Leola Marie Wright

Background

Wright, Leola Marie was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of James Hunter and Elnora (Boxter) Lofton.

Education

Bachelor, Huston Tillotson College, 1935. Master of Education, Howard University, 1952. Postgraduate, Catholic University America.

Postgraduate, Texas Agricultural and Industrial University, Del Mar College.

Career

Teacher music Kingsville Indiana School District, Texas. Pianist church school King Star Baptist Church, Kingsville. Organizer, president Afro-American History and Cultural Committee Kingsville, since 1974.

Member council Camp Fire, Inc., Kingsville.

Achievements

• All level permanent life teaching certified Texas.

Religion

The two greatest commandments are to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with your entire mind" and to "love your neighbor as yourself.".

Politics

Every human being regardless of its race, gender or sexual orientation should have all human and civil rights.

Views

The purpose of every individual is to develop a dynamic, intricate, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

Membership

Member of American Association of University Women, National Education Association, Community Concerts Kingsville, Texas State Teachers Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Association Study Afro-American Life and History (life), Howard University Prestige Clubs, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Connections

Married Francis Hawthorne Wright (deceased June 1974). Children: Ted Hawthorne, Francine Elaine, Hugh Gilbert.

Father:

James Hunter Lofton

Mother:

Elnora (Boxter) Lofton

Spouse:

Francis Hawthorne Wright

child:

Ted Hawthorne Wright

child:

Francine Elaine Wright

child:

Hugh Gilbert Wright