Alice Walker

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…s extraordinary character led her to be nominated prom queen by her peers, and she was later named class valedictorian. After graduating high school in 1961, Alice left home to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia on scholarship. Before leaving, Alice's mother gave her three special gifts: a sewing machine for self-sufficiency, a suitcase for independence and a typewriter for creativity. During her tenure at Spelmen College, Alice wan an avid participant in civil rights demonstrations.