1990

Portraits of the 1990 recipients of theWall of Fame Honor. 

From left to right:Dolores Martin Gordon and Frances Davenport Wright.

 

 
Frances Davenport Wright
Allen Benedict Court 1940-47

Category: Educator

A former resident of Allen Benedict Court, Frances Davenport "Bootsie" Wright was inducted into the Wall of Fame for her dedication and service to the community. Wright received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from South Carolina State University in 1962, and completed further studies in Endocrinology at the University of Pittsburgh, PA. During her employment at The Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., she performed medical research in the area of Endocrinology and co-authored 32 scientific publications. Davenport also served as the National Fund Raising Coordinator for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority located in Washington, D.C.

 

Dolores Martin Gordon
Allen Benedict Court 1940 -58 , Jaggers Terrace 1958-1959.

Category: Educator

A former resident of Allen Benedict Court and Jaggers Plaza, Dolores Martin Gordon was inducted into the Wall of Fame for her service and commitment to youth in the community. Gordon attended Allen University and graduated Cum Laude in three years with a degree in Elementary Education. She was named "Teacher of The Year" at Crayton Middle School. At the time of her retirement, Dolores Martin Gordon had served as a special education teacher in Richland School District One for 31 years.


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