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Name |
Christy, Terence (Terry) |
Born |
7 Dec 1938 |
Birthplace |
Maine Eye & Ear, Portland, Maine |
Father |
George E. Christy, Jr. |
Mother |
Betty Rossill |
Education |
University of Southern Maine, Masters in Secondary Education, 1971 University of Maine at Orono, B.S., Education, 1961 South Portland High School, Class of 1957 |
Spouse |
Kathryn Gould, m. 1965 in Lisbon Falls, Maine |
Children |
Three children |
Occupation |
1990-1999, field hockey coach, Windham High School 1988-2006, teacher, US History/Maine Studies/World Geography, Windham High School 1987-1988, Superintendent of Schools, WIndham, Maine Early 1980s, adjunct teacher (world geography and secondary school curriculum), St. Joseph's College, Standish, Maine 1980-1987, general contractor, Christy Associates and Christy and Small, building construction business in the Greater Portland area with father, George E. Christy 1976-1979, general manager, New Meadows Lobster, Portland, Maine 1967-1976, Principal, Memorial Junior High School, South Portland, Maine 1961-1967, teacher (history), coach and athletic director, South Portland Junior High, Maine |
Titles & honors |
Member, Standish Town Council, 9 years (chair, 3 years) Volunteer, VIPS (Volunteer in Police Services), Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, 7 years 1979, mayor, City of South Portland, Maine 1979/80, chairman, Greater Portland Council of Governments 1976-1980, member, City Council, South Portland, MaineEarly 1970s, WAE Customs/Immigration Inspector, Prince of Fundy and Bolero (part time) Late 1950s - 967, member, Maine National Guard, South Portland, Maine. Active duty during the Berlin Crisis of 1961-1962. |
Notes |
In 1964, Terry Christy's 8th grade U.S. history class (division 895) and others worked on a project for Look magazine to identify a need in the community. The class focused on the past efforts for creating a library in the city and the current need for a library. After three months of research, a presentation was made to the South Portland City Council. As a result of the presentation, and the guidance of City Manager Bernal Allen, a study committee was formed, an architect was hired, and the South Portland Public Library was built in 1966. |
