I spent the morning with the third, fourth, and fifth graders of Samuel H. Vick Elementary School, talking about the hometown hero for whom their school was named. My father was a Vick alum, which made the day even more special. The kids were curious and attentive and engaged, and their hands shot in the air when they recognized neighborhood landmarks like the Vick house and Mercy Hospital.
I’m grateful to Principal Annette Faison, Rev. H. Maurice Barnes and Gentleman’s Agreement, and Winstead United Methodist’s Hand in Hand partnership for the invitation, and to the students for being an awesome audience.
The current Vick Elementary building sits in the footprint of the old Charles H. Darden High School (my father’s alma mater) and briefly bore its name.
This young scholar gave a reporter an interview after. My heart nearly burst.
Photos by Lisa Y. Henderson, February 2024.
I enjoyed the event at the Wilson library to night.
C. Spells
Thanks so much for coming out!
Awesome way to continue the legacy!
Thank you! It really filled me up!
Awesome work in the community
Thanks so much, friend!
Sooo enjoyed night’s presentation at the library! Thank you for your passion & dedication to the legacy of our community!
Thank youuuuu!