Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr.
Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr. (1902–1983), was a prodigious poet and child prodigy. Her development was heavily influenced by her mother and collaborator Winifred Sackville Stoner. Childhood Stoner Jr. was born in Evansville, IN, the daughter of Winifred Sackville Stoner (ca. 1870-1931). “Mother Stoner,” founder of the Natural Education movement, was an innovative educator who promoted the importance […]
Winifred Sackville Stoner
Winifred Sackville Stoner (ca 1870-1931) was an educator, the founder of three schools of “Natural Education”. She was the mother of Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr. (1902-1983), a child prodigy. Biography Although the year of her birth has not been confirmed, what is known is that Winifred Sackville was married, in Buffalo, New York, on February 3, […]
Ray Ryan
Raymond J. Ryan (January 9, 1904 in Watertown, Wisconsin – October 18, 1977) was a gambler, oilman, promoter, and developer. In the 1920s he went into the oil business, but was unsuccessful. In the process, he did, however, learn some powerful lessons about making timely investment decisions. He finally succeeded in the oil business in […]
Colt Ryan
Colt Ryan is a former American basketball player best known for his standout career with the University of Evansville Purple Aces from 2009 to 2013. The 6-foot-5 guard finished his career as one of the greatest scorers in University of Evansville basketball history. High School Ryan grew up in Batesville, Indiana, and attended Batesville High […]
Fred Rose
Fred Rose (August 24, 1898 – December 1, 1954) was an American Hall of Fame songwriter and music publishing executive. Biography Born in Evansville, Indiana, Fred Rose started playing piano and singing as a small boy. In his teens, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in bars busking for tips, and finally vaudeville. Eventually, […]
Michael Owen Rosenbaum
Michael Owen Rosenbaum (born July 11, 1972) is an American actor, director, writer and podcaster who grew up in Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville. He is best known for portraying Lex Luthor on the television series Smallville. Early Life and Castle High School Rosenbaum was born in Oceanside, New York, but was raised in Newburgh, Indiana. […]
Scott Rolen
Scott Rolen (born April 4, 1975) is a former Major League Baseball player who was born in Evansville, Indiana and grew up in nearby Jasper, Indiana. Rolen graduated from Jasper High School, where he starred in baseball and basketball before being selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1993 MLB Draft. He played 17 Major […]
Ron Romain
Ronald D. “Ron” Romain is an American businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist from Evansville, Indiana. He is the Executive Chairman of United Companies, the Evansville-based organization that includes United Leasing & Finance, Professional Transportation Inc., Romain Automotive Group and United Companies Air Center. Romain has also been a major supporter of education and community organizations in […]
Walter Riggs
Walter Riggs was a former basketball player and coach inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. High School Riggs went to Central High School in Evansville, Indiana. On the basketball team he led Central to a regional title as a senior after leading them to a city title. College Riggs played at Evansville College […]
Dax Riggs
Dax David Riggs (born October 15, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who was born in Evansville, Indiana. He is best known as the vocalist and lyricist for the influential sludge metal band Acid Bath, as well as for his work with Agents of Oblivion, Deadboy & the Elephantmen and as a solo […]