2004 Wall of Fame
Honorees
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| Louis
N. Johnson Allen Benedict Court 1959-1965 |
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Category:
Community Service
A former resident of Allen Benedict Court from 1959 until 1965, Louis Johnson has dedicated his life to providing drug prevention education and activities for Richland County youth. Over the course of his career, he has employed a variety of innovative and creative tactics to further his cause including speaking at local high schools to promote drug awareness programs and setting up booths at local malls to distribute information about keeping young people out of trouble. He also co-hosted a law enforcement radio program on WOIC entitled "Law Enforcement Today" which dealt with youth related programs in the community. In 1990, Johnson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and appointed as the first African American Community Liaison Officer for the Richland County Sheriff's Office. In that position, he was instrumental in organizing the Sheriff's Advisory Board and the Midnight Hoops Program. At the time of induction, Johnson was employed at Benedict College as the Lieutenant in charge of coordinating special events. |
| Jermaine
O'Neal Section 8 Program 1990-1996 |
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Category: Professional Sports
A former resident of Section 8 housing, Jermaine O’Neal was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his generosity and dedication to youth of the Columbia Housing Authority. O’Neal graduated from Eau Claire High School, made his NBA debut at the age of 18, becoming one of the youngest players in NBA history to play in a professional game. In 2000, he was named the NBA’s most improved player and was named to the USA Today’s All USA Basketball Team. In 2004, he was selected as a member of the United States Olympic Team, and was named the starting power forward for the NBA All Star Game. He credits his mother Angela Jones and his High School Basketball Coach George Glymph as his heroes. At the time of induction, O’Neal was a professional basketball player with the Indiana Pacers. |
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Blakely N. Scott Allen Benedict Court 1947-1953 Hendley Homes 1969-1970 |
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Category: Community
Service
A former resident of Allen Benedict Court and Hendley Homes, Reverend Blakely N. Scott, was inducted into the Wall of Fame, for his dedication to CHA residents through his church programs and ministries. Scott is a graduate of Palmer College, the University of South Carolina, and the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He received his Doctor of Divinity of Degree from Morris College. Scott is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and the Hospice Board. He received the Young Men of the Living Legacy Award, Business Associate of the Year Award, Wateree Baptist Church Association Service Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Carolina Scholarships. As of 2004, Rev. Scott was the Pastor of First Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia, and Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Hopkins. |
