Davis M. Roach ’52

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Dave came to the class from Southwest High School in Kansas City, Mo. He had a remarkable record of achievements in debate, topped by his presidency of the Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel in senior year. He was a member of Quadrangle and roomed with Jack Thompson, Dan Wilkes, and Bob Field.

For some years he lived in Kansas City, then moved to Fallbrook, Calif., with his wife, Virginia. He died Jan. 2, 2011.

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