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Entering Hallowed Halls
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William Lewis Lester, 1929 — Gifted painter who executed a mural commission titled "Development of American Industry" during the Great Depression for the Public Works Arts Project, which hangs in Woodrow's library.

John Paul McCrumbly, 1971 — Woodrow's first African-American football star helped 1969 team reach state semifinals. Also played for Tyler JC, Texas A&M, and NFL Buffalo Bills.

Mariano Martinez, 1963 — In 1971, the young restaurateur modified a soft-serve ice cream machine into the first frozen margarita machine, which is now displayed in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Steve Miller, 1961 — "The Steve Miller Band's Greatest Hits 1974-1978" has sold more than 13 million copies. Long-popular singer and guitarist and his band continue to perform at sold-out concerts.

Danielle Drury Petters, 1985 — First of seven siblings to graduate from Woodrow, she was a successful international fashion model before pursuing a career in education. Now in her first year as principal at J.L. Long Middle School on adjoining campus to Woodrow. Fluent in Spanish, she earlier taught ESL and cheerleading at Woodrow.

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