James C. Lane (deceased)

  • Born in Lincolnton, Ga
  • Graduated from Berry Academy High School, 1929
  • Graduated from Berry College, BS, 1934
  • Graduated from University of Georgia, BS, 1937
  • Graduated from University of Florida, MS, 1955
  • Taught at Four Points Elem. School, Lincolnton, GA, 1934-36
  • Taught at Ga. Vocational and Trades School, Monroe, GA, 1937-40
  • Taught at Lexington High School, Lexington, GA, 1940-41
  • Taught at Winterville High School,Winterville, GA, 1941-44
  • Taught at Brooksville High School, Brooksville, FL, 1944-56
  • Taught at Lake Wales High School, Lake Wales, FL, 1956-74
  • Received Honorary State Farmer Degree in Florida
  • Received Honorary American Farmer Degree, 1974
  • Started FFA chapter, land lab program at Lake Wales High School, 1956
  • Advisor to nine (9) recipients of the State Farmer Degree
  • Advisor to Three (3) recipients of the American Farmer degree
  • Polk County Vo Ag Teachers Assoc. Award for 39 yrs. service
  • Lake Wales High School Agricultural Complex named after him, 1990
  • Lake Wales Kiwanis Club, 33 yrs.
  • Received 50 Years Alumni Award from Berry College, 1984
  • Twenty-five years of active service to Black Hills Passion Play in Lake Wales, FL
  • Active member of Lake Wales United Methodist Church for 39 yrs.
  • Died August 31, 2007