Willie Ferguson began his athletic career at E. O. Smith Junior High School as a two-sport student-athlete in football and basketball. He played basketball for the legendary Coach Frankie Brazos. Willie was a member of the 82 games winning streak team and three city titles as he would leave E. O. Smith with an unblemished record in basketball and an outstanding junior high football career. As a teenager, …
Wanda S. Adams is a native Houstonian and product of the Houston Independent School District, graduating as a basketball standout from Kashmere High School. She played power forward and center on the girls’ basketball team, helping them to win the district championship. An avid athlete since middle school, she also participated in track, long jump, high jump, discus, and shot-put, winning numerous awards and medals in each of these …
Vernon Edwards – 1990 Kashmere Senior High School graduate where he played Football – Defensive Line (All 19-5A and Team Captain) under the leadership of Coach Kirby Jones, Basketball – Forward (All-Greater Houston, All 19-5A and Team Captain) under the leadership of Coach Frankie Brazos and Track/Field – Discus, Shot Put and High Jump under the leadership of Coach Thomas Lester (All 19-5A). During those years Vernon’s nicknames were “Little …
Stanley “Goat” Godine attended Kashmere High School from 1977-1979 after graduating from Francis Scott Key Jr. High School. He not only was an outstanding football player, but he also excelled in basketball and track. He was one of five players who made the varsity team as a sophomore at Kashmere High School. In 1978, he made First-Team All-District, All-City, and All-State his junior season. One of many highlights for Stanley …
Shelton Zenon was born in Lafayette Louisiana. He moved to the Houston area when he was 2 years old with his parents Aaron and Enola Zenon. He and his 5 brothers and 2 sisters attended Kashmere Junior High and High Schools. While at Kashmere Jr. High, Shelton played football under Coach Billie Mathews, baseball under Coach Henry Stevenson, basketball under Coach Weldon Drew, was on the swim team and ran …
Russell Wesley Jolivet first discovered his talent as a football player at Kashmere Gardens Junior High School in Houston, Texas under Coach Melvin Jones. That team won the Co-City Championship and Russell was named All-City Quarterback. He developed those skills at Kashmere Gardens Senior High School under Coach Billy Matthews. Russell played quarterback while his brother, Arnold played on the same team as a tight end. This is where …
My name is Reginald Slater; I played for Kashmere High School located in Houston Texas under the tutorship of head basketball coach Frankie Brazos from 1984-1987. I graduated from Barbara Jordan High School of Careers in 1988, because there were no sports teams at Jordan, I was able to participate at Kashmere. Honors I received at Kashmere were All-Greater Houston, All-Region, All-District First Team, All HISD, and Honorable Mention All American, …
When you mention great coaches and great programs concerning girls’ basketball, do not leave out Kashmere Lady Rams Basketball. During the 1980’s and early 1990’s, Lady Ram’s basketball blazed the courts with the spirit of the boy’s program; high octane offense with a smothering defense. Lead by Coach Oscar Ogilvie, the girls finished either 1st or 2nd in 19-5a & 22-4a district play. Coach Ogilvie offenses from 85-95 finished in …
Michael “Mo” Charles after graduating from Lamar Fleming Jr. High School in 1976 he fulfilled a lifelong dream of attending Kashmere High School and play football, following the career of his brother Russel and cousin Randy Charles. Mike was one of a selected few players who made the varsity team as sophomore’s under the tutelage of Coach Johnny B. Felder. In 1978, he was named to First-Team All-District & …
Linda Simms Calhoun a1965 graduate of Kashmere Gardens Jr. Sr. High School is a retired administrative assistant of 35 years for the former North Forest Independent School District of Houston, Texas. During her high school years, she excelled academically and was inducted into the National Honor Society. As well, she was an avid student-athlete, demonstrating sharp skills as an archer, volleyball and tennis player. Her dedication and competitive drive led …