Hilry L. Willis Jr, a native Houstonian was born August 19, 1951 to Hilry Sr and Victoria Willis. He grew up in the Kashmere Gardens area and was baptized in 1964 at Zion Hill Missionary Church under the leadership of Rev. C. L. Punch. Hilry primary education was at J. C. Sanderson Elementary (presently Felix Cook Elementary). Hilry attended Kashmere Junior & Senior High (Hirsch Rd) and graduated in 1969 …
Frederick L. Dunham
Frederick L. Dunham, born August 15, 1954, in Houston, Texas to parents F.L. and Mary E. Dunham. The fourth oldest of nine children (1 girl and 8 boys) I was raised in Kashmere Garden, and I attended all Houston Independent School District Schools; J.C. McDade Elementary, I. M. Terrell Jr. High, and Kashmere Sr. High. As a young boy growing up with seven brothers playing sports in our large backyard …
Elder Eddie Lee McKelvey, Sr.
Elder Eddie Lee McKelvey, Sr the husband of Mrs. Aneither (Abram) McKelvey of Shreveport, Louisiana and father to 9 children, 26 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, was born in Houston, Texas, on October 26, 1941, to Jack McKelvey, Sr of Lufkin, Texas and Maggie (Ross)McKelvey of Alto, Texas who went into labor with him at a church service. Eddie Lee McKelvey, Sr. now a Pastor and Elder with the Church of …
Donna Bass
Donna Bass was born on May 31, 1973 in Houston, Texas. She is the daughter of Jeanette B. Bass. Donna was a multi-talented three sport student-athlete graduating Kashmere High in 1991. She displayed outstanding athletic talents at a very young age and began to gravity more toward basketball at the age of nine, in Lovelady, Texas where the family relocate. There under the guidance of her great-grandmother Jennie Mae Watson, …
Christopher Jay Middleton
Christopher Jay Middleton, (A.K.A. Chris), is a Kashmere Gardens Junior Senior High School Alumnus C/O ’67; wherein he earned both academic and athletic achievements, with the encouragement and support of his peers, friends, family and those who paved the pathways ahead of his generation. With sincere humility Chris accepted this honor of being amongst Kashmere Former Athletes Association (AFAA) “Ring of Honor”. In support of this honor; please join-in, by imagery …
Carl Randle
Entering into the large legacy left behind from his siblings, Carl is the last of six to enroll at Kashmere High School in 1981. He quickly adjusted to the competitive athletic standard that the Kashmere coaches placed upon each athlete. Carl was a two sport varsity player, in basketball and baseball, under the guidance of the late, great Frankie Brazos and Danny Thomas, in basketball. Baseball coaches were, the late …
Calvin Robinson, Jr.
Calvin Robinson, Jr., while attending Kashmere Jr Sr High School he was a three years varsity letterman, playing center on offense and guard on defense before graduating in 1969. During his football career he gives credit to Coaches Billie Matthews, Tom Hendricks, Junious Simon and William McGowen as they were instrumental in his success on and off the field. Coach Simon was an All-Conference center at Southern University which enables …
Antonio Donnell Armstrong
Antonio Donnell Armstrong was born October 15, 1973 to Kay Shorter and Don Wayne Armstrong. Antonio was a student-athlete and graduate of Kashmere Senior High School in 1991. He is the nephew of Kashmere High Alumnus, former NFL player and KFAA 2018 inductee, Harvey Armstrong. Antonio was a two time all district selection at linebacker, All City and All HISD. He recorded 18 quarterback sacks in the 1989 season as …
Annie L. Brown
Annie L. Brown began her athletic journey at Kashmere Gardens Junior Senior High School. Often playing volleyball as a child with neighborhood friends, she continuously improved her skills. She loved the sport of volleyball so much until she decided to try out and made the volleyball team. Her skills and competitiveness did not go unnoticed. She was an intense and inspiring volleyball player for four years, which led to her …
Andrea Harding
Andrea Harding was born and raised in 5th Ward and Kashmere Garden area of Houston, Texas, by her Great Aunt Mrs. Earline Scott. As an only child, Andrea learned discipline, independence and trust in God. She graduated from Kashmere Senior High school with Highest Honors in 1971. She was a member of the Honor Society, and Captain as a ROTC sponsor, and was voted Most Athletic Female in the senior …