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Students present and board members pay tribute to educator Dr. Tommy F. Brown
Summary
Students from East Ridge High School led the pledge and described school programs; the board observed a tribute to the late Dr. Tommy F. Brown, who was lauded for decades of civic and educational leadership in Chattanooga.
Principal Juan Moreno introduced students from East Ridge High School who led the pledge and briefly described school opportunities, internships and ROTC.
"East Ridge High School is not just a place of education, but rather a place where character and leadership is created within students," student Nehemiah Bridal Vasquez told the board.
The meeting included an extended tribute to the late Dr. Tommy F. Brown. Speakers recounted her career as a social-work professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, civil-rights-era activism, leadership in the Tennessee House of Representatives and advocacy for children and community development. Speaker 9 summarized Brown's impact: "Doctor Tommy F. Brown, we saw you," repeating the community's refrain of recognition and thanks.
Board members thanked the students and those who organized the tribute, and the meeting moved on to regular business.
