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 …
Hilry L. Willis, Jr.
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 …
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 …