By Kavin Ross and Janice Bayouth
MIKE MIMS PLACE became a stroll down memory lane for retired Booker T Washington High School coach and administrator Michael Mims who was joined by family members, Mayor G.T. Bynum, fellow classmates, and former students during the unveiling of a street sign to honor him at the intersection of Woodrow Place and Peoria Avenue. The honorary street intersects with Honet Way on the campus of the historic Booker T. The intersection also connects with Nathan Harris Field House and Semour, (S.E.), Williams Stadium) both named after coaches at the storied school.
“This is the street that I walked to when I came to school,” he said. “It’s Woodrow Place. It’s very special,” stated Mims who not only attended and graduated from Booker T. Washing in 1964, he became a coach as well as an assistant principal.
Mims reflected on the numerous times that he walked along Woodrow Place as a student with books in one hand a basketball in the other as he passed by his coach’s house.
“I just hope I continue to touch lives like other people have touched my life. I just hope I can continue to be a positive influence on people,” declared Mims.
Mims stated to Janice Bayouth: “It is hard to put this feeling into words. Nevertheless, this is such an important and momentous occasion in my life. It is a huge honor for me to receive a street in my name. I am deeply honored for this recognition. I send my appreciation and love to God, my family, friends, Classmates, and everyone who has been in my life. “
