Weevil Black History
Michael
Thomas
Staff Writer
If you know of an African-American who has graduated from the
University of Arkansas at Monticello and would like to be covered in
The Voice, please contact Michael Thomas at MDT1315@uamont.edu with
information and a picture.
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| Name: Barbara Ann Blanks Gathen |
| Significance: First African American Graduate |
| Graduated in 1967 |
| Degree: B.S.E in English |
| Honors: Numerous professional achievements |
| Current Occupation: Teacher at Pine Bluff |
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| Name: Classie Jones-Green |
| Significance: First African-American Nurse, 1975-86 Director of Student Health Services |
| Graduated in 1972 |
| Degree: B.S.E. in Nursing |
| Honors: 2007 Recipient of UAM "Continuing The Connection" award Charter Member of African-American Alumni, has own award "The Classie Jones Endowment" |
| Current Occupation: Retired |
