The First Graduate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The First Graduate |
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The First Graduate (2019)
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| Artist | Martin Dawe |
| Completion date | September 4, 2019 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Ronald Yancey |
| Location | Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
The First Graduate is a special bronze statue at Georgia Tech. It was made in 2019 by artist Martin Dawe. This statue honors Ronald Yancey. He was the very first African American student to graduate from Georgia Tech. You can find it inside the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons building.
Honoring a Pioneer
Back in 1961, Georgia Tech welcomed its first African American students. These students were Ford C. Greene, Ralph A. Long Jr., and Lawrence Williams. A few years later, in 1965, Ronald Yancey made history. He became the first African American student to graduate from Georgia Tech.
On September 4, 2019, two new statues were revealed at Georgia Tech's main campus. These statues celebrate these important people. They are known together as the Trailblazers statues. Martin Dawe designed both of them.
The Trailblazers Statues
One of the statues is The First Graduate, which honors Ronald Yancey. The other statue is The Three Pioneers. It honors Ford C. Greene, Ralph A. Long Jr., and Lawrence Williams. You can find The Three Pioneers in Harrison Square on campus. The First Graduate is located inside the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons.
