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Retha Davis Tibbals

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Retha Davis Tibbals had energetic curiosity which made her a lifelong learner and avid reader. Education was a large passion for herself and her family. Mrs. Tibbals and her husband Harry Tibbals, encouraged and financed college educations for their…

Queens Garcia Rodriguez, and Andrea Garza, 2000

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Previous Fiesta Queens, Garcia Rodriguez '81 and Andrea Garza ' 91, in the Mexican Independence Day Celebration parade.

Presentation of the Mexico Flag, 1986

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A woman in a traditional Mexican style dress holding the flag of Mexico.

Portia Ross Taylor

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Portia Ross Taylor was a longtime and beloved teacher at the Hamilton School, a school that served students in the Black community from 1924 until Frisco ISD integrated in 1964.

Mrs. Taylor was one of two teachers and taught students in grades…

Polly Tadlock

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Polly Tadlock taught in Frisco schools from 1968 to 1989, working at both Acker and Rogers elementary schools. Mrs. Tadlock was known for following her students as they entered adulthood, Polly tried to be there for her students at the various…

Performers in Cultural Clothing, 1986

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Performers in cultural dresses for the Mexican Independence Day celebration

Paula Ross

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When not working as an interior designer Paula Ross dedicated her time to keeping the history of the City of Allen alive. Mrs. Ross is president of the Allen Heritage Guild, a member of both the Collin County Historical Commission and the Allen Arts…

Music Performance for Mexican Independence Day, 1988

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Local band providing a music performance for the Mexican Independence Day celebration.