Background
Dries, Alice Emerita was born on December 16, 1920 in Danville, Illinois, United States.
Dries, Alice Emerita was born on December 16, 1920 in Danville, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture, University of Illinois, 1954; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1965; postgraduate, University of Illinois, since 1991; attended, Hixson School Design, Cleveland, 1975; attended, Boomer School Design, Hawaii, 1982.
Founder ornamental horticultural program, Danville Area Community College, 1965;
instructor ornamental horticulture, Danville Area Community College, 1965-1991;
owner flower shop, professional floral designer, judge, Danville. Designer, judge at various flower shows throughout United States, since 1970. Lecturer, commentator program designer for garden clubs, teachers seminars, civic organizations, since 1965.
Teacher master gardener classes Extension Center U. North Carolina.
Member council of aging Senior Citizen of McDowell County. Volunteer Arboretum. Member American Association of University Women, Florist Professional Organization, Ill Association Agriculture Teachers, Executive Club, Roselawn Garden Club, Illinois State Garden Club, Rose Society, State Flower Club (member council), Danville Women's Club, Toastmasters, Altar and Rosary Society, Delta Kappa Gamma.
Daughter of Joseph and Theresa M. (Steger) Fazekas. Widowed; 1 child, Joseph M.