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?

WilliamWinter

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

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

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."