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 Charles Polite, Jr. 57, Indianapolis, passed away Monday, December 18, 2006. Charles received his primary and secondary education in the Indianapolis Public School System, attending school 41 and graduating from Crispus Attucks High School in 1968. He worked at Peerless Pump for 37 and a half years, as a tool & die operator, retiring in December of 2006, when he became ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Polite, Sr. and Mary Louise Polite and sister, Deborah L. Holland. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sisters, Ruby Polite, Janet L. Holland, Jeanette Brooks, Lovie M. Perry, Eleanor P. Vinson, Josephine E. Holland; brothers, Paul G. Holland, Wesley A. Holland, George H. Holland and Andrew Holland, and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held on Friday, December 22, 2006. Interment in New Crown Cemetery.
 George Edward Rice, Sr. 57, Indianapolis,Class of 1968 passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006. Mr. Rice was formerly at McGraw Hill as a packer. He is survived by his daughters, Kim Oliver, Karla Rice, Terri Smith, and Jeannine Tinsley; sons, Anthony Rice, Eric Rice, Robert Rice, and George Rice, Jr.; 17 grandchildren; three brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26 at Marvin L. Boatright Funeral Service. Burial in New Crown Cemetery.
Sharon Denise Buford 40, Indianapolis, Class of 1985, died Jan. 5, 2007. Services: 1 p.m. Sat.
Jan. 13 at Eastside Baptist Church with calling there from 12 p.m. Burial:
Sutherland Park Cemetery Arrangments: Williams & Bluitt Funeral Home
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 Life & Art of Albert Maxey
From Maxey's homepage @ http://albertmaxey.com/about/
"I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I am an artist from Lincoln, Nebraska. I have lived here since 1957. Born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. I was the 2nd born of 7 siblings on May 6, 1938. I went to Cripus Attucks High School prior to receiving a basketball scholarship to attend the University of Nebraska in 1957.
I graduated in Art and Education from Teacher’s College. I also have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska Omaha. I’m a graduate of the FBI National Police Academy. After 32 years on the Lincoln Police Dept, I retired in 1993 as Commanding Officer with specialities in composite drawings, juvenile relations, school resource program. I retired from Lincoln Public Schools in security and Expelled Student Program in June 2006.
I have 4 adult children and 12 grandchildren. My hobbies include basketball, running marathons, biking and walking, and my art!
My studio is called “Maxey’s” in Studio B. located in the Burkholder Project, 719 P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508"
Bachelor in Art Education, UNL, 1973
Graduate of FBI Academy Composite Drawings, 1974
· The gift of drawing was passed to me from my mother at an early age. I share this gift with family and friends.
· Started as composite artist for the Lincoln Police Department
· Visiting artist in Lincoln Public Schools. Taught students to be aware of facial features for identification purposes.
· Portraits, scenery, modern abstract
· Opened Maxey’s Studio B. in the Burkholder Project in 2003
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Animalman |
Guilan Maxey |
John Jr. |
Mom Dona |
Cynnamon |
Pioneer Park Buffalo |
ALBERT MAXEY SR.
State Champion and High School All-American
SCHOOL:
Crispus Attucks (1957)
COLLEGE:
University of Nebraska (1957)
A member of Crispus Attucks' 1956 state championship team ... as a senior a year later, he led an Attucks team with virtually new personnel to that school's 3rd straight berth in the Final Four ... member of Indiana all-star team ... high school All-American ... twice all-Big 8 at Nebraska ... moved on to successful AAU career ... twice named Midwest AAU Outstanding Athlete of Year in men's basketball -- achieving those honors a decade apart, in 1960 and 1970 ... later served as director of basketball for the Cornhuster State games, which drew over 60 teams a year to Lincoln, Nebraska |
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Internet fake:
the Willie Lynch Speech
Many African Americans are being decieved by the book The Making of a Slave: The Willie Lynch Speech. This fake speech seems to have spread on the internet after Anne Taylor, a reference librarian at University of Missouri-St. Louis, posted it in 1993 because she "found it interesting." Her source for the speech was a current (1993) edition of a free publication called "The St. Louis Black Pages."
The speech was purportedly given by a slave owner, William Lynch, on the bank of the James River in 1712. Analysis now suggests that the document was written in the mid to late 20th Century. To see a copy of the speech Click here or cut and paste this URL into your browser http://www.umsl.edu/services/
library/blackstudies/lynch.htm
See analysis by historian Jelani Cobb @
Willie Lynch is Dead
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 Vicki Powell-Williams
Class of 1969
Vicki writes from Southhaven, Mississippi. Southaven is just south of Memphis Tennessee. Vicki has been married to Archie Williams, Wabash College classmate of mine for over 25 years. Vicki and Archie have 3 children Devon 34, Marcus 31, Shelley 25. They have 4 grandchildren.
Vicki attended DePauw University and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelors in Social Work in 1992. Vicki received the Western Kentucky President's award for having a perfect GPA of 4.0. Here is what Vicki has to say about the award: "...I have Received numerous community awards over the years, but to achieve a perfect 4.00
as a non-traditional student meant a lot to me. For those who thought about enrolling in college or re-enrolling in college I say go for it. The best experience ever. Obtaining a college degree really enriches your life more than I can convey in this message . "
Vicki would love to hear from people in the classes of 1969 and 1970. She left Indy in 1969 and has not had much contact since.
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