New Bedford High School - Lighting the Way, Historic Women of the SouthCoast

Photograph Of Marial Harper - A Woman With Black Pulled Back Hair, She Is Wearing A Blue Sweater And Typing On A Computer Keyboard

Marial M. Harper

New Bedford educator Marial Harper (1934-2016) positively impacted numerous lives at New Bedford High School and was the first woman and minority to be appointed a Housemaster there.

Photograph Of Rosamond A. Guinn - A Woman With Her Dark Hair Tied Back In A Bun, Wearing A Flowy White Dress

The first African American woman to become a registered pharmacist in southeastern Massachusetts, Rosamond Alice Guinn (1892-1923) graduated from New Bedford High School and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.

Elizabeth Carter Brooks

Equality was the vision of Elizabeth Carter Brooks (1867-1951) in her work as educator, social activist and architect.

Valentina Almeida

The child of Cape Verdean immigrants, Valentina Almeida (1913-2009) is best known for her advocacy work with immigrants within the local Cape Verdean community.