Eric L. Wake

Background

Wake, Eric L. was born on October 18, 1943 in Louisville. Son of Arthur and Tunnie Wake.

Education

Bachelor, Cumberland College, 1965; Master of Arts, Texas Christian U., 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Christian U., 1973.

Career

Assistant professor of history, Cumberland College, Williamsburg, Kentucky, 1967-1971; associate professor, Cumberland College, Williamsburg, Kentucky, 1973-1985; professor, department chairman history and political science, Cumberland College, Williamsburg, Kentucky, since 1985.

Achievements

• Eric L. Wake has been listed as a noteworthy History educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman nominating committee Main Street Baptist Church, Williamsburg, 1982-1983. Member president's county Williamsburg City School, 1983, president Parent-Teachers Association, 1984-1985. Member American History Association, Kentucky Association Teachers History (Executive Committee since 1991, president-elect 1995-1996, president emeritus 1997-1998, editor 1989-1995), Phi Alpha Theta (advisor chapter since 1985, editor the Upsilonian since 1989, councillor since 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: walking, reading, bridge.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Sue Doan, April 5, 1969. Children: Kimberly, Jennifer.

Father:

Arthur Wake

Mother:

Tunnie Wake

Spouse:

Elizabeth Sue Doan

child:

Jennifer Wake

child:

Kimberly Wake