A lasting Carver legacy in Baytown high school
Luke Hales recalls George Washington Carver High School built in 1947 on Carver Street and Lee Drive. Costing 200000 on six donated acres from Humble Oil, it featured an auditorium pool arts shop band hall and tennis court. For thousands of African American students it stood as a beacon toward a brighter future. The building is gone but memories endure for alumni.
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Carver Street
Lee Drive
Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining
George Washington Carver High School
Fretty credits Carver High School roots for community work
James Fretty, longtime McNair community leader, cites Carver High School education for his success. He recalls being in the band rather than playing football and notes he graduated in 1951. He served in the Korean War as a US Army draftee in 1952. His wife, Juanita Nichols, is described as his partner for more than five decades.
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James Fretty
McNair
Carver High School
Fretty
They expected the best Baytown marker honors Carver site
Warren Singleton recalls Carver High School days and his drive to place a State Historical Marker at the former site to honor African American Heritage. He notes the city lacked such a marker and expresses pride in the effort and its significance.
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Baytown
Warren Singleton
Carver High School
Singleton
Library earns statewide praise for Sterling Library
Sterling Municipal Library gains local and statewide recognition for excellence and service. Mayor DonCarlos lauds its role during economic strain while Jane Eustace notes the library reflects Baytown’s community spirit. Opened in 1963 in honor of Ross S. Sterling.
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Jane Eustace
Sterling Municipal Library
Stephen DonCarlos
Eustace
Baytown
Sterling Library
Ross S. Sterling
Hunt for Wolfman 44 finds downed Marine officer decades later
San Diego veterans using a military social site helped identify Marine officer known by radio call sign Wolfman 44. On December 19, 1972 an OV-10 Bronco mission in Vietnam was hit by a missile, forcing Air Force Captain Frank Egan to attempt a water ditch. Army Captain Warren Fuller aided rescue efforts and coordinated on-scene action.
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Vietnam
Air Force
Frank Egan
Marine Aerial
Egan
Army
Warren Fuller
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