Background
Thomas, Luke Edward was born on October 25, 1949 in Bastrop, Louisiana, United States. Son of Charles French and Sadie Rosario (Grezaffi) Thomas.
Thomas, Luke Edward was born on October 25, 1949 in Bastrop, Louisiana, United States. Son of Charles French and Sadie Rosario (Grezaffi) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1971. Master of Education, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1977.
Teacher, coach East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, 1972-1974. Teaching assistant Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1974-1977. Instructor Morehouse College, Atlanta, 1977-1979, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee, 1979-1984.
Exercise physiologist, instructor Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, since 1984, director Human Performance Laboratory, since 1984.
School site chairperson American Heart Association, Monroe, since 1985. Fellow American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Member American College Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Married Elizabeth Belle Smith, October 17, 1951. Children: Sunni Elizabeth, Sarah Kathleen.