Frank Brogan
Outstanding American from Florida * Archbishop Moeller High School Athlete * Established programs for greater accountability to Florida Schools * 15th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Florida Frank T. Brogan, and his twin John, were born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He wrestled at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati. During his years at Moeller, he wrestled varsity three years for Coach John Parker, graduating in 1971. He is one of the first to say "he was just an average wrestler" however during his wrestling career he earned several medals during tournament competition and their team won a League Championship prior to his departure. Upon graduation he went on the attend college at the University of Cincinnati. Frank assisted as a volunteer coach during his freshman year at UC. He was the youngest of six children and the first in his family to graduate from college. In 1976 his life as a Bearcat at UC ended with a bachelor's degree in education. He went on to earn his master's degree from Florida Atlantic University. Frank T. Brogan, 15th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Florida is best known for his leadership and commitment to Florida's children and the teaching profession. In fact, while serving as the Assistant Principal at Murray Middle School in Martin County, Brogan faced the challenge all parents and schools dread - a suicidal youngster with a gun, knives and mace. He successfully wrestled the discharging gun from the student's hands. Since that time, ensuring the schools are safe has become a central theme of his work. For his accomplishments in Education, Civic Involvement, Program and Policy Initiatives, Lt. Governor Frank T. Brogan is now honored as the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's "Outstanding American from the State of Florida"
Awards:
Year
2002
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Award
Outstanding American
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Chapter/Region
Florida
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