - taught 1 seamstress to raise her family. Ora Mae's good- livin' ways have touched generations of Suseberry children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 1 1 Aik JONES - WASHINGTON MORTUARY 1 . * . . * * * * • • 11 • • I 1 I 508 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ST. BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 µ ,4' . • PHONE (979) 822 -3421 J. W. WASHINGTON, JR. - FUNERAL DIRECTOR / MORTICIAN 4", ALVIN WASHINGTON - FUNERAL DIRECTOR / MORTICIAN KATHY NICHOLS - SECRETARY -`` "0 c r a.Cwv 14 to of amiatance to- every {',i m .Zy we. serve, • 1 let wa- repre4ent yo-w." • I v PRAYER PARTNERS " ONIE M. HOLMES +_ n loving memory of our Er ;.,,, other 1 14P. 1 till* LUCILE YOUNG N i v r s. �- l �nn - obinson 1 O� COLL� MILL BAPTIST' CHURCH _; from her I COLLE STATION, tit children, grandchildren rx. is 1 PROUDLY SUPPORTS J1 sister A. A. H. S. it . ," the 1 IN 3UILDINC THE 1 Con to the ' 3RAZOS VALLEY African American • 1 � 1 AFRICAN •__ \ational - eritage society 4 v 1 AMERICAN MUSEUM ..,0-<3.-:.. <Vj> < <el> < b C� ' j> 4 "> 4` > <• > <'> <ttp> <d 40, V • • • 111 1 In memory of 1 a Harry L. Daniels 1 1921 -1999 Caldwell, Texas 1 1 i Coach and Educator 1 for 36 years 'I 1 Freeman High School Caldwell, Texas - - • 1949 -196 1 , , : S f i } i s A P 1 •Xx- dam v+i 1 / ;Ifiii �, a 1 Caldwell High School Caldwell, Texas 1 ` ,�a 1971 -1986 Lincoln Former Students Association, Inc P. O. BOX 9625 COLLEGE STATION, TX 77842 LUCILE WASHINGTON YOUNG, PRESIDENT (979) 696 -8641 W xt/e/nthint, a rgitei, to African American National Heritage Society Brazos County 1 / a�acce4 U an 9 ae t 1 . aiwie/iee (Woecztitetek ana C4,freciatio/A frle ifta WV/1 "Forward Forever, Backward Never" g E) AL2/11 , 07Lid/ 4 • Myrtle (Mama Myrt) Bisor The Mansion of Heaven Mr. Et Mrs. Carey Cauley, Sr. (Agnes Gertrude) ;9nd though we would not r Charles Sanford (Charlie) Cauley choose to leave, a loving God knows best, Riley H. Davis and in His time James "M.C." Hollie He lifts us to a place of Sgt. Et Mrs. Frank Gilbert (Connie) peace and rest. Adolph Johnson Mr. Et Mrs. Lawrence King (Eloise) Charles Edward Lang Mr. Et Mrs. John T. Lane (Irene) Rosa Lee H. Mosley Mr. Et Mrs. Sam Mosley Rev. J. C. Neat Willie Lee Scales Neat Mr. a Mrs. Tommie L. Rodgers (Audrey) Mr. Et Mrs. Sam Smith, Sr. (Nettie B.) I Mary Shackleford Mr. Et Mrs. W. A. Tarrow (Edna) Mr. Et Mrs. Ed Yarbrough (Fannie) • Mortuary 609 North Houston Avenue Bryan, Texas 77803 (979) 822 -1948 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Mr. William Groce, Mortician OWNERS Reverend and Mrs. Carey Cauley PRENEED COUNSELORS Mrs. Irma Cauley Mrs. Jullion Cauley -Hill GRIEF COUNSELOR Mrs. Jullion Cauley -Hill 'A Reverent, Dignified and Affordable Service for All" • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1