Eric is a 1991 graduate of Kashmere Senior High School. He received his Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration with a minor in Sociology from Baylor University; Master’s in Education from Prairie View A&M University. While attending Kashmere, Eric participated in football, basketball, and track. He received district honors in football and track and also a State of Texas Track and Field Finalist in the 100 meter dash in 1990 …
Sammy Johnson
Sammy Johnson nicknamed “The Jet,” participated in Kashmere sports from 1966 to 1970 and earned letters in football, baseball, and track and field sports. Sammy graduated from Kashmere Senior High School in 1970. In baseball, Sammy was an infielder on an outstanding team of players, and he ran a leg on the sprint relays in track and field. In football, he started at two positions; defensive safety and offensive flanker …
Reginald Jones
Reginald Jones story begins in historic Fifth Ward, Texas born in 1954 the fifth child of six children to the union of Robert and Erdie Jones. Our family was a tight knit and we shared lots of love. Unfortunately, my father died when I was two years old leaving my mother to fend for us and she did just that with determination, strictness, and her faith in God. We were …
Rayford Willis, Jr.
Rayford Willis, Jr. was born July 23, 1946, in Houston, Texas. The first born boy of 11 siblings, He would grow up with a deep love for his family. Learning early about work ethic from his father and the importance of spirituality from his mother, he held several odd jobs and created a firm foundation for his future early on. Affectionately called “Red” or “X” due to his striking resemblance …
Ralph Edwin Cooper
Ralph Edwin Cooper was born in Houston, Texas to strong Christian parents, Tine and Gertrude Cooper. He was the second oldest of four children from this union and grew up in the Hardy Street community where he began his education at James D. Ryan Elementary School. He played Little League baseball for the Ryon Sports Association, coached by Herman (Boola) Smith. He also played for the Pony League and Pony …
Michael Smith
Michael Smith outstanding student-athlete attended Kashmere Senior High School from 1972 to 1974 graduating in the top ten percent of his class proudly. While at Kashmere Michael excelled in sports especially baseball where he played centerfield under the tutelage of Coach Major Abrams. He was a three year varsity letterman and starter. Michael would blossom into an outstanding player, leader and co-captain of the team as a senior. His junior …
Maurice Asberry
Maurice Asberry was a baseball player at Kashmere High School for three years, 1969-1971. He was the catcher for the team. Mr. Asberry was an “All District Catcher” in his senior year of 1971. Major Abram was his coach. He attended Houston Community College majoring in Business Administration. Maurice used his major in Business Administration to work at Foleys Federated Store in management, where he retired in 1989. In addition, …
Mary Burleson Wiltz
Mary Burleson Wiltz was the second daughter born to Lee Chester and Leona Burleson on November 9, 1954. She attended James D. Ryan Elementary School, then Kashmere Jr. Sr. High which was later changed to Francis Scott Key Middle where she first became a cheerleader. She later attended Kashmere Senior High School where she once again became a cheerleader under the leadership of Ms. Lena Youngblood. As a young girl …
Larry Johnson
Larry Ellis Johnson is a native Houstonian born October 19 1944 to Rev. Harry and Myrties Johnson. Larry is the middle child with Sister Harry Jean and Brother Jerry. His education began at James D. Ryan Elementary then on to E. O. Smith and onto Kashmere Gardens Jr Sr High School where he graduated in 1962. At Kashmere Gardens Larry was a multi-talented two-sport student-athlete in basketball and baseball. He …
Kenneth Lyles
Kenneth Lyles was born on December 24, 1956 in Houston, Texas. He is the middle child of three who grew up in the Trinity Garden area. Being raised by two loving parents, RD and the late Georgia Steptoe, he was taught how important it is to use the gifts and talents God gave you and use them to help others. Kenneth attended the neighborhood schools, Chatham Elementary, I.M. Terrell Jr. …