Seasons of the journey: the biography of dr. james frank - zelma lloyd frank

James Franks journey is far from over.

It is now in a season of continuation.

Legacy is the impact one has had on people, organizations, or institutions that continues to benefit those entities in perpetuity.

In the simplest terms, according to Websters Dictionary, a legacy is something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.

Whether the legacy is something material or intangible, it is passed on to subsequent generations for their benefit.

Through Seasons of the Journey , the author has well documented the legacies Dr.

Frank transmitted to the world throughout his life - legacies which exemplify integrity, professionalism, educational excellence, hard work ethics, athletic endeavor, unselfishness, and family values.

Frank held many prominent positions.

His leadership skills and accomplishments were exemplary and indelible.

He touched the lives of many.

He was thoroughly recognized throughout his life for his impact.

He had an impactful influence on many universities and organizations, two of which were Lincoln University and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) where significant edifices will now bear his name.

The executive leadership of both Lincoln University and the Southwestern Athletic Conference have chosen to further his legacy.

Founders Hall on the Lincoln University campus was renamed Dr.

James Frank Hall on April 21, 2023.

The Southwestern Athletic Conference national headquarters building in Birmingham, Alabama, has been named in his honor.

The official naming ceremony has been scheduled to take place on October 26, 2023.

His name on these important and historical edifices cements his legacy and his significant impact on these two great entities.