[5] He held bachelor's and master's degrees from Occidental College (1936, 1940), and a Doctorate in Education from University of Southern California (1965).

He served in the Marine Corps in World War II 1942–1946, discharged from active duty as a Battalion Quartmaster, First Lieutenant.

He served Rotary as District 530 Governor from 1972 to 1973, and received the Paul Harris Fellow award in 1972.

In addition, on Friday, April 18, 2008, school was cancelled as a precaution, although early that morning, a student was arrested in connection with the threats and held at Juvenile Hall.

The Valle Vista League consists of the Wilson Wildcats, Rowland Raiders, San Dimas Saints, Covina Colts, Nogales Nobles, and Northview Vikings