Do Now – 5/12 “ Nowhere is the expression, ‘Don’t rock the boat,’ more appropriately applied than to public administration.” - William Winter What does this quote mean to you?

“ Nowhere is the expression, ‘Don’t rock the boat,’ more appropriately applied than to public administration.”

- William Winter

What does this quote mean to you?

William Winter

Background Born in 1923 in Grenada, Mississippi Served in the U.S. Army during World War II Attended Ole Miss for college and law school Was Editor of the Mississippi Law Journal

Born in 1923 in Grenada, Mississippi

Served in the U.S. Army during World War II

Attended Ole Miss for college and law school

Was Editor of the Mississippi Law Journal

William Winter Extra Credit - Write one paragraph describing the experiences that William Winter had that influenced him. Which was most important? - Write one paragraph describing William Winter’s work to change education in Mississippi.

Career Was first elected to the Mississippi state legislature in 1947 while still in law school Also served as Tax Collector, State Treasurer, and Lieutenant Governor at different points Was elected as governor in 1979 and served from 1980 to 1984

Was first elected to the Mississippi state legislature in 1947 while still in law school

Also served as Tax Collector, State Treasurer, and Lieutenant Governor at different points

Was elected as governor in 1979 and served from 1980 to 1984

Famous Quote "Ambition has but one reward for all: A little power, a little transient fame, A grave to rest in, and a fading name."

"Ambition has but one reward for all: A little power, a little transient fame, A grave to rest in, and a fading name."