Did you know:
Dad went to High School at Great Neck South--Long Island
He Attended Queens ward--moved to Great Neck when he was six..no scouting program available for him-too few boys in the ward. no seminary class--just a few youth at high school were lds out of 405 students.
In high school he was in National Honor Society, lettered in soccer (fullback)--basketball (guard and forward) baseball (3rd base) and he was Captain of all three teams his senior year.
*soccer--all state team 2 years
*basketball--all division team 2 years
*voted most athletic--senior year
Recruited by Brown University--Providence, Rhode Island to play soccer--played fullback--his nickname was "the tank" Brown won the ivy league soccer championship all 4 years that he played on the team.
*won Brown Key Sportsmanship award
*voted intermural athlete of the year
*voted to "all america" soccer team
He graduated in 1966 with a degree in Economics--with honors
Then he attended Columbia University in New York City for 2yrs and graduated with a Masters of Business Administration degree
During college days at Brown he also played 2 summers on a semi professional soccer league on Long Island
Church callings--ward ym president queens ward, home study seminary instructor and ym's leader in Plattusburg, NY then called to Vermont District High Council for one year and then 1st counselor in Plattsburg Branch Presidency. In Korea he served as a Sunday School teacher.
In Phoenix starting in fall of 1972 served as stake missionary, in Elders quorum Presidency, ward clerk, ward ym president, 2nd counselor in 36th ward Bishopric, Stake high council, stake YM President, Bishop for 7 years in 36th ward, stake high council, stake executive secretary, 1st couns. in Glendale stake Presidency one year, stake president Glendale stake 1999----
Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to all you do throughout your life Dad to be where you are today and to be such a great Father. We love you!
4 comments:
That's pretty cool that Dad played on a semi-professional soccer team--I never knew that--did you guys?
Thanks Dad for everything you do and the good example you have been to us all of our lives. We appreciate your hard work. You have truly been an inspiration to me to work hard and to never give up no matter how hard things seem to get. Happy Father's Day!
Is that our dad? wow! Pretty impressive! Dad, we love you. You are a great example to us and our children. I think Carley said it best when she said she can't remember you ever getting angry. I think having a gentle spirit is one of your greatest characteristics. We especially appreciate the strength of your testimony and your willingness to serve. Thanks for all you do.
Your the Man! We love you!
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