Frank Reed Horton
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Frank Reed Horton (born July 17, 1896 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, died August 28, 1966 in Easton, Pennsylvania), was a United States educator. He is best known as the first national president of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity.[1]
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[edit] Professional
Horton taught history, government and English at Cedar Crest College and Muhlenberg Colleges, both located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He also was an industrial accountant for Ingersoll-Rand Company.
[edit] Education
- A.B. degree, Lafayette College, 1926
- M.A. degree in history, Lafayette College, 1938
- L.L.B. degree, LaSalle Extension University, 1937
[edit] Military
Ensign on the mine sweeper USS Whippoorwill shortly after World War I.
[edit] Fraternity
First National President of Alpha Phi Omega, 1926-1930. Provided the leadership to extend the fraternity to eighteen campuses. Established the first national structure for the fraternity.
Also was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity while at Lafayette.
[edit] Awards
Numerous APO honors and awards. Awarded the National DSK (1958). Named Fall Pledge Class Namesake (1966).
[edit] Community
Numerous Scouting honors and awards, including Eagle Scout. American Legion, VFW, Mason.
[edit] Scouting
Scout Executive Homestead District Council
