Thomas Farkas

Background

Farkas, Thomas was born on May 6, 1937 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Frank Joseph and Velma (Bodnar) Farkas.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1960; Master of Arts, We. Michigan U., 1964; postgraduate, Notre Dame U., 1974-1975; student and postgraduate, Indiana U., 1955-1956, 81-82.

Career

Teacher, South Bend (Indiana) Community School Corporation, since 1960. Mathematics department head Edison Middle School, South Bend, 1988-1991, team leader, 1985-1988. Leader Junior High Mathematics League, Notre Dame, South Bend, 1970-1980.

Achievements

• Thomas Farkas has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council Teachers Mathematics Michigan Area Teachers Mathematics Indiana State Teachers Association, South Bend Ednl. Association, Rotary (president, secretary, treasurer Mishawaka, Indiana since 1960, Paul Harris fellow 1990, Svc. Above Self 1984).

Interests

• Avocations: computers, playing cards, making cotton candy.

Connections

Married Janice Anne Prough, November 28, 1959. Children: Alan Paul, Karen Anne.

Father:

Frank Joseph Farkas

Mother:

Velma (Bodnar) Farkas

Spouse:

Janice Anne Prough

child:

Karen Anne Farkas

child:

Alan Paul Farkas