Robert Gowder

Ventura High School Coach/Ventura College Athletic Director

Born June 14, 1909 in Riverside, California

Attended Hollywood High School, Hollywood, California
Football — All-City, senior year; lettered three years

Attended University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, 1930
Football — Member of national championship team, 1929
Played in 1930 Rose Bowl
Masters, Physical Education, Teaching Credential, 1936

COACHING
Ventura High Football, 1938-47
League championships 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1944
Record 52-14
Track, 1938-47

Ventura College
Athletic Director, 1948-1972
Golf coach, 1957-1962
Track coach, 1963-1974
Western States Conference President, 1961-1972

AWARDS
National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics — Hall of Fame Inductee, 1974
All Southern California Board of Athletics — Noteworthy Coaching Achievement Award, 1974

COUNTY
Civil Service Commission Commissioner, 1978-1983