People Name: Waring, Oscar Minor Category: African-American Experience, Education Born/Started: 1837 Died/Ended: 1911 Detailed Description: Oscar Waring was a lawyer and teacher who became the first black principal of Sumner High School in 1879. Waring was a gifted linguist who spoke fluent German, French, Spanish, and Italian. Waring Elementary School at 25 South Compton was named in his honor. |
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