Background
Hancock, Vernon Ray was born on July 10, 1926 in Baltimore. Son of Wheeler Knight and Rebecca Elizabeth (Helm) Hancock.
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Vernon Ray Hancock
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Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1949; Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University, 1960.
Career
Instructor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, 1952-1954; assistant professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, 1954-1962; associate professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, 1962-1963; professor mathematics, Emory & Henry (Virginia) College, 1963-1991; professor emeritus, Emory & Henry (Virginia) College, 1991. Consultant United States Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1954-1957.
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Membership
Adult leader Boy Scouts American, Baltimore, Blacksburg and Emory, 1938-1952, 61-. County chairman, and others Washington County (Virginia) Representatives, since 1954, Republican Party of Virginia With United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, S.W. Virginia Council Teachers Mathematics Appalachian Regional Mathematics Seminar, Alpha Phi Omega (chapter advisor Blacksburg and Emory chapter since 1948, Distinguished National Alumnus Svc.
Key 1986, Chapter Distinguished Svc. Keys 1962, 93, Regional Distinguished Svc. Key 1993).
Connections
Married Ruth Aileen Farnham, June 17, 1950. Children: Dale K., Clark T.
