Columbia Housing Authority
1989 Wall of Fame Inductees
Thaddeus Bell - - Allen Benedict
Court 1945-55
Thaddeus Bell was a family physician in North Charleston at the time
of induction. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1966 from South Carolina State
College, Bell taught school for several years and earned a Master’s degree
in Science Education from Atlanta University in 1970. He earned his medical
degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1976, and started a clinic
for the less fortunate in Cross, a small, impoverished community in Berkeley
County.
Jean S. Hopkins - - Saxon Homes 1950-55
Jean S. Hopkins was Assistant Chief of Nursing Services at Dorn Veterans Hospital
in Columbia at the time of her induction. A graduate of the University of
South Carolina School of Nursing, Hopkins has devoted much of her time to
volunteer services. She has conducted blood pressure and diabetes screenings
at area malls and community centers; held health fairs and health awareness
seminars; and is the co-founder of the Greater Columbia Council on the Prevention
of Teenage Pregnancy.
Augustus Rodgers - - Allen Benedict Court 1946-55
At the time of induction into the Wall of Fame, Augustus Rodgers was an Associate
Professor in the University of South Carolina’s College of Social Work.
Throughout the years, Rodgers has acquired a long list of academic credentials.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree at Benedict College in 1965. He has
earned two Master’s degrees: one in Social Work from New York University
and one in Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. His
Doctoral degree was earned at the University of South Carolina. Rodgers specializes
in research on the Black family. He is the originator and coordinator of
the National Black Family Summit held annually at USC. At the April 1996
National Black Family Summit, Rodgers received the Order of the Palmetto,
the highest honor awarded to citizens of South Carolina. In April of 1997,
Rodgers received the Education Foundation Community Service Award from the
University of South Carolina.
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