Dr. J. Kirk Romary

Dr. John Kirk Romary graduated from WRHS in 1952. After earning his doctorate, he joined the faculty of the University of Nevada-Reno to help develop their new doctoral degree in Chemistry. After 2 years there, Romary spent 1963-1967 at Washburn University as an Associate Professor of Chemistry. In retirement, he returned to Topeka and has remained supportive of both Washburn University and the Topeka community. His integral contributions include the renovations of White Concert Hall, Mulvane Art Museum and Stoffer Science Hall.