tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post2400496722984044139..comments2024-02-04T03:57:19.271+01:00Comments on Zenobia: Empress of the East: Mourning Zenobia HikesJudith Weingartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06683483030413488309noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post-87413912299713922962009-09-15T15:44:11.149+02:002009-09-15T15:44:11.149+02:00My pleasure, Judith. Wouldn't trade that upbri...My pleasure, Judith. Wouldn't trade that upbringing for all the coffee in Jamaica. Lotta stories there and Zenobia lived up to her namesake.Bill Hedmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post-90149154183475912442009-09-15T11:08:08.926+02:002009-09-15T11:08:08.926+02:00I finally persuaded Bill H to let me link to his s...I finally persuaded Bill H to let me link to his short story. You'll find it here: <a href="http://www.hackwriters.com/Hedman2.htm" rel="nofollow">The Other Side of the River</a>.<br /><br />Thank you, Bill.Judith Weingartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683483030413488309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post-18805063728769362802009-09-14T16:44:59.256+02:002009-09-14T16:44:59.256+02:00I had the privilege to be a classmate of Dr. Zenob...I had the privilege to be a classmate of Dr. Zenobia Hikes - nee Lawrence - at Melbourne High School. Zenobia was 1st runner up in the Homecoming Queen Contest, a beautiful, warm and talented young lady. I escorted the 2nd runner up in the contest, Miss Jan Kennedy; the winner and Queen was Paula Gardner. This was a turbulent time in Melbourne of forced bussing, desegregation, integration; a fairly nasty scenario. <br /><br />Upon hearing of Zenobia's untimely death, I cried. I had been communicating with Zenobia only a month or so prior to her death regarding the death of another classmate and friend, Elaine. Zenobia took the time to send a short and heartfelt note to me and also Elaine's family. She never mentioned that she was ill. That's Zenobia.<br /><br />I wrote a short story about Melbourne High School. It is not for sale, it's free and you can find it on the internet. Zenobia is not mentioned by name. She's a composite. You''ll find a memory there. <br /><br />Go with God, my one time friend. The grief comes from the fact that we'll never be fortunate enough to meet another lady like you.<br /><br />Bill Hedman<br />Singapore<br />delfinpl@hotmail.comBill Hedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974842620828644129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post-47368260850986272402008-10-31T16:36:00.000+01:002008-10-31T16:36:00.000+01:00i am a former virginia tech student and never had ...i am a former virginia tech student and never had the chance to know her personally, but i have heard her speak on a few occasions. dr. hikes, even before i arrived at virginia tech, was a phenomenal speaker and whose spirit will live on through virginia tech and all of the lives that she touched. may she rest in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post-61181556931980847452008-10-30T23:29:00.000+01:002008-10-30T23:29:00.000+01:00She had a spirit that lived up to her name - and a...She had a spirit that lived up to her name - and anyone who ever had the luck to meet her (and likely also anyone who saw her speak that day on television) will remember a strong, essential warmth and a sharp vital intelligence.<BR/><BR/>It would be difficult to gauge how many people in this community were touched and inspired by Zenobia Hikes - women, most particularly. Here was a woman that any young woman away from home in their formative years of university could look at and see so many good - no, good is too soft . . . the word should be 'excellent' . . . things to emulate - and they could see that this thing of being a successful woman in a challenging environment could work and work well - right before their very eyes.<BR/><BR/>She will be missed. But she will be remembered in many many hearts and minds.Karen Restahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064197284187622554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post-79053972069689755352008-10-29T18:26:00.000+01:002008-10-29T18:26:00.000+01:00My Spelman Sister...I knew her and became very clo...My Spelman Sister...I knew her and became very close with her during my studies at Spelman. I am deeply sadden by the news of her death. A beautiful soul she was...a true light in the various academic communities.<BR/>She will always be remebered for the "neo" she provided to the Spelmanites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38472234.post-60034328443805690882008-10-29T15:46:00.000+01:002008-10-29T15:46:00.000+01:00thank you for honoring dr. hikes. although not a ...thank you for honoring dr. hikes. although not a hokie, i met dr. hikes while at the university of delaware from 1997-2001. she meant as much to us as she did to all the other students she came in contact with. we, at the university of delaware, stand with va tech in mourning this great loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com