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Oral history.; On April 8, 1927, Dr. Pete Walker was born in Lumberton, Mississippi. When Dr. Walker was four years old, his mother passed away. As a child, Dr. Walker worked in his father's cafes. Dr. Walker attended Jones County Junior College on a football scholarship; he attended Mississippi State on a football scholarship and graduated with an undergraduate degree in physical education. He earned his master's degree in counseling and testing and his doctorate in school administration with a minor in psychology. From 1952 to 1964, he taught and coached in public school. From 1965 to 1986, he was an administrator and teacher at Delta State University. For two years, Dr. Walker was in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a U.S. Army corporal and a first lieutenant in the Reserves. He is currently retired and pursues his interests of golf, fishing, and photography. He is a member of the Lion's Club.