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We honor our National, Okaloosa County and Carver-Hill Alumni
Achievers.
National Achievers
President Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King
President Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King
Carver-Hill Alumni and Okaloosa County Achievers
Mrs. Caroline Baker Allen (Founder), Mr.
Samual Allen (Society Advisor) and
Reverend Dwight Dewitt Baggett and Mrs. Novella Sylvania Lee Baggett
(Alumni)
Charlie H. Hill, Educator and Civic Activist Mrs. Gloria Jean Tippens
(Aunt of Marion J. R. Kent, PhD Class of 1959) Officer Chester Pruitt (1917-1968 Comgressman Al Green (Combs High School, Ft Walton Beach, FLorida) Congressman Bob Sikes, 1906-1994
Holding Lynn (Barrows) Riddle- IT Teacher Bruner Middle School, Ft Walton Beach, FL Marion J. R. Kent, PhD (Class of 1959) John Ralph Kent, CEO (Class of 1960)
Mr. Charlie H. Hill was the first black to hold political office in Ft Walton Beach, Florida. He worked as a teacher, principal and attendance coordinator for the Okaloosa County School District. He served as principal at Brook Elementary School and Combs Hight School From 1953 to 1968. Most of those years were before county schools were intgergrated in 1964. He was elected to Ft Walton Beach City Council in 1973 and served two (2) terms. At the time of his death, he was doing part-time consulting work and serving on the Okalloosa-Walton County College Board of Trustees. Mrs. Gloria Jean Tippens launched Okaloosa County's Head Start program in 1971. The program eventually included locations in Shalimar, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview and Destin. She retired as director in 1997 after 26 years as the program's director.
Officer Chester Pruitt (1917- 1968) was the 1st African American police officer in Ft. Walton Beach. He joined police force in 1948 and served throughoutthe 1950-60s. A Great Floridian Plaque in his honor has been erected at the Chester Pruitt Neighborhood Center. 15 Carson Dr. in Ft. Walton Beach. A decorated war veteran. Among his accomplishments, he served on the Crestview City Council (including service as Vice President, then President of the council) for more than 25 years. Florida League of Cities and was the recipient of the 2002 Northwest Florida League of Cities Elected Official of the Year Award.
His parents' sacrifices paved way for Al Green!
Bob Sikes was a United States Congressman who represented Florida's 1st Congressional District from 1941 until 1978 and was responsible for making Eglin Air Force Base one fo the largest military installations in the world. Honored by the Ohio Department of Education for Outstaning Leadership as Director of the Cincinnati Career Opportunities Program (COP) 1975 and Public Employee of the Year, City of Cincinnati, 1996 J R Kent Construction Compnay, Chicago, Ill
Charlie H. Hill, Educator and Civic Activist
Mr. Charlie H. Hill was the first black to hold political office in Ft Walton Beach, Florida. He worked as a teacher, principal and attendance coordinator for the Okaloosa County School District. He served as principal at Brook Elementary School and Combs Hight School From 1953 to 1968. Most of those years were before county schools were intgergrated in 1964. He was elected to Ft Walton Beach City Council in 1973 and served two (2) terms. At the time of his death, he was doing part-time consulting work and serving on the Okalloosa-Walton County College Board of Trustees.
Willie Armstrong (Class of 1960)
Is there a Place in American Business for Willie
Armstrong?:
Black
Enterprise - Jun 1980 - Google Books Result
Willie
Armstrong was honored by the Harlem Branch YMCA as a
Black
Achiever.
Black
Enterprise - Sep 1980 - Google Books Result
Willie Armstrong greets President Ford as manager of Sheraton Park
Hotel in Washington, DC.
Black
Enterprise - Apr 1975 - Google Books Result
Lieutenant Colonel Arvesta P.
Roberson II
160th Signal Brigade
"Son of Billy Raemonde Hughes
(Class of 1961)"
THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
For exceptional meritorious service as the 160th Signal Brigade Deputy
Commander, while serving in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New
Dawn, and The Transition to the Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq.
His commitment to excellence directly contributed to the successful
accomplishment of the Brigade's Combat Mission. Lieutenant Colonel
Roberson's genuine concern for solders and relentless pursuit of excellence
is second to none and reflects great credit upon himself, The 160th Signal
Brigade, The 335th Signal Command (Theater)(Provisional) and the United
States Army.
GIVEN IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, DC
4TH DAY OF JUNE 2012
Published News Articles About Their Achievements:
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/tippens-9063-children-mom.html
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6964806.html
http://www.pensapedia.com/wiki/Bob_Sikes
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hammoto01.html
http://www.linkedin.com/in/venuskent
http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/shumpert_dj00.html
http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032910aaa.html
http://csusbathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=971
Children of Carver-Hill Alumni Achievers
Tom Hammonds JR College Basketball Player Tom Hammonds JR NBA Player Tom Hammonds JR Auto Racer Venus Renee Kent in China DJ Shumpert, University of AZ Basketball D J Shumpert, University of AZ Basketball D J Shumpert, University of AZ Basketball
Son of Tom Hammonds (Class of 1963) Son of Tom Hammonds (Class of 1963) Son of Tom Hammonds (Class of 1963) Sales Manager at Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau and Daughter of Marion J R Kent, PhD (Class of 1959) Attending 2010 World Choir Games and Promoting the 2012 World Choir Games that will be held in Cincinnati Ohio in 2012. The Games were booked by Venus will be the largest convention ever booked and held in Cincinnati Ohio. Garnd Son of Marion J R Kent, PhD (Class of 1959) Member of the University of AZ Basketball team 1908-1910. DJ played in 1909 NCAA and the team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen before being defeated. DJ_University of AZ_vs_Oregon_8Jan2009 1908-09 University of AZ Basketball Team Photo. D J Shumpert number 33 and 6'8" Power Forward.
Tom Hammonds JR College Basketball Player
Son of Tom Hammonds (Class of 1963)
Venus Kent Books
2012 World Choir Games . First time held in the US and the largest
convention ever hosted by Cincinnati, OH.
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