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FALL 2018 Post-Convention Newsletter

President's M essage President Ladies and Gentlemen, Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, USAF (Ret.)

In August we concluded a very successful 2018 1st Vice President National Convention. The highlights included; Brig. Gen. Randolph Scott, USAF (Ret.) Thirty (30) individuals being honored and recognized as joining the Lonely Eagles Chapter Executive Recording Secretary during the Lonely Eagles Ceremony at the start of MSgt. Amani Phillips, USAF the convention.

Eleven (11) Documented Original Tuskegee Financial Secretary Airmen (DOTA?s) attended the convention. There Mr. Richard Baugh were also six (6) surviving spouses.

Trent Dudley, Deputy Director Air Force Treasurer Operations Group from Headquarters USAF gave Mr. Cedric Flounory a presentation on demographic trends in the Department of Defense in general and specifics about rated demographics in the Air Force. He Parliamentarian also highlighted the military seminars and panels CMSgt. Quincy Mosby, USAF (Ret.) that where going to be conducted at the convention in parallel with the TAI business Public Relations Officer sessions. Lt Col Rick Sinkfield, USAF (Ret.) continued page 2 Inside this issue: Central Region President President's Post-Convention Message 1-5 MSgt. Marv K. Abrams, USAF (Ret.) August 2018 News 6 Eastern Region President September 2018 News 7-8 CMSgt. Quincy Magwood, USAF (Ret.) October 2018 News 9-11

November 2018 News 12-13 Western Region President Events 14-15 Ms. Leslie Orticke Mission /Contacts 16 President 's Post -Convent ion Message Corporat e sponsors in at t endance: American Airlines as the Platinum Sponsor hosted the Heritage Luncheon. +American Airlines made a special presentation to the DOTA?s in attendance at the convention. Leonardo DRS (Manufacturer of T100, one of the candidates to replace the US Air Force T-38 jet trainer). +Leonardo DRS had a large-scale model of the T100 on display painted with a red tail with Tuskegee as nose art. Leonardo DRS announced in March of last year that if they win the Air Force contract they will assemble the jets at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama. Southwest Airlines sponsored the Youth Program and the Youth Luncheon. +Southwest also sponsors the Continuing the Legacy Program annually. Honeywell (Manufacturer of the engines for the T100) +Honeywell had a model of the F124 turbofan engine on display in the exhibit hall during the convention. Department of Defense sponsored the Military-Diversity Luncheon. +Clarence Johnson spoke on leadership at the luncheon and assisted with presentation of the TAI Military Awards. CAE (Manufacturer of the simulator and training system for the T100). +CAE had a functional visual simulator in the exhibit area that all attendees who chose to could fly. They conducted a flying competition for the DOTA?s in attendance.

2018 was an election year and voting on resolutions. This was the first time we conducted an election and voting on resolutions that was open to members who had their 2018 membership submitted by their chapter by the 15th of May. The voting was conducted via USPS mailout ballots and electronic ballots. On your 2018 membership renewal Form 2 or 2A you were asked to indicate your preference for this type of information from TAI. Members who made no selection received a USPS paper ballot. The law firm of Gray, Langford, Sapp, McGowan, Gray and Nathanson Attorneys and Counselors was engaged to be the Election Tellers and prepare the final Teller Report of the results. You can find the results listed in the 2018 TAI President Post Convebtion Letter to Members that was published August 18th, 2018. TAI President, Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, USAF (Ret.) President 's Post -Convent ion Message

JW Marriott Resort and Spa hosted the Welcome Reception. USAA sponsored the attendee name badges and convention bags. This year we repeated the change to the footprint of the convention that moved the entertainment to the Welcome Reception which was held in the Exhibit Area to allow attendees to mix and mingle with our sponsors. Melinda Doolittle, who was a finalist in the 6th season of American Idol and has become a very successful R&B performer, put on a show that had everyone in attendance rocking. We hope to have her join us in 2019 in Orlando. Clarence A. Johnson, Director Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity, was the speaker at the Military-Diversity Luncheon. The number of military attendees at the convention this year had a significant increase. The largest contingent was from Joint Base Charleston. One of our military award winners travelled from US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East and another from Okinawa. The recipients of the Military Awards were announced at the Military-Diversity Luncheon. One award winner from 2017 and three from 2018 were in attendance with guests. Arrangements are being made to present the award to Captain Brittany Lee who was not in attendance at her duty station. The Heritage Luncheon featured Christina Lawrence (Claude B. Govan Chapter and daughter of DOTA Clayton F. Lawrence) and Britt James-Vito (San Antonio Chapter and granddaughter of General Chappie James) as speakers. Captain Chip Long, Managing Director Line Operations American Airlines made opening comments to the audience. The Heritage Committee had requested heritage members bring in pictures and memorabilia that were displayed for attendees to see and answer questions about. Dr. Virgina Hardy, the Heritage Committee Chair, requests that more heritage members become engaged in TAI. Ranger Vester Marable from the National Park Service gave an overview of the activity at Historic Site at Moton Field. He informed everyone that Hanger One was undergoing a major renovation. President 's Post -Convent ion Message

Hope Stevens, Southwest Airlines employee and Claude R. Platte Chapter member, gave an inspirational presentation titled DREAM (Determination, Rigor, Education, Action and Motivation) at the luncheon. In attendance were Southwest Airlines employees from a variety of work groups including flight operations, flight attendants, recruiting, management, technology and customer service. At one of the Military sessions, Amani Phillips, TAI Executive Recording Secretary, had her promotion to MSgt ceremony with her stripes being ?tapped? on by DOTA?s Nancy Leftenant-Colon and Ted Lumpkin. The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation gave a presentation on their activities and conducted served sessions including one on wealth management during the convention. They also were a sponsor of the hospitality suite. Life Membership Certificates and cards were distributed for 22 individuals at the convention. Certificates and cards for those not in attendance were given to a member of their chapter or their Region President.

The w inners of t he Regional and Nat ional Aw ards w ere: Lem uel Cust is Aw ard President ?s Aw ard Ryan Ribeth (Maj. Gen. Irene Trowell- Harris Chapter) Maggie Thomas (Administrative Director at the TAI National Office) Noel Parrish Aw ard Marv Abrams (San Antonio Chapter and Convention Project Officer) Leon Johnson (Heart of America Trent Dudley (East Coast Chapter and Director of TAI Military Affairs Chapter) Committee) Robert Warren (USAA) East ern Region Aw ard Reyard Burns (Claude B. Govan Chapter) Cent ral Region Aw ard Hope Stevens (Claude R. Platte Chapter) West ern Region Aw ard Leigh Roberts (Heritage Chapter of Greater Sacramento) President 's Post -Convent ion Message

2017 Aw ard Senior Master Sergeant Francis Barbour, NCO Military Award TSgt Demetrius Owens + 432 Wing Creech AFB, Nevada 2018 Aw ards General Benjamin O. Davis Jr Field Grade Officer Awar Major Tiffany L. Debrow + Director of Operations and Support +369th Recruiting Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Captain Robert W. Williams Company Grade Officer Captain Brittany R. Lee + Force Support Flight Commander + 799th Air Base Squadron, Creech Air Force Base, Nevada Chief Master Sergeant Fred Archer Senior NCO Award MSgt Carlton J. Young + Senior Communications Engineer Defense Information Agency (DISA) -Regional Field Command, Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Senior Master Sergeant Margaret Frances Barbour NCO Award TSgt Josefina Liles + Force Protection Intelligence Analyst + 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, CENTCOM

Our 2019 Convention will be August 8-10, 2019 at the Rosen Center Hotel in Orlando. I hope to see many of you there.

Leon A. Johnson National President Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. August 2018 New s " When I Grow Up I Want t o Be, Like t he Tuskegee Airm en" The Reader : Author Feature, LaVon Stennis-Williams August 19th, 2018 by Staff - excerpt We caught up with author and educator LaVon Stennis-Williams, based in Omaha, who wrote a children?s book honoring the Tuskegee Airmen titled "When I Grow Up I Want to Be, Like the Tuskegee Airmen". It is part of a legacy series targeting grades 6-12. There is only one living Tuskegee Airmen left in Nebraska pictured with LaVon below, a significant celebration of their efforts and historical contribution through this book.

What motivated you to write this book? Photo provided by @tuskegeebook My interest in the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen Facebook page was renewed after meeting Mr. Robert Holts last explore careers in Aviation. I'm also working year during Veterans Day. I attempted to share on a coloring book and expanded activity their legacy with a group of youth who attend our book. Learn more about this book, youth program and most felt these men were upcoming events and how to order at: fictitious based on the movie. I felt compelled to do www.twobeepublishing.com something to help preserve the Tuskegee Airmen's legacy after talking with our youth and learning Find the full article at THEREADER.COM that most knew nothing about these great men. After the book was published I decided to make the first in a series of books to help preserve Black history and institutions which could be lost if we don't help educate our young people.

Is there a curriculum possibly created to accompany it? Or special educational tools?

Yes I am working on the final draft of a curriculum to accompany further learning, reinforce STEM, and Sept em ber 2018 New s F-22 Rapt or headlines 2018 Over Mont gom ery w it h USAF Major Paul ?Loco? Lopez com m anding t he dem o t eam . Coverage of the TAI National Office Event, September 8th, 2018 The Red Tails air show honored the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen who became the first group of African-American military aviators, maintainers, navigators, and held support duties at the start of World War II. The location of the Tuskegee Airmen is today a national historic site 40 miles east of Montgomery. The F-22 Raptor demonstrated the 21st century stealth jet?s military maneuvers at low altitudes and high climbs. Raptor pilot Major Paul ?Loco? Lopez put the F-22 through several gravity defying maneuvers concluding with a wingtip to wingtip flight with the P-51D Mustang during the popular Heritage Flight.

Photo: Creator, Snr Airman Clayton Cupit. 187th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, Public Domain Footage of the air show as well as an interview with Raptor pilot Major Paul ?Loco? Lopez is available on YouTube.com on the Defense Flash News channel.

Image captured at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvoI0r1F1Ao&t=112s Sept em ber 2018 New s Tuskegee Loses $250M jet fact ory Jobs at the plant were expected to average Brad Harper, Montgomery Advertiser $24 an hour, and local officials talked September 27th, 2018 about incorporating new workforce training programs into the school systems geared toward those jobs. At a gathering of state and local officials to announce the plan on March 31, 2017, Leonardo DRS CEO Bill Lynn said the company would have an advantage in the bidding process because of a state and local incentives package worth about $100 million over 30 years. ?To win this kind of program you have to have the lowest cost, and you?re helping us do that,? Lynn said. The bidding competition was fierce. While the contract was awarded for $9.2 billion, it was originally estimated at $19.7 billion. Photo: Albert Cesare / Advertiser Turnham, the director of the Macon For nearly a year Joe Turnham had County Development Authority, said the watched locals of all types, from all walks area did everything it could. ?We ran the of life rally around a common goal: play,? he said. ?We rushed for 300 yards Landing a $250 million jet factory at site and passed for 500 yards on the University where the Tuskegee Airmen once flew. of Alabama?s football team, and we didn?t ?Regardless of political philosophy, win.? regardless of color, regardless of station in Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg life, people (came together) for this Canfield said there were positives to take project,? he said. ?I?ve not seen anything from the process. like this in my professional life.? ?While we are disappointed that the Air Thursday morning, Moton Field was a Force chose an alternate for Leonardo DRS finalist to become the home of a new Air and the T-100 as its next jet trainer aircraft, Force training jet program, one that would it?s extremely positive that Tuskegee?s bring hundreds of jobs to Macon County Moton Field has been recognized and pump billions into the economy. internationally as an ideal site for an By Thursday afternoon, it was all gone. aerospace project,? Canfield said in a statement. Turnham said they hope to ?I feel like the walking dead,? Turnham said continue to work with Leonardo on other Friday. projects, and he said Macon County as a The Air Force announced Thursday that it whole raised its profile as an industry had selected Boeing to build its new target through the process. training aircraft, planes that Bloomberg But this one stung. reported will be built in St. Louis. It?s a contract worth up to $9.2 billion, covering ?I don?t think we can underestimate the 475 aircraft and 120 simulators. lost opportunity,? Turnham said. ?You?ll live two lifetimes and not see a project that?s Italian company Leonardo DRS was one of truly your history and your future like two other competitors hoping to land the Moton Field, the Tuskegee Airmen and the contract, and it had announced plans to jet trainers.? build them in Tuskegee if it was selected. Oct ober 2018 New s SKY'S THE LIMIT FOR MAYA The Voice October 25-31, 2018 By Joel Campbell (A story during Britain's Black History Month)

As we celebrate Black History Month, the Ghanaian proverb Sankofa - which means 'to know your past is to know your future' - seems very fitting. These words are there to inspire and encourage us all, especially the next generation, and for one young lady, 16-year-old Maya Appiagyei-Yosuf, these words of wisdom are definitely helping her to reach high for her dreams and aspirations. From a very young age Maya, brought up in Croydon, south London, had a real passion for planes and flying.

Talking to Life & Style, she recalled that being just 12 years Photos provided by British Airways at http://www.voice-online.co.uk old and watching a film about the brave Tuskegee Airmen - the first African American airforce pilots to fight in the Second World War - was a huge factor in her developing an ambition to fly. The courageous efforts of the Tuskegee Airmen helped secure victory for Britain and its American allies during the conflict. Maya was fascinated by their story and decided that she would love to learn how to fly, and set about researching how. A year after she had watched the film Maya heard about the Air Cadets, a national youth programme run by the Royal Air Force, who have branches all over the country which enables youngsters aged between 12-18 to participate in a huge range of exciting activities two evenings a week. Armed with some leaflets she asked her mother to attend an recruitment evening with her. Maya's mother, Catherine, said: "After attending the parents evening with Maya I was extremely impressed by what was available at our local 97th Squadron in Croydon, not only would the children have the opportunity to learn a range of sports, military drills, adventure weekends away and, of course flying lessons, which was Maya's main motivation for wanting to join. But more importantly, Maya would also be exposed to a new experience where she would have the opportunity to develop team building and leadership skills, which would be invaluable to her in adult life. "What finally made me sign her up was the discipline, immaculate appearance and self-respect I saw displayed in the young air cadets that gave the presentation that evening and all for just &10 per month subscription fee." Oct ober 2018 New s SKY'S THE LIMIT FOR MAYA CONTINUED

With her mother's support, Maya joined the Air Cadets and it was not long before she became a First Class Cadet. Within a year, she was promotes to Corporal. During her time as Cadets, Maya was given the opportunity to have flying lessons in a Grob Tutor two-seater aircraft. "I could not believe the sheer speed and how quickly we were airborne the sense of total freedom and peace I felt in the air was absolutely incredible," Maya said. "I will never forget my first lesson. I knew at that moment that I Photos provided by British Airways at definitely wanted to become a pilot." http://www.voice-online.co.uk

At 15, Maya, who is a pupil at Croydon High School for girls whose motto is 'May her character inspire others', was asked to find work experience so encouraged by her mother applied to British Airways (BA) highly competitive Flight Operations Work Experience Programme. She recalled: "The selection process was like a real interview, a group interview and a one-on-one interview, I was so proud when I heard I had been selected." In July this year Maya spent one week at BA being immersed into the world of a trainee commercial pilot. Talking about the experience she explained: "My experience at BA was truly life-changing. I gained a realistic insight into what it takes to be a pilot for one of the world's leading airline. The most memorable moments of my week were the Airbus 380 simulator training and the day we went gliding which was fantastic. I was also so encouraged because BA has the UK's most female pilots in an industry which is mainly dominated by men. I would really encourage other young people especially girls who have a passion for flying to consider work experience at BA as it truly opens your eyes to a world of possibilities." Maya is currently studying hard for her A-levels - but it is her ambition to get her Private Pilots License by the time she is 18." Oct ober 2018 New s SWA Dallas New s St ory and Gat ew ay Eagles P51 SWA Media Department Hugh J. White Chapter, October 2018 He has already been accepted to Lincoln Tech?s welding program where he will begin studies in the Fall of 2019. Bailey found the flight simulation experience exciting and fun and the highlight of his trip. He said he had a ?smooth landing, but yanked on the yoke afterwards,? as he was celebrating his accomplishment, resulting in rough results. Since he noted that there were lots of people crashing, he still felt good about getting the plane safely on the ground. Addison is in our Hospitality and Hotel Photo provided by North Tech media Management program and is eager to begin Two North Tech students took to the skies this October working as an airline attendant after after being selected as participants in Southwest Airlines? graduation. She loves to write poetry and ?2018 Continuing the Legacy in Aviation? essay contest. dreams of visiting Paris, but getting herself Nigel Bailey and Kaylin Addison, both seniors, were there presented a real challenge until her Mom chosen based on essays they had written about their offered a solution. ?She planted the seed? interests in the aviation pathway. about pursuing a career as a flight attendant, The all-expenses paid trip to Dallas included flights, hotel Addison said. Seeing the world while working accommodations, and meals for our students and their sounded like a great career and, since Addison parents. Retired Major Yolandea Wood, President of the calls herself a ?people person,? this job is a Hugh J. White Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, sponsored perfect fit for her interests and personality. the opportunity for our students and promoted it with the During the trip, she spent a lot of time with assistance of Kate Saunders, our College and Career mentoring flight attendants who offered to Readiness Facilitator. The mission of the Tuskegee Airmen support her when she begins training. ?I left organization is to keep the historic legacy of with a great experience and learned a lot African-American pilots, aircrew, and support staff in about the industry that complemented all that World War II alive. Ms. Wood promotes that legacy by Mr. Palladino teaches us,? she said. reminding students that the Airmen and women adopted Both students would recommend that others a "Watch Me" attitude when faced with challenges. consider applying next year. ?I would Our students toured the Southwest Airlines maintenance encourage people to do it; they shouldn?t be and engine shops at the Network Operations Center, the afraid to try!? said Addison. She said students facility that supports the carrier?s flight operations may think it is difficult to write an application management, scheduling, dispatch, and maintenance for essay, but they shouldn?t be. ?Mrs. Saunders its fleet. They participated in an escape room activity and helped me a lot,? she said. visited the flight operations training center where they To learn more about the Hugh J. White Chapter experienced flight simulators. Tours of the Frontiers of of the Tuskegee Airmen and their scholarship Flight Museum and a dinner and awards ceremony were offerings, please visit also included. http://www.tuskegeeairmenstl.com/. Bailey, a welding student who will use earnings from his For additional North Tech scholarship welding career to pay his way through flight school, plans opportunities, contact our guidance office. to become a commercial pilot. Novem ber 2018 New s Aust in Firefight ers Help Vet erans During First African-Am erican Honor Flight By Spectrum News Staff Austin November 1, 2018 @7:29 PM

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AUSTIN, Texas ? The first all African American Honor Flight were set to take off the first week of November 2018, and members of the Austin Fire Department joined them as they fly to the nation?s capital. San Antonio Chapter DOTA, Mr. Theodore Johnson was also on the flight. Four Austin firefighters served as guardians and helped 51 local World War II, Vietnam War and Korean War veterans during the historic trip. ?It?s very humbling, that?s the first word that comes to mind, with it being all African-American flight, of course, with myself being African-American, it adds to that honor,? Darren Hyson, a firefighter who has been with AFD for 20 years said. Hyson, along with Assistant Chief Richard Davis, fire specialist Adrain Smith, and firefighter Preston Curtis are all veterans. Each have served in the military respectively for more than 20 years. Hyson served in the United States Air Force for three decades. His father was also a Vietnam War veteran. ?As a dependent in the military, we all grew up at the youth center,? Hyson said. ?We didn?t see color, we just saw just kids. We just had a great time just learning about patriotism and that just rubbed off on me in a way that want to give back.? The guardians accompanied the veterans as they visited the memorials built in their honor. The trip included a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. ?When I go back and think about what the Tuskegee airmen went through, the different color brigades, the separate standard that our military members of color went through, even when it came to prisoners of war in World War II being treated better than those who fought for them, having to sit in a separate area on the train, it is about time,? Hyson said. Hyson is assigned to Austin Fire Station 41 in northeast Austin. He is also one of the coordinators of the Austin Fire Department Explorers Program, where he introduces interested young adults to careers in emergency services and teaches them about leadership. While working for AFD, he remains active in the Air Force Reserve. ?It?s just a cycle, I think we all should embrace, to pay it forward. Never forget where we came from, never forget those who paved the way for us,? Hyson said. Novem ber 2018 New s St at ue Unveiling: Tuskegee Airm an Lt . Col. How ard L. Baugh The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia Richmond, VA November 10, 2018 ? The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia officially unveiled the statue of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh. The unveiling was followed by a brief program featuring Howard L. Baugh Jr. and others who highlighted the talent and critical contributions of Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military aviators and support personnel, best known for their extraordinary efforts in the air war of WWII and challenging the stereotypes that had kept Black Americans from serving as pilots in the US Armed Forces. The statue unveiling is one of the museum?s planned activities to honor members of the armed services for Veterans Day. The life-size statue was commissioned by the Howard Baugh Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to recognize the many contributions and accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen. As a member of this elite group, Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh of Petersburg, VA amassed an impressive service record which included being one of only 72 of the Photos provided by Andrea Wright 352 pilots deployed to shoot down enemy aircraft in combat.

Of the 112 enemy aircraft shot down by the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII, he is credited with 1.5 of those Aerial Victories. Baugh received numerous commendations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the USAF Commendation Medal. In 2004, he was one of only four Tuskegee Airmen awarded the French Legion of Honor Award by the French Government at a ceremony in Paris and in 2006, the Tuskegee Airmen collectively were recognized for their accomplishments when the U.S. Congress awarded them the Congressional Gold Medal. The Black History Museum and Culutural Center of Virginia is honored to be the new home of the statue as a permanent tribute to Lt. Col. Baugh and the Tuskegee Airmen, as well as the many African American men and women in the military. During WWII the Tuskegee Airmen registered one of the finest combat records in military aviation history and helped change our nation. Richard Baugh said, ?It is important to note that the totality of achievements by the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII prompted President Harry S. Truman to issue Executive Order 9981 in July of 1948 desegregating all branches of the U.S. military. This marked the beginning of the Modern Civil Rights movement in America.? Desegregation of the armed forces was a step forward, yet it was years later when the Tuskegee Airmen were finally given national recognition for their accomplishments when the U.S. Congress collectively awarded them the Congressional Gold Medal in 2006 for their ?OUTSTANDING COMBAT RECORD INSPIRED REVOLUTIONARY REFORM IN THE ARMED FORCES?. While at the museum, visitors could see the current national traveling exhibition, ?Fighting for the Right to Fight.? The exhibition examines how hopes of equality inspired many African Americans to enlist, the discouraging reality of the segregated noncombat roles given to Black recruits, and the continuing fight for "Double Victory" that laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement. The centerpiece of the exhibition is an original eight-minute video about the Tuskegee Airmen, who in many ways became the focus of African American participation during the war. The video is narrated by TV personality Robin Roberts, whose own father flew with the Tuskegee Airmen during the war. The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia celebrates the rich culture of African American people in Virginia and shares their stories to provide a more complete and inclusive history of their contributions to America?s story. For more information visit www.blackhistorymuseum.org. To find out more about the Black History Museum & Cultural Center, this event, or upcoming activities, please contact Adele Johnson, 804.780.9093 or Photos provided by Andrea Wright [email protected]. Event s

In November 2018, Congressman Adriano Espaillat of New York?s 13th Congressional District, proudly announced the renaming of the Colonial Park Post Office, located at 99 Macombs Place, as the ?Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building.? His remarks are included below: Event s

High school library t o be re-nam ed aft er Tuskegee Airm an, Dr. Nancy Left enant -Colon

Lynda "Sunnye" D.Simpson, !TFAM November 2018

Photo: Martin L. Hassel - Hugh J. White Chapter

December 10, 2018 at 4 PM the Amityville Memorial High School Library will be re-named in honor of Dr. Nancy Leftenant-Colon. Amityville Memorial High School is a public high school located in Amityville, New York, on the south shore of Long Island. Amityville Memorial High School was founded in 1894, and Dr. Nancy, along with her brother and sisters, attended Amityville High School in the 1930s. Sources say, this will be the first time in a very long time that Amityville has honored an African-American maybe since slavery! Sources tell me that the Leftenant family contributed greatly to the high school during their years there. Sam Leftenant was on the wrestling team and his record of wins has not been broken. Confirmed attendees and participants in the event include Gen. Stayce Harris. The address is 250 Merrick Rd, Amityville, NY 11701. For additional information please callthe Amityville Union School District at (631) 565-6000.

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