Richard Folson Underwood

Background

Underwood, Richard Folson was born on June 9, 1927 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Son of Horace Horton and Ethel (VanWagoner) University.

Education

Bachelor, Hamilton College, 1953. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1954. Master of Education, Rutgers University, 1971.

Postgraduate, Yonsei University, Seoul, 1982.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1945-1947, advanced through grades to 1st lieutenant, 1950-1952, retired, 1952, language specialist Japan, 1955-1957. Director American Korean Foundation, Seoul, 1957-1961. Principal Seoul Foreign School, 1961-1962.

Teacher Oakfield (New York ) Center School, 1962-1963, headmaster, since 1963.

Achievements

• Richard Folson Underwood has been listed as a noteworthy headmaster, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Korea Mission Judicial Person Presbyterian Church of United States of America, Seoul, since 1989, Korea Association Voluntary Agencies, Seoul, 1959. Member National Association Secondary School Principals, National Association Indiana Schools, Royal Asiatic Society of Seoul, Korean American Association, East Asia Regional Council Overseas Schools, Rotary (vice chairman Seoul chapter 1989-1990).

Interests

• Sailing, motor boating.

Connections

Married Carol Mildred Lutz, August 4, 1952. Children: Frederick, Marilyn, David, Elizabeth.

Father:

Horace Horton University

Mother:

Ethel (VanWagoner) University

Spouse:

Carol Mildred Lutz

child:

Frederick Underwood

child:

Marilyn Underwood

child:

Elizabeth Underwood

child:

David Underwood