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Marion
Griffin
Allen Benedict Court 1940-1945 |
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Category:
Art
A
resident of
Allen Benedict Court
from 1940 until 1945,
Marion L. Griffin realized her gift for art at an early age. Now an
internationally known, self-taught artist,
Griffin
credits many of her
works to memories of her early childhood in
Allen Benedict Court. Her outstanding
talent has won her many accolades, and her works have been featured in
museums, galleries, colleges, universities, libraries, private and
commercial organizations. Her artistic influence has spanned the globe
through exhibitions in locations such as
New York
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Massachusetts, Connecticut, Denmark, and Sweden. Her work has also
attracted the attention of the royal family of
Denmark. Griffin
has shared her
talents with the
Columbia
community in many
ways over the years, most recently through the donation of a painting to
be auctioned in support of the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia.
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Curtis
Maffett
Gonzales Gardens 1970-1972 |
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Category:
Public Service
A
resident of Gonzales Gardens from 1970 until 1972, Curtis
Maffett has committed 18 years of his career to protecting, saving and
serving the residents of Columbia as part of the City’s Fire Department.
Maffett began his tenure at the Fire Department in 1987 as Fire Captain.
Since that time, he has moved through the ranks, serving in several
capacities including Assistant Chief of Operations, Assistant Chief of
Support Services, and Fire Battalion Chief. Today, Maffet is the Assistant
Chief of Human Resources, and is responsible for improving policies and
procedures that affect the safety of the City’s fire fighters.
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Dr.
Carlos Smith
Allen Benedict Court
1948-1954 |
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Category:
Education
A
resident of
Allen Benedict
Court
from 1948 until
1954, Dr. Carlos L. Smith has dedicated his life to helping the
youth of
Columbia
achieve their
dreams through education. Smith has spent 28 years of his career
with Richland County School District One (RCSD1), serving in
virtually every level of the District in some capacity. Smith
currently serves as the District Athletic Director and Assistant to
the Deputy Superintendent for RCSD1, as well as Interim Parent
Ombudsman and Assistant to the Superintendent. Those who know him
well describe Smith as a man of “honor, optimism, enthusiasm, and
humility.” During his years with RCSD1, he has initiated many
successful programs including the Middle School Congress for Student
Leaders and the Annual Coaches Convention. His efforts, and the
programs he has helped develop, have touched the lives of thousands
of students and encouraged them to demand more from life.
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