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 …
Madison Lane
Madison Lane, known to many as ‘Matt’ developed a love for basketball early in his childhood. His dad made his first basketball court in the backyard using a 20″ bicycle rim and a piece of plywood nailed to a pine tree with a net taped to it. Because it was smaller than the regulation goals at school, shooting wasn’t an issue. The tree roots and rocks in the dirt made …
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. …
Kathy Phelps Burrell
During Kathy’s wonderful high school years, she had the privilege to be chosen cheerleader, grades 9th thru 11th for Kashmere Junior/Senior High School (now Francis Scott Key Middle School) under the awe-inspiring and amazing leadership of her favorite sponsor, Ms. Louis J. Bailey. Her 12th grade year, the Junior/Senior High school transitioned to Kashmere Senior High School with the squad continuing under the leadership of Ms. Lena Maiden. Kathy was …
Karen Gentry Kellum
Karen Gentry Kellum transferred to Kashmere at the beginning of her senior year under, then newly established, zoning laws. At Kashmere, she was a 1971 honor student graduate and a member of the Student Council. As a member of the cheerleader squad, she felt privileged to be under the tutelage of Ms. Lena Maiden. During that year at Kashmere, lifelong cherished friendships were established. Prior to Kashmere, Karen spent two …
Judy St. Julian Horton
Judy St. Julian Horton a 1963 graduate of Kashmere Gardens Junior & Senior High School is the daughter of the late James and Ivory Dell St. Julian and the oldest of nine (9) children. As the eldest her parents bestowed and trusted her with a great deal of responsibility caring for her younger siblings. It instilled outstanding leadership qualities that would carry on throughout her high school athletic career and …
Joyce Branch Mills
Joyce Branch Mills grew up in the Kashmere Gardens Area. Her parents are the late Walter Branch, Jr., and Minnie Ola Branch. She attended Houston Independent School District’s public schools. Joyce was also a cheerleader at Key Jr. High and graduated from Kashmere Sr. High in 1972. Joyce was ranked in the top 10 percent of her class and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was the …
John Roberts, Jr.
This special tribute is dedicated to John Roberts, Jr (aka Lil John). He is an extraordinary individual, who graduated from Kashmere High School in June, 1971. He was born on January 4, 1952 to the late John Roberts, Sr and Ora Brooks Roberts. Lil John is the second oldest of five children. John attended J. C. Sanderson Elementary School and went on to attend Kashmere Gardens Jr/Sr High School. As …
Inger Kindle
Inger Kindle is an honors graduate of the Kashmere Class of 1991. While at Kashmere, Inger was a National Cheer Association finalist in 1989 and 1990, served as co-captain in 1991, and was voted “Most Spirited” and “Best Form.” Inger was also a decorated track athlete and captain of the girls team. She earned accolades of District Champion and Regional Qualifier in the 100m hurdles in both 1990 and 1991. Inger …