Miami (Fla.) Jun 5, 2009
Booker T. Washington H.S. (FL) ... Booker T. Washington H.S. (FL) ... Booker T. Washington H.S. (FL). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
More of this story Jun 4, 2009
Our guys had already played against guys from Booker T. Washington and Star Spencer and they had had success against them. I believe that was instrumental in their later success. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Teammates Trail, Dunbar want to play together Jun 4, 2009
comDate: Jun 3, 2009 Michigan has been shopping for talent at Miami (Fl) Booker T. Washington HS. Could they possibly find a two-for-one bargain. to read the rest of this story. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
USF Recruiting: What we're hearing 6/03 Jun 4, 2009
Read on and find out the latest on some of the top prospects in the state, including , the trio at Booker T. Washington and another tidbit on. Plus updates on several out of state prospects including the number one rated TE in the nation, and all the latest rumors and what we're hearing on the USF recruiting front. (CollegeInsiders.com)
SunStateFootball.com Top 30 Teams: 26-30 Jun 2, 2009
Lurking in the bottom of the draw will be Miami's Booker T. Washington, Naples, and South Ft. Myers. 29. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Georgia among best in producing college football players May 28, 2009
WR Antonio Goodwin, Booker T. Washington; RB Cole Moon, St. Pius; DL Garrison Smith, Douglas; TE Brian Vogler, Brookstone; DB Garry Peters, Heritage; TE Tank Sessions, Columbia; DB Ryan Ayers, South Paulding; WR Tai-ler Jones, Gainesville; DL Denzel McCoy, Northview; RB Mack Brown, MLK; RB Storm Johnson, Loganville; DB Barry Bostic, Jefferson; WR Markeith Ambles, Henry County; DB Alec Ogletree, Newnan; OL Jawuan James, North Gwinnett; DL Jeffrey Whitaker, Warner Robins. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Linder named EHS principal May 28, 2009
She was later hired as principal at EES and held that position for five years, after EES moved to Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Linder was named Special Education Director and was in that position for four and one half years, until she was moved to interim principal at EHS.. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Trail Waiting on his Decision May 28, 2009
By Recruiting AnalystDate: May 27, 2009 Miami Booker T. Washington defensive end Lynden Trail is one of the most talked about recruits in the state of Florida. At 6-7 and 210-pounds, Trail runs in the 4. (FightinGators.com)
Week in review: Miami Booker T. vs Miami Pace May 27, 2009
On Thursday evening we were able to take in the Miami Booker T. Washington vs Miami Pace clash. A host of college coaches from around the country were there to take in the game. (Northwestern Sports -- Rivals.com)
GRADUATION 2009 May 27, 2009
That was said by Booker T. Washington many decades back but held true for the new graduates. Class Valedictorian Cesar E. Soria told classmates about overcoming his obstacles. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Recruiting Analysis: Eduardo Clements May 27, 2009
By SOR AdministratorDate: May 26, 2009 Jr. RB Eduardo Clements of Booker T. Washington HS (Fl. is a spectacularly explosive athlete. (RutgersInsider.com)
Early African American Leaders May 27, 2009
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois were early leaders of African Americans during the days of Jim Crow ... Booker T. Washington had a different view ... The early life of Booker T. Washington influenced his future and his determination to show the Black people of his generation and the generations to come that through education they would become equal to White people. (Suite101.com)
Dunbar, Trail have Gators on top May 26, 2009
Two of the best players at Miami Booker T. Washington are wide receiver Quinton Dunbar and defensive end Lynden Trail, both four-star recruits, and Dunbar said this past weekend there is "no doubt" he and Trail want to attend the same college. Read what he said about Florida, their summer plans and more right here. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Steele offers four-star defensive end May 23, 2009
Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin Steele walked through the always loaded halls of Miami (FL) Booker T. Washington last week. By the time he left, Lynden Trail had another offer. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Whispers: Sorting out the top quarterbacks May 22, 2009
Miami Booker T. Washington wide receiver was all set to commit to Georgia this Friday, but sources say the Bulldogs are slow-playing Meline, who is a Rivals100 member. Transcripts seem to be the public reason why things have been delayed, and Meline now won't decide until either later this summer or after his senior season. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Eastfield Notebook May 22, 2009
He has taught music at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas since 1984, and is an instructor of jazz piano at Collin College in Plano, since 1995. Konstantyn Travinskyy (concert pianist) was born in Ukraine in 1981. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
RELEASE: Pack Officially Adds Three May 22, 2009
Previously attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Va. Averaged 14. (StateFans.com)
BTW Spring Carnival is Saturday May 21, 2009
Booker T. Washington Elementary will present its Spring Carnival 2009 on Saturday, May 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.. With the end of school it is celebration time and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the silent auction with items provided by many Elgin businesses, as well as students from each grade level. (Elgin Courier, TX)
GALLERY: Tulsa Washington Hornets May 21, 2009
-- Sooners Illustrated made a stop by Booker T. Washington High to check out some of the top prospects that are coming through the program. Here is a look at some photos of the upper tier talent like Calvin Barnett and Eric Bennett. (OUInsider.com)
Is this the week for Meline? May 20, 2009
Get the latest scoop on the 6-foot-3, 170 pound Booker T. Washington wideout here. Related Stories. (DawgPost.com)
Rumblings from Around the State May 20, 2009
committed to and then transfered from Booker T. Washington to Miami Central. The Central Rockets are loaded and Jose is just another piece for them to try to wrestle the district away from Northwestern. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Chicago Family's 'Buy Black' Experiment Becoming a Nationwide Movement May 18, 2009
Gregory Price, chairman of the economics department at Morehouse College, said black visionaries like Booker T. Washington and Marcus Garvey made similar calls to action. "The idea is a sound one, given that black Americans are still underrepresented in the ranks of the self-employed and that entrepreneurship is a key component to wealth," Price said. (Fox News)
Clements Diary Entry 2 May 18, 2009
Date: May 17, 2009 In the second installment of his diary Eduardo Clements talks about the schools that have been stopping by Booker T. Washington, how spring practices has been going, and among other things the schools that are starting pull ahead of the pack. to read the rest of this story. (TheTerritory.org)
16-Team Field Filled for Annual 7-on-7 May 17, 2009
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL Perennial powerhouse Booker T. Washington of Miami, Daytona Seabreeze, Ely and Park Vista are among the final teams who have accepted an invitation to play in the fourth annual Heath Evans Foundation 7-on-7 Championship. Joining them will be top small schools Glades Day, Benjamin, King's Academy and Cardinal Newman. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Rebel' mayor buried in Texas May 15, 2009
"He was so focused," said Early Rush, who was a cheerleader at Booker T. Washington High School when Melton was quarterback of the football team in the mid-1960s. "He would always let you know what he was thinking.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Alabama's "Teacher of the Year" gets new car May 15, 2009
Bui-kincer teaches anatomy, AP biology and environmental science at Booker T. Washington high school. She is now Alabama's candidate for national teacher of the year. (WSJA.com, AL)
Texas remembers Melton: Late mayor gave back to his roots May 14, 2009
Melton attended Booker T. Washington High School in north Houston in the mid-1960s where his father, Herbert Melton, taught auto mechanics ... Edwin "Pop" Bigsby, the band director at Booker T. Washington High School in Houston, remembers ex-Jackson Mayor Frank Melton from Melton's days as a student there. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Buy-black cause growing May 13, 2009
Gregory Price, chairman of the economics department at Morehouse College, said black visionaries like Booker T. Washington and Marcus Garvey made similar calls to action. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Business)
Trail talks possible Michigan visit May 13, 2009
Michigan has offered several prospects at Booker T. Washington High School in Miami, including running back Eduardo Clements, wide receiver Quinton Dunbar and defensive end Lynden Trail. The 6-7, 220-pound Trail talked plans regarding a potential Michigan visit this summer. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jose Jose talks being a Vol May 13, 2009
The fast-rising Booker T. Washington (Miami, Fla. prospect needed to call University of Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin and become the Volunteers' third verbal commitment of the 2010 class. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Is Clements checking out the Vols? May 13, 2009
Eduardo Clements can't help that his spring football practices at Miami's Booker T. Washington High School more closely resemble a college practice field. Only with more collegiate coaches. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mr. Robinson’s neighborhood getting popular May 13, 2009
Georgia remains in the running for Booker T. Washington running back Eduardo Clements of Miami. The Bulldogs hope their tradition of fine running backs (and perhaps the obvious void that departing Knowshon Moreno presents) will help them overcome the home-state advantage that Florida State and Miami might have. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leadership program has started at Seward May 11, 2009
L.E.A.D. USA programs exist at the high school, its wrestling team, the Blueprint II program, the Booker T. Washington Community Center, Champions for Life and the YMCA-WEIU.. It was through the YMCA program that brought about the idea to reach fifth graders. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Recruiting: No Changes For Bennett May 9, 2009
Date: May 8, 2009 Standout athlete Eric Bennett of Tulsa (Booker T. Washington), Okla. says everything is just fine this spring between the Hornets track team heading for regionals this weekend and the heavy influx of college football coaches coming by to check on Bennett, talented defensive tackle Calvin Barnett, and several other potential college recruiting prospects in the Washington program. (GoPokes.com)
The Younger Generation Chorus of Plano preps for tour in NYC May 8, 2009
Currently a Vocal Tech instructor at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Rasmussen coaches the Lab Singers vocal jazz and The Entertainers musical theater ensembles. The Younger Generation Chorus of Plano will be performing at 7 p.m. May 15 at the Reformed Church in Plano, located at 5333 Independence Parkway in Plano. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Rivals250 member has a new leader May 8, 2009
Booker T. Washington wide receiver Quinton Dunbar will ultimately have plenty of choices on signing day. He has offers from the likes of Miami, Florida, Michigan, Arkansas and Tennessee. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Black is chosen to be a speaker at graduation May 8, 2009
The senior class motto is a quotation from Booker T. Washington: Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed. . (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Coast to Coast Notes May 7, 2009
"The Leaderboard It's no secret that South Florida (Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County) is loaded at receiver for the Class of 2010. Here's a look at five of the top prospects and their current school projection. , Pahokee: Florida. He won't decide for a while, but Dunkley loves the Gators. , Pahokee: Florida State. Florida State has been the team to beat for some time. , Delray Beach Atlantic: Florida. While he's considering Miami, LSU, Virginia Tech and South Florida, most believe he is... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
BTW Elementary student fighting Lymphoma cancer May 7, 2009
Adrian Michael Venecia, a kindergarten student at Booker T. Washington Elementary is facing what no child should -- a diagnosis at age five in January with Nodular Sclerosis. This disease is a rare form of Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer. (Elgin Courier, TX)
City May Partner with Washington Center May 7, 2009
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and City Council members hope a partnership with the Booker T. Washington Community Center will help stabilize the facility. The Booker T. Washington Community Center has stood at the corner of Monroe Street and First Avenue for decades, providing a place for children to go after school and during holiday breaks, but late last year, the city of Macon stepped in to help the center keep its doors open after financial problems. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Local NAACP celebrates 100 years of service May 6, 2009
On Saturday, the local branch will host the second quarterly meeting of the state conference of the NAACP at the Booker T. Washington Center. Business will end following a tour of the Harriet Tubman Home. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Macon Moves Neighborhood Redevelopment Forward May 6, 2009
Council also passed a resolution asking the mayor's office to develop a plan to provide operating and funding assistance to the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Council members hope this will help the historic site continue to provide programming for kids in Macon. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Spring Football is Officially Here May 5, 2009
Booker T. Washington should be the favorite in the South- the depth of talent might be too much for teams to match up with. They will encounter plenty of resistance however, Booker and Southeast are programs rich in history and talent abounds at both. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
2010 Prospect Video: Quinton Dunbar May 2, 2009
comDate: May 1, 2009 Quinton Dunbar had 39 catches for 703 yards for Booker T. Washington in 2008. The 6'2 rising senior made an early commitment to Miami, but has since opened things up. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
2010 Prospect Video: Eduardo Clements May 2, 2009
Clements will look to lead state power Booker T. Washington to their second championship in three years. Clements holds offers from Miami, Florida State, and Georgia. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Sparse attendance for forum doesn't discourage candidates from comments Apr 30, 2009
A meet the candidate forum was held last Thursday night at the Booker T. Washington (BTW)Alumni building with little interest shown by the voting population of Marlin. Sponsored by the Democratic party and the BTW Alumni and Ex-students Association, the forum was designed so that voters could hear directly from the candidates, their positions for the city of Marlin. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Wildcats gains signal-caller Matt Brown Apr 30, 2009
Tulsa, Booker T. Washington High School Scouts Grade: 75. Eric Bennett taking his time. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Gators lead for Miami defensive end Apr 28, 2009
Lynden Trail said coach Urban Meyer rarely discusses football when they talk on the phone and that's one of the big reasons why the Miami Booker T. Washington defensive end has Florida as his top school because he thinks Meyer is a different kind of coach. Read what he said about the Gators and more right here. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Meline has three on top Apr 28, 2009
Ted Meline from Booker T. Washington in Miami can play either side of the ball, and the Ducks like him on defense. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dixon signs free agent deal Apr 28, 2009
The former three-star prospect out of Miami's Booker T. Washington High School, Dixon spent a semester at Milford Academy before enrolling at Miami. As a part-time starter throughout his career, Dixon had 48 tackles and 2. (CanesTime.com)
Hokies snare in-state blocker Caleb Farris Apr 28, 2009
Tulsa, Booker T. Washington High School Scouts Grade. Sooners offer defensive tackle Calvin Barnett. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Our views: Weekend wrap-up Apr 18, 2009
The Booker T. Washington neighborhood in Melbourne knows about hard times. The hard times of poverty, drugs and crime that have afflicted the area for years. (Florida Today)
McQueen finds harmony as student-athlete and diabetic Apr 15, 2009
According to Holtville principal Jimmy Hull, for McQueen to have even been named regional champion, he beat out students from Alabama Christian, Montgomery Catholic, Booker T. Washington Magnet and Elmore County. Senior Hunter Finklea, from Elmore County High, will also travel to Birmingham, after he was named an academic regional champion. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Recrutiing: Barnett Talks About OSU Offer Apr 15, 2009
Date: Apr 14, 2009 After talking to Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, Okla. head coach Antwain Jimmerson earlier Monday we caught up with defensive tackle Calvin Barnett, one of his two standout players that are easily ranked among the top dozen prospects in Oklahoma for the 2010 college football recruiting season. (GoPokes.com)
Recruiting: OSU Offers BTW's Barnett Apr 14, 2009
Date: Apr 13, 2009 Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, Okla. head coach Antwain Jimmerson confirmed that his standout defensive tackle prospect Calvin Barnett (6-2, 315) has been offered a scholarship by Oklahoma State. (GoPokes.com)
Duke Robinson: Big Man Makes Good Apr 14, 2009
Robinson played tackle and guard at Booker T. Washington High in Atlanta, but decided to head to Oklahoma for the next step. "It was based on my situation and the things I wanted to accomplish as a person and get away from what I was surrounded by," Robinson said at the Combine of his decision to leave home. (DirtyBirdDigest.com)
Conservatism Has Much to Offer Black Americans Apr 13, 2009
Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) is the foremost exemplar of the black conservative vision. He rose from slavery to become one of the most famous and respected men of his time. (Human Events Online)
Searching for the golden egg Apr 12, 2009
The local community group Men with a Purpose sponsored the fifth annual Easter egg hunt for local children at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in Auburn Saturday ... Anita Whitaker, program director at Booker T. Washington Community Center, said that she believes these events and Men with a Purpose are beneficial for the community. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fresh paint, fresher outlook Apr 12, 2009
And he saw how absentee landlords, drugs and violent crimes ravaged the complex in the Booker T. Washington neighborhood, turning it into a blighted area with the scurrilous handle "The Bottoms.". Now Walker is eagerly watching as a $2. (Florida Today)
Hunting shelled treasure Apr 10, 2009
11 a.m. at Harmon Park, Booker T. Washington Community Center, Chapman Avenue, Auburn. 2 p.m. at Meridian Fire Department Hall, Meridian. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Montgomery Student Gets National Honor Apr 10, 2009
Deondra Scott, a senior at Booker T. Washington was named one of the 12 best writers and artists in the nation by Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Not only is she being nationally recognized, she also wins a 10-thousand dollar scholarship. (WSJA.com, AL)
Trail releases top ten and stunning favorite Apr 10, 2009
Booker T. Washington DE Lynden Trail is widely considered one of the fastest ends in the state, maybe even the country. So it probably comes as no surprise that he holds over 20 offers to his credit from some of the top schools across the country. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
More of this story Apr 9, 2009
Earlier in the day, they hammered Tulsa Booker T. Washington, 7-3, in the first game of a three-way tripleheader. In the middle game, Independence outlasted Tulsa Washington, 5-3. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bids out for El-Hi athletic improvements Apr 9, 2009
Law said they have worked with Booker T. Washington and Elgin elementaries on a moving schedule for the summer. All pre-kindergarten classes will be at Elgin Elementary North campus next year. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Barnett intrigued by the Red Raiders Apr 9, 2009
Tulsa (OK) Booker T. Washington defensive tackle Calvin Barnett wasn't able to participate in Sunday's Fort Worth NIKE Camp due to injury, but he still attended the event to support his teammates. Though he didn't get a chance to put up monster numbers, we got the talented prospect's thoughts on the event as well as the latest on his interest in Texas Tech. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
