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Outstanding Alumni - 1984

Gary Olson

Bemidji State University Graduate 1950

 

Career and Professional Achievements

• Director and Department Chair, Graduate Education, Point Loma Nazarene College, San Diego, CA.
• Superintendent of Schools, Vista Unified School District, Vista, CA.
• Director of Personnel, Vista Unified School District, Vista, CA.
• Master of Education, University of North Dakota, 1955.
• Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University, San Diego, CA, 1979.
• Senior High School Principal, Bemidji, MN, 1963-1934.
• Superintendent of Schools, Blackduck 1960-1963, and Barrett 1957-1960, MN.
• Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Karlstad Public Schools, Karlstad, MN.
• U.S. Army Instructor, Fort Rucker, Ozark, AL.

Community Service

• Board of Directors, Boys Club, Vista, CA.
• Board of Directors, North County United Way.
• Board of Directors, Vista Chamber of Commerce, Vista, CA.
• Member, South Oceanside United Methodist Church.

Personal Achievements/Awards

• Past State President, Association of California School Administrators, 1984-1985.
• Man of the Year Award, Karlstad Civic and Commerce Association.
• First Recipient of Educap Lighthouse Award, Point Loma Nazarene College.
• PTA Honorary Service Award, Karlstad Civic and Commerce Association.
• Has published three articles, including a doctoral dissertation, a management manual, and management policies.