Dwight M "Bud" Nifong, Jr (deceased)

  • Born in Midway, N.C., Aug. 6, 1925
  • Graduated from Cherryville High School, 1941
  • Received AA from Brevard College, Brevard N.C., 1948
  • Graduated University of Florida, BS Ag, MA Edu.Supv., 1950
  • Taught at Plant City High School, Plant City, FL, 1950-65
  • Administrative Area IV Director, Hillsborough Co. Sch. Bd, 1965-85
  • Ag Bldg. named after him in 1986
  • Director of Strawberry Festival for 30 years
  • Served in U.S. Army 1943-46, Sgt., 182nd Combat Engineers
  • Proud to be a Florida Gator
  • Died Sept. 10, 2008