ROSE KNOWLES WHITE

 

We remember, our beloved Foundation Member, Rose Knowles White. Rose Knowles White was not only a strong women, sister and friend but a dedicated city, parish, state educator, member, volunteer and community activist.

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An educator in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for 36 years; serving at  Eden Park, White Hills, Nicholson,  South Boulevard Elementary Schools. Rose Knowles White was named 1995 East Baton Rouge Parish "Teacher of the Year".

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Continuing to educate young minds after retirement, she taught at the Baton Rouge Career Solution Literacy & GED Initiative in Scotlandville and also led the Village of Hope Ministry tutoring program.

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She served as a member of First Presbyterian Church of Scotlandville for 15 years, later transferring membership and serving at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church until her homegoing.

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Rose as we affectionately called her, held local, state & national offices in the Elks (IBPOEW) PBS Pinchback Temple #1107 and in 2011 received the Silver Magnolia Community Service Award from the Women's Council of Baton Rouge.

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Foundation Member Rose Knowles White was a Sorority Member with    sixty five (65) years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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We honor and celebrate the life, legacy, commitment to sisterhood, service and learning of Foundation Member, Sister and Friend,            Rose Knowles White.