Background
Roecker, W.A. was born on January 17, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Alan Wallace and Maxeen A. (Spees) Roecker.
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W.A. Roecker
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W.A. Roecker, American Videographer. Recipient Gray prize Bettina Gray, 1984; grantee National Endowment Arts, Washington, 1973; runner-up Yale Younger Poets, Yale University, 1971, United States award for Poetry, Pittsburgh, 1971. With United States Army National Guard, 1962-1966. Member Academy Model Aeronautics, United States Hang Gliding Association (master pilot since 1976).
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1966. Master of Fine Arts, University Oregon, 1967.
Career
Professor, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1968-1975; owner, Oceanic Prodns., Oceanside, California, since 1989; editor, San Diego (California) Sportfishing Council, since 1994; editor, South Coast Sportfishing, Santa Ana, California, 1988-1991; editor, California Angler, Santa Ana, 1991-1995.
Membership
With United States Army National Guard, 1962-1966. Member Academy Model Aeronautics, United States Hang Gliding Association (master pilot since 1976).
Interests
Connections
Married Margaret Dee Horn, December 22, 1963 (divorced 1972). Married D.S. Huntsman, December 31, 1986.
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Recipient Gray prize Bettina Gray, 1984. Grantee National Endowment Arts, Washington, 1973. Runner-up Yale Younger Poets, Yale University, 1971, United States award for Poetry, Pittsburgh, 1971.Recipient Gray prize Bettina Gray, 1984. Grantee National Endowment Arts, Washington, 1973. Runner-up Yale Younger Poets, Yale University, 1971, United States award for Poetry, Pittsburgh, 1971.