James "Rick" Carpenter Jr.

Jun 27, 1946 - Jan 3, 2025June 27, 1946 - January 3, 2025

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James "Rick" Carpenter Jr.

Jun 27, 1946 - Jan 3, 2025June 27, 1946 - January 3, 2025


Place of birth

Phillipi, West Virginia

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Children: David Carpenter, Scott Carpenter, Elizabeth Carpenter-Song

Grandchildren

Jack, Lauren, Bobby, Madeline, Jesse, Kate

Sibling

Pam Gillespie

Career

Lifelong teacher and coach at McDaniel College

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education and history from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Master's degree in education from McDaniel College, Doctorate in education from West Virginia University

Roles at McDaniel College

Professor of kinesiology, swimming coach, football coach, track coach, cross-country coach, director of athletics

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Inducted into the Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame at McDaniel College in 2017

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Born on June 27, 1946

Phillipi, West Virginia

Passed away on January 3, 2025

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