2016 Wall of Fame

Newberry Housing Authority
Wall of Fame
Induction Ceremony

May 19, 2016
Clara D. Wertz Activity Center
3600 Grant Ave.
Newberry, SC 29108

Sponsored by Newberry County School District and  Newberry Housing Authority

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2016 Induction Ceremony

Presiding: Roy McClurkin

Invocation
Mr. Andrew Shealy
Newberry Housing Authority Board

Presentation of Colors
Newberry High School ROTC

National Anthem
Mrs. Jan Piersol

Musical Selection
Mrs. Audrey Eigner

Welcome
Mr. Jim Suber 
Interim Superintendent, Newberry County School District

Induction of 2016 Wall of Fame Honorees
Dr. Timothy Hunter
Director of Student Services, Newberry County School District

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2016 Wall of Fame

• Gene'a DeShields
• Reggie Cannon
• Tonya Deese-Jeter
• Tammy Coleman-Epps
• Margie Suber

Remarks & Acknowledgements
Mrs. Jan Piersol
Director, Newberry Housing Authority

Benediction
Mr. John Glasgow

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

• Newberry Digital
• Newberry Housing Authority Board
• Newberry County Career Center
• Newberry High School JROTC
• Newberry County School District
• Audrey Eigner
• Roy McClurkin
• Unique Image
• NHA Staff
• Wall of Fame Honorees

2016 Wall of Fame Coordinators

• Melissa Mendenhall
• Dr. Tim Hunter
• Gina Koon

History of the Wall of Fame

The concept of the Wall of Fame originated at Columbia Housing Authority.  In 1988, CHA's executive Director was concerned about the absence of positive role models in the lives of children living in public housing.  He believed that if children could see former public housing residents achieve success, it would encourage them to set higher goals and standards for themselves.  It was that belief that inspired the formation of the Wall of Fame at CHA.

In 2015, after being inspired by the ceremony at CHA, Dr. Tim Hunter and Melissa Mendenhall with the Newberry School District approached the Newberry Housing Board with the vision to start this event here in Newberry.  The idea was received with great enthusiasm, and after months of work, the dream is realized today.  

The School District and Newberry Housing Authority plan to continue honoring those individuals who have persevered in life.  We hope to inspire others to set goals and always strive to do your best and reach for the stars.  To be eligible to receive this honor a person must be a former resident, either through Public Housing or Section 8, must have achieved success in their chosen career field and must be recognized as someone who gives back to the community.