John Dow, Sr.

  • Born February 18, 1922
  • Graduated Alexander High School
  • Bachelor of Science from South Carolina State College
  • Master of Arts from University of Wisconsin
  • AAA from the University of Southern Mississippi
  • 1950 - assistant coach, physical education, math teacher , and adult education teacher at Alexander High School
  • 1952-58 served as head football coach at Alexander High School 
  • 1958-1981 served as principal of Alexander Junior High School
  • 1981-1986 served as assistant superintendent
  • First African American appointee to Co-Lin Community College District Board of Trustees
  • Member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church – Deacon’s Ministry, Trustee Ministry, Board of Directors, Finance Chairman, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Organizer of the Brotherhood
John Dow, Sr.