Growing 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.
Read MoreAmong his activities at Peabody High, Mr. Omilami played football and was a member of the Drama Club, igniting his interest in acting.
Read MoreCarnis Poindexter grew up in northwest Roanoke and lived across from the Upper-Springwood Park tennis courts.
Read MoreDr. Robert W. Johnson’s work to improve access to the sport of tennis greatly facilitated the development of tennis as a competitive sport in the Virginia Interscholastic Association.
Read MoreCoach Harold Deane, Sr. graduated from Lucy Addison High in 1956. During his senior year his basketball team was VIA Group I Basketball Tournament Runner-up.
Read MoreWillie Lanier played high school football under Coach Fred “Cannonball” Cooper.
Read MoreWheeler Hughes was a well-rounded student who was elected Vice President of the Student Council and was one of Virginia’s best high school basketball players.
Read MoreAs a high school student, Donald Culpepper participated in football, track, and basketball.
Read MoreArthur Ashe, Jr. began playing tennis in the segregated public parks in his hometown of Richmond, VA.
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