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William Monroe Trotter School 135 Humboldt Avenue Maude Trotter Steward (1874-1955), sister of William Monroe Trotter, worked as assistant editor of his newspaper, The Guardian, and published it herself for twenty years after Trotter’s death. She attended Wellesley College, and was involved in many local civic organizations. She was one of the founders of the St. Mark’s Musical and Literary Union, and worked with the Women’s League and the Boston Equal Rights League. She was married to Dr. Charles Steward. Geraldine Pindell Trotter (1872-1918), the wife of William Monroe Trotter, served as associate editor of The Guardian and worked devotedly and tirelessly with him for the cause of racial justice. She raised money for St. Monica’s Home and advocated for African American troops during World War I. After her death, The Guardian included a tribute to her from her husband: he called her his “fallen Comrade” who gave her life “for the rights of her race.” Barbara Jackson was the principal of the Trotter School for 15 years. She liked her job. It was very exciting. She grew up in Roxbury. She likes to bowl and play tennis, and she likes books. During World War II, when she was 18 years old, she made food for the soldiers and entertained them. She was an excellent principal. Thelma White worked at the Trotter School for 30 years. She worked in the library, the office and as a bus monitor. She went to the Dillaway School, the Bacon School, the Timilty School and Roxbury Memorial High School for Girls. She has four children, three girls and one boy. Everyone at our school loves Ms. White and she loves all of us. |
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RT2: Cass House 140 Humboldt Avenue  Melnea
Cass (1896 - 1978), after whom this building is named, is called the
“Mother of Roxbury” because she worked so hard for civil
rights, fair working conditions, and good housing in the community. Everyone
knew that if they had a problem, they could come to talk with her and
she would try to solve it. She loved to read and do math, and she had
an excellent memory. She also loved to read the Bible, to cook, and to
wear colorful clothes. Mrs. Cass and her husband, Leo, had three children.
She received many honors and awards, and even met the Queen of England.
Mrs. Cass also helped make sure our school was built so we would have
a great school in our neighborhood, and she has a Boulevard named after
her. |
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RT3: Roxbury Memorial High School for Girls Boston Latin Academy 205 Townsend Street This school building used to be Roxbury Memorial High School. The building was divided into two sections: the girls were on the Warren Street side and the boys on the Humboldt Street side. The Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library was between the two schools, so the girls and boys would try to meet in the library. Ms. White and Ms. Jackson both went to this school. |
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