Background
Sprout, John Wells was born on May 6, 1925 in Hightstown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Clinton Irvin and Elizabeth Louise (Hahn) Sprout.
Sprout, John Wells was born on May 6, 1925 in Hightstown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Clinton Irvin and Elizabeth Louise (Hahn) Sprout.
Student, Yale University, 1943—1944. Student, Rutgers University, 1958—1963. AB, Bucknell University, 1948.
Master of Arts, Bucknell University, 1950.
Instructor mathematics Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1947-1950. Teacher mathematics The Peddie School, Hightstown, 1950-1959, 77-91, alumni director, 1950-1953. Department chairman mathematics Highland Park High School (New Jersey), 1959-1977.
Assistant director National Science Institute, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey,1964-1970, Adjunct Professor mathematics materials and methods Douglass College, 1968-1970, 74-77.
Advisory board director Security Savings & Loan, Hightstown, 1960-1987;faculty representative board of trustees The Peddie School, 1979-1986, chairman mathematics department, 1986-1987, faculty marshall, 1991. Advanced placement reader for math exams Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey.
Trustee 1st Baptist Church, Hightstown, 1957—1960, member diaconate. President Republican Club, 1956. Commission member Consolidated Study, Hightstown, East Windsor, New Jersey, 1968—1969.
Member of History Society Hightstown-East Windsor, Association Secondary School Suprs & Department Heads, Association Mathematics Teachers New Jersey, Association Advanced Placement Mathematics Teachers, National Coun.Tchrs. Mathematics Mathematics Association American, Hightstown Coterie Club, Masons, Lions, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Carol Henderson Van Alen, July 15, 1950. Children: John Wells, Ronald V. A. Student Yale University, 1943-1944, Rutgers University, 1958-1963.