Calvin Goode would be pleased to see AZcentral article 1/28/2026 "Look inside George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center"

 AZcentral article 1/28/2026 "Look inside George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center" is filled with photos and history.

As a graduate of Carver High School, Calvin Goode (2003 AZ Historymaker) remarked, “There was a lot of pride in the school. There are a lot of folks who graduated from Carver, not only in athletics but academically, who have achieved a great deal and what could be more fitting than where you went to high school, to bring it back as a museum.” The Carver alumni organization, led by Mr. Goode, acquired the old two-story building and worked to restore Carver High School to a place of pride in the community, as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, showcasing the achievements of African Americans in Phoenix and Arizona.

Listen to him talk at https://historicalleague.org/historymakers/calvin-c-goode/

East Lake Park NCAA Final Four Legacy Project Mural features Arizona Historymakers

Several Arizona Historymakers (Calvin Goode, Cloves Campbell, Morrison Warren, Mrs. Elizabeth White, Warren Stewart) are part of the East Lake Park "All Stars" NCAA Final Four Legacy Project Mural celebrating the Pioneers in the Community. Honored while they were living so we could do an oral history, formal portraits. Stories and pictures at www.HistoricalLeague.org/historymakers.

The mural features George Greathouse; Alexis Thomas; Lincoln Ragsdale; Morrison Warren; Virgil J. Berry Sr.; Calvin Goode; Cloves Campbell; Helen Mason; Benjamin Thomas; Elizabeth White and Warren Stewart.

Honored as one of the 2023 Arizona Historymaker, Mrs. Elizabeth White, 101, attended the Legacy Project ceremony April 2 and stood in front of her image at the Community Center.

Eastlake Park, known as “Phoenix Park” in the 1890s, has been the focal point of the city’s African American history for much of its existence.

Calvin Goode busy with MLK celebrations

Honored as a Historymaker in 2003, Calvin Goode continues to be involved in civic affairs. So good to see him recognized again and again for all he has done as a renowned Phoenix City Councilman and educator. He continues to volunteer and improve the lives of so many. Congratulations Mr. Goode.

Historymakers attend Unveiling of 2014 Historymakers Wall

2014 Historymakers who attended our “History in the Making” event were Jim Bruner, Lattie Coor, Maxine Lakin and Marshall Trimble. Governor Castro was represented by James Garcia.
Three Historymakers from prior years also attended the event: Sandra Day O’Connor, Calvin C. Goode and Bill Shover.
After being introduced Justice O’Connor remarked, “I love this Museum.”

L to R     Honorable Calvin C. Goode, Marshall Trimble, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Jim Bruner, Lattie Coor,
Maxine Lakin, Bill Shover

History in the Making Oct 22 at the Museum

 Event Chair Anne Lupica with Andrea Evans

Check in table with Tom Lorig

Beautiful skies over the courtyard at AHS Museum set the mood for a fabulous "Unveiling of the 2014 Historymakers Exhibit."  Anne Lupica organized a memorable event with dignitaries, speeches, food and drink. We were pleased to have many 2014 Historymakers in attendance along with previous Historymakers.
A big thank you to SRP for their sponsorship.

Historymakers L to R    Calvin C. Goode, Marshall Trimble, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Jim Bruner, Lattie Coor,
Maxine Lakin, Bill Shover

2003 Historymaker Calvin Goode

Always involved, former City Councilman and Educator

Calvin Goode marched in the Arizona Capitol rally on Saturday, August 24. Participating in "Keeping King's Dream Alive" and honoring Martin Luther King, Mr Goode is shown here with Executive Director Petra Falcon of Promise Arizona.

Calvin Goode was honored as a Historymaker by the Historical League in February 2003. He is best known for his twenty-two years as a Phoenix city councilman. He is equally proud of his many years dedicated to education. In retirement, Goode works to restore the old Carver High School to a place of pride in the community as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, showcasing the achievements of African Americans in Phoenix and Arizona.