William H. Day

Background

Day, William H. was born on July 6, 1921 in Trawick, Texas, United States. Son of Benjamin R. and Minnie M. (Hill) Day.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Texas College, 1947; Master of Science, Texas Southern U., 1954; Master of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1960.

Career

Teacher, San Augustine (Texas) High School, 1948-1954; teacher, LaMarque (Texas) High School, 1954-1960; teacher, Fresno (California) High School, 1960-1964; member of faculty, Fresno City College, 1964-1990. Medical technologist Hospital, Fresno, 1961-1965. Advisor Chemistry Department Fresno City College, since 1964.

Member Academy Standards Committee (chairman 1983-1985), Chancellors Task Force (co-chairman 1985).

Achievements

• William H. Day has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member California Association Chemical Teachers (president 1976-1977), Alpha Phi Alpha (president Fresno chapter 1985-1986, area board directors 1975-1982, 87-88).

Interests

• Avocations: golfing, gardening, walking, reading.

Connections

Married Dorothy M. Burrell, May 22, 1948. Children: Sharon Johnson, Winston H., Janis B. Parker, Keith.

Father:

Benjamin R. Day

Mother:

Minnie M. (Hill) Day

Spouse:

Dorothy M. Burrell

child:

Winston H. Day

child:

Keith Day

child:

Sharon Johnson Day

child:

Janis B. Parker Day