Background
Horton, Clifford Emory was born on December 31, 1892 in Shelton, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Charles Edward and Annie Laurie (Reeves) Horton.
Horton, Clifford Emory was born on December 31, 1892 in Shelton, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Charles Edward and Annie Laurie (Reeves) Horton.
Bachelor of Physical Education, Springfield College, 1919. Master of Arts, Clark University, 1923. Doctor of Education, Indiana University, 1942.
Physical director, Young Women’s Christian Association, Spokane, Washington, 1911-1913; physical director, Young Women’s Christian Association, Michigan City, Indiana, 1913-1919; part-time instructor physical edn, Young Women’s Christian Association, Michigan City, Indiana, 1917-1918, 19-21; teacher physical education, public schools, San Luis Obispo, California, 1921-1922; instructor physical education, athletic coach, Clark University, 1922-1923; director health and physical education, Illinois State University, 1923-1961; athletic commander, Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Commission, Normal, Illinois, from 1945. Director Camping for Handicapped Children, from 1950.
President Normal Community Council, 1937. Board directors Blooming council Boy Scouts American, 1925-1965 (recipient Silver Beaver award). Member National, Illinois (president 1950) associations, health, physical education and recreation, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Psi, Gamma Phi.
Married Garnette Elsie Scheid, June 15, 1921. Children: Clifford Edward, Barbara Horton Theriault.