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C. H. and Caroline Yoe Foundation
HALL OF HONOR 2000
Fred T. Johns
YHS Class of 1950
Fred has enjoyed a lifetime of give-and-take encouragement between himself and others. His persistence inspires all; thus, he contributes to many lives. In return, others reward his diligence by encouraging him never to give up. This shared help supports his triumph over disability described as reduced physical coordination due to a birth injury. His mother Ida Johns would not allow him to give up as a child. Finally, but foremost, he is sustained by his Christian faith in God the Father. During his 33-year teaching career at C. H. Yoe High School, he taught Chemistry 1 year; Biology 2 years; General Science or Physical Science 4 years; Physics 30 years; Algebra I & II 10 years or more; Plane Geometry 3 years; Trigonometry 10 years; Solid Geometry 6 years; Pre-Calculus 5 years; Advanced Math 4 years; Introductory Algebra 2 years; and Informal Geometry 2 years. He earned the Bachelor of Science degree in 1954 from Texas A&M University, and the Master of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in 1959. As an adult he was active in civic, educational, and community service groups, and at the same time stayed on top of his academic disciplines through professional societies and further university study. His teaching career was marked by National Science Foundation awards of stipends awarded for summer study at such institutions of higher education as Stanford University in California, and in Texas-Southern Methodist University, Baylor University, Texas A&I University, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, and The University of Texas at Austin.
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