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

• Leola Marie Wright has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

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:

Francine Elaine Wright

child:

Hugh Gilbert Wright

child:

Ted Hawthorne Wright