When was it published?

June 3, 1958 in Atlanta Daily World

Domestic News June 3, 1958

Atlanta Daily World

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

James Flagg, J. H. Bohannon, Ella Parsons, Jessie Belle Bowens

Q: What keywords are associated?

Carver High Awards, Academic Achievement, Graduation Honors, Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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What is this article about?

At Carver High, James Flagg received the inaugural J. H. Bohannon Academic Award for top exam scores, including a $150 bank account. Valedictorian Ella Parsons won History, Social Science, English awards, and a full tuition scholarship. Jessie Belle Bowens was salutatorian.

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FIRST CARVER ACADEMIC AWARD.- James Flagg received one of the top prizes awarded to a graduating senior at Carver High. He became the first recipient of the J. H. Bohannon Academic Award for the highest score through competitive examinations. The award, a $150.00 bank account, was initiated to inspire more students to higher academic heights. Ella Parsons, class valedictorian, won the History, Social Science, and English awards, plus a full tuition scholarship. Jessie Belle Bowens was class salutatorian.

What sub-type of article is it?

Education

What keywords are associated?

Carver High Awards Academic Achievement Graduation Honors Valedictorian Salutatorian

What entities or persons were involved?

James Flagg J. H. Bohannon Ella Parsons Jessie Belle Bowens

Where did it happen?

Carver High

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Carver High

Key Persons

James Flagg J. H. Bohannon Ella Parsons Jessie Belle Bowens

Outcome

james flagg received the j. h. bohannon academic award consisting of a $150.00 bank account. ella parsons won the history, social science, and english awards plus a full tuition scholarship. jessie belle bowens was class salutatorian.

Event Details

James Flagg became the first recipient of the J. H. Bohannon Academic Award for the highest score through competitive examinations at Carver High. The award was initiated to inspire more students to higher academic heights. Ella Parsons, class valedictorian, won the History, Social Science, and English awards plus a full tuition scholarship. Jessie Belle Bowens was class salutatorian.