Calvin Peete Park name changed Oct 15, 2008
Gerald Eubanks, a 1963 graduate of Florida Memorial College, serves on the Abram Lincoln Lewis Archway Legacy Committee, dedicated to preserving the Arch ... Florida Memorial College was founded in 1879 in Live Oak ... The school was called Florida Normal & Industrial Memorial College until 1963, when it was renamed Florida Memorial College. (The St. Augustine Record)
Family learns of historic connections Aug 10, 2008
James, 64, grew up Barbara Logan in Fernandina Beach and moved to St. Augustine when her father enrolled at Florida Memorial College when she was young. She went a long time without knowing her ancestry, but now that she's dug into it a little, she wants to know more. (The St. Augustine Record)
FAU to Play Host to Inaugural Track Meet Mar 15, 2008
Track Head Coach and his team will run against Nova Southeastern University, Johnson University, Florida Memorial College, Warner Southern College and Florida International University, as well as unattached runners vying for a spot on their country's Olympic team in FAU's first intercollegiate meet. Throwing events also start at noon with running events scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.. (Fausports.com)
At 84, Virgil Young marks his 21st birthday Mar 1, 2008
Called back for the Korean War in the midst of his training, he finished at Tuskegee May 24, 1954, and embarked on a career which took him from South Carolina to New York, both the city and state, serving as a chef for restaurants, for St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, N.Y., near Bath; for Florida Memorial College when it was in St. Augustine and finally for Orloff Deli in New York City ... During his stay at Florida Memorial College, he spend some time as a substitute teacher of math at... (The St. Augustine Record)
Move angers FMC alumni Feb 20, 2008
The arch is all that remains of the campus of Florida Memorial College that moved to Miami in 1968 ... Some Florida Memorial College alumni said Monday that they intend to fight a plan by the school to move historic Abram Lincoln Lewis Arch from West King Street and Holmes Boulevard to what they say is drug-infested Calvin Peete Park ... "The value of the arch is its symbolic value to Florida Memorial College in St. Augustine. We're proud to restore it.". (The St. Augustine Record)
Moving a piece of history Feb 6, 2008
The old entry to Florida Memorial College that's been in place on its West Holmes Boulevard site for decades will be getting a new location ... The first class graduated in 1945, and, by 1963, the college was known as Florida Memorial College. (The St. Augustine Record)
Carolyn Wade, New Jersey Labor Leader, Named to Executive Board of Communications Workers of America Oct 20, 2007
Wade is a graduate of Florida Memorial College in Miami and has studied at the Rutgers University School of Labor. SOURCE Communications Workers of America. (PR Newswire)
School Board Member Robert Ingram Dead At 71 Sep 6, 2007
Ingram also served for a time as City Manager for the city of South Miami, where he was the city's first black city manager, and while serving as a member of the School board held a full professorship at Florida Memorial College, where he also served as Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs. Ingram served a term as President of the National Conference of Black Mayors. (WFOR.com, FL)
Walk along St. Augustine's Freedom Trail Aug 28, 2007
31 King St.: Site of the Woolworth's Department Store where students from Florida Memorial College were arrested in sit-ins in the 1960s at the lunch counter protesting racial discrimination. Gault Street: The home where Bungum Roberson's family lived. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Markers reveal struggle for rights Jul 1, 2007
It was there that the Rev. Thomas Wright, then president of the local NAACP and Pastor of St. Marys Baptist Church, trained Florida Memorial College students the techniques of non-violent protest before the sit-ins at local lunch counters in the 1960s. by Daron Dean, daron. (The St. Augustine Record)
More of this story Apr 27, 2007
He attended Florida Memorial College where he received his bachelor of science degree in social studies. He received his master s of education from Rollins College in 1978 and his educational specialist degree in 1984, also from Rollins College. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lynn University prodigy, 17, among thousands preparing for graduation Apr 27, 2007
Commencement ceremonies begin Saturday at Miami Dade College and Florida Memorial College. Albert is one of about 500 students expected to walk during Lynn's 42nd graduation ceremony, which will be May 12. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Polk Students, Schools Lose Passionate Leader Apr 21, 2007
He graduated from Bartow High and attended Florida Memorial College in Miami where he majored in social studies. He received his bachelor's degree in 1974 and began his teaching career that year at what was then Kathleen Junior High. (The Ledger)
About Herald.com Feb 27, 2007
Higher Learning: University of Miami; Florida International University; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Memorial College; Barry University; St. Thomas of Villanova University; Trinity College; Nova Southeastern University; Miami-Dade Community College; Broward Community College. Culture: Local ballet, opera and symphony companies; wide spectrum of art museums, performing arts centers; several live theaters. (The Miami Herald)
