William Preston Emerson

Background

Emerson, William Preston was born on August 21, 1932 in La Grange, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Clarence and Effie Jane (Pool) Emerson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University, 1954. Master of Arts, East Carolina University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1971.

Career

Counselor Kinston City Schools, North Carolina, 1963—1964. Dean student affairs Lenoir Community College, Kinston, since 1964. Precinct chairman Democratic Party, La Grange, since 1974.

Vice chairman Airport Commission, Kinston, since 1984. Member Lenoir County Board Commissioners, Kinston, 1984. Board directors Neuse River Council Government, New Bern, North Carolina, 1984.

1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1957.

Achievements

• William Preston Emerson has been listed as a noteworthy college administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Association Student Personnel Administrators, Rotary Lodge, Elks Lodge, Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Doris Rose Bryan, December 29, 1959. Children: Karen Michelle, Michael Preston, Claudia Deane.

Father:

William Clarence Emerson

Mother:

Effie Jane (Pool) Emerson

Spouse:

Doris Rose Bryan

child:

Michael Preston Emerson

child:

Karen Michelle Emerson

child:

Claudia Deane Emerson