After graduating from Seattle's Lincoln High School -- but that was a summer session at Lincoln so he could graduate early... his alma mater was Garfield High in Seattle -- jazz pianist/legend Overton Berry (1936-2020) attended Linfield College his freshman year
https://www.historylink.org/file/10326
More info:
https://southseattleemerald.com/.../local-jazz-legend.../
Oct 21, 2020 — One of Seattle's most beloved and popular musicians, the
effervescent jazz pianist Overton Berry, died at home. (Seattle Times)
He
apparently attended Linfield, 1953-1954:
=The
1954 Linfield Oak Leaves student yearbook includes this text: “Keeping the
traditions of Linfield, the class oif 1957, began its college life with active
participation in the homecoming activities, presenting its many talents Dr.
Dillin’s Medicine Show. Although losing the Tug-O-War, the class kept up its
spirit and added school sporting to athletic and other events. Led by Overton
Berry, the class helped carry out student body functions and especially worked
to make the May Day celebration a great event.”
=An
article headlined “2 Honoraries Tap Students,” in the April 7, 1954, Oregonian said
Overton Berry of Seattle was among 27 new “pages” of Linfield’s chapter of
Intercollegiate Knights, men’s national service honorary.
