Clark Ghael Spike

Background

Spike, Clark Ghael was born on September 15, 1921 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of William Goldsmith and Ethel May (Schlichter) Spike.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan U., 1944; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1953.

Career

Chemist, Manhattan project Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1944-1946; research chemist, Ethyl Corporation, Detroit, 1952-1958; instructor chemistry, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1946-1948; professor of chemistry, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1958-1983; professor emeritus, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, since 1983; member Elderwise (Learning in Retired), Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, since 1992; chair, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1998. Chemistry department head Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1961-1977, interim dean Arts. & Sciences, 1977-1979, acting associate vice president, 1979-1980.

Achievements

• Clark Ghael Spike has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, American Association for Higher Education (life member), Aluni Association Eastern Michigan U. (board directors 1986-1990), Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, woodworking, gardening.

Connections

Married Avis Rae Hallenbeck, June 15, 1947. Children: James, Susan.

Father:

William Goldsmith Spike

Mother:

Ethel May (Schlichter) Spike

Spouse:

Avis Rae Hallenbeck

child:

Susan Spike

child:

James Spike