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Debra Montgomery McDonald
Debra Montgomery McDonald is the second of five children and a proud graduate of Kashmere Gardens Jr Sr. High School, class of 1968. While at Kashmere, she was an active member of the school’s archery team, playing under the guidance of Mrs. L. Edwards. Debra continued her education at Prairie View A & M University,
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Darryl Odom
Darryl Odom’s football story began in 1967 at I. Terrell Junior High under Coach Lawson Smart, a Morgan State graduate who taught him discipline, teamwork, and the importance of embracing the grind. At Kashmere High School, Darryl anchored the line, earned All-District 19-4A honors, captained the team under Coach Johnny B. Felder, and helped lead
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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