Kathryn Eileen Sughrue

Background

Sughrue, Kathryn Eileen was born on May 2, 1913 in Oketo, Kansas, United States. Daughter of John and Charlotte Peterman.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Kansas State University, 1937. Master of Science in Administration, Colorado State University, 1962.

Career

Extension home economist Ford County, Kansas, 1937—1941, Dodge City, 1949—1961. District superintendent & associate state leader Kansas State University, 1962—1969. Advisory member Home Economics College, Andra Pradesh University, Hyderabad, India, 1969.

State leader North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1969—1973. Freelance professional speaker, 1973—1976. Member Kansas House of Representatives, since 1976.

Achievements

• Kathryn Eileen Sughrue has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president & secretary Ford County Democratic Party. Member of American Association of University Women, Arts Council Speakers Guild, Home Economics Club, Kansas Home Economics Association (president 1976-1977), National Home Economics Association (president state chapter 1956-1957), Home Economics Extension 1957-1958, Philanthropic and Educational Organization Club, Business and Professional Women's Club, Philomat Club, Women's Democratic Club, Epsilon Sigma Phi 1959-1960, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Connections

Married Herbert Sughrue, May 3, 1941. Children: Kathleen, Margaret, Patricia, John, Tim.

Father:

John Peterman

Mother:

Charlotte Peterman

Spouse:

Herbert Sughrue

child:

Tim Sughrue

child:

Margaret Sughrue

child:

Kathleen Sughrue

child:

Patricia Sughrue

child:

John Sughrue