Always curious and interested in his surroundings Hollins began to think about things that would improve the community as well as things to keep the spirit of Jackson P. Burley alive.
Read MoreThe VIA Heritage Association honors this VIA Alumna who dedicated her career to pushing forward the frontier of mathematics.
Read MoreThelma M. Jefferson is a graduate of Peabody High, the first public high school established for Negroes in the Commonwealth of Virginia, class of 1967.
Read More“Carl” was memorialized at the time of his death as "a renaissance man” who moved skillfully between music, television, theatre, film, nightclubs and concert halls in the U.S., the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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At Armstrong High, Randall Robinson was an exemplary student who participated in many school activities.
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Max was active in many school activities: Student Council, sports editor of the school newspaper, student mayor of the City of Richmond, award winner in chemistry and “All State” in the VIA’s Dramatic Festival.
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Dr. Ronald Mickens took an early interest in science, took classes during the summer months and graduated from Peabody High School at the age of 17.
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At Armstrong High, Dr. William Harris was senior class president, honor student and award winner in science and mathematics.
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At Armstrong High, Dr. Wesley Harris excelled in academics and athletics and was Student Council President in his senior year.
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Dr. Fauntleroy has been widely recognized for her commitment to young people and dedication to public education.
Read MoreMr. Tull is a graduate of George P. Phenix High School in Hampton, VA.
Read MoreMr. Oliver is a nationally known drummer and entertainer.
Read MoreHis contributions as coach, teacher and mentor have been recognized in many ways.
Read MoreJudge Roger Gregory attended Peabody High School until the end of his junior year when Virginia’s public schools were fully integrated.
Read MoreCheryl Anthony Epps was valedictorian of the class of 1966 at Southside High School.
Read MoreWilliam Albert (W. A.) Brown’s career as a teacher and administrator in Virginia’s segregated schools is representative of the successes achieved by African American teachers within the system of “separate and unequal” public education.
Read MoreGrowing up in a musically talented family, Jonathan joined Peabody High’s marching band in the 8th grade.
Read MoreReverend Andrew White was born in King and Queen County. He attended the Rappahannock Industrial Academy for one year and graduated from Beverly Allen High School in 1949.
Read MoreMelvin Stith grew up on a family farm in rural Jarratt, VA in Sussex County. He received a B.S. degree in Sociology from Norfolk State University (NSU) in 1968.
Read MoreValedictorian of her high school graduating class, Ms. Rudd received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia State University and an Ed. D in higher education from William and Mary (1978). She is believed to be the youngest African American to receive a doctorate from the university.
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