2001

Outstanding Alumni

Tom Atkins

• President Atkins Building Services and Products, Inc.
• Past President Lions Club, United Way, and Chamber of Commerce
• Recipient of University of Missouri Distinguished Service Award

E. Desmond Lee

• Education and youth philanthropist
• Established E. Desmond Lee Scholars Foundation
• Former owner Lee/Rowan Co.

Cindy Mustard

• Director of the Voluntary Action Center of Columbia
• Recipient of J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award, C.A.R.E. and MLK Awards
• Planner/organizer for multiple community events and projects

Retired Educators

Dr. Henry Fisher

• Former Deputy Superintendent for Columbia Public Schools
• Led to district receiving national recognition for excellence in financial reporting
• Initiated programs that saved the school district more than $1,000,000

Clara Marksbury Hudson

• Provided exemplary leadership for CPS Title I Reading Program
• Elementary teacher 1966-1977
• Member and leader of many educational and literacy organizations

Robert Shaw

• Superintendent of CPS 1962-1976
• Noted for skill in handling facilities, budget preparation, and district expansion
• Confidence in his leadership expressed in passage of 12 bond issues

Volunteers

Charlie Gibbens

• Long time volunteer at Benton Elementary School
• Reading coach and mentor for K-1 students
• Organized fundraising effort for inner city school needs

Mary Powell

• PTSA President Mill Creek Elementary, Jefferson Junior High School, and Rock Bridge High School
• Volunteer for 18 years as room parent, field trip chaperon, T-Nado Sponsor, and classroom aid
• Chair Senior All Night Party

Wayne and Maxine Powell

• Weekly volunteers at Parkade Elementary School for over 5 years
• Secured grants and donations for educational and building needs at Parkade
• Served as room parents, field trip chaperones, and student mentors