Hall of Honor

Ms. Ernestine Acklin

Ernestine Acklin – Distinguished Educator

Mrs. Ernestine Henderson Acklin graduated from Pine Street High School in Conway in 1967. She earned a BSE in Special Education from University of Central Arkansas. She received her master’s degree in Elementary Education from University of Central Arkansas, where she also received certification in elementary administration.In 1976, she began her career as a fifth …

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Charles Nabholz – Friend of the District

Charles Nabholz began his long career with the Nabholz companies in 1954, first working at both Nabholz Construction and Nabholz Supply Companies.  Over the next three decades he founded Con-Ark Builders (later merged with Nabholz Construction), explored real estate development in California, served as the Director of State Building Services under Arkansas Governor Frank White, …

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Betty Ford – Distinguished Educator

Ms. Betty Ford is a native of Marianna, Arkansas. She graduated from Anna Strong High School in 1966. She earned a BSE in Elementary Education from Chicago State University. She received her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Arkansas State University, where she was also certified in elementary administration and elementary guidance. She began …

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Bart Castleberry – Distinguished Alumnus

  Bart began his term as Mayor of the City of Conway in January, 2017. He  has a  vision for Conway and our future growth based on infrastructure and the needs of building a progressive sustainable community. Bart is a lifelong resident of Conway. He graduated from Conway High School in 1976 where he met his wife of 40 years, …

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