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Generations mourn death of “Coach” Roosevelt Rankins, 83

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

“Get down Tiger” were the first and last words he had for generations of Neville Students as he mentored them as Dean of Students for 59 years.  Roosevelt Rankins, a legendary figure in the fields of education, business, and civic…

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