Cultural Arts – Samuel L.E. B...

Samuel L. E. Bonds has dedicated his life to the training and counseling of singers of all ages with an emphasis on the young voice. He is a product of the District of Columbia Public Schools, having attended Spingarn Senior High. He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Howard University. He completed additional studies at the American...
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Education – Romaine B. Thomas

Romaine B. Thomas has devoted most of her life to education and community service. She served as the principal of John Henry Ketchum Elementary School for over twenty-five years. In her role as principal of Ketcham Elementary School, she provided outstanding leadership to the staff, children and parents. She successfully met the challenge of promoting school effectiveness and increasing community...
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Health – Lewis W. Marshall, S...

Dr. Lewis West Marshall, Sr. moved to Washington, D.C when he was eleven years old and attended Shaw Jr. High and Dunbar High schools. He completed his undergraduate degree at Howard University and his graduate studies at Howard University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; and received his residency training in internal medicine at...
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Law – Rufus King, II

The Honorable Rufus King, II was Chief Judge to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He assumed the office on October 1, 2000 following the retirement of Chief Judge Eugene N. Hamilton, and stepped down at the end of his second term in 2008. Judge King grew up in the Washington Area; he attended and graduated from Landon School in 1960. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from...
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Politics, Government, & Labor ...

Constance Berry Newman is Special Counsel for African Affairs at the Carmen Group and Consultant to the African Development Foundation on Somalia. She has served under seven different presidential appointments and has extensive experience managing public and private organizations. Her international service includes work in Afghanistan, Liberia, Ukraine, Russia, China and many African countries....
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Religion – Reverend Dr. Berna...

The Reverend Dr. Bernard Richardson is the fourth Dean of Howard University’s historic Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. As the appointed chief executive officer for religious affairs at the University, he coordinates the wide array of ministries sought by students and their parents, faculty, staff, and the wider community; participates in religious services and public programs; and serves as the...
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Science & Technology – M...

Dr. Marti Jett is director of Integrative Systems Biology and Chief Scientist, Systems Biology Enterprise at the U.S. Army Medical Command, U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research. She is also Co-director of the GEMS & Science & Engineering Apprentice Program. She has served as chief of the Department of Molecular Pathology at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). She...
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Sports – Willie “Stew&#...

Willie “Stew” Stewart coached football in the District of Columbia Public Schools for more than thirty-five years. His coaching career began at Eastern High School (1976 to 1980). During his years as head coach, Eastern High won City Championships in 1977 and 1978. He transferred to Anacostia High School in 1981. He was named head football coach in 1982 and took the Anacostia Indians to City...
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