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Phoenix College alum and BSU Living Legend Recipient Receives Historical Honor

By: Christy Skeen

Phoenix College alum and 2001 Black Student Union (BSU) Living Legend recipient is to be honored once again.

Calvin Goode, '47 has made significant contributions toward preserving the state’s history and will be recognized by the Historical League, Inc. as an Arizona Historymaker™ on March 1 at the Marriott’s Camelback Inn. He was selected for this prestigious award among hundreds of nominations.

Although Goode may be best known for his 22 years as a Phoenix City Councilman, he is also known for his devotion and dedication to education. After attending Phoenix College and graduating from Arizona State University in 1949, he went on to pursue a career in accounting and public service.

In addition to his dedication to education, this Historymaker™ also became heavily involved in community affairs. He served as chairman of the Phoenix LEAP Commission to improve education and job training opportunities and was known as the "conscience of the council" while serving 12 terms on the Phoenix City Council.

Today, Goode is working to restore the old Carver High School to a place of pride in the community as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, showcasing the achievements of African-Americans in Phoenix and throughout Arizona.

As a "proponent of educational excellence, counselor, champion of equal rights; longest serving member of the Phoenix City Council and President of the George Washington Carver Museum," Goode is most deserving of this award.