Guests: Paula Cosby, Wright-Dunbar Director of Community Development Dr. Irwin Abrams, 2007 Walk of Fame Inductee Doris Ponitz, Chair of Walk of Fame Advisory Board
2007 Inductees: Dr. Irwin M. Abrams (1914 - ) - Scholar, Author, Historian, Humanitarian Distinguished university professor and world authority on the history of the Nobel Peace Prize. He authored several books and many articles on the Prize and the subject of world peace. Dr. Abrams brought scholarship and recognition to Antioch University as professor, author and educator. Charlotte Reeve Conover (1855-1940) - Author, Historian, Newspaper Columnist As an historian with a flair for writing, she recorded the history of Dayton and the Miami Valley area in several enduring publications. Her books, articles and columns emphasize the special people, historical events and unique stories that protect and preserve our community's rich heritage for the future. James A. Parsons, Jr. (1900-1989) - Engineer, Scientist, Inventory, Educator A pioneer in the fields of science, engineering and the education of African American engineers, he established the first curriculum in the subject of metallurgy in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities educational system. His work in the fields of engineering and science earned him numerous patents essential to the making of stainless steel.
Judge Walter H. Rice (1937 - ) - Judge, Community Advocate His outstanding leadership in bringing prominence to Dayton's role in aviation history led to the formation of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. Through his longstanding active participation in our area's legal and judicial community he made many lasting contributions.
Sister Dorothy Stang (1931 - 2005) - Humanitarian, Environmentalist, Religious and Civil Rights Activist Her strong religious and social conviction, dedciation and hard work helped her make a difference in lives of the peoples of the Brazilian communities of the earth's tropcial rain forest. She established base Christian Communities with schools, agricultural and skills programs, health care, and leadership training to educate and help the poor farmers of the Amazon region. Sister Dorothy lost her life fighting and protecting the people, rights and ideals she held dear.
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