Dallas P. Dickinson ’66

Dallas died Dec. 7, 2015.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Dallas graduated from Swoyersville (Pa.) High School, where he was class valedictorian, president of the honor society, and a member of the key club and baseball team.

At Princeton, Dallas majored in English, served as a Chapel deacon, and belonged to Whig-Clio and Tower Club. He roomed with Mel Branch, Steve Bakke, Irv Faber, and John Williams.

After graduation, Dallas earned a master’s degree in teaching and a Ph.D. in educational administration from Northwestern University. He began his career as a teacher and coach in the Chicago public schools. He later relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, where he served at various times as an administrator at Texas Christian University, an executive recruiter, a management consultant, and a fundraising consultant. More recently, he made his home in Portland, Maine, where he enjoyed hiking and other outdoor pursuits. He would want it recorded that he was a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan.

Dallas is survived by his children, Dallas Jr. ’95, Geoffrey, and Elizabeth; and four grandchildren. The class extends its condolences to them and their families.