ELGIN

First job was with radio station WRMN, in Elgin, at the age of 18. Ffilled the station's airwaves as disc jockey, local news reporter, writer and announcer. He later worked with Voice of America as a producer of broadcasts to the Far East... Worked as Entertainment Editor at the Washington Examiner from 1968-1971. He joined The Washington Post as a writer in the Style section in 1972, was named chief television critic in July 1977, and was appointed TV Editor in June 1979. The Washington Post Writers Group has syndicated his column since 1979... Hail class of Gold and White We sure are dynamite! Gold is rich and white is pure And we are the finest class for sure! We're tops in sports, our spirits are high! We're best in school, we'll always try '62 will graduate - The best class from Elgin High

Primary location: Rockford United States