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Frank Reed Horton (Alpha '25)Frank Reed Horton

Founder and Former President

 

Professional

Taught history, government and English at Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg Colleges in Allentown, Pennsylvania for three years. Industrial accountant, Ingersoll-Rand Company.

Education

  • A.B. from Lafayette College, 1926.
  • M.A. in history from Lafayette College, 1938.
  • L.L.B. from 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 18 campuses. Established the first national structure for the Fraternity.

Awards

Numerous Alpha Phi Omega honors and awards. Awarded the National Distinguished Service Key (1958). Fall 1966 Pledge Class Namesake Honoree.

Community

Numerous Scouting honors and awards. American Legion, VFW, Mason.

Personal

Born July 17, 1896 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Died August 28, 1966.

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