Background
Roberts, Stephen Wilbur was born on July 29, 1902 in Middlebourne, West Virginia, United States. Son of Joshua Sheridan and Flora (Ankrom) Roberts.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Stephen Wilbur Roberts
Edit ProfileEducation
Student Bethany Preparatory School, 1922. Bachelor of Arts, Broaddus Academy and College, 1927. Student of University Chicago, 1927.
Bachelor of Science in education, Bucknell University, 1932.
Master of Arts, New York University, 1935. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Alderson-Broaddus College, 1957.
Career
Teacher, coach high schools, Bridgeport, West Virginia, Muncy, Pennsylvania, 1927-1936. Scout, assistant coach Bucknell University, 1932. Manager baseball Susquehanna League, Muncy, Pennsylvania, 1932-1935.
Professor, coach East Stroudsburg (Pennsylvania) State Teachers College, 1936-1942.
Director admissions, public relations Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, 1942-1951. Headmaster Perkiomen School Boys, 1951-1966, headmaster emeritus, 1966-1970.
Assistant to president Alderson Broaddus College, 1967, director admissions, 1967-1970.
Achievements
Religion
Baptism should be administered to those who can understand the Christian faith and the true meaning of the rite.
Membership
Member Service Academy Selection Board, 1957-1970. Board of directors Upper Perkiomen Planning Commission, Perkiomen Valley Boy Scouts. Member Perkiomen Valley Community Concerts Association (president), American Association School Adminstrs., American College Public Relations Association, National Education Association, Boarding School Association of Philadelphia Region (president 1962-1963), Upper Perkiomen Valley College of C. (president 1961-1962, directory).
Mason.
Clubs: Toastmasters, Rotary (president Beaver Dam 1949-1950).
Connections
Married to Eleanore Weddell, December 21, 1926. Children: Margaret Suzanne, John Sheridan.
-
Born
-
Died
September 12, 1970 (aged 68) -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Baptist