Background
Sawin,, Alton was born on December 16, 1921 in Gardner, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alton and Irene H. (Smith) Sawin.
Sawin,, Alton was born on December 16, 1921 in Gardner, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alton and Irene H. (Smith) Sawin.
AB, Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, 1943. Student, University Michigan, 1950. Student, University New Hampshire, 1953.
Teacher biology and mathematics, director guidance, also admissions officer Tilton School, New Hampshire, 1945-1956. Director admissions College Liberal Arts, Drew University, 1956-1960, director finance aid, from 1959, director admissions, dean students, 1960-1966, dean students, from 1966. Institutional representative College Entrance Examination Board, College Scholarship Service, Latin American Scholarship Program of America Universities, Eastern Association Student Finance Aid Administrators.
A believer should support social climates, in which human communities are maintained and strengthened for the sake of all persons and their growth.
A true Christian should help those in need, regardless of religious affiliation.
President Madison chapter American Field Service, 1965-1968. President Madison Junior School Parent-Teachers Association, 1966-1967. Board directors Madison Area Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1974, vice president, since 1975.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Association College Admissions Counselors (president New Jersey 1967-1968), New Jersey Association Student Finance Aid (chairman certification committee since 1977), New Jersey Society Order of Founders and Patriots American. Clubs: Madison (president 1967-1968), Madison Golf (president 1973-1974), Masons, Rotary (president 1967-1968).
Married Eugenia Stanford, July 1, 1945. Children– Patricia Ann, Margaret Ann, Robert Stanford.