Background
LaRocque, Paul Robert was born on March 28, 1931 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alfred E. and Delia P. (St. George) LaR.
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Paul Robert LaRocque
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Paul Robert LaRocque, American journalist, educator, retired, consultant. Recipient 1st place editorial writing award Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, 1980, fellowship Poynfer Institute for Media Studies, 1987, grant Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, 1987, grant M.G. O'Neil Foundation, 1994, Texas Christian University Ethics in Journalism Award, 1995.
Education
Bachelor in Journalism, Michigan State University, 1961. Master of Arts in Journalism, North Texas State University, 1983.
Career
Reporter/copy editor Lansing (Michigan) State Journal, 1958-1961. Reporter/state editor Milwaukee Journal, 1961-1969. Executive editor Times, San Mateo, California, 1969-1971.
Assistant managing editor/managing editor Enquirer and News, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1971-1976. Editor Eagle, Bryan-College Station, Texas, 1976-1978. Editorial page editor Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, 1978-1982.
Journalism instructor Grayson County College, Dennison, Texas, 1982. Assistant professor journalism Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1983-1990. Student publications director Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1990-1994.
Retired, 1994
Writing coach/intern coordinator World-Herald, Omaha, summers since 1990. Writing consultant, since 1990. Lecturer in field.
Achievements
Membership
President Windemere Homeowners Association, Arlington, Texas, 1984-1988. Corporal United States Marine Corps, 1954-1956. Member Freedom of Information Foundation Texas (director), Society Professional Journalists (national director 1989-1991), Associated Press Managing Editors (national director 1977-1978), National Conference Editorial Writers.
Interests
Connections
Married Barbara L. Shippee, February 14, 1954 (divorced June 1975). Children: Belinda, Paul R. Junior, James M., Carol A., Mark A. Married Paula Annette Goodhew, June 27, 1975.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1961
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1983
Career
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1958 - 1961
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1961 - 1969
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1969 - 1971
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1971 - 1976
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1976 - 1978
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1978 - 1982
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1982
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1983 - 1990
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1990 - 1994
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1994
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Awards
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Recipient 1st place editorial writing award Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, 1980, fellowship Poynfer Institute for Media Studies, 1987, grant Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, 1987, grant M.G. O'Neil Foundation, 1994, Texas Christian University Ethics in Journalism Award, 1995.Recipient 1st place editorial writing award Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, 1980, fellowship Poynfer Institute for Media Studies, 1987, grant Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, 1987, grant M.G. O'Neil Foundation, 1994, Texas Christian University Ethics in Journalism Award, 1995.