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Aretmas Pope, FSDAA Hall of Fame 2023

Artemas Winfred Pope

  • Class
    1898
  • Induction
    2023
  • Sport(s)
    Education, Community Service

Artemas Winfred Pope (1877-1965) – Honorary Staff Member

  • 1898: Was the first graduate from FSDB at which he enrolled from 1888 until his graduation. Selected as the Valedictorian of his class. His presentation was about “Power of the Press”. 
  • 1908-1943: Printing-Linotype operator at the St. Augustine Record.
  • 1943-1965: Printing Instructor at FSDB.
  • Once owned a photo gallery in downtown St. Augustine.
  • FAD Officer:
    • First Vice President for two terms (1917-1920 and 1920-1923)
    • President (1929-33)
    • Second Vice President (1933-1936) 

 
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