Background
Gentry, Carolyn Smith was born on September 23, 1938 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Daughter of Horace J. Smith and Emma Frances (Hopping) Smith Strickland.
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Carolyn Smith Gentry
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British Aerospace, U. Florida, 1960; Master of Arts in Teaching, Jacksonville U., 1968.
Career
Teacher English, Duval County Schools, Jacksonville, 1960-1973; educational services coordinator, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, 1975-1978; promotion director, The Florida Times Union, Jacksonville, 1978-1980; public affairs director, The Florida Times Union, Jacksonville, since 1980.
Achievements
Membership
President Learn to Read, Inc., Jacksonville, 1983, Duval Public Education Foundation, Jacksonville, 1989, St. Jhn River City Band, Jacksonville, since 1990. Member Mayor's Commision on the Status of Women, 1981-1986, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., 1986-1989. Executive Committee Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, 1981-1986.
Member Jacksonville Women's Network, International Newspaper Marketing Association (Southern region president Jacksonville chapter 1983-1984), Florida Public Rels. Association (president 1981-1982), Jacksonville Advertising Federation (board directors 1982-1984, 86-87), Leadership Jacksonville Alumni.
Connections
Married Charles Conrad Gentry, August 5, 1960. Children: Charles Conrad Junior, MaryTaylor and Meredith Keith (twins).
Awards
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Recipient Women in Power award, National Council Jewish Women, 1985, Tribute to Women in Industry award Young Women’s Christian Association, Jacksonville, 1980.Recipient Women in Power award, National Council Jewish Women, 1985, Tribute to Women in Industry award Young Women’s Christian Association, Jacksonville, 1980.