S.T.E. Pinkney

S.T.E. Pinkney, born in Tallahassee in 1916, graduated from Florida A&M University in 1937 with a BS degree and continued his career as principal of J.R.E. Lee High School in Wildwood and then at Carver Heights High School in Eustis. He was recognized for his efforts to improve educational and employment opportunities for black students and teachers in Central Florida. He served 16 years as commissioner and mayor on the Eustis City Commission and earned the respect of his colleagues and constituents for his achievements in city governance. He also served on the Board of Trustees of Bethune Cookman College and Waterman Hospital, was past-president of Lake Community Action Agency, head steward of Saint James A.M.E. Church, and a member of numerous service organizations.

Eustis, Florida · United States