What Will He Do Next? AUTHOR: ARDYS ATTEBERRY Region 10 ESC Communications Services
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R. ARZELL BALL’S life began long ago; 95 years ago, to be more precise. Raised on a farm just north of Eagle Rock, Missouri, his rural education was interrupted at the age of 17. He was drafted to serve our country in World War II. Dr. Ball served as a member of the 78th Infantry, Lightning Division, and did so with distinction in Europe from 1943-1945. In case you are wondering, Dr. Ball did receive his high school diploma. In fact, he was invited back to Cassville High School to give the commencement address 20 years later, and he was awarded his diploma at that time. Dr. Ball started his career as an educator in the Seligman schools in Missouri. He has a Bachelor of Science with a major in social studies from Southwest Missouri State College, a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas, and a
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Ph.D. in school administration from George Peabody College. As his education advanced, so did his career. Before serving as Superintendent of Shawnee Mission Public Schools in Kansas, back in 1967, he served as a secondary principal in Wichita and as a deputy superintendent in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dr. Ball served as a member of the 78th Infantry, Lightning Division, and did so with distinction in Europe from 1943-1945.
