Background
Young, Roger William was born on November 15, 1923 in Delhi. Arrived in Great Britain, 1931. Son of Charles Bowden and Ruth (Wilson) Young.
Young, Roger William was born on November 15, 1923 in Delhi. Arrived in Great Britain, 1931. Son of Charles Bowden and Ruth (Wilson) Young.
Bachelor, Oxford University, England, 1949. Master of Arts, Oxford University, England, 1953. Degree in Theology with 1st class honors, private study, 1957.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Hamilton College, 1978.
Resident tutor St. Catharine's, Windsor, England, 1949-1951. Assistant master Manchester (England) Grammar School, 1951-1958. Principal George Watson's College, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1958-1985.
Chairman Headmasters' Conference, United Kingdom, 1976. Member Scottish Council Indiana Schools, 1978-1985. Member, Scottish vice chairman Public Schools Commission, United Kingdom, 1968-1970.
Member various committees, chairman, vice president Christian Education Movement, United Kingdom, since 1960. Participant United States Foreign Leader Programme United States Department State, 1964.
Governor, Scottish chairman British Broadcasting Corporation, United Kingdom, 1979-1984. Chairman Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham, England, 1986-1993. Member Bath University Council, Bath, England, since 1993, Edinburgh Festival Council, 1970-1976, Court Edinburgh University, 1967-1976.
Substitute lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh (council 1982-1985). Member Head Teachers Association Scotland (honorary, president 1972-1974).
Married Caroline Mary Christie, December 2, 1950. Children: Elizabeth Mary, Catharine Janet, Charles Patrick, Roger Christopher.