Background
Spicer, Holt Vandercook was born on February 1, 1928 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of John Lovely and Dorothy Eleanor Spicer.
Spicer, Holt Vandercook was born on February 1, 1928 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of John Lovely and Dorothy Eleanor Spicer.
Bachelor, University Redlands, 1952. Master of Arts, University Redlands, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oklahoma, 1964.
From instructor speech and theatre to professor Southwest Missouri State College, 1952-1993, emeritus professor, since 1993, head department speech and theatre, 1967-1971, dean School Arts and Humanities, 1971-1985. Chairman District 4 National Debate Tournament Committee, 1955, 58, 64, 68.
Vestryman Episcopalian Church, 1981—1985, 1998—2001. Board directors Springfield (Missouri) Community Center, since 1981. Member of American Association of University Professors, American Forensic Association, Speech Communication Association.
Married Marion Arel Gibson, August 16, 1952. Children: Mary Ellen, Susan Leah, Laura Alice, John Millard.