Kereh os 1941

ire Dan De Rogers
Vice-President, First National Bank
Delles, Texas |

Dear Ure saree

; I have been asked by Mrs Ollfe Thomas, Sonch of the
“infield, Kenseas igh School, to write you a letter informing you
of wheat I mow regarding the personality end fiténees for the
position to which he aspirese I am informed thet you are Che irman
of the Athletic Division for Texas Christian University, and he :
asks thet I write yore

I heave — Mere Thomas tough his ethletics and coach-
ing ability, ond he hes « fine oxemplery record. Thomas gradusted
from the Emporia State Teechers College in 1924. He was outstand=-
ingly successful with his besketball teame In 1955 he finished
second in the Stete Championship in basketball. Im 1936 he finished
fourth end in 1937 he finished third. In 1959 and 1940 he won the

chempionshipe

Goach Thomes hes been among the leadere in the high
school profession. fe is clean, courteous, capable, and I am sure
thet anyone who would give him careful consideration would be most
favorebly impressed by this young man's ability, eppearance, and
attitude and certeinly by his splendid record.

Very sordially yours,

Direetor of Physical Educetin and “ecrestion
Varsity Resketbell Coach

FOA smh
ce: Ollie Thomas