Chris Steven Platis

Background

Platis, Chris Steven was born on May 21, 1926 in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. Son of Sam and Myra (Theodore) Platis.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Indiana U., 1955; Master of Science in Education, Indiana U., 1964; postgraduate, Indiana U., 1965-1968.

Career

General foreman, Cast Armor, Inc., East Chicago, 1951-1953; teacher, East Chicago and Indiana Public Schools, since 1955. Assistant sports editor East Chicago Calumet News, 1973-1978. Assistant director Northern Indiana State Sports Museum, 1984-1995, 96, 97, 98.

Achievements

• Chris Steven Platis has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Master Boy Scouts American, East Chicago, 1965-1987. Assistant recreational dir.North Township, Northern Indiana, 1993. All-Pacific Army, Football, Basketball, Track, 1946.

With United States Army, 1944-1946. Fellow Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Normandy Invasion Club, National Association of Basketball Coaches, National Wildlife Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing, baseball, tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Jeanette Brown.

Father:

Sam Platis

Mother:

Myra (Theodore) Platis

Spouse:

Jeanette Brown.