A.C. (Angus Charles) Davis
1880-1967
A.C. (Angus Charles) Davis was an educator and community worker for nearly 65 years. Mr. Davis had a significant impact on the Yakima school system, having served as a teacher, principal and superintendent over his career. Mr. Davis was an integral part in the development, growth and success in the Yakima system: During his 38 years as superintendent, pupils enrolled increased from 3,000 to 7,000.
The personal and professional achievements of Mr. Davis are vast and far from ordinary. In 1919, he went to France as a member of the American Education Corps after World War I. He served as a member of the Washington Education Association for many years and as its president in 1920. He was also a member of the American Association of School Administrators. Locally, he was a member of the YMCA board, the Salvation Army board, the USO board and the city library board. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Yakima Rotary Club, where he served as president in 1934, and the Masonic Lodge. He also served on the board of directors of the American Red Cross.
Described as a gentleman of the old school, who had a delightful sense of humor, as well as a good husband and loving father, Mr. Davis encouraged many to greater goals. He had three daughters, Dorothy Plath, Marietta Cyphers and Marjorie Arnold.
About this scholarship
The children of Dorothy Plath established a scholarship in memory of their mother and grandfather. Seniors at A.C. Davis High School are eligible to apply. Those selected demonstrate financial need and excellence in academics, community & school involvement and overall character.