Background
Gilchrest, Wayne Thomas was born on April 15, 1946 in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Son of Arthur and Elizabeth Gilchrest.
congressman high school educator
Gilchrest, Wayne Thomas was born on April 15, 1946 in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Son of Arthur and Elizabeth Gilchrest.
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Wesley College, 1971; Bachelor in History, Delaware State College, 1973; postgraduate, Loyola College, Baltimore, since 1984.
Teacher social studies, Warren Hills Junior High School, Washington, New Jersey, 1973-1976; teacher history, St. Alban's City (Vermont) Elementary School, 1976-1979; teacher history, Kent County High School, Worton, Maryland., 1979-1990; member, 102nd-105th Congresses from 1st Maryland. district, since 1991; member resources committee, chairman transportation and infrastructure subcommittee on pub.bldgs. and economics development.
Volunteer National Forest Svc., Bitterroot National Forest, Idaho, 1986-1987. Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1964-1968, Vietnam. Member Kent Country Teachers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Military Order Purple Heart.
Married Barbara Rawley. Children: Kevin, Joel, Katie.