Background
Thorns, John Cyril was born on April 14, 1926 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of John Cyril and Margaret Bertha (Hallauer) Thorns.
Thorns, John Cyril was born on April 14, 1926 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of John Cyril and Margaret Bertha (Hallauer) Thorns.
Bachelor, Fort Hays (Kansas) State University, 1950. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1952. Master of Fine Arts, U. Iowa, 1953.
Instructor department art Fort Hays State University, 1954-1957, assistant professor, 1957-1961, associate professor, 1961-1963, professor, 1963-1990, department chairman art, 1973-1990, retired, 1990. Numerous exhibitions. Designer First Presbyterian Church, Hays, 1973-1975.
Designer Campanile, Fort Hays State University President, Hays Arts Council, 1971-1973, 85-88, board directors, 1985-1988.
Board directors Ellis County History Society, Hays, 1971-1973. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Member Kansas Watercolor Society (board directors 1976-1978), Society Painters West, Delta Phi Delta (editor Palette 1966-1970, national president 1970-1973), Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Catherine Gallagher (deceased). Children: Karen Patricia, Jennifer Ruth (deceased).