"Beyond expectations": achievements & contributions of various Morristown College alumni to society / by Paul Fuller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fuller, Paul, 1948- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Morristown College--History.

Morristown College.

Historically Black colleges and universities--Tennessee--History.

Historically Black colleges and universities.

African American universities and colleges--Tennessee--History.

African American universities and colleges.

Junior colleges--Tennessee--History.

Junior colleges.

African Americans--Education--History.

African Americans.

African Americans--Education--Social aspects.

Racism in education--Tennessee--History.

Racism in education.

African Americans--Education.

Genre:

History

Physical Description:

196 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

[Tennessee, USA] : [Independently published], [2025]

Summary:

"Beyond Expectations..." is an acknowledgment as well as a celebration of the many alumni of Morristown College who made outstanding contributions from local to internationsl levels. They contributed much more than what was anticipated at a time when American society expected so little of them. The vast majority of the alumni came from working class families while others came from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Only expected to perform in low-wage, menial occupations, most overcame to succeed in higher-status professions related to the ministries, educations, the sciences, and the arts among others. Some alumni developed expertise within the various trades while others became competitive in all levels of athletics. A number of Morristown College alumni became nationally / internationally known where they shared their skills with communities across the globe. "Beyond Expectations..." tells what is possible when individuals, regardless of background, are nurtured and encouraged to achieve. (---back cover of book)

Contents:

As a matter of fact(s)

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The ministry

Education & administration

Activism & civics

Volunteerism

Science & medicine

The fine arts

The world of business

Athletics

Summary & conclusions

Through the ages

References

Photo credits.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 174 -188).

ISBN:

9798319128997

OCLC:

1535132472