Sports: Eric Edwards, 1991, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: October 2, 1991 Winn Parish Enterprise news-American

Edwards First Black S. M. U. Drum Major

Eric Edwards, a student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and
a member of the Mustang Marching Band has made school history.  He is the
first black to serve as drum major at the predominantly white private
university.

While in high school, he was drum major of the Winnfield Senior High School
Marching Band for two years.  When asked how he felt about this leadership
accomplishment, Eric replied, "I don't think of it as anything special.  I
tried out for the position and I won."  He also stated that if you have a good
personality, treat people the way you want them to treat you, and have
confidence in yourself, you can accomplish anything.

Eric is a business major at the university and the son of Perry and Anita
Edwards, and the grandson of Mrs. Elizabeth (T. I.) Hardy, all of Winnfield.