Larry Manning, a 1969 student-athlete graduate of Kashmere High. He played baseball at Kashmere for four years 1966-1969. He played junior varsity in ninth grade at Kashmere Gardens Jr Sr High School under Coach Robert Jordan. After moving to Kashmere High he was a 3 year varsity letterman as an outfielder playing for the legendary Coach Henry L. Stevenson. Larry beginning in baseball started around ten years old in his …

Kelvin Hampton Sr. has made a significant impact in the northeast Houston community and Houston Metropolitan area. Born as the second of five children to Mr. Lee Hampton & Ms. Eva Hampton, Kelvin has always been an enterprising leader with a strong sense of family values.  He has been married to his loving wife Stacie for more than 30 years, and together they have two incredible children – daughter Kelci …

Katie Louise Payton-Fields graduated Kashmere Jr.Sr. High School in 1968. She made honor roll several times during her tenure. She was a part of the final class that graduated from the original Kashmere Jr.Sr. High School, the home of the Maroon and White Rams. Katie was a member of the girl’s swim team as captain and co-captain. Her specialty included the 100-yard freestyle and backstroke. She would often frighten her …

Joe Labrie’s athletic career started at Kashmere Jr. Senior High School located at Kelley Street and Hirsh Road, before the High School moved to 6900 Wileyvale Rd. As a young boy Joe was at awe of the Kashmere High School greats that came before him like James Jackson, Ralph Limbrick, Allen Merchant, John Sanford, Kenny Adams and many of the other greats. He waited for his chance to join the …

James Lucious Randle Jr. aka “Poppa” a 1972 graduate was born in Houston, Texas to James Lucious Randle Sr. and Priscilla Helen Kemp. At an early age of 10, James expressed an interest in sports and a child skilled in wood crafts. During his early years of middle school at I.M. Terrell, James played basketball as well as neighborhood sports. While playing these sports his interested grew more towards basketball, …

Gary Lynn Glover, a student-athlete in the graduating class of 1972. A lifelong Houstonian, he attended, J. C Sanderson Elementary, I.M. Terrell Jr. High, and Kashmere Sr. High.  Growing up in a neighborhood with many talented kids that had loved for sports is where Gary interest in baseball began.  His summer vacations were spent playing baseball at a park nearby to enhance his skills.  When Gary arrived at Kashmere he …

Foster Lewis Jr is a former student athlete graduate of Kashmere High School in 1970. He was a two year varsity letterman on the baseball team as a catcher. Foster attended J C Sanderson Elementary which was adjacent to Trinity Gardens Park; this is where Foster was first introduced to organize baseball. He played for the Trinity Garden Yankees along with several of his classmates. They were coached by Mr. …

Dr. Rickie Baldwin is the epitome of the Kashmere Ram culture graduating in 1971 as a National Honor Society recipient.  Rickie held many positions and titles during his days at Kashmere high school, ROTC Team, Library Club, Jet Club, Royal Masters and his most successful one as a student athlete and tennis player.  His inspiration for picking up the rack was the great Arthur Ashe who was the first black …

Dr. Samuel E Lockett, born as the eleventh child among twelve to Rev. Richard and Mrs. Doris Lockett, emerged as the eighth sibling to proudly graduate from Kashmere High School. Raised in a family where values of academics, religion and athleticism were deeply ingrained, all the children aspired to embody the qualities of a good Christian, an excellent student, and dedicated to extra-curricular activities. A proud member of the 1977 …

Donald Reed was a student athlete and a proud graduate of Kashmere High School class of 1971.  Donald grew up in the Houston area where he developed a love for basketball at a very early age while competing with his older brother Raymond.  He played at city parks, in the community or anywhere he could find a basketball goal, even at times fashioning one from an old bicycle rim.  During …