Dr. Edward W. "E.W." Garris (deceased)

photo of Dr. Edward W. "E.W." Garris (deceased)
  • Born in Round O South Carolina, Jan. 17, 1892
  • Graduated from Clemson College, Clemson, S.C., BS, 1915
  • Principal of high school for 2 years
  • VoAg Teacher, high school in Estill, S.C., 1917
  • Assistant State Supv. of Ag, South Carolina, 1920
  • Received MA Degree, Univ. of S.C., 1924
  • Entered Peabody College in 1924, PHD, 1926
  • Florida State Supv. of Ag, 1925-27
  • Dept. Head of Ag Ed, University of Florida, 1927-62
  • Honorary State and American Farmer Degrees
  • Distinguished Service Award from FVA
  • Distinguished Service Award from Southern Regional Conf. of Supervisors and Teacher Trainers in Ag Ed
  • Author of three books on agriculture
  • Co-authored three other books
  • Member of the Mark Twain International Society
  • Member of NVATA and FVATA
  • Member of AVA and FVA
  • Served as the first President of the FVA, 1926-27
  • Died June 29, ?