Sylvester Hirram Lipscomb

Background

Lipscomb, Sylvester Hirram was born on October 9, 1958 in Cumberland, Virginia, United States. Son of Claude H. and Maude (Agee) Lipscomb.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science, Virginia State University, 1980; Master of Science in Turf Management, U. Maryland., 1986.

Career

Research assistant, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1977-1978; soil conservationist, USDA-Soil Conservation Svc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1978-1979; teaching assistant, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1979-1980; assistant manager, Grand Union Company, Landover, Maryland., 1980-1982; graduate teaching assistant, U. Maryland., College Park, 1982-1985; extension agent, U. District of Columbia, Washington, 1985-1987; horticulture teacher, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, since 1987. Consultant District of Columbia Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, 1986, U. District of Columbia Extension Svc., Washington, 1986, freelance, Washington, since 1987.

Achievements

• Sylvester Hirram Lipscomb has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Vocational Association, National Future Farmers of America Organisation (state executive secretary 1988-1991), Va.State U. Alumni Association, Alpha Phi Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: sports, hunting, fishing, jazz music, plant production.

Connections

Married Chandra Rachelle Norman, June 20, 1987. 1 child, Myah.

Father:

Claude H. Lipscomb

Mother:

Maude (Agee) Lipscomb

Spouse:

Chandra Rachelle Norman

child:

Myah Lipscomb