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neighboring counties his benign influence has been felt and his name ... revered far and wide. People of every creed, or of none, turned to him in their sorrow and their joys ... Where he ministered ... he was affectionately claimed as everybody's rector." CAMPBELL, EMMA BEARD (1906-1948) Honored 1983 Emma Beard Campbell received her teaching certificate from Storer College in Harpers Ferry, and also studied at Bowie and Morgan State Colleges. She began teaching in Frederick County Schools in 1927 and eventually became principal of the Brunswick Colored Elementary School. Widely known as "Miss Emma," she was an active leader and inspiring teacher in the Brunswick community and in Mount Olivet Baptist Church, and did all she could to "bring a little happiness to my children" and seek help for them. CANNON, HARVEY EDWARD (1905-1987) Honored 1981 CANNON, LOUISE VAUGHAN (1919- ) Honored 1981 Harvey Edward "Sonny" Cannon, at age 16, went to work for the Imperial Theatre; his work there set the stage for his future. He promoted plays, minstrels, dances, theatre, and various social affairs. In 1952 he purchased the Imperial and operated it until itclosed in 1962. Sonny faithfully served the Brunswick Fire Company for 50 years. He was fire chief from 1938 until 1976, and was active in promoting the construction of the Fire Hall. Louise Vaughan Cannon was a steady worker at her husband's side at the theatre, the Fire Company, and all of his other undertakings. She gave 35 years of devoted service to the Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

CARMACK, REV. LEONARD D. (1906- ) · Honored 1977 Rev. Leonard D. Carmack was born in 1906, the same year that First Baptist Church was established in Brunswick. He came to Brunswick in 1941 and served as pastor of this church for 30 years, retiring in 1971. He was instrumental in establishing the Brunswick Library, serving as President of the Board several times. He was also an active member and officer of the Brunswick Rotary Club. CARTER, CHARLES WAYNE (1943- ) Honored 1977 Charles Wayne Carter was honored by Frederick Jaycees as Outstanding Young Marylander and awarded a Life Membership in Brunswick High School PTA after countless leadership roles in his community and profession. During his ten years as president of the Brunswick Recreation Commission, the ice skating area on C&O Canal Park land was opened. He organized conferences for educators as well as students in his county and shared this type of work on a state level. He graduated from BHS in 1961, earned an AB degree at Frostburg in 1965 and an MEd at the University of Maryland in 1971.

CAVALIER, BETTY LOU DARR Honored 1987 Betty Lou Darr Cavalier exhibited talent in dancing at an early age, later becoming a dance instructor in Brunswick, Frederick, Middletown, Maryland, and Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, West Virginia. Proceeds from over 36 years of recitals have gone to philanthropic use. She taught three of the present dance teachers in Frederick County. Known for her wit and enthusiasm, Betty Lou is currently working with the History Commission. (1925- )

CINCOTTA, ANTHONY JOSEPH, SR. (1906-1989) Honored 1986 Tony graduated from Brunswick High School where he was active in plays, musicals, and a dance band. He wrote the lyrics to the BHS Pep Song. Tony was also active in forming a Boy's Club which preceded Little League. In his twenties, he was a vocalist for several bands and sang on a a weekly radio program.

CARE, WILLIAM G. (1917- ) Honored 1977 William G. Care has been a lifetime resident of Brunswick, serving in the Air Force in World War II and working on the B&O in the car yards and as a freight conductor. His business ventures were the Vets Cab and Amoco Service Station on Petersville Road. He was in the latter business when the Brunswick Ambulance Company had its start. Bill and a few Civil Air Patrol members purchased a secondhand ambulance. Later, funds were acquired for the new ambulance building. Bill spent many volunteer hours as president of Brunswick Potomac Foundation Model Railroad Club to help get the Museum's layout in working order.

COLVIN, DR. SHIRLEY BEARD (1937- ) Honored 1988 Dr. Shirley Beard Colvin is a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High and earned a doctorate from the University of Maryland in 1987. She also attended Morgan State and Goucher. She taught at Gwynns

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