Thomas Lorren "Tom or T. L." Barrineau (deceased)

photo of Thomas Lorren "Tom or T. L." Barrineau (deceased)
  • Born, Nov. 29, 1904, in Pensacola (Gonzalez), FL
  • Graduated from Tate High School, Pensacola, FL
  • President of Senior Class
  • Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Ag, 1927, MA, 1939
  • Taught Vo Ag at Tate High School, 1927-41
  • Asst. Supervisor for Rural War Production Training Prog., 1941-46
  • Area/Regional Supervisor of Ag, 1946-69
  • State Supervisor, Ag/State Advisor, 1970-73
  • Total of 45 Years to Vo Ag & FFA
  • Master teacher of Ag in FL, 1939
  • Attended every state FFA Convention, 1930-73
  • Attended national FFA Convention 10 times
  • Served as President of FL Vocational Assoc., 1 Year
  • Received Distinguished Service Award, Southern Regional Ag Ed Supervisor & Teacher Educators
  • Served 1 year as President of Dist. Supv. of Ag Ed, Southern Region
  • Served 1 year as President of Southern Regional Conf. of Ag Ed
  • Served as Secretary/Treasurer of FL Fed. of Fair & Shows, many years
  • Awarded Honorary State Farmer Degree, FL FFA Assoc.
  • Awarded Honorary American Farmer Degree, 1972
  • Served as local advisor to 6 State FFA Officers
  • Three former students became Vo Ag teachers
  • Member of Florida Blue Key
  • Member of Alpha Zeta
  • Member of Phi Kappa Phi
  • Member of Alpha Gamma Rho - Scholarship in his name
  • Retired June 30, 1973
  • Died May 10, 1980