Charles Seth Rising born 11/11/1897 in West Rupert, Vermont.
He attended and graduated from University of Vermont. He was enlisted in S.A.T.C. @ UVM 10/31/1918; F.A.C.T.S. at Camp Taylor, KY to Nov 29,1918 and discharged 12/12/1918. WWI .
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies in 1919. Received his Masters in Agricultural Education in 1936. First National President of the Phi Mu Delta Fraternity.
1920-22 Principal Cabot High School and Bethel High School Mathematics teacher.
1922-35 He was the Principal of Orleans High School (he also coached several Championship Baseketball teams)
1935-1941 Superintendant of Schools in White River Jct.
In 1939, he became Hartford Post #26 Commander, White River Jct.
1940-1944 Director of Vermont Boys State Program
1941 Department of Vermont Vice Commander
1942 Department Commander
1943 Department Sergeant at Arms
1943-45 He left teaching and became Head of the Rehabilitation Program at the VA Hospital in White River Jct.
1945-1962 He became the Director of Vocational Rehabilitation/Education New England Branch office.
1963 The Governor named him Director of Vermont Families Farm Project.
He died April 10, 1972 , he is buried in his hometown of Rupert.
