Ruth DuBois Black

Background

Black, Ruth DuBois was born on October 7, 1935 in Elkmont, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Thomas Alonza and Velma (Reese) DuBois.

Education

Certified cosmetology instruction, Johnson Beauty School, Huntsville, Alabama, 1976; Bachelor of Science in Education, Athens State College, 1979.

Career

Owner, Ruth's Beauty Salon, Athens, Alabama, 1962-1978; instructor cosmetology, Madison County Area Vocational, Huntsville, since 1978.

Achievements

• Ruth DuBois Black has been listed as a noteworthy Vocational school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Vocational Industrial Clubs of Am (advisor since 1978, Advisor of the Year 1987-1988, Alabama Advisor of the Year 1988), Alabama Education Association, Alabama Vocational Association, Honorary Iota Lamboa Sigma Fraternity (professional, vocational, education and technical fraternity since 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: crafts, reading, golf.

Connections

Married Amos Clinton Black, May6, 1953. Children: Amy, Bruce, Jon, Nanci.

Father:

Thomas Alonza DuBois

Mother:

Velma (Reese) DuBois

Spouse:

Amos Clinton Black

child:

Jon Black

child:

Amy Black

child:

Nanci Black

child:

Bruce Black