Jack DeMolay

The provided text is a list of initiated and honorary members of Acacia, detailing their accomplishments across various fields. These individuals have made significant contributions in academia, serving as university presidents and distinguished professors. In business, members include CEOs, inventors, and founders of notable organizations. The entertainment sector is represented by creators of television series and public personalities. The literature category features authors, poets, and creators of educational resources.

Furthermore, the list includes prominent figures in politics, such as presidents, senators, congressmen, governors, and diplomats, alongside explorers and historical figures. The science domain showcases pioneers in fields like physics, psychology, aviation, and genetics, including a Nobel laureate. The sports section recognizes influential figures such as coaches, professional athletes, and sports commissioners. The text serves as a directory of accomplished individuals associated with the Acacia organization.

Members of Acacia have held significant leadership positions in higher education. Stratton D. Brooks served as president of the University of Oklahoma and the University of Missouri. Raymond A. Pearson and Albert B. Storms both led Iowa State University, while Claude R. Sowle was president of Ohio University. Walter Elmer Ekblaw was a college professor and participated in the Crocker Land Expedition as a geologist, ornithologist, and botanist. Roscoe Pound, an educator, is recognized with Bushnell Hall at KSU dedicated in his name. L. Dennis Smith holds the title of President Emeritus of the University of Nebraska, and Walter Williams founded the Missouri School of Journalism in addition to his presidency at the University of Missouri.

The business sector includes figures like Dennis Chookaszian, former chairman and CEO of CNA Insurance Companies and a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. David A. Evans is noted as the inventor of the high capacity tantalum capacitor and President of Evans Capacitor Company. Frank S. Land is recognized as the founder of the Order of DeMolay. Lewis H. Wentz was an oil businessman.

In the realm of arts and literature, Nic Pizzolatto is credited as the creator and writer of the TV series 'True Detective'. Scott Houston is a public television personality and speaker known as 'Piano Guy'. The literature category includes authors such as Philip Bobbitt, a constitutional theorist, and Arthur H. Carhart, an early conservationist and writer. Jack Collom was a poet, writer, and teacher, while Edward Everett Dale was a historian and writer. Clifton Hillegass is known for creating CliffsNotes.

Acacia members have had a substantial impact on politics and public service. William Howard Taft served as the 27th President of the United States. Hiram Bingham III, who discovered Machu Picchu, was a US Senator, Governor of Connecticut, and explorer. William Jennings Bryan served as Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson and was a notable orator. John Moore Allison was a diplomat and Ambassador to Japan. Many members have served as US Congressmen, Senators, and Governors, including Arthur Capper, Frank Carlson, and William G. Bray, representing various states like Kansas, Indiana, and Oklahoma. Jim Watson served as a Member of Provincial Parliament and Mayor of Ottawa.

The scientific contributions of Acacia members are notable. Jack Kilby received the Nobel Prize in physics for inventing the integrated circuit. Harold E. Edgerton pioneered advancements in electronic flash photography. William F. Durand was a pioneer in NASA's early endeavors. George J. Marrett was a test pilot and author of aviation books. Wallace E. Pratt was a pioneer in the petroleum field, and Laurence H. Snyder was a pioneer in genetics. Lloyd Berkner was a physicist, and Karl M. Dallenbach was a psychologist. Alexander Wetmore was an ornithologist, and James E. Webb was a high-ranking NASA official.

In sports, numerous individuals have achieved prominence. Dee Andros and Chester L. Brewer served as head football coaches and athletic directors. Jack van Bebber was an Olympic wrestler. Gene Conley and Ron Fairly had careers in professional baseball, with Fairly also becoming a broadcaster. Richard 'Dick' Farley was a notable college basketball player and NBA player. Calvin Griffith owned the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins baseball teams. John L. Griffith was a commissioner of the Big Ten Conference. Pat Jones and Gary Patterson are recognized as head football coaches. David 'Wes' Santee was an Olympic runner, and H. L. 'Tom' Sebring was a judge for the Nuremberg Trials and a football coach.