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Marjorie Van Gorp

Class of 1941Marge Van Gorp black and white
Inducted September 27, 2013

Education:

  • Central High School – 1941
  • Orange County Florida Technical School of Cosmetology

Accomplishments/Work History:

  •  Radio Program Host – Lajes Air Force Base, The Azores, Portugal, 1967Receptionist/Ad Copywriter – KXRA Radio, Alexandria, 1969-1974
  • Travel Agent/Tour Escort – Bursch Travel, Alexandria, 1974-1980
  • Board Member – Douglas County Library Board
  • President – Community Council
  • Author – “Tapestries”, a Book of Original Poetry, 1991
  • Contributing Writer – Echo Press Newspaper History Column, 2003-2012
  • Personal Honors – Douglas County Historical Society Wall of Fame, 2001; Douglas County Older Americans Hall of Fame, 2003; Elk of the Year, Alexandria Elks Lodge, 2009
  • Contributing Editor – Definitive Woman Magazine, 2008-present

Alumni Hall of Fame 2007-2019

Alumni Hall of Fame 2007-2019

Hall of Fame Inductees 2007-2019 will be recognized in a special virtual ceremony on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 12 PM.

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