Cecil Ernest Purifoy

Background

Purifoy, Cecil Ernest was born on September 22, 1927 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Cecil Ernest Senior and Ruth Agnes (Dupre) Purifoy.

Education

Bachelor of Education, University Texas, 1949; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1970.

Career

Teacher, Panama Canal Company, Canal Zone, Republic of Panama, 1962-1963, 66-67; assistant professor, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1966-1967, 69-71; associate professor, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1971-1985.

Achievements

• Cecil Ernest Purifoy has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Corresponding secretary Pukalani (Hawaii) Community Association, 1988-1989. Volunteer tutor Maui Hui Malama Adult Literacy Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1988. Member National Council Teachers English, Maui Retired Teachers Association (board directors since 1986), Hawaii Retired Teachers Association, American Association Retired Persons, Phi DeltaKappa.

Connections

Father:

Cecil Ernest Senior Purifoy

Mother:

Ruth Agnes (Dupre) Purifoy