Frank
Horton
Founder and Former President
Professional
Taught history, government and English at Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg Colleges, Allentown, Pennsylvania for three years. Industrial accountant, Ingersoll-Rand Company.
Education
- A.B. degree, Lafayette College, 1926
- M.A. degree in history, Lafayette College, 1938
- L.L.B. degree, LaSalle Extension University, 1937
Military
Ensign on the mine sweeper USS Whippoorwill during World War I.
Fraternity
First national president of Alpha Phi Omega. Provided the leadership to extend the fraternity to eighteen campuses. Established the first national structure for the fraternity.
Awards
Numerous APO honors and awards. Awarded the national DSK (1958). Named fall pledge namesake (1966).
Community
Numerous Scouting honors and awards. American Legion, VFW, Mason.
Personal
Born 17 July 1896 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh). Died 28 August 1966.
Articles
- Founding of Alpha Phi Omega
- College text, 'Poetry Writing and Appreciation
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