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

Seasoned Owls of Florida