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This began with a simple conversation with Delegate Jackie Glass. She and I discussed the importance of celebrating, as well making aware of the constributions of unsung he(she)roes of Norfolk.
I began to think, who do I know, and more so how did those I know impact the city? How do we share that many of the simple things we do here in the city, are because of the hard work of people, we never physically know?
Secondly, How do we learn some those last pioneers of Norfolk? These are those who can share the Raw stories of this city, giving us a clear understanding of the past, while embracing the power we possess to engage the future.
was born June 15, 1938 to the
late Alice Brown, and civic pioneer Thomas Ellis Welch,
Sr. His early years was spent beside his father, who
worked to pave the way for
African American business
leaders, and ordinary
citizens of Norfolk.
Around the age of sixteen,
TEWii, decided his mission
was to serve his country. He
enlisted in the US. Army,
putting his passion for auto
Thomas Ellis Sr, and Alice Brown Welch
mechanics into action; as a
helicopter pilot, and
repairman. After serving In
The Vietnam 🇻🇳 War, he
returned to Norfolk, where he met, and married the love of his life Evelyn Johnson. The couple moved to the
Ingleside neighborhood where they lived over 50 years.
Despite being the son of legendary buisness leader Thomas Ellis Welch, Sr, (TEWii) paved a different path, doing activities such as Bike Riding, Running, and engaging in the active life, eluded to his ancestors. He was apart programs which would go on to become centural themes for institutions like the Elizabeth River Trail.
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This is a quiet giant. She was one of the first African Americans be employed by The National Institute of Health. The give perspective, this is the same place, Dr. Anthony Fauci workked. Apart from her passion for science, she is a gifted pianist. She has decicated her life to training african american young people through music.
She is one of the origional school guards of Norfolk. For nearly 60 years, she was on the front lines of the NPS education system. More than just traffic support, Mrs. Staton served in the capacity of street saftey education. She traveled to various Norfolk schools, teaching young people through what was then known as The Pace Program.
These two came together at a very primative time in the life of Norfolk. Dr. Herman Clark Jr, was the principal of Bowling Park Elementary School, then the top school in this region of Virginia. These woman incorporated faith into the education world, during a time when it had been freshly removed. It was this action which kept the school and its students motivated.
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