Ruth Simmons: An American Pioneer
Odis Jenkins
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January 21, 2013
Ruth Simmons: An American Pioneer In 1945 in Grapeland Texas a little girl named Ruth J. Simmons was born. She grew up on a farm in East Texas and had a life of hardship and deprivation. Ruth had a wonderful grounding by her parents and an extraordinary streak of luck. She had mentors who challenged, supported, and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. One of the most influential mentors was her mother, whom Ruth watched for hours pressing fabric. Ruth studied at Dillard University and later at Wellesley College. She was inspired by President Margaret Clapp to view traditional gender roles in a different perspective but she never forgot what her mother said about perseverance, a precious
Reading 0302
January 21, 2013
Ruth Simmons: An American Pioneer In 1945 in Grapeland Texas a little girl named Ruth J. Simmons was born. She grew up on a farm in East Texas and had a life of hardship and deprivation. Ruth had a wonderful grounding by her parents and an extraordinary streak of luck. She had mentors who challenged, supported, and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. One of the most influential mentors was her mother, whom Ruth watched for hours pressing fabric. Ruth studied at Dillard University and later at Wellesley College. She was inspired by President Margaret Clapp to view traditional gender roles in a different perspective but she never forgot what her mother said about perseverance, a precious