Background
Leonard, Walter Raymond was born on July 5, 1923 in Scott County, Virginia, United States. Son of Homer Stanley and Minnie Eunice (Neal) Leonard.
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Walter Raymond Leonard, American biology educator. Research on cell metabolism. Named to Sports Hall of Fame, Tusculum College, 1983; Walter Raymond Leonard scholarship created Wofford College, 1973; W. Ray Leonard award established Beta Beta Beta, 1993; W. Ray Leonard Retirement Fund established Former Students Wofford College, 1993.
Education
Bachelor, Tusculum College, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1946; Master of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1949.
Career
Member faculty, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1949-1993; John M. Reeves professor biology, Wofford College, 1954-1987; William R. Kenan Junior professor biology, Wofford College, 1987-1993; William R. Kenan Junior professor emeritus, Wofford College, since 1993. Institutional review board member Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, 1994-1998. Facultyathletic representative National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1943. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, South Carolina. Academy Science, Scabbard and Blade (honorary), Lamda Chi Alpha (named to Hall of Fame 1996), Letterman's Club (honorary).
Connections
Married Alice Ann McCaskill, September 1, 1951. Children— Leslie Ann, Walter Raymond.
Education
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1946
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1947
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1949
Career
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1949 - 1993
Awards
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Named to Sports Hall of Fame, Tusculum College, 1983. Walter Raymond Leonard scholarship created Wofford College, 1973. W. Ray Leonard award established Beta Beta Beta, 1993. W. Ray Leonard Retirement Fund established Former Students Wofford College, 1993, distinguished citizen award Wofford College National Alumni Association, 1999, W. Ray Leonard award, 2008.Named to Sports Hall of Fame, Tusculum College, 1983. Walter Raymond Leonard scholarship created Wofford College, 1973. W. Ray Leonard award established Beta Beta Beta, 1993.
W. Ray Leonard Retirement Fund established Former Students Wofford College, 1993, distinguished citizen award Wofford College National Alumni Association, 1999, W. Ray Leonard award, 2008.