Background
Parham, Donald Albert was born on April 3, 1930 in Atoka, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Carl Albert Parham and Louella (Mason) Parham Prosper.
administrator physical education educator
Parham, Donald Albert was born on April 3, 1930 in Atoka, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Carl Albert Parham and Louella (Mason) Parham Prosper.
Student, Eastern Oklahoma State College, 1948—1950. Bachelor of Science in Education, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, 1952. Master of Science in Educational Administration, Oklahoma State University, 1955.
Doctor of Education, George Peabody College, 1959.
Assistant professor Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, 1956—1959. Professor, physical education Southeastern Oklahoma State University, director, athletics & chairman, health, physical education and recreation department, 1959—2004, retired, 2004. Corporal United States Army, 1952-1954.
Creeds should be rejected as they may compromise a believer’s obligation to interpret the Bible under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Member and chairman Durant City Planning Commission, 1964-1971. Corporal United States Army, 1952-1954. Named Athletic Hall of Fame, Southeastern Oklahoma State University,1984.
Fellow American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Member National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (named to Hall of Fame 1989), Oklahoma Association Health, Physical Edition and Recreation, Coaches and Athletic Directors Association, Lions.
Married Kay M. Baker, December 26, 1954. Children: David William, Brent Donald, Warren Gene.