by Colonial School District | Feb 1, 2021 | Black History Month
Eugene Petty, a resident of Buttonwood, became the first African American Police Chief for the city of New Castle in 1975. In 1963 Petty began his career with the city as a part-time officer with the New Castle City Police (NCCPD), becoming a full-time officer in...
by Colonial School District | Feb 1, 2021 | Black History Month
WE Celebrate: Dusty Blakey Dusty Blakey, Ed.D., became the first African American Superintendent of the Colonial School District on June 26, 2014. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent, Dr. Blakey served as a Director of Schools for Colonial. His other...
