Greenville Wall of Fame Presents

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Greenville Wall of Fame Presents

• Nick Theodore

By Michele, Lauren, and Kathryn
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Nick Theodore Website Link

• http//www.psc.state.sc.us/about/commissioners_dis
  t4.asp

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Quick Facts

• Full Name Nicholas Andrew Theodore
• Birthplace Greenville, SC
• Date of Birth September 16, 1928
• Year Graduated from GHS 1945
• Colleges University of Georgia and Furman
  University
• First Job Employee at Caine Company
• Wedding Anniversary April 25, 1955

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Community Involvement

• Lieutenant Governor of Action Council for Youth
• Executive Committeeman, President (1961-1962),
  and Greenville President (1957-1958) of the South
  Carolina Jaycees
• March of Dimes Chairman
• Director for the Greenville County Red Cross
• Secretary and director of St. George Greek
  Orthodox Church (1955-1957)
• Outstanding Representative by the South Carolina
  School Board Association (1976-1977)

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The Interview

• 1. Who was your strongest influence?
• Mr. Theodore told us about his brother, Johnny.
  Johnny not only was a brother to Mr. Theodore,
  but he was also a father figure and a close
  friend to him. Johnny got Mr. Theodore involved
  in cub scouts, church activities, and he also
  encouraged and supported him to seek office.
  Johnny was his greatest supporter.
• 2. What was the most memorable experience that
  you had at GHS?
• Mr. Theodore had two memorable experiences at
  GHS. His first memorable moment was when he
  became class President. This accomplishment
  inspired him to be in South Carolina politics.
  Mr. Theodore also remembers Parker versus GHS
  game when Greenville High won by one point.

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Interview continued...

• 3. As a father and grandfather, do you believe
  that having a family has changed your views on
  political matters?
• Mr. Theodore believes strongly in family
  influence. Mr. Theodore believes that one in
  office with out a family might have a difficult
  time making influential decisions. His family
  led him to strongly support and take action in
  South Carolina education. Mr. Theodore believes
  that in order for a person to reach their full
  potential, they must first be well educated.

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Top Political Positions

• State House of Representatives (1963-1966) and
  (1969-1978)
• State Senate (1967-1968) and (1981-1986)
• Lieutenant Governor (1987-1994)
• Co-chairman of the South Carolina Education
  Finance Act Task Force
• Chairman of the House of Education and Public
  Works Committee
• Co-chairman of the SC Commission on Government
  Restructuring
• Member of the Joint Legislative Committee on
  Alcohol and Drugs

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Top Political Positions Continued...

• State Employees Committee
• Hazardous Waste Task Force
• Committee on the Future of South Carolina
• Ninety-seventh General Assembly District No. 3
  (1967-1968)
• One Hundred and Fourth General Assembly District
  No. 2 (1981-1982)
• One Hundred and Fifth General Assembly District
  No. 2 (1983-1984)
• One Hundred and Sixth General Assembly District
  No. 6 (1985)

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Memorable Moments

Victim's Bill of Rights (1998)
Education Improvement Act (1984)
Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act (1985)
Education Finance Act (1977)
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Bills and Acts Passed

• Education Finance Act of 1977-
• Put into effect in 1977
• Guaranteed necessary funding for schools
• Placed and regulated statewide academic testing.
• Education Improvement Act of 1984-
• Put into effect in 1984
• raised graduation criteria
• increased teacher pay by 16 in order to bring
  them in line with the regional salary average
• Instituted half day kindergarten programs in all
  districts
• Provided Advanced Placement Exams
• Implemented programs for the gifted and talented

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Bills and Acts Passed Continued...

• Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act-
• Passed on March 1985
• A farmer who fails to pay a fee used to rid crops
  of the Boll Weevil with in a 15 day notice will
  be forced to destroy his or her crops.
• When the fee is paid the court of law must
  dismiss any prosecution upon the credible proof
  of the payment of the assessment.

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Acts and Bills Passed Continued...

• Victims Bill of Rights-
• Enacted on January 22, 1998
• The purpose of this act is to preserve and
  protect victims rights to justice and due
  process regardless of race, sex, age, religion,
  or economic status.
• The convicted armed robber is to serve a minimum
  sentence of 10 years.
• Nick Theodore also helped put the traffic law of
  right on red into effect.

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Public Criticism on Hugo

• Republicans and South Carolina Public are upset
  over Theodores absence from South Carolina when
  Hugo hit.
• Republicans use this subject against the
  Democrats.
• Regardless, Theodore flew back from his family
  vacation early as soon as he heard the news.

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Bibliography

• Theodore, Nick Andrew. p. 1589-1591.
  Biographical Directory of the South Carolina
  Senate 1776-1985. Vol. III. 1986.
• This source was used to get biographical
  information on Mr. Theodore.
• South Carolina General Assembly 111th Session,
  1995-1996. Online Internet. 10 November 2003.
  lthttp//www.lpitr.state.sc.us/sess111_1995-1996/b
  ills/4129.htm
• This was used to find some of the political
  influence Mr. Theodore had on South Carolina.
• Johnston, Robert C. South Carolina. 1997.
  Online Internet. 10 November 2003.
  lthttpwww.edweek.org/sreportslqc97/states/sc.htmgt
  
• This was used to get information on the Education
  Finance and Improvement Acts.
• The Constitution of South Carolina Victims
  Bill of Rights. 1998. Online Internet.10
  November 2003. lthttp//www.scvan.org/const_amend
  .htmlgt
• This was used to find information on the Victims
  Bill of Rights.

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Bibliography continued...

• South Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act.
  Online Internet. 10 November 2003
  lthttp//drpsp.Clemson.edu/dpi/dwea.htmgt
• This was used to find information on the South
  Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Act.
• GOP Critical of Theodore for absence during
  Hugo. The Greenville News. 1 November 1989. Pg.
  1B.
• This was used to find criticism on Mr. Theodore
  around the time when Hugo hit.
• About PSC Commissioners/ Nick Theodore. 2000.
  Online Internet. 10 November 2003. lthttp//
  www.psc.state.sc.us/about/commissioners_dist4.aspgt
  
• This was used as a live link on Mr. Theodore.

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Credits
Kathryn- PowerPoint slides, Quick Facts, S.C.
Education Finance Act and Improvement Act, Top
Political Positions, Community Involvement, and
Public Criticism on Hugo Lauren- Interview,
Timeline, Right on Red, and the Carolina Boll
Weevil Eradication Act Michele- Web link, online
research, Victims Bill of Rights, and S.C. Jaycees