Ralph W. Pringle

Background

Pringle, Ralph W. was born on October 5, 1865 in Potsdam, New York, United States. Son of Ralph and Nancy (Blain) Pringle.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Saint Lawrence University, Canton, New York, Master of Science, 1892. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1892.

Career

Successively principal Saint Regis Falls Academy 2 years, high schools, Oregon City, Oregon, 2 years, Brodhead, Wisconsin, 3 years, Appleton, Wisconsin, 12 years, Lyons Township, Louisiana Grange, Illinois, 4 years. Principal University High School, professor secondary education, Illinois State Normal University, 1912-1935, now professor emeritus. Taught graduate courses University of Pennsylvania summer 1925.

Lectured and taught advanced courses in Boston University, summer 1930.

Achievements

• Ralph W. Pringle has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, Illinois State Teachers Association, National High School Principals’ Association, Illinois Academy Science (psychology-education section), Alpha Tau Omega, Pi Gamma Mu, Kappa Phi Kappa. Clubs: Consistory, College Alumni, Longfellow.

Connections

Married Lillian Smith, March 20, 1891. Children: Helen Smith, Kenneth Ralph.

Father:

Ralph Pringle

Mother:

Nancy (Blain) Pringle

Spouse:

Lillian Smith

child:

Kenneth Ralph Pringle

child:

Helen Smith Pringle