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Peter G. Callas
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 2B district
In office
1983–1994
Preceded bydistrict established
Succeeded byBruce Poole
Personal details
Born (1926-02-15) February 15, 1926 (age 98)
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Margaret
​
(died 2007)​
EducationColumbia University
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Politician
  • educator
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/wars
Scientific career
Thesis A Descriptive Analysis of Appalachian Voluntary Regional Educational Service Agencies

Peter G. Callas (born February 15, 1926) is an American politician and educator. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 2B from 1983 to 1994.

Early life

Peter G. Callas was born on February 15, 1926, in Hagerstown, Maryland. He graduated from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts in history and in 1955 with a Master of Education.[1][2] While at Western Maryland College, Callas played soccer.[3] He received a diploma from Stockholm University in 1950. He attended Columbia University, and graduated from George Washington University with a Doctor of Education in 1972.[1] His dissertation at George Washington University was titled "A Descriptive Analysis of Appalachian Voluntary Regional Educational Service Agencies".[4]

Career

Callas served in the U.S. Navy in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II from 1944 to 1946. He also served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1952.[1]

Callas worked as a school administrator. He was also an adjunct professor at George Washington University.[1] He also taught at Western Maryland College, West Virginia University and Hagerstown Junior College.[5] He was an education consultant in Northern Nigeria from 1965 to 1967 with Washington County's Modern Aids to Education project. He was president of the Selective Service Board in 1975. He was a member and elected as president of the Washington County Board of Education from 1978 to 1982.[1][4]

Callas served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 2B from 1983 to 1994. He served as a Democrat.[1][6]

Personal life

Callas was married to Margaret (died 2007).[1][7]

Legacy

In 2008, Callas established a scholarship fund at McDaniel College, in the name of him and his wife.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Peter G. Callas". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 27, 2001. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "McDaniel College awards Callas scholarship to Juliana Broussard of Hagerstown". readmedia.com. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  3. ^ Cowan, Wayne (November 14, 1947). "Soccerites Meet Shore Teachers" (PDF). The Gold Bug. p. 5. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "The Hill" (PDF). McDaniel College. 1973. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  5. ^ "The Hill" (PDF). McDaniel College. 1980. p. 8. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  6. ^ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 2A, 2B & 2C (1975-1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "The Hill" (PDF). McDaniel College. 2008. p. 31. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  8. ^ "Scholarships Change Lives". McDaniel College. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
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