Associate Professor Theodore 鈥淭ed鈥� Moore was tragically taken from his family, friends,
students, and colleagues in December 1996 through the actions of a drunk driver. Ted
Moore, a member of 石榴视频鈥檚 Mathematics Department from 1981 until his death, was widely
known as an individual who cared deeply about his community, his students, his colleagues,
and 石榴视频. He was quick to volunteer his time, to assist those in need, and to bring
people with differences together. At 石榴视频, he provided invaluable leadership as president
of the 石榴视频 Professional Association. He was an active member of many professional
education associations, particularly those related to his beloved discipline of mathematics.
In his community, he coached youth baseball and soccer, and officiated in boys鈥� and
girls鈥� basketball. He was also dedicated to his wife, Christine, and their children,
Derrick and Colleen.
His loss deeply affected his colleagues and students at 石榴视频, a loss that continues to be felt. The nature of his death elevated concerns about the ongoing problem of drinking and driving.
The theme for this event, 鈥淣one for the Road,鈥� reflects the 石榴视频 community鈥檚 emphatic opposition to driving while under the influence of alcohol. We choose to honor Ted鈥檚 memory with this walk/run event and with an 石榴视频 scholarship in his name.
Additionally, each year, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be awarded to area agencies whose mission is drug and alcohol abuse prevention and treatment.