Background
Poyntz, Walter John was born on August 17, 1898 in Pittsburgh. Son of Thomas and Mary Mathias (Barclay) Poyntz.
Poyntz, Walter John was born on August 17, 1898 in Pittsburgh. Son of Thomas and Mary Mathias (Barclay) Poyntz.
Bachelor, Carnegie Technology, 1928. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1934. Postgraduate, University Colorado, 1945.
Postgraduate, University Mexico, Mexico City, 1947. Postgraduate, University Guatamala, Guatamala City, 1948.
Pianist, organist various orchestras, churches, vaudeville shows, Pittsburgh, 1920-1928; teacher music, Public School System, New Rochelle, New York, 1928-1960; founder, actor, producer, Pohai Nani Players, Kaneohe, Hawaii., 1966-1989; production consultant, Pohai Nani Players, Kaneohe, Hawaii., since 1989; actor, Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1960-1966; treasurer, accountant, Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1964-1980; vice president, controller, Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1983-1989; vice president emeritus, Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 19896. Organist, pianist Pohai Nani Vesper Services, Kaneohe, since 1980.
Served with United States Naval Reserve Force, 1918-1919. Member Hawaii State Theatre Council (Po'okela award 1985, Po'kela Pierre Bowman award 1987), Arts Council of Hawaii, Phi Mu Alpha. Lodges: Masons.
Married Margaret Jane Vivian, December 25, 1934 (deceased August 1973).