Frank E. Moore and his late wife, Joycelyn
Life took Frank Edwin Moore on an extraordinary journey. Growing up during the Great Depression, he endured hardships that shaped his resilience before serving 30 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
Now 94, Moore reflects on a life nearly as long as Victoria College’s own 100-year history. He credits much of his success to the foundation he built at VC.
“My time at Victoria College laid a foundation for a very interesting and fulfilling life,” said Moore.
Thanks to the GI Bill, Moore attended VC from 1953 to 1955. His mother lived just three blocks from campus, making it an easy walk to class. One of those classes—Professor Goforth’s English course—would change his life, introducing him to Joycelyn Wofford, who would become his wife of 57 years.
“VC enabled me to get the credits required to be admitted to The University of Texas at Austin to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,” said Moore.
From there, Moore earned a Master of Science from the University of Tennessee and embarked on a distinguished military career in transportation logistics. During his 30-year career in the Air Force, he served in Vietnam, Germany, Virgina, Texas, Hawaii and California. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in 1966.
As VC marks its centennial, Moore’s story stands as living proof of how one community college can shape a fulfilling life.
VC wants to hear from former and current Pirates. Visit VictoriaCollege.edu/ShareYourStory to submit a success story in honor of VC’s 100th anniversary.