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Greenville Wall of Fame Presents

Greenville Wall of Fame Presents. Nick Theodore. By Michele, Lauren, and Kathryn. Nick Theodore Website Link. http://www.psc.state.sc.us/about/commissioners_dist4.asp. Quick Facts. Full Name: Nicholas Andrew Theodore Birthplace: Greenville, SC Date of Birth: September 16, 1928

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Greenville Wall of Fame Presents

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  1. Greenville Wall of Fame Presents Nick Theodore By Michele, Lauren, and Kathryn

  2. Nick Theodore Website Link • http://www.psc.state.sc.us/about/commissioners_dist4.asp

  3. Quick Facts Full Name: Nicholas Andrew Theodore Birthplace: Greenville, SC Date of Birth: September 16, 1928 Year Graduated from GHS: 1945 Colleges: University of Georgia and Furman University First Job: Employee at Caine Company Wedding Anniversary: April 25, 1955

  4. Community Involvement • Lieutenant Governor of Action Council for Youth • Executive Committeeman, President (1961-1962), and Greenville President (1957-1958) of the South Carolina Jaycees • March of Dimes Chairman • Director for the Greenville County Red Cross • Secretary and director of St. George Greek Orthodox Church (1955-1957) • Outstanding Representative by the South Carolina School Board Association (1976-1977)

  5. The Interview • 1. Who was your strongest influence? • Mr. Theodore told us about his brother, Johnny. Johnny not only was a brother to Mr. Theodore, but he was also a father figure and a close friend to him. Johnny got Mr. Theodore involved in cub scouts, church activities, and he also encouraged and supported him to seek office. Johnny was his greatest supporter. • 2. What was the most memorable experience that you had at GHS? • Mr. Theodore had two memorable experiences at GHS. His first memorable moment was when he became class President. This accomplishment inspired him to be in South Carolina politics. Mr. Theodore also remembers Parker versus GHS game when Greenville High won by one point.

  6. Interview continued... • 3. As a father and grandfather, do you believe that having a family has changed your views on political matters? • Mr. Theodore believes strongly in family influence. Mr. Theodore believes that one in office with out a family might have a difficult time making influential decisions. His family led him to strongly support and take action in South Carolina education. Mr. Theodore believes that in order for a person to reach their full potential, they must first be well educated.

  7. Top Political Positions • State House of Representatives (1963-1966) and (1969-1978) • State Senate (1967-1968) and (1981-1986) • Lieutenant Governor (1987-1994) • Co-chairman of the South Carolina Education Finance Act Task Force • Chairman of the House of Education and Public Works Committee • Co-chairman of the SC Commission on Government Restructuring • Member of the Joint Legislative Committee on Alcohol and Drugs

  8. Top Political Positions Continued... • State Employees Committee • Hazardous Waste Task Force • Committee on the Future of South Carolina • Ninety-seventh General Assembly District No. 3 (1967-1968) • One Hundred and Fourth General Assembly District No. 2 (1981-1982) • One Hundred and Fifth General Assembly District No. 2 (1983-1984) • One Hundred and Sixth General Assembly District No. 6 (1985)

  9. Memorable Moments Victim's Bill of Rights (1998) Education Improvement Act (1984) Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act (1985) Education Finance Act (1977)

  10. Bills and Acts Passed • Education Finance Act of 1977- • Put into effect in 1977 • Guaranteed necessary funding for schools • Placed and regulated statewide academic testing. • Education Improvement Act of 1984- • Put into effect in 1984 • raised graduation criteria • increased teacher pay by 16% in order to bring them in line with the regional salary average • Instituted half day kindergarten programs in all districts • Provided Advanced Placement Exams • Implemented programs for the gifted and talented

  11. Bills and Acts Passed Continued... • Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act- • Passed on March 1985 • A farmer who fails to pay a fee used to rid crops of the Boll Weevil with in a 15 day notice will be forced to destroy his or her crops. • When the fee is paid the court of law must dismiss any prosecution upon the credible proof of the payment of the assessment.

  12. Acts and Bills Passed Continued... • Victim’s Bill of Rights- • Enacted on January 22, 1998 • The purpose of this act is “to preserve and protect victims’ rights to justice and due process regardless of race, sex, age, religion, or economic status.” • The convicted armed robber is to serve a minimum sentence of 10 years. • Nick Theodore also helped put the traffic law of “right on red” into effect.

  13. Public Criticism on Hugo • Republicans and South Carolina Public are upset over Theodore’s absence from South Carolina when Hugo hit. • Republicans use this subject against the Democrats. • Regardless, Theodore flew back from his family vacation early as soon as he heard the news.

  14. Bibliography “Theodore, Nick Andrew.” p. 1589-1591. Biographical Directory of the South Carolina Senate 1776-1985. Vol. III. 1986. This source was used to get biographical information on Mr. Theodore. “South Carolina General Assembly 111th Session, 1995-1996.” Online Internet. [10 November 2003]. <:http://www.lpitr.state.sc.us/sess111_1995-1996/bills/4129.htm This was used to find some of the political influence Mr. Theodore had on South Carolina. Johnston, Robert C. “South Carolina.” 1997. Online Internet. [10 November 2003]. <:http:www.edweek.org/sreportslqc97/states/sc.htm> This was used to get information on the Education Finance and Improvement Acts. “The Constitution of South Carolina: Victim’s Bill of Rights.” 1998. Online Internet.[10 November 2003]. <:http://www.scvan.org/const_amend.html> This was used to find information on the Victim’s Bill of Rights.

  15. Bibliography continued... “South Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act.” Online Internet. [10 November 2003] <:http://drpsp.Clemson.edu/dpi/dwea.htm> This was used to find information on the South Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act. “GOP Critical of Theodore for absence during Hugo.” The Greenville News. 1 November 1989. Pg. 1B. This was used to find criticism on Mr. Theodore around the time when Hugo hit. “About PSC: Commissioners/ Nick Theodore.” 2000. Online Internet. [10 November 2003]. <:http:// www.psc.state.sc.us/about/commissioners_dist4.asp> This was used as a live link on Mr. Theodore.

  16. Credits Kathryn- PowerPoint slides, Quick Facts, S.C. Education Finance Act and Improvement Act, Top Political Positions, Community Involvement, and Public Criticism on Hugo Lauren- Interview, Timeline, Right on Red, and the Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act Michele- Web link, online research, Victims Bill of Rights, and S.C. Jaycees

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