Background
Pettit, Ghery DeWitt was born on September 6, 1926 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Hermon DeWitt Pettit and Marion Esther (St. John) Menzies.
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Ghery DeWitt Pettit
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Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of California, Davis, 1948; Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science, University of California, Davis, 1951; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 1953.
Career
Assistant professor veterinary surgery, University of California, Davis, 1953-1961; professor veterinary surgery, Washington State University, Pullman, 1961-1991; professor emeritus, Washington State University, Pullman, since 1991. Member Washington State Veterinary Board governments, 1981-1988, chairman, 1987. Visiting fellow Sydney (Australia) U., 1977.
Achievements
Membership
Elder Presbyterian Church, Pullman, since 1967. Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Veterinary Medical Association, American Legion, Kiwanis International, Sigma Xi, Phi Zeta, Phi Kappa Sigma (chapter advisor 1981-1993, 2d vice president 1993-1998, international president, since 1998).
Connections
Married Frances Marie Seitz, July 5, 1948. Children: Ghery St. John, Paul Michael.
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient Norden Distinguished Teacher award Washington State University Class 1971, Faculty of Year award Washington State University Student Committee, 1985.Recipient Norden Distinguished Teacher award Washington State University Class 1971, Faculty of Year award Washington State University Student Committee, 1985.