Mark Dean

Mark Dean

Born at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL in 1962.

Attended Pensacola Christian School 1966-1975 (K-7)

  Classically trained pianist. State honors 1972, 1973.
  Music student of the year 1974

Attended Ferry Pass Middle School 1975-1976 (8)

  Participated in PATS (Program for Academically Talented Students)

Attended W. J. Woodham High School 1976-1980 (9-12)

  AP Courses
  Student Government Association
  Senior Photographer/Sports Editor, Oracle newspaper
  Graduated with Honors/Scholarship

Attended Florida State University 1980-1981

  Pledge class president, Tau Phi Upsilon pledge class, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
  Big Brother, Gamma Phi Beta sorority

Attended Pensacola Junior College 1982-1983 Attended University of West Florida 1983-1984

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Mark Dean had two goals in high school. To go to Florida State University and to be a radio DJ. Well, whoever had the bright idea to place the number one beer bar (the Phyrst) directly across the street from the freshman dorm (Landis) will get full credit for Mark having "too much fun" his first year in Tallahassee. Going to classes quickly became extra-curricular. After 3 quarters of less than stellar performance from this honor student on academic scholarship, he was placed on academic probation. And Pensacola was calling him home. While home on Spring Break, Mark attended a beer and oyster party at a friend's house. Little did he know that the 3 dozen oysters that they got straight off the boat at the Pensacola docks were not sanitary. He headed back to Tallahassee, where he never made it past roll call at his first class. He was admitted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital with bacillary dysentery. After 5 days in the hospital, he returned to Pensacola.

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