Steven M. Ptomey: Allensworth Elementary School Restored

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CREDIT:

Voice: Steven M. Ptomey
Picture: Walter B. Hoye II

DESCRIPTION:

Steven M. Ptomey, Colonel Allensworth State Historical Park Interpreter, is the Park's tour guide and spokesperson. By 1910 Allensworth residents had built a small school. By 1912 Allensworth became California's first Black American School District.

BONUS VIDEO DESCRIPTION:

Lori Hoye (Walter's wife) is the official videographer and she captures the Allensworth Elementary School with commentary. Next is never seen before footage of Walter learning how to ring the Allensworth Elementary School Bell.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:

Proverbs 16:16

"How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!"

Romans 12:2

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."