Alice Louise Whitten Longsworth

Background

Longsworth, Alice Louise Whitten was born on January 31, 1917 in Auburn, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Louis Glidden and Martha Ella (Dennison) Whitten.

Education

Bachelor in English with honors, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1938. Master of Arts in English, Indiana University, 1969.

Career

Teacher social studies, English, Hicksville (Ohio) High School, 1966-1969; teacher English, library, Hicksville (Ohio) High School, 1969-1986. Drama coach Hicksville High School, 1972-1986, founder, coach quiz bowl, 1981-1986.

Achievements

• Avocations: theatre, organ, reading, puzzles, knitting, family.

Politics

God calls for justice for those, who are oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore Christians should be involved in political life.

Views

Bible is the source of inspirational stories, gospels, letters, hymns, songs, prayers, and poetry that drives wisdom and creativity of all Christians over time and across the world.

Membership

Co-founder IntegratedKindergarten System, Hicksville, 1947, Village Players, Hicksville, 1973. Member American Association of University Women, Acme Club, Order Eastern Star, Rotaryann, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Theater, organ, reading, puzzles, knitting, family.

Connections

Married Robert Smith Longsworth, July 2, 1938. Children: Judith Ann, Robert Whitten, Ellen Louise.

Father:

Louis Glidden Whitten

Mother:

Martha Ella (Dennison) Whitten

Spouse:

Robert Smith Longsworth

child:

Robert Whitten Longsworth

child:

Judith Ann Longsworth

child:

Ellen Louise Longsworth