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Richland 1 Hall of Fame Inducts 6
Congrats to these Richland 1 honorees for their achievements.
In an effort to recognize those who have contributed to the Richland One School District, new members are inducted into the Hall of Fame each year. For 2012, six people were inducted--one of which was posthumously--and were recognized for service to the students and community.
The inductees are:
Sen. Phil Leventis, former fighter pilot who served for 30 years in the South Carolina General Assembly.
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Jean Sanders Hopkins, nurse who worked throughout Richland One Schools.
Pastor Sam Goodwin, founder of Stedfast Christian Center.
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Martha Cunningham Monteith, first speech pathologist in South Carolina.
Dr. Jasper Salmond, former elementary school principal and Richland One Board of School Commissioners member
Dr. Albert N. Thompson Sr., a teacher who fought to equalize the salaries of white and black teachers.
The inductees will be honored at a gala in January.
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