Monthly Archives: September 2010

She earned a PhD in mathematics from Yale in 1934, but by 1943, she had joined the Navy’s WWII-era women’s division (called WAVES) and graduated at the head of her class.  She was 34. She first served as a Lieutenant in … Continue reading →

From her obituary, in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: At Bethune-Cookman University,  she created a multimedia textbook, African Legacy. As an associate professor at Fort Valley State University, she helped improve student pass rates on the state Regents’ Examination and teacher certification examinations. And she developed … Continue reading →

If you are a woman who loves to play basketball, Tennessee is the place to be.  The great tradition of Tennessee basketball began in the 40s, with players like Dorothy “Dot” McNabb.  She graduated from high school in 1941 and … Continue reading →