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July 10—12, 2015
Embassy Suites 2960 John Hawkins Parkway Birmingham, Alabama 35244
Michael L. Hall, President
Mary M. Hughes, Reunion Chair
National Alumni Association R. R. Moton High School Reunion
2015
It’s All About the Legacy: Keep Moton Alive!
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Table of Contents
Greetings! .............................................................................. 3
President Michael L. Hall ........................................................... 3
Office of the Governor -- State of Alabama ............................... 4
Office of the Mayor -- City of Leeds .......................................... 5
Office of the Mayor -- City of Hoover ........................................ 6
Representative -- District No. 45 ............................................. 7
Schedule of Reunion Activities ................................................... 8
Biography of Councilwoman DeVoris Ragland-Pierce ...................... 9
R. R. Moton High School Reunion Program 2015 ......................... 10
Reunion Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs & Members ...................... 11
Executive Board .................................................................... 12
Patrons ................................................................................ 15
Advertisements ..................................................................... 16
School Song ......................................................................... 40
Necrology List ....................................................................... 41
History of R. R. Moton High School ........................................... 45
Visit Our Website at: http://www.rrmotonhighleeds.com
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Greetings!
President Michael L. Hall
Robert Russa Moton National Alumni Association
It is my pleasure to greet you with open arms and humility as we
celebrate another reunion. Where did the time go? It seems like only
yesterday we were passing the torch and thinking of this event as
something that would occur in the distant future.
This Robert Russa Moton National Alumni Association was created to
provide reunion opportunities and opportunities that support the efforts
of the Robert Russa Moton Alumni Association. As indicated in our
theme, this year, It’s All About the Legacy: Keep Moton Alive!
In order to “Keep Moton Alive”, we must increase our membership, assist with the restoration
and preservation of the Moton School site and provide scholarships for students at Leeds High
School. We are making great strides towards achieving these goals. You can help by making
a concerted effort to commit to assisting the National Alumni Association as we go forward.
The planning committees, Executive Board, officers, members and friends have been working
hard to insure that this year's reunion is exciting, enjoyable, and informative. We have tried to
keep you informed through our Website, FaceBook™, Twitter™ and other communication
mediums. We encourage you to keep in touch with us through these mediums. We want to
hear from you.
So far, we have awarded scholarships to five seniors from Leeds High School since 2012. We
need YOU to help insure the continued success of the scholarship program and the efforts of
the Robert Russa Moton National Alumni Association. We hope you will donate to this worthy
cause and help us Keep Moton Alive!
“Thank You” for your continued support.
Welcome Home Moton High Alumni, Family and Friends!
National Alumni Association R. R. Moton High School Reunion
Officers &
Committees
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Office of the Governor -- State of Alabama
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City of Leeds 1040 Park Drive Leeds, AL 35094
COUNCIL MEMBERS
(205)-699-2585 (205)-699-6558 Fax
Kenneth Washington - District 1
Eric G. Turner - District 2
Johnny G. Dutton - District 3
Craig Wadsworth - District 4
Devoris Roscha Ragland - District 5
WHEREAS, the graduates of Moton High School who now live around the country from coast to coast
will convene here and at the Embassy Suites at 2060 John Hawkins ParkWay in
Birmingham on the weekend of July 10-12, 2015, and;
WHEREAS, the city government and citizens of Leeds are pleased to welcome these Graduates
home and who proudly celebrate the illustrious history o this high School
established in 1948 for the African-American students residing in Leeds And the
Eastern Jefferson County communities of Trussville, Irondale, Lovick, Lola City,
Overton, and Rose Hill, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor and on behalf of The City
council of Leeds, I am pleased and honored to extend a Cordial
welcome to all of the graduates of Robert R. Moton High School back to the city and the metro Birmingham area for a
reunion of all of the classes from 1949 to 1970.
Regarding the Reunion of
Graduating Classes
1949-1970 Of Robert R. Moton High School
on July 10-12, 2015
WHEREAS. the Leeds community graduates of former Robert R. Moton High School will host and
celebrate a biennial reunion of all the graduating classes from 1949-1970 and;
Proclamation
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereby set my hand and cause the corporate
seal of the City of Leeds, to be affixed this day of June 1, 2015.
Office of the Mayor -- City of Leeds
David Miller, Mayor
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WELCOME On behalf of the citizens of Hoover, the Hoover City Council and myself, I would like to welcome the Robert Russa Moton High School National Alumni Association to the City of Hoover for their Biennial School Reunion which will take place July 10 - 12, 2015 at the Embassy Suites. We are excited that you have chosen Hoover for your reunion. The Embassy Suites is a beautiful facility with all the up to date accommodations. I am sure you will very pleased you chose that location for your reunion. The theme you have chosen, "It's All About the Legacy: Keep Moton Alive" is very appropriate for what you are trying to accomplish. I believe with your determination to provide and promote programs, activities, and staying in constant contact with your alumni, your reunion will continue to be successful in the upcoming years. While you are in our city, we hope you will take time to experience all that Hoover has to offer. We are the sixth largest city in the state of Alabama. Our residents enjoy a quality of life that is unsurpassed in the state. We are home to Aldridge Gardens, Moss Rock Preserve, the SEC Baseball Tournament and many shopping venues, including the Riverchase Galleria which is the largest shopping mall in the southeast. Best wishes for a very enjoyable time together and it is my hope that your tradition of your school reunion will continue to be passed down through generations. Please feel free to contact my office if we can be of assistance to you during your stay. Again, welcome to Hoover!
Sincerely,
Gary Ivey Mayor City of Hoover
100 Municipal Lane· Hoover, Alabama 35216-5503 • Telephone (205) 444-7510 • Fax (205) 444-7723
Office of the Mayor -- City of Hoover
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Representative -- District No. 45
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Photography by Gina Thomas
Food for Picnic by Elite Catering
A Special “Thank You” to Everyone!
Schedule of Reunion Activities
National Alumni Association R. R. Moton High
2015
Friday, July 10, 2015 (Embassy Suites Hotel)
Registration ……………………………………………… 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet and Greet Entertainment
Music by D.J. Hypnoteyez
Jeff Rose, Legacy
Comedian: Jermaine “Funny Maine” Johnson
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Hospitality ……………………………………………… 11:30 PM - Until
Saturday, July 11, 2015 (Moton Park)
Picnic
……………………………………………… 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free Time ……………………………………………… 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2015 (Embassy Suites Hotel)
Banquet ……………………………………………… 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dance …………………………………………….. 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Hospitality ........................................ 11:30 PM - Until
Sunday, July 12, 2015 (Embassy Suites Hotel)
Delegate Assembly ……………………………………………… 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Check-Out ……………………………………………… 12:00 PM
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Biography of Councilwoman DeVoris Ragland-Pierce
DeVoris Ragland-Pierce is a native and current resident of Leeds, AL. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Mass Communication from Knoxville College in Knoxville, TN. She has studied at Birmingham School of Law in
Birmingham, AL.
Mrs. Ragland-Pierce is employed with the City of Birmingham Police Department in the Crime Prevention Unit where she has served as Crime Prevention Specialist and Public Relations Officer for twenty years. She has successfully completed numerous programs in the law enforcement arena. She obtained her certification as a licensed Crime Prevention Specialist in the state of Alabama from The American Crime Prevention Institute in
Louisville, Kentucky. She has also earned Certifications of Achievements from Gulf States Regional Community Policing Institute and Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Community Oriented Policing. She has participated in Western Oregon University: Creating Vigilant, Prepared and Resilient Communities for the Homeland Security Program and Auburn University at Montgomery Division of Continuing Education course, Community Doctoring: Crime Prevention Strategies for the 2lst Century.
DeVoris Ragland-Pierce is an ordained Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and also a motivational speaker. She is married to her wonderful husband, Mr. Reuben Pierce, Jr. and
they are the proud parents of two daughters, Erica Cowan & Whittni Pierce.
Ms. Ragland-Pierce’s latest accomplishment was achieved in the political arena on October 9, 2012 where she was elected to the Leeds City Council in District 5. DeVoris made history in the City of Leeds by being the first African American woman to serve on the Leeds City Council.
DeVoris Ragland-Pierce is keeping the Legacy Alive!
DeVoris Ragland-Pierce
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R. R. Moton High School Reunion Program 2015 Mary M. Hughes, Reunion Chair 2015
Edneka L. Haynes, Mistress of Ceremonies, Legacy
“It’s All About the Legacy: Keep Moton Alive!”
Opening Remarks................................................Michael L. Hall, Class of 1969 President
Invocation ......................................................... Rev. Arthur Struggs, Class of 1964
Chaplain
Welcome & Occasion ........................................... Dorothy S. McAdory, Class of 1968
Solo .................................................................. Sharon A. Moore, Class of 1968
Deborah W. Hampton, Class of 1968
Recognition of Special Guests .............................. Dorothy M. Hall, Class of 1971
LaToya R. Hall, Legacy
Praise Dance ..................................................... Shayla J. Hughes, Legacy
Dinner
Introduction of Guest Speaker ............................. Iburia Hall-Haynes, Ph.D., Class of 1968
Guest Speaker ................................................... DeVoris Ragland-Pierce, Legacy
........................................................................................ Councilwoman - District 5
Memorial Tribute ................................................ Ronnie Rose, Class of 1965
Past President, 2010 - 2011
........................................................................................ Melva K. Garner, Class of 1965
........................................................................................ Bettye W. Groce, Class of 1965
Special Presentations/Hall of Fame........................Michael L. Hall, Class of 1969
President
Raymond E. Marbury, Class of 1962
Chair, R. R. Moton High Hall of Fame
Remarks ........................................................... Mary M. Hughes, Class of 1971 Chair, R. R. Moton High Reunion 2015
Past President, 2012 – 2013
Michael L. Hall, Class of 1969 President
School Song (Alma Mater) ................................... “Oh Moton High”
Benediction ....................................................... Rev. Arthur Struggs, Class of 1964
Chaplain
Let’s Dance!
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Reunion Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs & Members
2015
REUNION LOGISTICS Mary M. Hughes, Chair
Dorothy M. Hall, Co-Chair Iburia Hall-Haynes, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Barbara R. Pickett, Co-Chair
Raymond E. Marbury LaToya R. Hall
Raified Clark Allen Lewis
Sandra Russell Sabrina Rose
BUDGET & FINANCE
CO- CHAIRS Raifield Clark, Chair
Allen Lewis, Co-Chair Iburia Hall-Haynes, Ph.D., Co-Chair
PUBLICITY & PRINT MEDIA/
PUBLIC RELATIONS Iburia Hall-Haynes, Chair, Ph.D.
Mary M. Hughes, Co-Chair LaToya R. Hall
Sabrina Rose
CORPORATE/INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Sandra McCain, Chair
Shirley Rayford, Co-Chair Carl Marbury, Ph.D.
Robert Hunter James Hunter
Dan Marbury
MEMBERSHIP Sandra H. Russell, Chair
Margaret Abercrombie, Co-Chair Solomon Martin
NECROLOGY
Patricia M. Payne, Chair Marion Anderson, Co-Chair
Margaret Abercrombie
REGISTRATION Barbara R. Pickett, Chair
Mary Williams, Co-Chair Carolyn O'Neil
PHOTOGRAPHY
Dorothy M. Hall, Chair LaToya R. Hall, Co-Chair
PROGRAM, MUSIC, &
ENTERTAINMENT Iburia Hall-Haynes, Ph.D., Chair
Mary M. Hughes, Co-Chair
LEGACY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Sabrina Rose, Chair LaToya R. Hall, Co-Chair
Edneka L. Haynes
Shayla J. Hughes
MOTON HALL OF FAME
Raymond E. Marbury, Chair Michael L. Hall, Co-Chair
Rev. Arthur Struggs Carl H. Marbury, Ph.D.
Robert McAdory
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
Michael L. Hall, Chair Barbara R. Pickett, Co-Chair
Ronnie Rose Mary C. Williams
Kaye H. Burrow
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National Alumni Association - R. R. Moton High
2015
Executive Board
Officers
President ............................................................. .Michael L. Hall
Vice President ....................................................... Barbara R. Pickett
Secretary ............................................................ Mary Williams
Assistant Secretary ............................................... Kaye Burrow
Treasurer ............................................................ Allen Lewis
Assistant Treasurer ............................................... Raified Clark
Chaplain .............................................................. Rev. Arthur Struggs
Parliamentarian .................................................... Carolyn O’Neil
Ex-Officio ............................................................ Mary M. Hughes
Committees
Chair Membership ................................................. Sandra H. Russell
Co-Chair Membership ............................................ Margaret Abercrombie
Chair, Program ..................................................... Mary M. Hughes
Co-Chair, Program ................................................ Iburia V. Hall-Haynes, Ph.D.
Chair, Budget & Finance ........................................ Raifield Clark
Co-Chair, Budget & Finance .................................. Allen Lewis
Chair, Funds Development ..................................... Ronnie Rose
Co-Chair, Funds Development ................................ Iburia V. Hall-Haynes, Ph.D.
Chair, Necrology ................................................... Patricia Payne
Co-Chair, Necrology .............................................. Marion Anderson
State Coordinator Liaison ....................................... Fannie S. Cunningham
Assistant State Coordinator Liaison ......................... Dorothy S. King
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Delegate Assembly Program
National Alumni Association R. R. Moton High
Sunday, July 12, 2015
First Session: 9:00 AM ................. Barbara Pickett, Vice President
Presiding AM Devotion/Invocation ................. Rev. Arthur Struggs Chaplain
Music .................. Children of Joy Choir
Second Session: 10:20 AM .................. Barbara Pickett, Vice President
(General Business) Presiding
Break for Seating of Delegates Seating of Delegates
Minutes From Last Reunion ...... Mary Williams, Secretary Financial Report ...... Allen Lewis, Treasurer
Chapter Reports (3 Minutes Each)
Alabama California
Michigan Ohio
Virginia Additions
Third Session: 11:00 AM (General Business) ....... Michael Hall, President
Presiding
Previous Business
Amendment(s) to the Constitution/Bylaws
Additions
New Business
Election of Officers Additions
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Best Wishes
National Alumni Association R. R. Moton High Scholarship Recipients
2013
Osmara J. Andoanegui
Vanity O. Jones
2014
Maya Everett
Jimeria L. Williams
2015
Jeremy J. Clark
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Patrns
Advertisements
Ms. Diane Hall
Mr. Gerald Miller
Leeds Scenic Byway Management
Mr. Lonnie David Marbury
Ms. Loretta Stove Marbury
Moton Center Foundation
Ms. Alma Watson
Patrons
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Allstate Agent – John Saddler
Alabama Farmer’s & Flea Market -- Shirley Sailem
Bushelon Funeral Services -- Aubrey Bushelon
E. Richard (Dickie) Drake -- State House of Representative
E▪B▪H & T Associates
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
Flemings (Patio) In Memoriam - Kathryn Spencer & Jacqueline Fleming Edwards
Guardian Systems, Inc.
The Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
The Hall Family – Michael Hall & Family
I’m Over 50 & I Want to Learn to Use My iPad (Book)
It Takes A Village – Shirley Rayford
Law Office of Katheree Hughes, Jr.
Lehigh Cement Company
Little Rock Baptist Church
Macedonia Baptist Missionary Church
The Marbury Family
Moore’s Tax Service – Sharon A. Moore
Moton -- Class of 1965
Moton -- Class of 1971 “The Transitioning Class of 1971”
Moton the Founding Year -- Leeds Negro Teachers
Leeds Pants Store
Leeds Unity Funeral Services - Howard G. Johnson
The Rock Wool Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Truss Medical Repair Services
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tion, Greetings & Congratulations
to the
Robert R. Moton High School National Alumni Association in Your Reunion Year 2015
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 1338 Montevallo Road
Leeds, AL 35094 205.699.2404
http://www.epiphany-leeds.org
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IN TRIBUTE, GRATITUDE
&
IN MEMORIAM
LEEDS NEGRO SCHOOL - TEACHERS
Standing (L -R): Mrs. Massey, E. B. Canady, Emma Peterson, Mrs. Cunningham,
Ida Smith, Annie P. Brown, Roslyn Green McTier, Mrs. Randall, Rosa Niblett Kneeling: Principal Willliam Bolden
Moton High School -- The Founding Year
by Carl H. Marbury, Ph.D.
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(Fleming Patio)
In Loving Memory of
Mr. and Mrs. Fleming
and the Fleming Patio where
over 30 years of service was
provided to the Leeds Community.
We congratulate the R. R. Moton High Alumni Association for
it’s dedication to the preservation of Moton’s rich history of
providing a stellar educational environment where it has
unlocked several doors of success to so many.
It is befitting that the Alumni Association would strive
to keep this heritage alive.
We celebrate you …
Kathryn Spencer &
Jacqueline Fleming Edwards
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GSI employs professional chemists, scientists, field technicians, industrial hygiene technicians consultants and support staff. GSI is centrally located in the State of Alabama which enables us to conveniently serve your statewide needs from our Leeds, Alabama facility.
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The Hall Family -- Michael & Dorothy Hall
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALUMNI,
FAMILY & FRIENDS
AS WE GATHER TO CELEBRATE OUR LEGACY
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R. R. Moton High Alumni Association
You may purchase this book at: http://www.amazon.com (Type Iburia Hall-Haynes in search field)
or email us at [email protected]
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PLUNGE INTO SUMMER Moton Community Center
1721 Moton Street
Leeds, Alabama 35094
Leeds Summer Camp would like to wish the
R. R. Moton High School Reunion All the Best!
Camp includes.... swimming, art, recreation,
lesson reviews, field trips and dance!
Donations can be made to: It takes a Village
P.O. Box 958
Leeds, Alabama 35094
For More Information Contact:
Shirley T. Rayford
205-249-5501
Enrollment Age: 5 - 15
Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open: Monday - Friday - One Registration Per Child
Email [email protected]
Join Us or
Sponsor a Child!
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Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
The Law Office of Katheree Hughes, Jr. extends its congratulations to
The National Alumni Association
R. R. Moton High School
2015 Reunion.
KATHEREE HUGHES, JR. Attorney at Law
2017 2nd Avenue North
Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
205-324-6400
"Intelligence plus character . . . that is the goal of true education."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Moore’s Tax Services
Moore’s Tax Services
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Let us assist you with ... back year’s returns, profit and non-profit, & business returns.
Sharon Moore (Class of 1968)
(205) 780-8448 or (205) 920-4790
Moore’s Tax Services
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Moore’s Tax Services
celebrates the
Robert R. Moton High School
Reunion where our memories
and joys come together!
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Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church 7338 Ruth Ave Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-2946
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Congratulations
R. R. Moton High Alumni on Your Reunion!
Rev. Frederick Kirkland, Pastor
I was glad when
they said unto me,
Let us go into
the house of
the LORD. ..Psalm 122 King James Version (KJV)
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The Macedonia Baptist Church Would Like to
Wish the R. R. Moton High School A Successful Reunion!
Rev. Randy E. Moore, Pastor
Macedonia Baptist Church 944 Charles Barkley Ave.
Leeds, Alabama 35094
Phone 205) 699-5853
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Best Wishes to the R. R. Moton High
School Alumni Association for a
Successful Reunion!
The Marbury Family
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Greater Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Reverend Curtis White, Sr., Pastor
“Reaching to Reach the World for Christ” Sunday School -- 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship -- 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Bible Study -- 6:00 p.m.
7538 Henry Ellen Road
P. O. Box 950
Leeds, Alabama 35094
205-699-2455
The Greater Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
of Leeds Would Like to Wish the
2015 National Alumni Association of R. R. Moton High School a Blessed Reunion!
Leonard
Hazel
Arthur Carl
Cleo Willie
Jr. Howard Lonnie
Raymond
Augusta
Willie Sr.
“Dad”
Mary
“Mom”
Sarah
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Leeds Pants Store 8029 Parkway Drive
Leeds, AL 35094 (205) 699-6166
Congratulations to the
2015 Moton High School Reunion!
The Pants Store has some of the best
fashions at the best prices!!
www.pantsstore.com/
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Best Wishes R. R. Moton High from
Leeds-Unity Funeral Services
Howard G. Johnson, Director
Leeds-Unity Funeral Services
We make arrangements for services and memorials following the death
of a loved one.
7531 Parkway Drive Leeds, Alabama 35094
Phone: (205) 699-7600
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would like to wish the Moton High Alumni Association a Memorable Reunion!
R. R. Moton High School was closed by Federal Court Order during the 1970-1971
school term so that the schools could be integrated. Members of the “Transitioning
Class of 1971” began the school year in the fall of 1970, but by the second semester,
this class was integrated into Leeds High School, Hewitt Trussville, and surrounding
schools in the East Birmingham area. This class made the transition from the R. R. Moton High School Class of 1971 to “The
Transitioning Class of 1971” or they are better known as "The Survivors of 1971".
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The Class of 1965 Celebrates it’s
50 th Anniversary & Would Like to Wish the Friends & Family of
R. R. Moton High School a Successful Reunion!
Sixty four (64) students graduated in the Class of 1965.
2013 Reunion
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Congratulations
to R. R. Moton High Alumni Association
Truss Medical Repair
Solutions, Inc.
Melvin C. Truss, Sr.
President
3950 Village Crossing Lane Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 699-1905
http://trussmedical.com
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It’s All About the Legacy: Keep Moton Alive!
Oh Moton High
Oh Moton High, Oh Moton High
We will all be true to thee.
At work and play
All through the day,
We will ne'er forsake your ways.
We will honor, praise and cherish thee
And in our hearts you'll always be.
Our allegiance we pledge be true,
God bless and keep you.
Oh, Moton High, Oh Moton High
To thee we proudly hail.
Oh Moton High, Oh Moton High
Your spirit will prevail.
We'll always love and cherish thee
And sing your praise eternally.
Oh Moton High, Oh Moton High
We will all be true to thee.
~ Florence Zelois Hosea
Class of 1953
School Colors: Maroon & White
Mascot: Hornet
School Song
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Necrology List
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Necrology List (Cont’d)
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Barkley,
Barbara Gaddis 1962
Bennett, Mary 1967
Bradford, – Teacher Raymond Brown, Carolyn
Carter, Margaret 1962 Carter, Mary 1962
Clark, Robert Coleman, Jesse 1961 Craig, Jr. Robert
Edwards, Percy England, Carolyn 1966
Felton, Tommie Feggins, Johnnie M. Formby, Carolyn
Fulford, Annie Gaites Gaddis, Hilda
Gaines, Willie Glenn, Charcey 1962 Glenn, Patricia
Groce, Anita Looney 1961 Hall, Rochelle
Harper, William
Hawkins, Aszlene Abernathy Hinton, Lucky Beverly
Horton, Fannie 1955 Hughes, Talmadge Jackson, Betty Jean
Jackson, Willie Johnson, Gloria
Jordan, Doris Pace Killian, John 1965 Kimble, Jacqueline
King, Earlene Jones 1956
Lake, Jerry Marbury, Robert James
Marbury, Wallace
Necrology List (Cont’d)
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Howard, McAdory 1965 McAdory, Wallace 1959
McDaniel, Robert Earl 1962
Menson, Mary Jo Mitchell Miller, James Jack 1955
Morgan, Clarence 1961 Patrick, Lester Poole, Hazel Vann 1960
Porter, Cassie Powell, Joseph
Radford, Voncile Ransaw, Jr Henry Reeves, Mary
Reid, Henry Roberson, Edith
Rogers, Lonnie Rose, Lonnie Savage, James 1961
Stone, Hattie Moore 1959 Stove, Gwendolyn Horton 1970
Strickland, Julia M Patrick Swope, Willie Charles 1962 Thomas, Calvin 1958
Thomas, Jerry Thomas, Richard 1959
Thomas, Roger 1965 Thompson, Eula Jones
Threatt, Mary 1957 Truss, Addie Vann, Willie Joe
Washington, Anthony Washington, Nancy Elois
Webb Mattie Wood, Dora Ann 1960 Wright, Mary
Necrology List (Cont’d)
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History of R. R. Moton High School
1948 - 1970
Education has always been one of the greatest concerns for many of the Black citizens of Leeds and
Black leaders such as Cicero Davis, Marvin Britt, Sr., Harrison Radford, Jeff Harris, Abraham Harris,
Will Black, Sr., Florence White, Homer Harvey and many others whose names are still engraved in a
portion of the sidewalk at the Negro High School, which today is the Head Start Center.
The building was constructed in 1920. Before this school, Black students attended school at the Little
Rock Missionary Baptist Church and Hill’s Chapel C.M.E Church. At that time, Leeds had a Negro
School Trustee Board and a White School Trustee Board until the 1940’s. The Black School Trustee
Board purchased the school property in 1912 for $200 from Lee and Kincaid families. Members of the
Board at that time were Cicero Davis, Marvin Brit, Sr. and Harrison Radford.
The first principals of the school were Mr. John Harris, Mr. J. J. Harrison, Mrs. Ida Forest, Mrs. Emma
Lewis, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Charles Brown, Mr. William J. Bolden and Mr. John T. Smith. Some of the first
Teachers were Mrs. Ida Smith, Mr. John T. Smith, Mrs. Roslyn Green, Mrs. Emma C. Peterson and Mrs.
Rosa Niblett. Until 1948, Black students who had a desire to graduate from high school and earn a
diploma were bussed to Rosedale High School located in Homewood, Alabama. In the late 1940’s, the
Leeds Negro Trustee Board requested that the Jefferson County Board of Education build a Negro High
School in Leeds, Alabama. The plans of the Principal, Mrs. Emma Lewis, and others were to attempt to
have the school built in the Scott City Community of Leeds.
With the leadership of Mr. Jeff Harris and the Negro School Trustee Board, it was finally decided to
build the school in Russell Heights Community, where the largest Negro population had homes. In the
dispute, Mrs. Emma Lewis was fired as principal after the request of Black citizens and their boycott of
the school. Mr. Jeff Harris was able to talk rich real estate executive J. W. “Skip” Griffin into donating
forty acres of land to the county, earmarked for the Negro School. Students were also to be bussed from
other small Black communities of Irondale, Overton and Trussville, Alabama to attend the school. The
construction of the school was completed in 1948 and graduated her first students in the class of 1949.
The school’s name was changed to Robert Russa Moton High School in the honor of the second president
of Tuskegee Institute, which today is Tuskegee University.
The R. R. Moton High School had three principals during its existences: Mr. William J. Bolden, Mr. John
T. Smith and Mr. John Jackson. During the early years, some of the teachers were Mrs. M. H. Berry,
Mrs. R. J. Greene, and Mrs. Emma C. Peterson, Mrs. M. C. Cunningham, Mrs. L. K. Kyles, Mrs. Phyllis
McArthur (Registrar), Miss Helen Wright, Miss Frankie P. Ware, Mr. R. T. Albritten, Mr. B. F. Bandy,
Mr. Henry B. Russell, Mr. Darcus Haslip, Mr. Lee T. Watts, Mr. Jesse J. Moton, Mr. William H. Bryant
and Mr. Nathaniel Scarlark. In 1954, the United States Supreme Court considered segregated schools
unconstitutional, but Leeds Schools remained segregated. In 1958, Moton High School mysteriously
caught fire and burned down, but was immediately rebuilt on the same foundation. Some additions were
made along with a few structural changes in design. The City of Leeds’ Mayor, Bill Dorrough donated
$500,000 to help build a new gym and a swimming pool on the southwest corner of the land. A new
science building and library were later added to the school.
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History of R. R. Moton High School (Cont’d)
From 1948 to 1970, Moton High School graduated a total of 891 students. After the graduation of the
1970 senior class, the school was closed by order of Federal Judge Pointer. His desegregation decree
allowed all Black and White students to attend the formally all White Leeds High School and
surrounding schools.
The former Moton High School was later re-opened as Moton Junior High School and one year later was
renamed Leeds Junior High School. The old building still remains the same since closing, with the
exception of the upholstery and mechanic shops, which were removed for the construction of a parking
lot. These buildings were used to teach students and veterans. Many of the young men and women who
attended Moton High School have made significant contributions to society, holding responsible
positions in their chosen professions and serve as leaders in many civic, political, social and religious
circles.
Compiled by:
Mr. Lonnie Marbury, Historian
R. R. Moton High School
LEEDS NEGRO SCHOOL - TEACHERS
Standing (L -R): Mrs. Massey, E. B. Canady, Emma Peterson, Mrs. Cunningham, Ida Smith, Annie P. Brown,
Roslyn Green McTier, Mrs. Randall, Rosa Niblett Kneeling: Principal Willliam Bolden
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Thank You!
Scholarships help keep our legacy alive. We Thank You!
R. R. Moton High School is now a multi-purpose center that serves the needs of the community. So far, you have helped us donate approximately $10,000.00 for this restoration project.
Your donations help maintain and restore this facility and keep the memories alive. We Thank You!
We continue asking all alumni members, friends, and family to consider donating $50.00 or more per year to assist with our initiatives. We appreciate any support that you can give.
Membership in the Alumni Association is growing. We Thank You.
Our goal is to raise $10,000.00 each year. We raised approximately $2,000.00 in scholarship money this year.
This year’s scholarship was awarded to Jeremy Clark who plans to attend Jacksonville State University in the fall.
Again we say, “Thank You” and “Congratulations Jeremy Clark!”
We extend a special “Thank You” to Embassy Suites, Dr. Bobby Bramblett, The Pants Store, the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sandra McCain
for donating door prizes for the 2015 Moton High Reunion.
Once again, we say, “Thank You” to everyone for all that you have done and are doing”.
Visit our website at: http://www.rrmotonhighleeds.com for updates on previous scholarship recipients, Moton Center Restoration Projects and other Moton Alumni events. You can also
make donations to the Scholarship Fund and/or provide assistance for the Moton Center Restoration Project on the website at http://rrmotonhighleeds.com/donations.
All Donations Are Tax Deductible!
It’s All About the Legacy: Keep Moton Alive!
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Earlier in the year we made an appeal to our members and friends to support
The Robert Russa Moton High School National Alumni Association.
We requested your support of our scholarships, Moton Center restoration efforts, and membership drive
as a way to Keep the memories of Moton High School alive and you answered the call.
You helped us to provide approximately $9,500.00 to deserving students so far.