Background
Hibbs, Leon was born on October 15, 1930 in Balko, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Paschal Otho and Luella (Smith) Hibbs.
Hibbs, Leon was born on October 15, 1930 in Balko, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Paschal Otho and Luella (Smith) Hibbs.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 1952. Master of Education, University Oklahoma, 1956. Master of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1957.
Doctor of Education, Oklahoma State University, 1959.
Successively teacher, principal, superintendent Greenough schools, Beaver County, Oklahoma, 1952-1956. Director instructional television Oklahoma Department Education, 1957-1960. Director course development, coordinator special projects Purdue Research Foundation, 1960-1962.
Dean education Oklahoma City University, 1962-1967. President Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1967-1987. Consultant infield, since 1960.
Chairman Goals for Durant, since 1969. Chairman board directors Southeastern Foundation, 1967-1987. Member National, Oklahoma education associations, Durant Chamber of Commerce (director since 1967) Clubs: Mason, Rotarian (director Durant since 1967).
Married Maxine Parker, September 6, 1950. Children– Max, Gaye, Craig, LeAn.