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The biographer and amatuer genealogist, Ms. Karen Zutali, was commissioned by Dr. Bernetta Harrell-Snell, LGABSE's 2nd VP, to discover more details about the life and experiences of Mrs. Leila Smith Green Cochrane.
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Leila Green Presentation.mp4Over 45 years ago, per a recommendation from Mrs. Marion Crenshaw, this professional organization recognized and honored this young lady by naming itself after her. Miss Leila Green was the first Black Valedictorian at McKinley Senior High School in 1937!
She excelled and did amazing work in the field of science. Being an extremely intelligent black female was highly frowned upon during that time; however, this did not deter Leila Green from reaching her goals as she overcame great adversity.
We are so very proud to bear her name and be recognized as the Leila Green Alliance of Black School Educators' Council, Inc.
Leila Green as a high school student at Canton McKinley High School circa 1937.
Leila Green as a high school student at Canton McKinley High School circa 1937.
Miss Green was a stand-out member of both the forensics and the speech and debate club.
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