Herbert Mumford Jr. ('25)
Herbert "Junior" Mumford Jr. entered Uni as a freshman. During his time at Uni, he showed a large understanding of business, serving as both the business manager for the senior play and yearbook. After graduating from Uni High, he continued to use his business abilities and studied and graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Agriculture and Agricultural Economics.
Mumford Jr. used his business abilities in his professional life as he owned a Dairy Farm in Montgomery County and worked for the United States Department of Agriculture for 32 years during which he served as an Agricultural Attache to Ecuador for two years. During his career, he wrote 45 books on agricultural economics before retiring to Maryland. On January 3, 2009, he died from pneumonia in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Sources:
News-Gazette, The. “Herbert Mumford Jr.” Gazette, 3 Feb. 2009
Ties to Uni
Leff was first introduced to Uni by his older sister, who attended Uni before him. After graduating, Leff then returned to Uni, where he currently teaches US history.
Subbie Year
Leff was just 4 foot 9 inches entering Uni as a subbie
Hobbies
Outside of teaching and grading work, Leff enjoys spending time with his kids, as well as watching spectator sports like football.