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Athens Students Honored 60 Years After Integrating Public Schools

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley
Published September 19, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
Athens students recognized 60 years after integrating Clarke County Schools. Courtesy: Scott Thompson,
Courtesy Scott Thompson CCSD
Athens students recognized 60 years after integrating Clarke County Schools. Courtesy: Scott Thompson, CCSD

Some of Athens civil rights pioneers were recognized Sunday. The five African American students who broke the color barrier in the Clarke County School District, Ms. Wilucia Green, her sister Ms. Marjorie Green, Ms. Bonnie Hampton Travis, Dr. Agnes Green, and Mr. Scott Killian, were honored 60 years after making history. Ms. Hampton

The event was sponsored by the Athens branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH). Michael Thurmond, Mayor Keely Girtz, and CCSD Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker were among those turning out to honor the students.
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Alexia Ridley
Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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