Background
Alander, Virginia Nickerson was born on August 16, 1931 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Carl Lee Nickerson and Zola Audrey Mitchell.
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Virginia Nickerson Alander
Edit ProfileStudent assistance coordinator
Virginia Nickerson Alander, American student assistance coordinator. Named to Illinois Drill Team Association Hall of Fame, Let's Cheer Magazine Hall of Fame, United States Cheerleading Association Hall of Fame. Vice-chairperson Joliet Township High School Foundation, 1995-1999. Member Illinois Drill Team Association (president).
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1953. Master of Science, Illinois State University, 1973.
Career
Teacher Elmhurst (Illinois) Junior High, 1953-1955, Woodruff High School, Peoria, Illinois, 1955-1956. Volunteer teacher Kikongo Mission, Leopoldville, Belgian Congo, 1956-1958. Teacher, student assistant coordinator Joliet West High School, Joliet, Illinois, 1965-1995, director Tiger Paws dance team, 1969-1993.
Retired, 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Vice-chairperson Joliet Township High School Foundation, 1995-1999. Member Illinois Drill Team Association (president).
Interests
Connections
Married Robert Huntley Alander, June 16, 1956 (deceased November 1966). Children: Dirk, Erik, Link.
