2007 "Apopka Has Role Models," The Apopka Chief

The William Gladden Jr. Collection

Original newspaper clipping

2007-09-28

William Gladden Jr.; William Gladden; "Perrine Slim"

Apopka, Florida, United States of America.

This two-part newspaper clipping from The Apopka Chief, dated September 28, 2007, features a column by "Perrine Slim" titled "Apopka Has Role Models," continuing on page 8A under the headline "Slim: List of Apopka Role Models is Long." The article highlights a wide range of individuals from the Apopka, Florida, Black community who have made notable contributions to the area since the nineteenth century, spanning fields such as agriculture, education, business, civic leadership, athletics, and the arts.

The role models listed include George Odum, a citrus farmer from Alabama; H.M. Mobley, a grocery store entrepreneur; Cato Sanders, an automotive service station owner; Richard "Dick" Hayward, a sundry shop and beer tavern operator; Susie Wagner Milsap, an educator and Florida A&M graduate; Billie Dean, a teacher, assistant principal, and City of Apopka commissioner; Prince Pollard Jr., a longtime Southeastern Conference sports official; Bobbie Lois Green McKenzie, a teacher with Orange County Public Schools; Lamar Hughley, a concrete industry contractor; Daisy Belle Willis, an educator with Orange County Public Schools; Alexander Smith, a teacher and ordained minister; Betty Baker, a convenience store, rental property, and teaching entrepreneur; Freddie Fillmore Sr., an ordained minister and academic tutor; Marshall Pollard, a licensed building contractor; Francina Boykin, a civil rights advocate and University of North Florida graduate; Dr. Michael Gladden, a University of Michigan-trained engineer and agronomist; Alonzo Williams Jr., a grocery store and café entrepreneur and City of Apopka commissioner; Dr. Robert Williams, dean of music at Bethune Cookman University; Monica Webb, a Florida State University graduate and state juvenile director; Donald Morse, an electrical contractor; Tony Johnson, a master automotive mechanic; and Adrene "Buddy" Davis, dean of electricians in the community.

Mr. Tarence Brown