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'''Clarence Going''' (born c. [[1888]]; died December [[1965]] in Houston, Texas) | '''Clarence Going''' (born c. [[1888]]; died December [[1965]] in Houston, Texas) began his career as a biology teacher at [[Phillips High School]] in [[1910]]. He was the school's principal from [[1921]] to [[1939]] and assistant superintendent of [[Birmingham City Schools]] until he retired in [[1957]]. | ||
[[Going Elementary School]], which opened in [[1966]], was named in his honor. | [[Going Elementary School]], which opened in [[1966]], was named in his honor. | ||
Revision as of 19:31, 10 May 2011
Clarence Going (born c. 1888; died December 1965 in Houston, Texas) began his career as a biology teacher at Phillips High School in 1910. He was the school's principal from 1921 to 1939 and assistant superintendent of Birmingham City Schools until he retired in 1957.
Going Elementary School, which opened in 1966, was named in his honor.
References
- Ruisi, Anne (May 9, 2011) "Birmingham school names offer history lesson." Birmingham News