Nancy Cartwright, Emmy Award winning voice of Bart Simpson and former Kettering resident, gave back to Kettering in a big way. She donated $100,000 to The Rosewood Arts Center Reinvention and Renovation campaign. Cartwright graduated from Fairmont West High School, now Fairmont High School. Cartwright’s voice talents are not limited to just Bart Simpson, she has also voiced Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, Nelson Muntz, and Maggie. Among many of her other voice roles are: Chucky from Rugrats, Rufus from Kim Possible, and Mindy from Animaniacs.
In a statement, Cartwright commented, “I am thrilled and deeply honored to contribute to this incredible art facility. I truly believe that the expansion and survival of our culture depend on our unwavering support for both art and artists. The Rosewood Arts Center stands as a beacon for bringing hope and inspiring greatness in others.”
Cartwright will also have a permanent association with Rosewood as it introduces “The Nancy Cartwright Painting and Drawing Studio.”
This Day in History – June 24th, 1955
Happy 65th Birthday, Kettering!
On June 24, 1955, an official proclamation from the Ohio Secretary of State elevated the Village of Kettering to an official city.
A few facts about Kettering:
- Kettering has two sister cities: Steyr, Austria and Kettering, England.
- Kettering was named after Charles Fitzgerald Kettering, a resident of the community and prominent inventor and innovator.
- According to the 2010 census, Kettering has 56,163 residents.
Ay Caramba! Nancy Cartwright – the Voice of Kettering
If you talk to the right people in Kettering, they can tell you their personal accounts of knowing Nancy Cartwright, including my middle school history teacher, whose claim to fame was that the voice of Bart Simpson used to be his babysitter and Bethany’s drama teacher teaching Nancy in high school.
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