WVSU Katherine Johnson Statue and Scholarship Dedication Ceremony

West Virginia State University dedicated a scholarship and unveiled a statue on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, honoring NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson, a 1937 graduate of the University.
An estimated crowd of more than 600 attended the ceremony, which featured remarks from NASA astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle as well as Johnson’s daughters, Joylette Hylick and Katherine Moore, and WVSU President Anthony L. Jenkins.

[@blackapples4744]

That statue is Beautiful. It looks just like women of the 1950’s…..Studious, Respectful, Wholesome.
Blessings, Always.🕊

[@jubertong1242]

Her recognitions and accolades were came late, at the last 5 years of her very long life. So glad that she was able to witnessed and received it while she was still around and able.

[@yvonneplant9434]

She was a math prodigy. So her talent couldn't be denied.

[@percarlemil]

JESUS THAT MADE ME ALL TEAR UP LOVE FROM DENMARK

[@trinitysolo]

I wish I could've been there. Proud to be a Yellow jacket like Katherine Johnson! She's such an inspiration

[@laurie113]

I wish I had the NTH of her Brain! Congratulations Katherine Johnson! ❤️🇨🇦

[@natoshasutton4538]

Inspiring. West Virginia State visit will be next on my bucket list.

[@jasminejenkins5683]

My dad did a really good job on his speech…always love when he talks

[@jerryallman]

That's awesome 🙏

[@percarlemil]

SAW THE MOVIE OMG WHAT A WOMAN LOVE FROM DENMARK

[@juancarlossaavedra6757]

It got to shown that many times , a woman is the best man for the job.

[@cochiswatkins6137]

Beautiful

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wow!!

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