Lavon Washington’s experience growing up in Rogers Washington Holy Cross was shaped by a close-knit, accomplished community. Her street was home to notable figures like college presidents, principals, a Tuskegee Airman, and other educators, making it a place of pride and mutual respect. The neighborhood had a strong sense of unity, where everyone knew each other, and children were watched over by caring adults. Lavon fondly remembers the neighborhood as a place where children played together, and everyone looked out for one another, making it home.